An out-of-town friend just asked where we eat lunch in town. The Taco Shop was at the top of the list. Their food is the real deal. Not just traditional Mexican-style Gorditas and Sopes. Great value. read more

Arguably the best street tacos in Oxford, MS and surrounding areas. They are just GOOD. The people in here are extremely friendly and service is very good. Be prepared, to wait a bit for your order, but trust me when I say it is worth it. This place is relatively small, and space is limited. I would suggest getting there early on Sundays, because it fills up quickly. They offer 2 or 3 tables outside on a covered porch so you can enjoy the weather if you'd like. Inside will probably hold 30 people give or take. Kind of condensed if that makes sense You have to ask for salsa and chips, etc. unlike most Mexican joints, so don't forget to ask. They won't just bring it to you. Most of those things are a la carte. You can tell the chips are homemade. Might need to add a bit of salt to the chips. I've been to this place a handful of times. I believe my favorite tacos are the Barbacoa or the Al pastor. (Don't let the word lamb scare you off) They also have several authentic Mexican ingredients, spices, and other grocery items for sell in here as well. Be sure to check those out before leaving. read more

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Tried the carne asada tacos and they were packed with flavor. The meat was tender with a nice char, and the tortillas were warm and soft. I liked the simple toppings nonions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. The green salsa had just enough heat to wake up the flavor without being too spicy. This place was pretty busy but service was fast and friendly. They got everything right on the first try. Definitely a spot I'll come back to. read more

The Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

Taco's were a runny mess. After 2 bites the tortilla fell apart and had to finish with a fork. 2 Businesses in one shop, pay for food, then go pay for drinks. Bartender could not make a drink unless it was in a can! Wife had a Margarita and was the worst, heavy pours, and was not palitable. Will not go back on a dare! read more

Generic name, speciality tacos! The Taco Shop is the real Mexican deal. In an unassuming strip mall, the Taco Shop is a speciality Mexican food store and sit down restaurant. This shop does not mess around--the chips are thick and real and the salsas are made it house. The menu is streamlined which makes things simple. I had three different tacos: grilled chicken, fish (tilapia), and vegetarian. The chicken was cubed and crisp without dryness. The tilipia was fried and in one filet which worked to hold the taco together. The vegetarian was fresh and varied with avocado, cilantro, shredded iceburg lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. The verde (green) salsa complimented each of them with a bit of bite but not too much for this Midwestern palate. A friendly, unpretentious, and pickers' choice place! read more

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This place has recently been sold. The 'Taco Shop' of old was AWESOME, The tacos I ordered tonight arrived, THEY ARE HORRIBLE. Photo Attached. Sold or not, new owners or not, why try to fix things that aren't broken in the first place. On to the next taco shop for us here in Oxford, they're a dime a dozen ...I'm sure there's a really good right around the next corner. read more

The Taco Shop - Tacos delivered tonight. New owners. Taco Shop. - Mexican Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

Hidden gem in Oxford. The tacos were good but great value for their price. The margaritas were easily the best you'll find in town for a really good price. Service is par. The atmosphere is what you'd expect in a strip mall mexican restaurant, subpar. Good food and drinks for low prices make this restaurant special. read more

This place was delicious! The shredded chicken was seasoned very nicely. The onions and cilantro on the tacos add so much. Two tortillas for each taco to make sure they don't break and fall apart. The cheese was really runny which I wasn't expecting, but it had nice flavor. The chips were yummy. Not too expensive either. read more

The Taco Shop - Asada taco and shredded chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

Felt like I was back in LA . I loved this place and will be going again soon. Try it you'll like it!!

This place was good right up until the last time I went. The waitress treated me like I was a dumb white gringo, she acted like i couldn't understand her bad mouthing me in front of my friend. I don't remember her name but I don't recommend this place noir the waitress that served me. If she ends up reading this, you need to learn better manners that don't come out of a donkey's butt. read more

This little hole in the wall toco shop is very impressive. They have all you need. 1- Chips and queso- this was unreal. Homemade chips, fresh every time and very tasty. Queso honestly not all that bad, kinda runny. But the mix of chips and queso is perfect. 2- chicken toco. Tortillas are fresh and flavorful. Chicken was kinda dry but the tortilla and cilantro helped it out. 3- margs are not that bad being a very picky drinker when it comes to margs. It will get you to where you need to go. They have a little sweetness to them that is nice. read more

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Sorry, but this place doesn't do it for me. Guacamole was thick pea soup and tasted off - My partner ordered it and just the appearance put her off, and she wouldn't even taste it. Non traditional (which was fine) green salsa was too thin to stick to the chips. While the chips were freshly made, they were overly oily out of the fryer. Side of rice was dry and tasteless. Tacos were ok, but nothing special. The one redeeming item was my chorizo torta. Chorizo was excellent, and complemented well with the other toppings. Bread was good as well, though didn't appear to be baked on site. The server tried, but that also fell short, though not necessarily her fault. The chips were not ready, and didn't come out until we had pretty much finished our meal. Same with salsa and guacamole. It threw off the flow of the meal and meant we didn't have the guacamole or salsa to add to our main courses. The part that was on the server was checking back with us. No refills on drinks, never got the check, and no real checks on everything. The good torta couldn't overcome all the issues we ran into. And the food just wasn't there for us. My partner summarized it as we drove out of the parking lot: "Hated the food. I don't ever want to come back." read more

That have good service and good food also have verity of mexican products too. Have outside seating

The best tacos & Mexican food in Oxford hands down! I love this tiny place sooooo much, truly a hidden gem :)

Best dine in Latin American food in Oxford. Doesn't feel like a Tex-Amex factory, and has a lot of charm. They have good fish that won't get you sick, and the service is very fast. It has a nice atmosphere, and you can check out a grocery in the restaurant while you wait for your food. read more

Really great tacos however they are really small in size so take that into consideration when ordering.

This place is the real deal. Fantastic authentic Mexican food! We had the BBQ taco and beef burrito. Both were incredible! Service was fast & friendly, prices good, and outdoor seating. There's something for everyone on their menu, trust me, you can't go wrong! read more

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Amazing food, service, and ambiance. They have some top notch meats. ¡Las carnitas son perfecto! The Pastor con piña is the only thing I will ever order again. The pastor seasoning and the pineapple just work so insanely good together. I'm in love! The frescas are also amazing and the ladies who work there are all so sweet. I will definitely be back! read more

Most authentic taco in ox. If you miss your authentic taqueria this is your place to go

Awesome street cafe. Great, authentic tacos and dynamite queso and chips. Very affordable, actual.glass bottle comes, and fast friendly service. read more

The Taco Shop - Cheese dip and tacos.. Outrageous!!! - Mexican Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

There just isn't a better restaurant in Oxford. There is nothing that could stop me from eating here pretty much every week. The tacos are so delicious and taste just like the tacos in Mexico. My favorites are the Arabe (pork) and the bistek (steak with grilled onions). The cheese dip is delicious and the pico de gallo is INCREDIBLE. The chips here are also perfect. Man, I'm getting hungry writing this review and thinking about how good the food is here. read more

One of my favorite Mexican restaraunts in Oxford. The tacos and Gorditas are great!!!!

Not necessarily on my side of town, but totally worth the drive. Some of the best tacos I've had in Indy. Also - do not leave without trying the black beans. Crowded at lunch, but worth the wait, this little gem and local business is a treasure worth searching for on the West Side. read more

The Taco Shop - Lamb & pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

We love The Taco Shop and eat there at least once a week. The street tacos, margaritas, and horchata are a must.

It's a "hole in the wall" type of place. Has some groceries, and the amenities are bare-bones. It's not some fancier place designed to attract a large variety of crowds (ie South Depot Taco Shop by the square) Had the Tongue Taco. Amazing, great flavor and very tender Also had the fried fish platter. Generous portions for the price. It was a nice sized fish (some sort of white fleshed fish), deep fried and still nice and moist. The salad with it had some avocado slices, with rice and the beans with a heavy cumin influence, which was very good. It was a great dinner for not too much money. read more

The Taco Shop - The taco side of the menu - Mexican Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

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You don't need to look at any of the reviews. Seriously, just go in and try a taco. The meat is the best I have ever had (yea whatever I know that sentence sounds weird). Every choice is delicious and takes like two seconds to get out. I come here twice a week at least. This is the best food in Oxford for me at least. read more

The Taco Shop - Two tacos and Gordita - Mexican Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

The taco shop is absolutely bomb. Prices are good and food is amazing. Dank as absolute. Gotta come here at least 3 times a week

Enjoyed 3 tacos and a cold beer. Nice, simple and I'm full. Also had the chips & cheese. I will go back.

Yay for authentic tacos! Onions and cilantro only! Quick service and the tacos were amazing! Get the chorizo and BBQ pork! read more

The Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

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Certainly authentic, not your average Tex-mex, Especially the street tacos, tortilla chips and pico. Salsa, cheese dip and guacamole were to thin for our taste. Service was only average. Some little insect in the tortilla chips at the end was a downer. Probably won't go back. read more

Oh my god, this place is the best. This is real-deal Mexican food, which is scarce in Oxford. No hard shell tacos or tasteless shredded lettuce in here. They do have the standard rice and refried beans, but why go for that when there are so many better things to choose from? An a la carte taco menu plus options for gorditas, tortas, etc. means you can spend almost nothing and get a ton of incredible food. My go-to order is a carnitas gordita, an arabe taco, and a shredded chicken taco. (I know, a chicken taco sounds like it would be boring, but they do it so well.) I also highly recommend the lamb (cordero) taco. But honestly, you can't go wrong with any meat option here. Go for the cheese dip because it tastes great, but beware that it's a little runny. Their guacamole is the only item I've ever ordered here that tastes a little mediocre. I love to grab a Mexican Coke or a Jarrito's soda as well, because you can't get those at a lot of Mexican places around here. Please give this place your money. They deserve to keep serving this amazing food forever. read more

The workers were very rude and they acted as if they didn't see. Idk what was the cause of that but definitely won't be eating there again.

Every place I end up moing to I end up looking for the best place that sells the best 1.00$ tacos (well that's what we call them where I am from, where local bars would do there best of doing. 50 cent hard taco's and 1.00 soft tacos that are just meat, cheese, and tomato) I got the itch for Taco's that weren't made at the slowest Taco Bell on PLANET Earth (Review Pending) and that is the one I worked at here in Oxford on University. So, I just do the whole, you know," Hey, Google... Taco's near me." The first one that comes up was this place, the Taco Shop. I was so happy when I found out that they had like 7-10 different types of meats and types of tacos. So, I called in and order of chips and cheese, a side of Pico de Gao and 3 lamb, and 3 steak tacos. Seriously, hands down. this place is my favorite Mexican joint in the area. The Pico de Gao is a 9/10, Tacos 8/10, and chips (once peprika is added at my house LOL :D) 8/10. Please try this place out. 1 downside to the place.... I think that these tacos are not a 1.00, I do think they are 2.00 Photos to come. read more

The tacos here are SO good and so are the chips if you order queso or guacamole. The menu has a wide variety of meats to choose from for the tacos and they're all less than $2. It's a great deal. They also have yummy popsicles in the freezer and an entire wall of Mexican groceries you can buy. The servers and nice and the food is speedy. read more

Amazing Street tacos and Amazing cheese dip. Ordered it togo last night and it was incredible! Very nice people working there. read more

The Taco Shop - Steak Tacos and Cheese dip - Mexican Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

Still holds as one of the best authentic taco shops I've been to! Queso is on point as well!

I don't mean to be harsh on other Mexican joints in Oxford but the Taco Shop serves up the only respectable chips and salsa/queso and tacos in the city. Every taco they make is very good. I had all of them on October 27th, 2015. read more

Basically a no frills place that serves decent Mexican along with beer and margaritas in a strip mall location. You get a selection of Mexican food which consists of the usual things wrapped in tortillas along with a small convenience store with Mexican household products, snacks and spices. The red salsa here is a bit watery but it is among the hottest I've ever been served. The margaritas were on the weak side for me and for $6 didn't provide enough bang for the buck so order a double for a proper ration of tequila. read more

Bring from Texas, it's hard to find good tacos that will live up to my standards, specially in Mississippi. The Taco Shop has become my favorite spot for any food in Oxford. By far the best authentic Mexican. Great service, delicious street tacos. I recommend the carnitas. read more

Small amount of food for the price. I had a steak taco and a chicken taco yet it felt and tasted like I was eating cardboard. My wife had the shredded beef taco and that, at least, had some taste to it. Taco Bell is tastier and you get more for the money. The decor is drab to say the least, very unsanitary looking. I can say this...if this is what actual Mexican food is in Mexico, I will never eat in Mexico. read more