We stopped in at The Smoked Taco for lunch. It was our first time there, and it was sooo yummy! It's a walk-up counter style where you order, and they bring out your food. We ordered The Bang Bang, The Gringo, The Smoking Pastor, The Banh Fire, and the Smoked Corn Elote. My favorite was The Bang Bang and the elote. Everything was so good. The Smoke Elote had fried onions on it that really make it stand out. Service was amazing, and the restaurant was nice and clean! Definitely a must try if you are in the area! read more

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Finally went to The Smoked Taco in Riverdale. We had the Fleeing Californian & The Hot Chick. Also the elote corn and the churros. Both of the tacos were we're really really good. Some of the best tacos I've had in a long time. The corn was also really good. Not the best I've had but still very tasty. The churros were okay. I think it would be better without the whipped cream and the caramel sauce. They were pretty busy and I ended up cleaning my own table since people can't clean up after themselves...smh. They do serve Coke so that's a plus. Parking is a little challenging though at the Riverdale location. read more

The Smoked Taco - The Fleeing Californian (GF) The Hot Chick Smoked Corn Elote Churro Fries - Tacos Near Me - Riverdale, Utah

Stopped on a whim. Really good, unique and different tacos. Bigger than street tacos and great combination options. We tried the Fleeing Californian - tried tip steak cali sauce roasted corn, pico de gallo, guac, cheese and cilantro. Really good, steak was great. 5/5 The Bird - smoked chicken, sweat buffalo, lettuce, pickled carrot, blue cheese, cilantro lime ranch. So flavorful and awesome. 5/5 Can't wait to come back and try more of their tacos. Two tacos was enough to fill you up. Service was really good as well, very friendly and accommodating. read more

For all the positive reviews and "hype" about The Smoked Taco, I have to say that I was left underwhelmed and disappointed. I ordered two of The OG's, The Bang Bang, chips and queso, and a side of the smoked corn elote (which ended up being the best part of the meal). Due to hearing that you hardly get any sauce in their tacos, I opted for requesting additional sauce on all 3 tacos. BIG mistake! Do NOT do that unless you want your tacos soggy and drenched upon arrival. The Bang Bang only had 3 tiny shrimp pieces in the whole taco! It was 98% pico de gallo and 2% soggy corn tortilla. I paid a small additional fee for guacamole and the guac was good...ended up pairing it with my chips and queso since the queso was inedible. The Bang Bang also had absolutely no spice like I'd heard. No ZING! Extremely disappointing. Upon biting into the first OG I started crunching on something very cinnamon tasting. There was a churro fry in my taco though I didn't request any churro fries or anything cinnamon with my order for that matter. I had taken photos of my meal upon arrival and sure enough, found the culprit! There was absolutely no teriyaki taste either though I stupidly had requested extra teriyaki sauce (which they just drench on your taco at their discretion; you don't receive sauce on the side here). Pulled the second OG apart and found the pork all rolled in one scoop at the bottom with once again, just pico and sauce and an awful tasting soggy corn tortilla. The chips were definitely crispy and fresh. However, the queso was the worst I've ever had! And I mean, EVER. It was beyond bland. Could have been cardboard and I wouldn't have known the difference other than it did have a thick and rich consistency. The smoked corn elote is an excellent portion size for the cost and was by far my favorite! All the ingredients really blend well together when stirred up and I appreciated it wasn't oversaturated with just canned corn. The fried onions and limes with the shredded cheese definitely stole the show! I really wanted to try the Surf 'N Turf but they were out of steak at this particular location which was a disappointment. However, maybe not... I'm on the fence if I'll be back. Side note... their takeout containers are the best that I've encountered anywhere! Sturdy and an excellent way for the tacos to remain separated during transport. They were so impressive I had a hard time not reusing them recycling for the future but I'm in the process of downsizing. read more

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This place was honestly a one and done. Me and my family came to try it due to the interesting combination of barbecue and tacos. I got the the gringo and the fleeing Californian with a side of the elote. The service was okay the tables were all dirty and barely any of them clean. The food was not good to be honest if it wasn't for being extremely hungry I wouldn't have ate it. The tri tip on the gringo tasted like aluminum like burnt. No, it was not the taste from the smoke. It also had no flavor and was just very greasy and oily. Same with the californian and the elote. No flavor and the meat tasted old. The price for it wasn't very justified either. Definitely wouldn't go back again. read more

The Smoked Taco - The Gringo Smoked Corn Elote - Tacos Near Me - Riverdale, Utah

Came here to try it since its recently opened and it was great! When we walked in the cashier was very helpful and helped us understand how everything worked since it was our first time. We wanted to order the loaded queso but turns out they didn't have any more tortilla chips. That's was a bit disappointing but he recommended us try them with fries and it didn't disappoint. The food is cooked to order and came out fairly quick , hot and tasty. We did have one discrepancy with our food but the manager resolved it exceeding our expectations. When we brought it to the concern or the order taker he emphasized and apologize and got his manager. Overall experience was great! Bathrooms are clean. They have an abundance of cholula and all different flavors. Diversity in table seating options from regular tables to high tops. We ordered loaded queso with fries, hot chick taco and surf. read more

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We tried three of their tacos and a side and we have mixed reviews of what we tried. The Bang Bang taco and Smoked Elote sides were standouts. The Bang Bang taco had a great sauce that was spicy and really worked with the shrimp and guac. The Smoked Elote was by far the best thing on the tray. The mix ins of candied jalapeño and crispy-fried onions hit the sweet and savory. The Smoked Pastor was "okay." Nothing special and basically pulled pork with cilantro and onions. It needed a sauce and is kind of misleading labeled as al Pastor. The Hot Chick was a non-plus. A chicken finger drizzled with honey (no heat at all) and a few peppers. The chicken was really dry. The service was good, and the restaurant was mostly clean after a busy lunch. Some of the prep/service areas where you get your food need to be wiped a little more but hey, they're still new. There's a fountain of Coke products and a fridge with Mexican Coke products. Condiments consist of Chalula, Tampico, and a couple flavors of Tabasco . A taco shop should have some salsas, not just hot sauce. Take out or dine in. Be prepared for the "tip shame" at the POS when you order. read more

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This is great! Found this on Yelp, was really intrigued by the pictures and comments and man i did not disappoint! Beautiful place when you walk in but then here comes trouble....so many great things on the menu so how to choose ... Food came fast, super helpful crew, and the flavors did not disappoint Highly recommend! read more

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very kind, helping staff. enjoyed the tots that were loaded with tomato's, corn cheese...scrumptious. And let's not forget the yummy tacos. read more

First visit to this new place. We found it very interesting and unique. We tried one of their special tacos, surf and turf. Very good! This is a nice place with adequate seating for many. You order, pay, and wait for them to call your number. Eat in or take out. They have a very nice selection of unique taco combinations as well as several sides. Nice place and we will go back. read more

The Smoked Taco - Menu - Tacos Near Me - Riverdale, Utah

Meat was dry and lacked flavors. Had the surf n turf and the pastor. I would suggest an actual taco shop over this place. Can't go wrong with All About Tacos! read more

New Smoked Taco opened today in Riverdale, Ogden Utah. Yummmmm!!! I had the Corn-I-vore taco!! Sooo good. Corn is roasted to perfection and flavor was amazing. My husband had The Bird and loved it. The chips are light and thin and Chrissy. The guac is full of big chunks of Avacado. Perfection! Come check this fun, busy place out. Soooo good! read more

The Smoked Taco - Thin crispy chips and guac. - Tacos Near Me - Riverdale, Utah

Dirty, food was cold. Drinking fountain was dirty and drinks didn't taste good. No gloves being worn. The entire place was not cleaned or picked up. read more

Delightful. When I go to Utah, this is what I expect to experience; chatty blonde people slightly dressed up (at least for this atmosphere. it was a Sunday) that share their favorite taco combos and recommendations. I found these two that I decided on, to compliment each other nicely. The Fleeing Californian reminded me of my Chipotle order and the one on the right was surprisingly sweet with the carrots and sauce, but countered with the flavors of the meat and lime. Both incredibly fresh and good value. If you're overwhelmed by the choices along Riverdale Rd, you can't go wrong at The Smoked Taco. read more

The Smoked Taco - The Fleeing Californian (GF)The Bird (GF) - Tacos Near Me - Riverdale, Utah

On behalf of my husband - "The easiest 10/10 I've ever given a place." "You can tell that whoever developed this food put so much love into it and it shows. I've never had a better taco" :) read more

Three of us stopped in for a taco after the movies yesterday. It was our first time visiting. My one friend and I had the Fleeing Californian. My other friend ordered the Bang Bang. We weren't disappointed. Very tasty. While the taco may look small it is very filling. My only complaint is whatever is in the California sauce it did give me some acid. Next time, I'll just eliminate that sauce Seating was plentiful and our service was excellent. We came around 3:20 so there wasn't the lunch crowd. read more

Everything about the Smokes Taco in Ogden/Riverdale is fantastic and Katie is an awesome employee!! She provided amazing and friendly service. we definitely recommend and will come back often. read more

The food is really good. Admittedly, the place is much different than I thought. I thought it was a local shop with a mom-and-pop vibe. Instead it felt like a chain restaurant. However, I came for the food. I ordered three tacos -- the bird, the Californian, and the pastor. All three were delicious. I'm happy. I will come back and order the other varieties. Price for the tacos was reasonable. Service was courteous and prompt. Nothing wrong with that. read more

The tacos are always good and fresh. Have not had a taco I have not like yet, the smoking pastor, Memphis and surf and turf are some of my favorites. read more

First time! The chef has a container of fake liquid butter. That is what is slapped on the shell. Not much meat and the taco was hardly edible. Tables were dirty. The food is gross. Bottom of the taco is burnt read more

The Smoked Taco - The Bird (GF) - Tacos Near Me - Riverdale, Utah

These tacos were a let down. They look and sound so good online but then were underwhelming in person. Lacking in flavor and kind of cold when we got to them. The bang bang was the best with great flavors but it was the least filled taco. We also got the gringo, Californian, and hot chicken. For the price, I expected more excitement. My husband thought they tasted better than I did but we likely won't come back read more

Really delicious and unique. Highly recommend! Customer service was great, the kid helped us decide what to try and was very friendly.

Fantastic service , was greeted with friendly staff and quick service , the tacos were fantastic and store was clean and colorful , would highly recommend read more

The point of The Smoked Taco is not to be authentically Mexican. If that's what you want, pick another place. But if you want excellent smoked meat tacos with a mix of different cuisine, I highly recommend it! I've eaten most of the menu and I've never been disappointed. The elote is excellent! The nachos are huge! The churro dessert nachos should be illegal. They're even better than you imagine. read more

The buffalo chicken taco is delicious. Fast service too. The smoked pork taco is full of tender pork.

Life changing tacos! Great service and clean dining area and bathrooms. Tacos are messy and these guys stayed on top of it. 10/10 I'm going to be craving these for the rest of my life! read more

My first time here. Misha greeted me enthusiastically and recommended my order as a new comer.... She nailed it! I will be returning to keep exploring this unique cuisine. read more

Unique food experienc. Service was great and quick. Food was delicious! Definitely going back.

Gluten free options and food that tastes great! Friendly staff, with a fun atmosphere.

They make great tacos and it's a great concept. But service was super slow on a Friday night. I waited a half hour and my order wasn't even started. Another customer told me he had been waiting for an hour. I finally asked for my money back and left for a more run-of-the-mill taco, but where the tacos were served within minutes and made in front of my eyes. How hard is it to assemble tacos? read more

Best meal I have ever had in a fast food restaurant. Well done. Keep up the great work

Tacos were great. Katie took our order and was very patient while we looked at all of the options. Overall a great experience.

The tacos were ok. Not great but not bad. A little different than what you're normally use to when eating tacos. I'm not a fan of pickled onions or jalapenos. The meat was good but a little dry. The best part was the cinnamon sugar churro fries! I'd go back just for those. read more

We had high hopes for this place. Their menu looked great. First impressions were that it was quite dirty. The floors were sticky and the food prep area in the back needed to be wiped down and swept. The bathrooms needed to be cleaned. Service was decent but we were concerned to see workers without gloves handling food or wearing gloves but not changing them between working the cash register and handling food. The food itself was decent. The jalapeños on the nachos are very sweet, almost candied. It was unexpected but not bad. I would leave them off next time. There are no condiments other than hot sauce which seemed odd for a taco restaurant. read more

The food was incredible! What an interesting mix of ingredients and flavors in every single item. And all of it unique compared to other taco restaurants. read more

Loved all the tacos...favorite is hot chick and bang bang! But all of them had some good flavor.

Nice people working. We thought it was very expensive, almost $8 for tator tots, they were loaded and big though, it just seemed expensive. They were delicious. Taco salad was huge and good, again, 2nd most expensive item on menu. You had a choice of 5 different proteins, but none were the hamburger you usually got with a Taco salad, I did mine vegetarian. Good food and nice people, expensive. read more

great food and service!! love the coconut shrimp tacos!! Chips and queso are also super yummy!

Staff was nice.. Quality of food was so bad and the floors were slippery everywhere.. so odd. Like it was covered in soap.. even in the bathrooms. Going to just support local family owned restaurants if I'm looking for tacos. read more

Great twist on standard tacos. Just delicious and bigger than you think. One taco was a meal