I've been to Batavia several times over the years, never realizing this hidden gem was right on there Main St. Fast service, reasonable prices that were a shocker, quality of food was average. Ordered a lemonade and a deluxe quesdilla, and it was under $9, anywhere else that was a chain would have been more expensive. This place walk up only, has drive thru and a little sitting area. It's located across from Tops, will defintly come back. read more

That Taco Place - Mexican Near Me - Batavia, New York

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What can I say? This place is a strange mix of authentic and not authentic at all. authenticity meter ratings cash only +1 Simple menu +1 Walk up window +1 nice staff +1 little hot saucys +1 here's where it starts to get weird flour tortillas only -1 napoleon dynamite style chips and cheese -1 crumbled meat only -1 no fountain drinks -1 so, as you can see by math, it is a net even toss up. Anyway, would still probably eat here over taco bell as long as it is after breakfast. If this place had breakfast wowie it would be so cool. read more

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I've driven past this place so many times passing through Batavia, and was always curious about the old looking signs and ancient looking building. Today was the day. I love tacos. Time to try That Taco Place. Except, I was more in the mood for a burrito. I love those. I ordered a "deluxe." Unlike most places, this deluxe/supreme didn't include sour cream. That was a huge miss on their part. The beef was not seasoned, and very bland. So were the beans. The entire burrito was lacking any modicum of flavor. Cheese didn't save it. I will give them this, the hot sauce it came with was really, really good. But it did not save this bland tasting $7 deluxe burrito. I'm glad I tried this place finally, but I won't be back. The $1 frozen burritos at Wally World are more tasty than this was. read more

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Best freakin tacos... it is not athentic meican it is not your abuelitas style food but my god i freaking love this place i moved away and when i come home to visit this is my must have... Come in with an empty stomach, leave with two huge bags for twenty dollars. A local business doing it right. read more

Come to Batavia every so often, always wanted to try this place but the days I come through are the days this place is closed, not today tho. To try it out for the first time I decided to just get a beef and bean taco and take it home. Great taco, probably best I have had, and I have hit up quite few places for taco Tuesdays, lol. From now on when I make the trips to batavia, I will plan them so I can hit that taco place up for tacos again. If you decide to eat there make sure you check there days and hours first that they are open.. read more

It's a old divey old Taco joInt that you see when you enter Batavia on RT 5 towards Buffalo. There is two picnic like tables inside. There is also a drive through. The menu is standard, you can order ahead. They have soft drinks and are quick n cheap. According to my husband, it's been there forever. Real deal original Batavia. The tacos are good. Why do you have to lose? read more

Cash only! Just FYI. I've been going to that Taco Place for over 20 years, maybe coming up on 30 years. It's just good. I grew up on the beef and cheese burritos, now onto bean and cheese. My kids love the seven layer dip. Always been simple. Always been good. Hope the business keeps going another 30 years. read more

Let me start off by saying that I am a mighty taco fan and that geography gets in the way of my ability to patronize them that often. So today I was driving through the bustling metropolis that is Batavia (sarcasm) running errands and suddenly a strong desire for tacos came over me. Now being an hour from the closest Mighty Taco, my options were Taco Bell (barf) and That Taco Place. I decided to give That Taco Place a try. I ordered two hard shell tacos and a chicken fajita, which came to ten dollars and change. Personally, I found the price to be a bit pricey considering the portion size and quality of the food. I tried one of the tacos first. My immediate thought was how stale the shell itself was. Also, the fact that they place way more lettuce than anything else in the taco, and use whole slices of tomato were negatives. The beef itself had little flavor. I think though, the biggest issue was the shell which was distracting me from any saving graces this taco had. I can say though that they put a decent amount of sour cream on them. The Chicken fajita was better, but not great. The quacamole was decent, and the peppers and onions were cooked well, but the shell was dry and bordering stale and the chicken was in such huge chunks that you either got all or nothing. I can definitely say that I would choose this place over taco bell anytime, but I can't say for sure that I would return. If anything it reminded me of what I am missing from mighty taco or how I could easily make something better at home. read more

That Taco Place - beef hard shell tacos & chicken fajita - Mexican Near Me - Batavia, New York

It's simple but good! I've been eating here since my mom first introduced us to it decades ago! Any trip back to my Western New York motherland always includes a couple of beef soft shell with hot sauce! read more

Simple little taco/Mexican food place. Chili was pretty good. And husbands taco was decent. Friendly staff. Clean establishment. Good prices. Features drive thru for quick service and small inside/outside area for dining. read more

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I don't know what happened to this place it was always my favorite place to go to but the service is awful now. I get home and find that the order I place is not what they gave me. I guess they don't know the difference between bean burrito and a chicken burrito. read more

Simple but delicious! I can only speak to the hard shell tacos which are fried in house to a crispy chewy perfection. The taco meat is slow cooked and isn't sloppy joe style like what you get from the seasoning packets in the grocery store. I've been coming here for 30+ years. Every time I come home on leave I crave 3 hard shell tacos with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and hot sauce on the side. The real shredded cheddar, ruby red tomatoes (in season), and garden fresh lettuce will keep you coming back for more. I can't get enough! Hope you enjoy too. Joe read more

Awesome burritos etc. Open your mind to the experience! Definitely not authentic by any stretch of the imagination, but if you're looking for an authentic burrito in Batavia, Ny you should reconsider your life choices. I lived in the San Francisco mission where the rice, asada, guac bomb burritos people are familiar with originated. Even with a large variety at my fingertips, I miss taco joe's daily in Cali.The food is a unique flavor all its own, an example of hyper local food at its best! read more

As much as I wanted to like That Taco Place, I just couldn't. Granted I'm from the land of Tex-Mex dreams in Texas, I was hopeful that there'd be a glimpse of goodness in upstate NY, especially given the fact that the owner is from LA. Taco meat was all ground meat, very little seasoning (at least they have hot sauce to douse it with), way too much lettuce, and one thick slice of tomato (?!) on top. Oh also, unmelted cheese. The tortillas were thin and dry. Not much taste to them either. Overall, if you really really want a tex-mex fix and you have no other place to go, I say order their loaded nachos or a quesadilla (small tortillas grilled together with beans, onions, and a few tomatoes...). I give them props for their indoor decor, though? read more

Blaaaaah, boring, bland, basic The food was probably the most half assed thrown together fake Mexican food I've ever been around. Big mistake eating here. Cashier lady had a rude tude also. read more

Amazing. I live 45 minutes away and travel to Batavia JUST for That Taco Place. They never disappoint. My family is vegetarian and we love the bean burritos and the bean and cheese enchiladas. The layered dip is great too. And they have the best hot sauce around, I always make sure to stock up when I go. Love this place, definitely a must try for anyone who's gonna be in that area! read more

My boyfriend introduced me to this place and that's when I realized I truly loved him. Really. He gets me. If you ever want a taco that is just straight up, nothing fancy, just the good stuff - this is the place to go. They don't mess around with crazy sauces or making it 'Mexican American fusion ' blah blah blah, they just give you want you want. I delicious, satisfying, makes your mouth water, taco experience. Let me suggest getting their hot sauce on the side with a chicken and bean burrito. The beef is just as good. Do yourself a favor and get some jalapeño poppers to top it off. You can thank me later. read more

I ordered a small ground beef and chicken taco. Both tacos were cold. The beef was kept in a large plastic bin that they warm up in the microwave. Even with them warming it up, the ground beef was still cold. If passing through Batavia keto passing by this place. Unless you like a cold thrown together street taco. read more

Been coming here for years, every time we visit family in Batavia. Everything is very fresh, made to order and tastes excellent. Even though their competitor is down the street we drive right on passed them every time. Besides why wouldn't you support a local business! read more

A long time favorite. They have a simple menu with fresh ingredients and for the vegetarians, their beans are fantastic! They make their own corn taco shells, which are perfectly chewy and delicious. I also love the jalepeño poppers with pepper jelly and fresh gaucamole. read more

That Taco Place - chips & cheese, tacos, quesadilla, poppers. - Mexican Near Me - Batavia, New York

Their burritos are not even burritos, they are sort of a wrap and entirely too small to be called a burrito . I also had chicken tacos that were served on a cold tortilla with uninspiring vegetables and underseasoned meat. All cold and almost tasteless. read more

I have been to this restaurant twice in my lifetime. First time was a year ago and the food was average at best. I thought they were having one of those days. 2nd time was this past Tuesday. Food was bland and ice cold. Even the wrapper the burrito and taco came in were cold to the touch. Sorry, I know this place gets great reviews, but I have never experience it. read more

How does this place have bad reviews?!?! I grew up just outside of Batavia, but have since moved away. Now, every time I'm back home I make a bee-line for this place and it never disappoints. Recently heard from a friend that they had bad reviews on yelp and I must say I was in shock because everything I've ever tried (and I've tried a lot) has been great. I even have a friend living in Utah who periodically has his mom ship him stuff from That Taco Place because he misses it so much. My absolutely favorite is the deluxe quesadilla on a hard shell; seriously, I could eat those all day every day. I also highly recommend their chili in the winter (chili is only available part of the year) and their peanut butter milkshakes in the summer. Their burritos are always killer, as is there layered nacho dip. On a final note, I will say that the food is at its absolute best when the man who owns it is working there. He literally has a magic touch that seems to make every single thing stellar. Although it's a little hole in the wall, do yourself a favor and check it out. read more

This place was terrible. I expected at least edible food. We couldn't even eat the hard tacos, stale shells, dry meat. The taco sauce was not at all good actually it was so bad my husband warned me not to put it on my food. In the 29 years Ive been married my husband has NEVER not eaten what he's bought, today he ate a few bites of the soft taco and of the burrito and said I can't eat this. Disappointing. Cost $27 and we literally threw it away! I hate giving it 1 star! read more

Deluxe Burrito is delicious! for less than $6 you have a pretty hefty sized lunch, a dash of hot sauce and you're good to go. Classic little lunch spot in Batavia read more

Quality food for a great price! Great fresh ingredients! Pleasant tell workers! Came here right before closing and it was great! Got a chicken taco salad that was nice and cold! Good!!!! read more

Ordered two burritos! And two tacos. All witch was cold! And bland. Don't waste your money! here, unless you like over priced garbage. read more

That Taco Place - Make in them fresh! - Mexican Near Me - Batavia, New York

Very disappointing... the taco meat was cold and tasteless, the chips and cheese were five stale tortilla chips with overcooked cheese on it. This food was way overpriced and quite disgusting. I will not be going back there! read more

Cash only. I want to love you, That Taco Place! Local, drive up or walk in taco place, what could be better? Chicken taco meat was "of odd texture," as if it had been ground first and then been around in the warmer for a while. Bean taco was acceptable. tortilla was meh, why not warm it up a little or stick it on the grill? Staff was friendly and cute. read more

We have frequented this little gem for 25+ years. No, not authentic Mexican. There are places that serve that. This is the food you want to have while you're sitting around with old friends, watching a Friday night movie and joking about the crazy things you did as a teenager. I love the large beef taco, layer dip, and at lunch time, a taco salad. My son gets the bean burrito, and my husband the deluxe burrito. Hot sauce is Frank's Red Hot. The menu is simple, the food tasty and consistent. Small eat-in area, couple of outdoor picnic tables. We always use the drive-thru and eat at home. read more

I've been here before but that was a few years ago. Everything tastes the same from the last time but prices seem to be excessive. We bought 3 burritos, 1 nacho, and 2 drinks that cost us $20. I'm a good eater, but 1 burrito and sharing a small order nachos did not fill me up. The food is good but I don't think it is worth the cost. read more

This place is pretty damn good. The tacos are very natural tasting and wholesome. The poppers are also a must! So if your looking for something a little different that mighty taco or taco bell this place won't dissapoint. read more

I absolutely LOVE this place i wish they had this in Rochester, I use to come out here all the time with my dad and just one taco filled me up!! read more

Amazing tacos. My family is from the Batavia area and we make it a point to come and get food from here every time we come back.

I hate to give a place a bad review but I have to. I'm Latin and have tried different latin cuisine specifically Mexican so it's disappointing to try tacos and say to yourself, what is this? The chicken soft taco made me want to run to Taco Bell that happens to be a few blocks away from here. The people preparing the tacos appeared to be caucasian and I'm not saying you can't have a caucasian who can make great tacos but I'd be lying if I didn't say that this made me raise an eyebrow when I initially walked in. I was a bit skeptical at that point. Maybe it's me but when I walk into a taco place (other then Taco Bell or a chain restaurant). I like to see the ethnic group that is known for their food working there. The place itself looks like a small hole in the wall and the people working there were friendly so that was nice. But this is a review based on food. Oh and the guacamole was not great! Sorry but I have to be truthful because I owe it to those craving a taco to know it's just not that great! read more

Boring and uninspired. I threw my second taco in the trash, rather than consume such tasteless calories. Clearly all ingredients come straight from the Sysco package. No cooking done here, only re-warming things slightly. read more

Food was good but over priced for what so special about faux Americanized burritos? Tall skinny old dude who needs practice service with a smile and a more pleasant attitude or try some need mood adjustments.. read more

My family lives in nh but every time we come here to visit family this is the place we have to go. The food is great and the price isn't bad. Highly recommend it read more

Our family has been frequenting That Taco Place for the past 35 years. Our son worked at That Taco Place for six years. The restaurant is clean. Joe Spataro uses the best cuts of meat, vegetables and ingredients. The dishes are consistently delicious! The staff is friendly and accommodate your needs. We recommend That Taco Place for quick, delicious, reasonable meals, take-out, catering and parties! read more

This is a nice place to get something eat. The hot sauce alone makes it worth it. They have an open kitchen that is always spotless. I only took away a star because it seems like you wait forever to get your food. read more