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    The Taco Station

    4.5 (315 reviews)
    ModerateTacos
    Closed • 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago
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    THE TACO STATION ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Nice day to sit outside.
    Val G.

    I saw this place on one of the social media apps and wanted to try it when I was in the area. It was really good, I loved the Azteca taco with Cecina, which was a thin flank steak. I know Cecina as jerky but this is NOT dried. It was fresh and delicious. It's located in a small market, meat market and taco/burrito stand and they have some seating outside. You can enjoy whatever you buy to drink with your food. I don't know if they would allow you to drink alcohol outside, now that I think about it. There were some officers getting their lunch so I would have to ask. The ladies taking our order were super nice and the food came out quickly.

    Justin K.

    The only reason why I heard about this place was because a coworker recommended this place to me. I went with a different coworker and when I arrived, I was both surprised and not surprised. I heard it was in a gas station but man, it was not the nicest of locations. I went into the convenient store and there it was, the taco station on the left corner of the store. Ordering was a little confusing at first since there isn't a cash register. However, the person told me to place my order and pay at the cashier for the gas station convenience store. No big deal. All quirks of this place. As for the food, it was mostly delicious. I will say, the tacos tasted good, the meat was delicious, and the consumé (I don't know how it's spelled haha) was good! The only reason why I'm knocking down a star was that one of the tacos had an excessive amount of caked on burnt crumbs from the dirtiness of the griddle. I peeled off a decent amount of it, but it wasn't appealing to see on my tacos. Other than that, everything else was good. I'll probably come back again!

    elote / roasted corn
    Kyra L.

    Good food, Tacos are okay in comparison to local food trucks. Elote is so good. Expect the wait to be very long and for it to be packed in there. They allowed my pup to come in but we chose to wait for our food outside because it was so busy. Good if you want a variety of mexican food

    Christian E.

    Gas station tacos? Absolutely. The taco station is a quick place to grab your food while relaxing outside we got aguachiles, and three tacos: tongue, head, and a jerky style taco. Everything was amazing and fast. Definitely worth going.

    Pollo Burrito w/ Cheese
    Lydia B.

    This hit the spot. Ever catch yourself thinking "im feelin tacos rn"?? Go HERE. Fast, delicious, and cheap. Inside of a gas station, so no real spot to sit, but good parking! The burrito was huge but i housed it. They give you salsa on the side which was really good, but they give you small cups of em so maybe ask for double if u can. I will be coming here for my taco fix from now on, and YOU SHOULD TOO! ((I cant speak to their chips... if they have any. I didnt check, to be honest.))

    Jimmy S.

    The tacos were good, I got the azteca taco that had cecina with the cactus, the asada and cabeza. The cabeza was soft, the asada was ok the cecina was pretty good along with the catcus. The salsas were also decent. It's in a market station so you can grab your own drinks and snacks too. The staff was nice and helpful with the choices on the menu. The seating is outside with a couple of propped umbrellas which is nice during the hot days. Overall decent place.

    Chicken and carne asada taco
    Desiree M.

    Came for tacos! Found this place on whim for tacos. One chicken one asada. Good size tacos and amazing red salsa. I tried both green and red, and the red is where it's at. My bf also had birria and those were amazing !

    snacks we purchased while we waited
    Layla I.

    This taco spot is located inside a convenience store that also has a carnicería, liquor, and a panadería selection. We got an asada burrito, asada fries, 2 taco plate, & an agua de tamarindo. The food was overall good but I wouldn't go out of my way for them. I did really like the agua de tamarindo though and I would probably go back just for that and maybe try the birria next time. Service was good, the lady taking our order was friendly but I would suggest you double check your receipt, and that it is written correctly bc where they take your order is not the same area you pay. The lady had written down $36.50 on our order receipt and with tax at the register it was $39 They did have a lot of different snacks and drinks to choose from and I was pretty excited they stock barebells protein bars here! Sadly the chamoy candy I got had melted together but they also have other brands.

    Carne Asada Fries
    Nathan L.

    Must try spot yes it's in a liquor store shop around while you wait and it's usually down by then. Carne asada fries are the best

    Two Carne Asada and two chicken tacos
    Garth R.

    Great quick tacos and more. Inside The Station Market, stopping to grab a lottery ticket and was hungry so I checked out the menu and took a chance. Two gals behind the counter were friendly and helpful choosing what to get. Grabed two carne tacos and two chicken tacos, after they showed me the meat. Great amount on me and the tacos and the typical cilantro and onions. Salsa were good both of rojo and Verde and three nice juicy slices of lime and some salt. Also threw a couple nice roasted peppers in my meal which really heated it up a bit. Seat in front are nice with umbrellas and shade and there's more seating in the back of the front is filled up. Next time I'm at Alex's tires getting my work done, I'll definitely stop in again.

    Pollo asado only on weekends - the aroma was intoxicating!
    Yee F.

    Was browsing on YouTube for food options near Tustin and saw this place featured by ObiEats. I love hole-in-the-wall places that cook delicious food and a taco stand in a corner market fit the bill! I'd never seen or heard of cecina steak tacos before, so I was even more intrigued. As soon as we stepped out of the car, we were greeted with the incredible aroma of chicken being grilled outside, which only happens on weekends. We walked over to look and the chicken looked phenomenal. We walked into the market and could see the taco station from the entrance. Everything was clean and the menu was easy to read, with only a few options to choose from, and pricing was phenomenal! The lady who took our order was so friendly and efficient. We ended up ordering a few cecina tacos with nopales for $.50 more, a carne asada taco, a two-taco combo with asada, 3 birria tacos with consome, carne asada nachos, and horchatas. The food came out quickly and was piping hot right off the grill. We brought everything outside and sat down at one of the small tables to eat. The cecina tacos lived up to their hype - the meat was tender with a smoky flavor, and perfectly counterbalanced by the pickled nopales, a pinch of lime, and salsa, and folded into a corn tortilla. I didn't get a chance to try the birria tacos with consome as my son inhaled them, but he said it was the best he's ever had and was already asking if we could come back. The carne asada fries were flavorful with the perfect amount of gooey cheese and fresh carne asada, but somehow also didn't feel too heavy. We all agreed that the horchata was the best we'd ever had - not sickeningly sweet, but just right with a hint of cinnamon and a lightly creamy finish. My daughter typically doesn't prefer Mexican food and she was squealing with delight, asking if we could get more if we were still hungry. My wife even ended up buying another cecina taco with nopales, and the lady topped it with grilled onions and a grilled skinny pepper this time. The kids wanted more horchata and we were prepared to buy another cup, but she told us a refill was on the house, so we added more to the tip jar. Hands-down, this was some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. If you're in the area, I'm not sure how you're not coming here every day, as $2.99-3.49 for street tacos with a healthy amount of meat is an incredible deal, and the people who work there are warm and friendly. We will absolutely be coming back, and if you've never been here, you should make a point to come!

    Rock that came in my wife's burrito.

    First time trying this place Ordered a taco, burrito and nachos. The cecina meat on the taco was soft and flavorful. The meat and toppings on the nachos were good. The nacho chips were about 90-% burnt. The burrito was ok until my wife bit into a rock. Salsas are good. Overall horrible first experience.

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    Great food , great service ! The most unexpected location- don't nice and friendly people

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    4 months ago

    Great Tacos! Service was great and Ambiance was good! Would definitely visit this spot.

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    4 months ago

    Whatever you order is bomb. Fast service and an ambiance that doesn't try to wow you. Just what you want from your favorite Mexican spot.

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    Ask the Community - The Taco Station

    Do they have taco tuesday?

    No, they do not.

    Do you serve posole?

    If you mean Pozole, no I don't think so. It's not on their menu but you can call and find out ! It's a traditional Mexican Soup or Stew made from Hominy, and meat. Then it's seasoned and garnished with shredded lettuce, onions and cheese !

    Is there seating inside?

    No -as of 6/29/22 visit

    Do you have taco Tuesday? If so, what are your prices?

    Hello thank you for your question ! All of our promotions are posted on our Instagram (@thetaco.station)

    Birria de res o chivo?

    Birria de res

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    4.2(374 reviews)
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    El Bandido Express in Tustin is definitely worth checking out! The food was delicious, fresh, and…read morefull of flavor, and the portions were generous. Everything tasted authentic and well-seasoned, and the service was very friendly and welcoming. I also really liked the overall vibe, good spot for a quick, satisfying meal without sacrificing quality. I'll definitely be coming back and would recommend El Bandido Express to anyone looking for some good Mexican food in the Tustin area!

    Tacos here are the bomb! $1.50 on Tuesdays. They are small but I split the double tortillas into 2…read moremini tacos and can get full with 3-4 tacos. Awesome also bar with chopped onions and cucumbers. Green sauce is creamy, spicy, and adds a kick to the tacos. Highly recommend the chicken. I am not a carnitas fan but this place makes the best carnitas as long as you don't get the last scraps which could be dry. Usually really moist and flavorful. I also have had the street dog which is pretty good if you feel like a hot dog. Improvements: ANSWER THE PHONE! I swear, Everytime I wasn't to order no one picks up the phone. I know food is made to order but wish it didn't take so long just to get a couple tacos. I would also eat there if they had a drink station rather than can drinks. It's also hot sometimes in there as well. Also, FYI cash = no tax.

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    Cool Wall with El Bandido, The Bandit and Salsa Bar- old condiments and yellow cucumbers

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    10/10 highly recommended

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