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Tacos El Takin

4.7 (109 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
Open • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated over 3 months ago

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Good for kids
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Jimmy D.

I'm normally not a person that liked to enjoys Hispanic/Mexican cuisine. It often gives me stomach issues. However, ordering here on Uber Eats, I found that I liked it a lot, so I had to try it in person. You order at a small window, the person taking the orders looks to either be the head cook/chef and knew pretty much all about the menu, suggesting different foods and toppings and ingredients. I settled on the chicken torta and a couple of tacos. The wait was a little bit, but the food came out extremely fresh and very hot. I'm happy to report that it's all fresh made. I also picked up some horchata and the amazing spicy sauce. I eat pretty spicy, and even this sauce gave me a kick. The horchata was amazing as well, and not stocked full of ice. The restaurant itself is a bit barren. Some benches and a few tables. The chairs were a bit uneven, so I rocked a bit back and forth. Overall, it's clean and a okay place to sit and eat. If you're in the mood for Hispanic/Mexican, give this place a shot! It's delicious both delivery and eating in.

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Jameka J.

After a long day at 6 flags I was looking for a place to eat that was by our hotel and came across this place. The guy who was taking my order was very patient and helpful. I placed an order for the 5 mini tacos. The tacos were good and the salsa was delicious.

Sherice R.

One of the best taco spots in San Antonio. So underrated. The mini tacos are amazing and so is the asada fries.

I forgot to take a pic but dang good Torta $9
Andrew A.

My wife scored another fabulous place, a diamond in Mario barrio. tortas were fabulous, avocado sauce, excellent medium, and hot sauces. Excellent taste. We will definitely be back. People are friendly quick to serve and seem genuinely grateful.. there's a lot to test on this menu which means we will have to come back several times next time I promise to take a picture.

This was leftovers we brought home
Brittany K.

Food great, service great! Will definitely be going back Not too big,or too small. Music playing. A little pricey but what isn't nowadays! Give it a try!

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Lydia N.

Great tacos. Even better torta. Really nice people. This place is definitely worth making a detour for! We were looking for a simple dinner spot and were lured in by the high ratings. Could it really be that good? Heck yeah! Tacos El Takin is nothing fancy. The food truck outside the restaurant reminds you they aren't far from a humble 4-wheeled beginning (and that they do catering for weddings and parties!) The inside is pretty basic with some booths and tables, fine for larger groups. My bf got the campechana street tacos - an easy way to try a couple meats at once. Each taco was a loaded, tasty bite. A squeeze of lime cuts through the richness of the meat really well. I got the torta with the asada & pastor to try something new. You can have just one meat, or you can mix it up! The torta came out well toasted, fresh off the grill and piping hot. It was hard not wolfing it down and burning my mouth/hands at the same time. Some restraint is beneficial here.. The torta had avocado, beans, and cheese, making it very hearty. This is the best torta I've had since going to Mexico! We'll definitely be making a trip back here soon.

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AuBriana B.

Was looking for a new taco place other and stumbled across this place here on Yelp. My new favorite go-to because the chicken mini tacos are perfect and there's hardly ever a line. My brother loves the carne asada tacos with queso fresco and raved about the charro beans. His second time having them, he added chicken quesadillas to his order and apparently those are pretty good too. I can't wait to try some of the other things on the menu, but these chicken mini tacos have me in a chokehold. Pro tip: Say "pura salsa verde, por favor," when ordering and thank me later!

Can you tell I loved my food ?
Jaimez F.

I was too excited to take a before picture but you can tell I loved my food ! this place is delicious. This is my second time here and it's been great both times. This will now be our too go spot. I got the mini tacos order which comes with 5 tacos. Customer service is also fast and friendly

Marta D.

Between the amazing service, the cleanliness of the restaurant, and the amazing, consistent food, this place is as close to perfect as it gets. The pambazos and tacos de tripa are our go-to orders so try them when you come.

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Camryn M.

Amazing service and food!! It turned outs that they have a nice indoor seating area. We had got the Loaded Fries and 2 Gringas. It was delicious and definitely deserves 5 STARS!! We'll be back!!

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Food here is amazing, I've been coming here for 3+ years. It's a great little spot to eat and enjoy your food. The service is great as well.

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9 days ago

Amazing friendly service... among hundreds of Mexican restaurants this one stands alone! Amazing food!

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8 months ago

Friendly staff, terrific tacos. I need to try some of their other offerings, but those tacos are hard to pass up. Check it out!

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11 months ago

Easy to order online or in person. Great staff. The al pastor tacos are delicious! Cant go wrong with!

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11 months ago

Staff is so nice, amazing prices, great food! Really is a nice homey feeling business

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1 year ago

Very good food, good taste and flavor; service is awesome, the ambiance and cleanliness can improve for sure

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2 years ago

This the spot right here! Food is so good every time. It's been a treat meal for my family since we discovered it

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2 years ago

Great food always made to order! Great customer service! A must try are the loaded fries!

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2 years ago

Best street tacos I've had on the northeast side hands down! Service is always timely and they always put enough salsa in my bag :)

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3 years ago

Amazing food and people! Delicious food and they treat you like they've known you for years.

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I always get this delivery. The food is very tasty. drinks too, not overly sweet. The chocoflan gotta try it

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