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    The Taco Shop

    4.3 (33 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Adam R.

    100% one of the best Mexican-style meals I've had anywhere in middle Tennessee. Y'all are missing out if you think just cause this place is attached to a gas station that it's bad. Cause it most certainly is not! Absolutely WONDERFUL food, freshly prepared, seasoned, and cooked to perfection! The frijoles (beans) were tender and seasoned amazingly. The arroz (rice) was light, fluffy, not overcooked or hard at all, super fresh, and whatever seasonings or flavors they were able to get into that rice made it some of, if not the very BEST Mexican style rice I've ever had - anywhere. The tacos were all spectacular. We got a chorizo, al pastor, carne asada, and quesabirria. My favorite was actually the chorizo! The quesabirria was fantastic also, but their consommé (au jus like dipping sauce) had SO MUCH FLAVOR! All the tacos were fantastic, and ultimately, we'll be back over and over again! Wonderful friendly service also! Thanks Taco Shop! Y'all are awesome!

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    Darien C.

    First time trying The Taco Shop and not sure if it may be my last. My family and I stopped by on a Wednesday morning and surprisingly they were pretty busy. They do have good reviews so I guess we should have expected it. My sister and her husband placed their order with the cashier before my husband and I. But it wasn't until I was ordering that I heard a man in the back let the cashier know to tell us all it would be a 30 minute wait for all orders since they were backed up. They were also out of beans, rice and horchata on the day we visited which was a shocker because they're a Mexican fast food spot and those 3 items are pretty standard. Nonetheless, we had no choice but to wait anyways since my sister and her husband already had to wait the 30 minutes also. I got the birria tacos and the green salsa tamales with chicken and peppers. My husband tried their quesadilla and the red salsa tamales with chicken and peppers. Honestly the flavor was a bit lacking in their food. The tacos were ok but i actually preferred them with the green or red salsa rather than the consume sauce it comes with. They were very greasy also, a little off putting. The tamales were dry and the chicken had a rubbery texture to them. Probably wouldn't recommend this place or come back. Unfortunately the food was not worth the 30 minute wait. Myself, my husband and my sister's husband all agreed the food wasn't that good and we didn't plan on visiting again.

    Joe L.

    This is the best non-pizza "pizza" I've ever had! The Taco Shop opened back in August 2024 and they are sure making a name for themselves. They have counter service and several tables. They sell bottled soda or you can go to the gas station side and purchase fountain drinks. This was my first visit and ordered the Pizza Birria...delicious Birria meat with cheese nestled between two tortillas, grilled, PLUS the all-important consommé for dipping. The pizza without the dip is really, really good. The meat has wonderful flavor and the cheese keeps everything together between the tortillas. Once you dip into the consommé you just elevated the pie to incredible! The consommé is very rich with a light kick and complements the pizza extremely well. Counter service was great, fast, and the food...delicious! NOTE: They also sell homemade Tamales and they have Birria Tacos and Quesabirria Tacos. I for one will be keeping my eyes open for their Birria Ramen...my oh my.

    Thommy S.

    I've been wanting to try this spot because I've been wanting to try their pizza Birria. It was huge, and well worth the price! It's definitely enough to share with a few people. You pretty much just walk up to the counter, and place your order. The tech time was pretty quick. It came with consome you can dip in. I felt the flavors were pretty there. Food was not bland. In all, I did not have a bad experience and would be back.

    Kimmy S.

    I love Mexican food and some of my favorites are good tamales and Birria tacos! They have them both here but what's different here vs all other Mexican restaurants is that they have a pizza Birria! I absolutely love the Pizza Birria here! It's one of my favorites that I could never get tired of! The beef is so flavorful and the consome is very flavorful! Their street tacos are also delicious and the tamales are delicious too! I love their green salsa but did not care for their red salsa as much, it was a bit too smokey for me. If you love Birria tacos, street tacos, and/or tamales, this is your go to place!

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    Cherelle J.

    Finally tried the quesabirria tacos and they did not disappoint! Comes with 3 tacos. The tacos are DELICIOUS , the sauce was perfect not too salty. Can't wait to try other items!

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    The Hungry Wonderland W.

    The food was absolutely delicious and flavorful. The rice and beans were really good. Personally the beans were a little on the salty side for me but mixed with the rice it was a good balance. The pizza Birria was perfect. The service was great and everyone was very welcoming. Ordered: Pizza Birria $18; Rice and Beans $4 Socials: The Hungry Wonderland

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    Christina M.

    The Birria Tacos (pictured) have so much flavor! My husband said his chicken burrito was ok the green chicken tamale fell apart as soon as I opened it and the chicken was dry but the flavors were good. The red chicken tamale wasn't so good and looks terrible. I like crispy carnitas but the carnitas taco was dry.

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    Rachelle H.

    THE TACO SHOP! Hands down, best in the Boro! Everything was fire! we ordered an Al pastor burrito. We'd love to see a super burrito option that includes sliced avocado and sour cream as well as a Cali style option that includes sliced avocado, sour cream and crinkle cut fries. Flavor wise it was really good. Me, my mom and youngest son all had the shredded beef chimichangas plates which were delicious and HUGE! By far the biggest, fluffiest and most delicious chimichangas I've ever had. We could only eat 1/2. My oldest had a chicken and cheese quesadilla and he said it was perfect. No frill just delicious seasoned chicken and gooey cheese. He loved the white cheese sauce for dipping, I gave him mine. We ordered asada and al pastor street tacos which were great, love that the meat had flavor and no gristle, and chip and guacamole which were perfection. Overall top tier and delicious! Even as a to go order w/ 30 min drive home. Well done we'll be coming back!

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    Thank you for your review Danny! We hope to see you again.

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    First time trying and loved all we ordered. The young lady at the cash stand was very friendly and helpful too while we navigated the menu!

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    I do think this might be the greatest Mexican food I've ever had, but what do I know? I'm just a gringo from Wisconsin.

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    The Birria pizza is delicious. The carne asada quesadilla is the bomb. Come out and support this family owned business.

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    Two words tell you everything you need to know....terrible food! There are much better Mexican restaurants in Murfreesboro.

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    Salsa is fake. Chips are store bought. Nothing is authentic and the owner deletes reviews. Be aware.

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