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    The Famous Taco

    4.4 (133 reviews)
    ModerateTacos
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE FAMOUS TACO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Steak taco platter with refried beans and rice
    Hunter R.

    We are out of towners who stopped in because of high Yelp reviews and a taco craving and we were really happy with our experience! The steak taco platter was a really good deal for lots of food, and the steak was really generous, tender, and flavorful. The refried beans were also very well done and worth ordering the platter to get those. The chips and guacamole were super fresh and flavorful. All the food is way worth the price because the prices are so fair. The ambience was small and cozy and staff got our food out in less than 2 minutes. Don't be fooled by the unassuming outside. It's a shame we don't live closer or we would be here all the time!

    Two fantastic steak tacos with cheese & sour cream!
    Em H.

    Today, starved and looking for some good Mexican food for lunch, my boyfriend and I stopped by The Famous Taco. He hadn't been for a while and he remembered their food being really good in the past. He needn't have worried because the food was delicious. I ordered 2 steak tacos with cheese and sour cream. Though I could have used more sour cream, the flavor was really good. The meat was well-cooked and tasted really good and my refried beans were tasty. My boyfriend's taco salad was very satisfying and he left completely satisfied. The horchata was good, though it was kind of warm when we got it. After some of the ice melted, it was really good. The flavor was nice and the milk was creamy. The service was good and the ambiance was pretty relaxed. You definitely don't need to dress up to visit! Overall, this was a successful trip and we can't wait to return.

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    Dale B.

    At Famous Taco...dinner mets tacos. The facility is rather small and intimate. Everyone sits close together. The outside isn't much to attract you. However, the tacos are really good! The inside has your traditional Mexican decor. The place is clean and has plenty of people to serve. The food is basically prepared in advance. So service is very fast. The chips are made on site and fresh. They are served warm and in a big pile. The chips is moderately thin and mildly greasy. The guacamole was very creamy and smooth. It didn't have much spice nor a strong guacamole taste. Overall...very good! The three taco entre was very tasty. I had the chorizo, carnitas and barbacoa. All three meats were very tasty. They had a rich Mexican flavor. The beans were smooth like you'd expect. The nice was soft and slightly spiced. Overall...a very good experience at The Famous Taco.

    this is the quesadilla
    Elliot M.

    BEAT PLACE EVER THE FOOD IS SO SO GOOD This place is the best taco place on this planet earth and the food is always out so fast. The people here are so nice and the service is great! The decor in here is very slay and fun and colorful

    Metal debris Steak Burrito
    Derek R.

    Made a large order for take out for 9 people. Food tasted average. While we ate I bit down in what I thought was some kind of thin bone. Seemed weird because it was a steak burrito. Turned out to be a piece of metal from what I am guessing is a Brillo pad from the kitchen. Fortunately no one else had this. But no one finished their food.

    Ray N.

    Off the beaten path this cozy authentic Mexican restaurant, really surprised us. They probably have about a dozen tables and the food is prepared in front of you. We tried the El Pastore, chorizo, steak and lengue tacos. All very good. Also did their chips and salsa as well as the guacamole. The salsa was perfect. Maybe could've used a bit more spice but that's a matter of individual taste. The guacamole was fresh. Another person in our party had the vegetable burrito and it was perfect. Price is very reasonable, service is outstanding, and the wait time is minimal.

    Huarache Taco

    Customer service was great. I was watching our food get made with a lot of care. Nice ambiance reminds of home in California. Will absolutely become my families go to. Even our two year old who barely likes to eat anyrhing almost finished his plate! Forgot to take before pics!

    Carnitas
    K O.

    Hurachos were awesome. Fresh and so delicious. Nothing special about queso plain cheese sauce. Great lemonade too!

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    27 days ago

    The food was delicious and was served very quickly! Really enjoyed the Birria Tacos. The chips and queso were my fav

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    7 months ago

    Food has always been delicious! Staff is always friendly. Chips are fresh and crispy. I love their pinto beans.

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    1 year ago

    Very good and well trained staff. Excellent tacos and customer service. 5 stars would recommend this place to anyone visiting Fort Wayne

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    8 months ago

    The food is great. However, the gatekeeping of the salsa for carry out is ridiculous.

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    Best tamales in Fort Wayne. Fast and fresh grub with taste being the main reason we keep going back.

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    1 year ago

    authentic, delish and friendly staff ! We love trying the new things and all the different flavors Famius Taco offers.

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    3 years ago

    My order was carry out. Taco's were delicious and the service was fast & pleasant. I would eat here again.

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    2 years ago

    Food, Service, Beer are all available and well served. I've only ever had the Street Tacos but the two of them were very good!

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    3 years ago

    Hits harder than Ray Rice in an elevator. Don't get the American tacos unless youre a gringo

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    3 years ago

    Awesome tacos. Didn't know you could get margaritas to go. The staff was very quick and effective for how busy they were.

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    3 years ago

    BEST tacos in Fort Wayne. The meat has very good flavor. Very nice staff. Quick service. Reasonable price.

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    2 years ago

    One if not the best Mexican restaurant in the Fort Wayne area. Staff are alway nice and polite. Food is very good for eating in or takeout.

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    Charlie’s Place

    4.3(97 reviews)
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    We don't live anywhere near Fort Wayne. We're 2 1/2 hours away in Frankfort Illinois but we go…read morethere once in a great while to exchange grandkids with my son who lives in Hudson, Ohio a suburb of Cleveland so he picked this place Charlie's to meet us for a lunch repass and it was very good. They have a very short suite menu, but what I had was terrific I had a a salad with salmon on it and a lot of other veggies. It was terrific. The salmon was jerk, salmon, and the whole thing was a delicious repast. We had a appetizer of a couple bowls of their homemade chips. Unlike many places that don't salt them. These were salted just the right amount not too salty and I can't say anything bad about it. Our server was terrific and his name was Alex and the place is shaping up. I guess they just took it over from someplace else. The walls are a little bit bare needs a little more decoration and the ceiling is bare, but the chairs are very comfortable so it's an easy five star.

    Charlie's Place - another place with a nice patio...and good to watch the game…read more I confess...the open and covered patios draw me right back to Charlie's place. If you want sun...sit out on the patio. If you want sunny shade and a breeze..sit under the outdoor cover/bar area or grab a table with an umbrella. You can't really go wrong here. Charlie's is also good for larger groups...and kids! Charlie's place is a large facility with lots of seating. The hosts are friendly. Making an on line reservation is easy. They always seem to have plenty of staff to serve and make you feel comfortable. Kudos to the team for developing a more attractive and welcoming lobby area! Sunday afternoon is brunch. They have a different menu than a normal lunch or dinner menu. Those menus are usually large and full of great choices. The brunch menu is much narrower and dominated by breakfast items. There are some non breakfast items...but not many. My wife had the breakfast tacos. She really liked the egg and bacon mixture. The sour cream and salsa sauces blended the tastes nicely. The Cobb salad was very fresh and tasty. There were lots of side ingredients such as egg, avocado, bacon, blue cheese, tomato and cucumber. The grilled chicken was plentiful and moist. Just enough grilled and seasoned taste to blend right in with the ingredients. The home made honey mustard dressing was consistent with what you would expect from honey mustard.

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    Tequila Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

    4.3(132 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    Very nice first experience here. I parked in front of Fresh Market, looked up and saw Tequila…read moreMexican Restaurant. I took a quick look at the Yelp reviews and decided to order carry out for lunch. I ordered a chimichanga with tofu, and a side of queso blanco. It isn't often that I see tofu on the menu at a Mexican restaurant so I was curious about it. It was excellent! The queso blanco was smooth and creamy with great flavor. The rice was flavorful but the beans were very salty. There are many vegetarian options here, more than most Mexican restaurants. The patio is large and beautiful. There were many people taking advantage of this warm and sunny early spring afternoon dining on the patio. The patio features approximately 20 tables, including several larger tables. Although I took my order to go this time I will plan to return with a group of friends to enjoy dining on the patio.

    Tequila Mexican Restaurant is one of my go-to spots for consistently good Mexican food. The…read moreatmosphere is modern with the classic Mexican restaurant vibes, though the music can get a little loud at times. The food is always excellent and served promptly, no matter what time of day you visit. The wait staff is friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. If you're a guacamole fan, definitely go for the table-side guac -- it's a must. Personally, I'm a huge fan of the birria chimichanga; it's always perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Large party, and family friendly! Overall, it's a solid spot for anyone craving reliable, delicious Mexican cuisine with great service.

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