I used to love tacos tolteca and would go out of my way to get takeout there, as I do to their location in Timonium as well, but the last few times I've been, it has really not been good. This last time, I tried their birria for the first time, which is my go to the last couple of years when eating Mexican, and was genuinely shocked by how bad it was. The meat, while tender, was flavorless, as was the broth and the cheese used for the quesabirria was American. I took two more tentative bites after the first one because I thought, there is no way they're using American cheese. No, they definitely are. I ended up calling because I was disappointed that I didn't have anything to eat for lunch (it was that bad, which is remarkable when you're talking about tacos), and the staff confirmed, with no irony, that they use white American and further, that they use it on all their dishes. Crazy. I'd also ordered lunch for the staff of a local business who had been really kind to me recently, so I can only hope their food wasn't anything like mine. I probably won't try them again, but hoping their sister restaurant, La Tolteca hasn't similarly declined. read more

I stopped here for lunch after work this week. I ordered inside the restaurant when I got there, and was pleasantly surprised that the wait didn't take as long as I thought it would. They have seating, so you do have the option to eat inside. I noticed they have a board on the wall with specials that I don't think are included on their online menu. I would go inside to order if you can just to check those out. I'm not sure how frequently it might change. We got a small complimentary bag of tortilla chips and three sauces - a mild red salsa, salsa verde, and what seemed to be a spicy sour cream. I never figured out exactly what that last one was. I ordered the al pastor tacos and a steak quesadilla. If a restaurant has al pastor tacos, I'm basically guaranteed to get them, and I have come to realize each place does them a little differently. I was a little unimpressed with these only because the meat was so dry. The pineapple wasn't very juicy either, so that didn't help much. Between adding some of the salsas for some moisture and the amount of onion/cilantro, I really felt like I just lost the flavor of the taco itself. The steak quesadilla wasn't overwhelmingly good or bad. The only comment I have is that it could've used more steak! Based on this experience alone I'd give three stars, but I've had their food a few times before and consistently enjoyed it, so I'm giving them four. Hoping this visit was a one-off thing and they can redeem themselves next time. read more

Tacos Tolteca - Steak quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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After you try a local, independently owned taco shop, you will never go back to Taco Bell again... okay, maybe if you're highAF and it's after midnight, but I frown on your decision making. Not because of the smoking, but because Taco Bell is trash. You're better than that. Tacos Tolteca is amazing. We've been trying some other local places recently, but made our triumphant return last night, on our way to do some laundry. I got the chicken chimichanga - fried. It comes covered in cheese sauce, with a glorious side of refried beans and some rice. Do yourself the favor and get a container of their freshly made pico de gallo, too. My boyfriend got the Gordo Burrito (Large burrito stuffed with grilled chicken, chorizo, refried beans, Spanish rice and pico de gallo. Covered with queso dip). And some nachos (Nacho chips topped with your choice of meat, queso dip, lettuce, sour cream, and pico de gallo. + .99 for Guacamole) to share - but we were too full up to eat them, so we brought them home. Those are gonna be great with a cocktail! Would definitely recommend!! read more

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If I could give this place zero stars or even a -10 star review I would because I doNt know what the heck type of taco this is.. I can't even believe they felt comfortable handing me this. I asked for street tacos but I asked for the corn tortillas to be fried or pan seared how crispy street tacos are normally cooked. The girl at the front said oh ok you want crispy tacos I said yes... this is wtf they gave me and I AM LIVID! The tacos are dry as hell. Barely any meat and you had the nerve to charge $15.00 for a taco an elementary school kid could have made in the comfort of their home. With store bought hard shells telling people they are crispy corn tortillas . Just flat out unacceptable! read more

Tacos Tolteca - Dry hard shell tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Came here for lunch. They have a lot of options on their menu. Ended up trying al pastor tacos, fried shrimp tacos and carnitas original burro burrito. Everything was tasty, came with red, white sauces. The al pastor was a good portion and tasty meats. Wasn't huge on pineapple which came on this and shrimp. Shrimp had really tasty sauce on it as well. Favorite was the burrito. It had toppings on the burrito and green sauce all around it which was surprising spicy. Overall really good overall and would come back! Staff were friendly inside. read more

The kids chicken tenders were crispy but not over cooked. The fries were a bit soggy but that could have been because I ordered on Uber eats which took a long to get delivered. I also appreciated the free chips and salsa. The reason I ordered from here was because of the three birria tacos for $14. Although they meat itself was delicious and so was the consume (would've like it a bit thicker) I was thrown off by the onions / white slaw they were in. The taste was a mix of a slaw and cream sauce which I wasn't expecting and is the reason for my 4 stars. It threw off the taste read more

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I can't believe I've been in the area 4 years and never tried this place!! It was so delicious! I ate it so fast I forgot to take pics but trust me when I say you won't be disappointed. I got street tacos which were absolutely divine and the best chimichanga I've had since moving to this area. The service is great and they even have seating for you to dine in. I'll def be back for more. Check them out and they will be your new favorite Mexican food spot as well :) read more

I have tried just about every item on their menu and they are all very good. There is an item not on the menu, Choripollo. This is a rice, chorizo, chicken dish. Outrageously delicious. Their street tacos are authentic and tasty. They just added Taco Birria to the menu. I have ordered them twice and think these might be my favorite taco. They have raised prices aggressively since COVID but the value for what tou get is very good. read more

Don't let the outside of the restaurant fool you. We almost turned around because it looked like a real hole in the wall. The inside is completely renovated and the food is really yummy without a high price. I ordered the shrimp burrito and it was very yummy (although there were limited shrimp and a lot more rice and beans). My partner ordered the street tacos that looked like authentic tacos and tasted yummy. They also give you chips and have a dip bar of about 4 sauces to try. read more

Tacos Tolteca - Street taco platter - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I ordered 6 tacos through door dash. The dasher delivered 2 tacos. When I saw the bag was very much missing several items I called and was told, " it's not their problem" . I spent $40 to be disrespected in this manner. Never again. I would have picked up the items if that was the only option but instead I received a rude response to service issue. read more

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Flavors were just okay in the grilled chicken burrito bowl. Portions seemed small for the prices. Complimentary chips were nothing special, lacked salt, and the salsa was not for me. Ordered online for pick-up which was ready in about 15 mins. Would go again to try other options. read more

I tried this place 3 times before I left a review. The grilled chicken bowl is around $13-14 and it is mostly rice. It's probably half a piece of chicken chopped up in small pieces. It tastes good, just overpriced for basically a bowl of rice. My husband ordered a burrito and I was clear to tell them 3 times no guacamole and lettuce. It came with guacamole and lettuce. I politely went to the counter and pointed out it had things I didn't want. The person argued with me and said I was confused - that I didn't say that. This were not willing to simply remake it and he couldn't eat it. So we didn't get a refund or remake of the burrito. This alone means we will not return to this location. The food is average, little more expensive. There were flies inside read more

The Good: The establishment was clean and the employees were nice. The bad: Firstly, I was given the wrong drink. I ordered a Root Beer and was given a Diet Coke. Secondly, I had two orders of vegan tacos. One order was just fine while the other order was soggy. My wife, she ordered the fish taco and she also said that it was just fine. Lastly, while we were eating, the TV in the establishment was playing an Eminem song, so while we ate, and we have our 3 year old son with us, we listened to Eminem talking about about genitalia, saying the F-word, and jerking off in a nursing home. It is not really the type of music you want to listen to while you're eating, especially with your 3 year old there. There was another child there that was slightly younger than our son listening to this trash as well. Judgment: Take Your Business Elsewhere read more

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Tacos Tolteca is our go to Mexican spot in the area. The food is pretty good, albeit sometimes they have not great days but for the most part the food is solid. We always get cashback too every time from the Upside app so that's an added bonus. When we order, we pretty much order a smorgasbord of food -- a burrito, quesadilla and some tacos. Sometimes even the cali fries because well i just love them. They have specials that are just on the board like birria and the tricolor burrito. The service is always great and the food is ready pretty quickly. Overall, i would definitely keep coming to this one because the prices are good for the portion you receive and the food is great! read more

No matter when you go, the food is always on point. The street tacos are a must try. (Steak if you ask me lol) read more

Tacos Tolteca - Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Excellent Choripollo! Standard size portions, friendly staff; the Guacamole is phenomenal, as is the street Carne Asada taco. We drove up here 30 miles to an event, and stopped by here because we were hungry. Now we will make the drive just for this food! read more

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Steak, carnita and an el pastor taco trio! Fast friendly and unexpectedly tasty. No lingua but made up for it! I'll be back for sure! read more

Tacos Tolteca - Steak, carnita and an el pastor taco trio complete with fresh Tortilla chip fast friendly and unexpectedly tasty I'll be back! - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great place for tacos or a burrito! We have been here a few times and the food is always good. Most recently we had a burrito and a chimichanga and both were yummy. Their tacos are good too and same with the cali fries. Can't wait to come back here next taco Tuesday! Clean place and friendly staff. read more

Although they were quite consistent, the food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. There isn't anything that I notice separates this Spanish restaurant from any others I had the California Burrito by the way. read more

The food tastes like when you go over your white friend's parent's house for taco night after their first time at a Mexican resort in Cancun. read more

We had hopes for this place! Unfortunately it seemed like we bothered the two ladies working while they played on their phones. They weren't happy. The food was a disappointment as well. My son did enjoy his taco, beans and rice. I suppose instead of sampling various items we should've ordered just tacos. read more

Have been several times now. Great food. Birria tacos are so tender. The pulled chicken for any of the quesadillas or burritos is outstanding. Only thing is it's slightly expensive and pickup and online fees are ridiculous. But I am not blaming that on the quality of the food. read more

Quick service. I got the birria tacos with little cheese and they were great. I also ordered chips and guacamole. Wish the chips had salt or some kind of flavor. I would order again read more

I love La Tolteca restaurants, in general, so when I hanging out with friends in Dundalk and saw that there was a "Tacos Tolteca" there, my interest was piqued. I investigated and found out that it was part of the La Tolteca family. Instantly, I knew we had to go try it out! This place has all of the Mexican-American basics. What you are served is similar to what you'd get in the sit-down Tolteca restaurant. They have tacos, taquitos, fajitas, quesadillars, chimichangas, burritos, etc. They seem to consistently have a special burrito called something or other Dragon - it's on their chalk board. I got chicken taquitos (I uploaded a photo of them) and they were exactly what I wanted and expected. My friends got a burrito bowl and a burrito, both of them enjoyed their food as well. Oh, they have Mexican Coke in bottles here, so that's cool, too. The staff were super friendly - the guy who worked the register brought us our food, and we had a race to get the bottle opener out of our respective pocket first, which was in good fun and rather amusing. I would definitely go back and also recommend this to anybody. read more

Tacos Tolteca - Chicken taquitos. - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

My husband and I live nearby and this is a regular spot of ours. The food is consistently delicious, staff is super friendly and the prices are reasonable. It's one of the few authentic spots that my husband can get street tacos and I can get gringo style. read more

My favorite quick, easy and delicious place for a Mexican lunch in Dundalk. Every dish I've had was good. Street tacos are a favorite.

They have the best tacos Me and My boyfriends favorite spot! Highly recommend the Street Tacos!! read more

The spot always has great service when I'm there. The food come out very quickly. Sauces are now pre-packed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. I definitely recommend the Dragon Burrito. The Steak Quesadillas are also delicious but make sure to purchase the guacamole to supplement the meal. read more

All the proteins are well seasoned and the service is kind. I enjoy their seating and music playing. I recommend their steak fried chimichanga read more

This is the type of spot I relish in finding in my travels throughout this region! The fish taco special with a side of the freshly made guacamole was a little bit of heaven. Exactly how tacos should be done, kept simple with super fresh ingredients and the fish was cooked perfectly. Juicy, delicious, and somewhat nutritious. Skip the Subway next door, the McDonald's across the street, and definitely skip the mall food court! This is the place to go for a quick bite in this area. read more

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I love this restaurant so much the prices are as cheap as you can get and the food is super authentic and tasty , I don't think anywhere will have your food ready for you faster than this location and the quality is never sacrificed. All the employees are very nice and you can genuinely see how much they care about making sure you are satisfied , i've never had anything bad from here but the birria tacos are my go to plus free chips and salsa with every order! read more

Everything is great . Wanna do a catering order ? Do taco Tolteca you won't be disappointed I promise you!!!

My favorite fast food - I love the taco supreme, the burrito is Huge. Service is quite fast and good prices. There's a nice seating area inside too. read more

The people there made sure my burritos were perfect! I highly recommend this restaurant! I've taken friends there. I've never had a bad experience!! read more

Hey Rick R I totally agree with your review 47 stars. They have been free-styling my burritos for the past couple weeks. Always different ingredients. Also order the mayonnaise filled jerked meat burrito. Picture is of my last burrito I received. read more

Tacos Tolteca - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We just got the birria (beef) and street tacos (carnitas)...absolute perfection. Ate them too fast to take a picture. Perfect pork pulls for the carnitas--zero fatty chunks if anyone else is picky like me. The salsas were incredible too. Great service, amazing food, overall awesome experience. Love the decor too! read more

Great hole in the wall place. My bf wanted Burris tacos and these ones did not disappoint. We also got to try the other street tacos that which are my personal favorite. They don't have any green or red sauce which is what I love but they have a spicy white mayo sauce that's sweet too. The kids meal was pretty good as welll.def would eat here again it's just a little far from me read more

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Have you ever seen Spanish Jesus? I have.. When I bit into one of Tacos Tolteca's delicious tacos. Quick service restaurant with the homemade taste that feels like your Spanish friend's grandma made you. All the ingredients fresh and the flavors combined beautifully. Priced economically. Tacos, burritos, fresh chips got out the fryer and a large selection of Mexican soda. Small areas to eat inside and watch futbol. Service was extremely Friendly and well knowledgeable. Will return frequently. read more

Tacos Tolteca - Mexican Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Ordered tacos al pastor, the tacos are pretty small and only have one tortilla making them easier to break but flavor and green salsa is good. read more

This is not real Mexican food, very little flavor, not satisfying at all! I've been to authentic Mexican restaurants before and this is most definitely not it! I beg of you if you're looking for Mexican food DO NOT go to this restaurant. I was so disappointed because it has good reviews here... I do not trust the people that reviewed because the food was trash. read more