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    Tacoway Beach

    4.1 (335 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    The famous Fish Tacos - very solid option
    Dumond A.

    Came by for the 4th of July, had a blast. Highly recommend. Went to Rockaway Beach for some fun in the sun and a dip in the water, and progressively worked up an appetite - luckily we ended up leaving the beach for lunch at Tacoway (places on the boardwalk had fairly huge lines, even closer to 3:00 pm). Walked for about 15 minutes and came here based on all the good reviews - they have this cute inner yard, sandwiched between the Taco joint and the next-door bar (Rockaway Beach Surf Club) - where you can order your food and grab a seat on one of the benches. No idea how bad the wait or lines would've been if we'd gone during prime lunch hours, but we got here around 3 - 3:30 pm and found seats. Got two of their orders of battered Fish tacos, chips and guac, and some elote - all of which ended up costing around $50-$60 or so (tip included). So the only downside is that it's a tad pricey but not horribly so (a lunch for two anywhere near NYC that costs around $25-$30 pp isn't bad). Anyways, the tacos themselves were really solid. The fish itself was nice, but the portions were large and the dressing (guac, lettuce, lime etc.) was excellent. Very tasty and filling food. The chips and guac were similarly awesome, clearly all home-made. Ordered a couple of drinks from the bar next door and enjoyed a very nice Independence Day meal, without feeling too crowded or overcharged. I'd happily go again, wish this place was closer to where I live honestly.

    fish tacos
    Andrew D.

    Very hipster but a fun experience after hanging out at the beach. The tacos were flavorful and I laso liked the frozen piña coladas from the bar next door. Definitely a must-visit at Rockaway. Service is fast and friendly and I recommend ordering in person versus using the phone app.

    Stephanie C.

    Definitely come here for fish tacos, especially after a day at the beach - about a 15 min walk. The area around is a little dead but nice you walk in, it certainly seems busy. The fish tacos are AMAZING! You won't be disappointed!

    Still a 5-Star experience in 2024!
    Jessica K.

    Fresh watermelon juice and a couple black bean tacos for 2024 beach season. Came to check out the makers market as well which was super chill. Grabbed some fennel and sea salt face toner. Fantastic for skincare after the beach.

    Fish Tacos and Cukes
    Josh B.

    Although the moody QR Code ordering system may be the answer to a question nobody asked, the tacos and the setting are first rate. Fried fish tacos have returned, with brilliantly calculated ratio of fish, batter and sauce. Tacos are in orders of two, and I needed a side to bump this up to meal status from a snack. Elote looked good but lots of places do elote so I went for the Tacoway-specific cukes appetizer. It's the perfect summer item. No disrespect to jicama, but the revamped jicama-less version works wonders with the namesake vegetable and mango. I'm not a decor guy but Tacoway Beach has an excellent sense of place, from the plants to the stickers to the occasional A trains overhead. While many patrons are no doubt pairing their tacos with iPAs and whatever the kids are into these days, the straightedge crowd isn't shut of the beverage fun, thanks to the pineapple mint drink.

    Jennie K.

    The surrounding area looks a little empty but when you walk in, it is a bright outdoor seating area that looks great! You order the food through your phone and pick it up at the window. The food came out pretty quickly for us. The fish tacos were a good amount of savory and I enjoyed it! The special pork tacos were my favorite, very tender and flavorful. The guac flavor was a little but too light for me but the chips were crispy and good. Overall a pretty good spot to stop by if you're relaxing at the beach!

    Tacos!
    Jenny C.

    I've been coming here once every summer for 4 years now and it's changed quite a bit but the tacos are just getting better and better. This is a staple to go to in the rockaways and it's been getting more popular and they've added more tacos and more appetizers over the years and now they even have a doorman! It's so busy that they can't just let anyone go in anymore but that's fine because in the past it used to be so filled with people it was almost excruciating to be in. But they fixed all of that and it's pretty nice! It's still super sunny so remember your hat and sunglasses. The shaded tables are hard to get. The tacos were amazing and I impressed 8 of my friends when I brought them here. My favorites are still the crispy fish and their pork tacos and the pork ones are just so juicy. The guac and chips taste so fresh and soooo good. After the beach some of my friends came back for another bite! This place always have room in my ocean heart! It just keeps getting better!

    Bar menu
    Maggie T.

    Tacoway is the perfect place to end a beach day! The surfing decor is so fun and you definitely won't feel as though you're still in NYC. Such a fun vibe!! The wait for tacos was over an hour when we went so we only got drinks. The piña colada was the best I've had in a really long time! The bar is cash only though (they do have an ATM). Will definitely be back this summer to try the tacos!!

    Fish tacos, elote and pineapple mint juice
    Renata G.

    I love this place! Especially after a surfing session. There's non alcoholic refreshing juices and great food to fill you up. Don't worry there's a full bar as well in the building next door (CASH only) which has a connecting door from the inside. You can either order with a QR code from your phone or get in line and order from the cashier. Then grab a picnic table in their surfshack-like space. There's lots of tables but if those are full, you can head inside the bar. Fish tacos are very popular. I am not crazy about them bc they're deep fried but they're still tasty. There's a salsa station with three sauce options which I was smothering my tacos in. The ELOTE is Amazing! The sauce it everything. I watched a guy across from me pick up every last bit of it with his fingers lol! I can confirm it's fingerlicking good. And the pineapple mint drink hit the spot! I was debating between that and watermelon juice. So many options not enough stomach space.

    Lauren S.

    I love this place so much! It's the ultimate surfer beach spot that totally transports you! I loved their food and vibe! Insta: @thehungrysw

    Vegan mushroom taco

    I was so excited when I saw vegan mushroom tacos, got them to-go. Even more excited when I opened the box and saw the size! The first bite was very disappointing. The mushroom had such a weird flavor I can't event describe it. Won't be having it again and would advise against, spend money at a fully vegan restaurant instead, you're in New York City! Go visit Madrina vegana taqueria food truck, crispy taco SO GOOD!

    Bathroom 'mirror'
    Michele D.

    Unique outdoor taco spot with a nice vibe and great fish tacos. It's a little off the beaten path if you're at the beach, but worth the walk. Staff is super friendly and welcoming, which always makes the food taste even better. There's an adjacent indoor bar, too. Surf memorabilia and kitschy decorations abound, along with picnic tables and overhead string lights. It's like sitting in your friends' back yard, with a food truck nearby.

    Chorizo
    Cole D.

    This will be a frequent place to visit anytime I come surfing from now on. I got two tacos for $11. The chorizo was super good. I loved the sauce and juice. The fish was also good but I liked the chorizo better. So many toppings. It's a thick taco. Great Guac. We had chips too and they were really well seasoned. Such a great vibe here. Played Chris brown music which I loved. Cool surf venue next door that they were prepping for an event.

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    So warm n toasty walking. Beautiful artwork on walls. Fireplace was my favorite spot. Sadly did not…read moreget the seat in front of it. Everything on the menu looked delicious. I made a wrong decision playing it safe and choosing the half chicken with a green chimichurri sauce. Sadly my chicken was dry I guess why I was provided the sauce which came to our table warm. However the yellow rice with kale was so delicious. The chips and salsa were so delicious. The khualua n milk was so delicious tastes like chocolate milk yummy. I can't wait to go back and try other dishes that looked so delicious from other plates around me.

    My fiancé bought back some fish tacos from here and I instantly loved it! It was so good and…read moreflavorful that we decided to go to the restaurant to try their other tacos fresh. Unfortunately parking is super difficult around this area for us so we decided to purchase take out again to eat in the car. We both got the fish tacos again and tried out the brisket one - their smoked flavor for the brisket was insane!! Fast forward, a few months later my fiancé bought back their taco flight which had brisket, fish, chicken, veggie, shrimp, and pork and none of them disappointed. This is such a good option for you to try out all of them! The veggie one was even surprisingly good with some potatoes in it. They're small tacos. I would be able to finish all 6 myself easily though I don't recommend it because even though the proteins all have a different taste, the toppings are so similar that it gets overwhelming when you eat 6 at once.

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