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    Terrific Tacos

    5.0 (161 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Just went to a party where Johnny was catering and the tacos were AMAZING!! 5 stars - will be hiring him for my own parties!
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    Amazing food, amazing service! Johnny was an 11/10! (My 8yo also says "these were the best tacos I ever had in my life")

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    We hired terrific tacos for our party. Oscar, the owner has great customer service and responds in a timely manner. Alex and Ricky were our servers, they showed up on time and started setting up immediately. We did the 3 meats: beef, chicken, and pork. Handmade tortillas, yum! We also had quesadillas. All the fixings were provided- onions, cilantro, limes, red and green salsa- if I remember the red is spicy. There may have even been a mild salsa. Rice and beans. We also did churros- freshly made. The churros included chocolate and caramel syrup. Definitely recommend Oscar and his team. Great job and food was Terrific!

    Carne asada tacos, carnitas tacos, rice, and beans.

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    Johnny and the team put out an amazing spread for our son's high school lacrosse team! Hire them... You won't be disappointed.

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    Terrific Tacos is amazing!! And Johnny is the absolute best ever. Fresh, authentic, and the salsas were so good. Run, don't walk!

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    1 year ago

    Had them at a friends party. Tried the adobada and chicken were really good and Johnny was very helpful :)

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    Amazing service from Johnny and Omar ! Food tasted great and they were very friendly .

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    Jonny and Omar were fabulous and such great cooks! You won't be sorry having these guys do your party they rock!

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