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    Tipsy Taco Cantina

    3.3 (72 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Honey Mustard Chicken Crunchwrap
    Kristen K.

    First time visiting Tipsy Taco. My friend and I split the sweet corn guacamole. I got the honey mustard chicken crunchwrap which was a special. My friend got the birria nachos but on waffles fries instead of chips. The Crunchwrap was amazing. They should add it to the menu permanently. My friend enjoyed the birria but said it was a little dry. The sweet corn guacamole was a miss for us. The actual guacamole was great, it was just all the add ins that didn't seem to mesh well at least to us. I would definitely go again. It's a nice spot and there was other things on the menu I would like to try. Everything was priced pretty reasonable too.

    Jennifer C.

    3.5 stars (rounded up to 4 for the cocktails and apps) A friend recently asked me to find a good spot for spicy margaritas on a sunny Friday afternoon, and I took it as a fun challenge to try somewhere new. I had previously ordered takeout from Tipsy Taco Cantina in Latham and remembered the tacos being delicious, so I was excited to try the dine-in experience. We arrived during what seemed to be happy hour. The bar area was busy, which was expected, but the main dining room had plenty of open seating. The restaurant also has a small front patio with a few tables. While it's a nice option in warm weather, it's located right next to a busy five-lane road (Route 9), so there is a fair amount of street noise. The patio has some evergreen trees placed along two sides to provide some privacy, but one side remains completely open to the traffic. The overall decor matched what I'd expect from a cantina-style restaurant--colorful and casual. The music selection, however, felt inconsistent. It ranged from early 2000s pop and bar anthems to country and reggaeton. While not unpleasant, the variety lacked cohesion and made it hard to set a specific atmosphere. I arrived before my friends and waited about 15 minutes before anyone came to take my order. Although the restaurant wasn't crowded in the dining area, it seemed that staffing may have been limited. I ordered a mezcal old-fashioned, which was served about five minutes later--and it was excellent: smooth, smoky, and perfectly balanced. Once my friends joined, we ordered drinks and a variety of appetizers to share. The service continued to be a bit slow, but our server was friendly. We had the bottomless chips and salsa, crab queso dip, street corn fritters, and yucca fries. All of the appetizers were enjoyable, but the crab queso stood out as a table favorite. Both the fritters and yucca fries were heavily coated in Tajín, which added a strong citrus flavor--delicious for those who enjoy bold seasoning, but potentially overpowering for more sensitive palates. For entrées, I ordered the chicken Caesar salad, and one of my friends tried the crunchwrap. Unfortunately, the salad was a letdown. The chicken looked well-seasoned but tasted quite bland, and the dressing lacked the signature Caesar flavor I expected. In contrast, the crunchwrap received positive feedback. My friend described it as exactly the kind of hearty, satisfying meal you'd want after a night out. We ended up taking home the rest of the wrap and some of the appetizers because the portions were generous. Overall, I'd return to Tipsy Taco for the cocktails, chips, and shared plates--especially if I'm in the mood for a relaxed afternoon with friends. While the service was a bit slow and some of the food uneven, the quality of the drinks and appetizers made up for it. Just don't expect a quiet patio experience or seamless table service during busier hours.

    Kimberly D.

    Great little taco joint with unique cocktails and menu items. It's really cute inside and they do have some outdoor seating, although it's right on a main road and not very picturesque. Small parking lot. Everything we ate was delicious!

    Thai fish taco
    Ashlee D.

    My family of 4 had a great time here! Is it authentic Mexican? No. But you come here for the ambiance and their unique choices. We got seated right away inside on a Friday afternoon but there is seating outside (it was just a really hot day or we would've chosen the outdoor seating.) The outdoor seating abuts to the bar so you can sit at the bar and enjoy fresh air as well which is nice. I had the skinny margarita which was yummy and surprisingly strong. We all shared the salsa (which came with tomato and tomatillo salsa) and chips and traditional guacamole. Delicious! My kids (age 4 and 7) also loved them. The kids had the quesadillas and actually ate and liked them which is something for 2 kids. Between my husband and I, we tried the beef gringo, Thai fish and short rib tacos. All delicious. Will definitely return.

    Hamburger Crunch Wrap and cheesy potatoes
    Cara M.

    The food here is amazing. They constantly are bettering their menu and recipes. The bartenders are attentive and helpful in selecting food choices and cocktails. The restaurant tends to have really loud dance music. Sometimes it feels a little too loud to have conversation. The decor is fun. Bathrooms are clean. The bacon blue Guac is to die for. It's absolutely delicious.

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    Bill Z.

    I enjoyed my visit to Tipsy Taco, but I have to admit I was somewhat "medium-whelmed." The food and drink were pretty good, and the service was very good. But there were just enough things which took away from the experience being closer to the "wow" I've gotten when going to Tipsy Moose. It began before even setting foot in the restaurant, as parking can be a challenge. The lots on either side have many signs indicating reserved for specific businesses. I even saw someone from the Halal Grocery recording the license plate number or a car in one of their spots in which the passengers went elsewhere. I made sure to ask on entry what were good places to park, and I made sure my car was in one. I hate to think how challenging it may be to find a parking space here on a Friday or Saturday. We had margaritas off the drink menu, and I went for their evening special, a spicy pear margarita, for which the server told me they make their own nectar. You could definitely taste the pear, but the spicy part was less than expected. We started with the bacon bleu guacamole, which is also garnished with sliced chives and served with a large portion of warmed chips. Fair warning, the bacon was HARD... really hard... be careful if you have dental work hard. Besides individual tacos, you can get 3 for $18. Again, these were good, but now "wow." I was expecting a nice kick for the Nashville Chicken taco, but it was really only about as spicy as the short rib taco I also ordered. I'd be glad to see slightly more spice in some of the food and drink options here, or perhaps some hot sauces on the table. We were also glad we saw the fine print at the lower right of the menu indicating the 3.5% up-charge for a credit card payment. I'd certainly come back here, but there are other taco and margarita places in the area I enjoy just as much if not more.

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    Joan H.

    I've been wanting to come here for a while now as I've been to the same restaurant family Tipsy Moose in Latham. This place is much more open lots of windows long bar on one side and dining room tables on the other. Love the neon lights on the walls in the hall to the bathroom. I now know that the food is just as good. DD and I stopped in for a short lunch on a busy Christmas shopping day. We were seated at a small table near the windows with only one other table occupied with a group of office workers out for lunch. Our Order to share - A limited release menu.. sounds like there will be more to come! 1. Nachos ingredients... Queso Oaxaca - Monterey Jack - Roasted Corn - Pinto & Black Beans - Pickled Red Onion - Fresno Chiles - Queso Fresco - Pico de Gallo - House Guacamole - Cilantro Lime Crema $12 Add On - Roasted Chicken $3 Loved this especially the red pickled onions 2. Deep Fried Corn Fritters... 3. Lemonade... Its lunch time! All in all I like this place just as much as Tipsy Moose on Old Loudon Rd not as dark and cozy but sure has tasty appetizers a great place to sit and enjoy good food, good drink and good company!

    Juliet V.

    I would consider this fusion cuisine between American pub food and Mexican. It's a hopping atmosphere right now on a Friday evening. We waited 25 minutes at 5:00 and the wait time for others who came in after was even higher. The music was loud, decor fun and looks like it has a great bar area. It took a while to get our drinks. Mine a frozen classic margarita, my friend's a blackberry margarita. The drinks were tasty, brain freeze aside. The waitress talked us into an appetizer. We got loaded nachos with chicken. The toppings were plentiful. My only complaints were the stringy cheese was hard to spread evenly over the nachos and the chicken was dry. I ordered a three taco plate. It came with a small side of rice and beans. My choices were carne asada, mushroom and brisket. The Carne Asada was dry but flavorful enough with salsa verde, the Brisket was again dry but had good flavor with pickled red onions. My favorite was the Maitake Mushroom which came with a halloumi like melted cheese. My friend had the Nashville hot chicken and Chicken Asada. She seemed to enjoy both. It was a bit of a wait for the food but it was Friday and we were in no hurry and wanted to stay and talk. The bill came to around $85. Quite pricey for 2 people. I did enjoy it though.

    Anthony J.

    I think we might've caught this place not long since they opened, but the ambiance and the food was fantastic. I had the braised short rib dish, and it was quite delicious - tender, juicy and well seasoned. The tacos my co-workers ordered were apparently very good as well. Definitely on the pricier side when it comes to tacos, at about $5 - 7 a piece. The only point I'm docking is for how slow it was to get seated. We must've waited at the front for 5 minutes with no one to greet us or even to tell us to give them a minute.

    Braised Short Rib Empanada
    Annie F.

    Tipsy Taco Cantina is a welcome addition to Loudon Road! I went here on a Saturday night and was sat within 15 minutes. It's on the smaller side, so if you go on a Friday or Saturday night, expect a wait. They have a great selection of Margaritas - it was tough to choose which one I wanted. I decided on the Blackberry Margarita, and my boyfriend opted for a local craft beer. The Margarita was really good and came with salt on the rim. We decided to start with the Sweet & Heat Guacamole - guacamole with grilled mango and pineapple, and pickled red onions. It was really good! I'm a huge fan of guacamole with pineapple in it, and this definitely hit the spot! For our entrees, we split the Braised Short Rib Empanada and the three taco platter, which we chose Lamb Barbacoa, Nashville Hot Chicken and the special Fried Steak taco. The empanada was delicious and much bigger than I expected. It had a nice heat too it but not too spicy and was cooked perfectly. The taco platter is $18 for three with rice and beans, so depending upon the price of the tacos you want, it likely is the best option cost wise. Our favorite taco was the fried steak, which was a nightly special, followed by the Barbacoa and Nashville Hot Chicken. They definitely have a great list of taco options, so there's something for everyone. As for the rice and beans, they were nothing special. I'm hoping to return soon to try more menu items and margaritas!

    Ed R.

    Nice looking place, inside and out. Clean, great staff. Had the queso with pico and chorizo which was super good. Also ordered Thai Fish Taco which was my favorite. Also had short rib taco and carne asada and another shredded beef taco. All were cooked perfectly- problem is they were unseasoned and bland. Not a hint of salt or sweet. Even the picked onions were unseasoned. Rice and beans were the same. Beans straight out of the can. No hot sauces on the table; No salt and pepper on the table. Skinny Margarita was great said the wife, Blackberry Margarita was great said the daughter. Finally, ladies room was out of order- if you have a bathroom out of order you fix it, same day. Note to cooking staff: Learning how to use a salt and pepper shaker would be great start at the bare minimum.

    Burrito , Crunchwrap , quesadilla + margs
    Asjeah M.

    Ambiance was great for a brunch/lunch and lively on certain nights out (they have a digital karaoke as well) .great place clean fast efficient .... And friggin amazinggg sooooo delicious !! We have been telling everyone about this place that didn't already know , will 100% be going back the portion sizes are 10/10 and for the price can't beat it !! Will be going back and highly recommend this place !

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