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4.4 (145 reviews)
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Lourdes M.

I have a high expectation in the place basing in other reviews. Sadly, I could only give 3 stars for the visit. It has a friendly and accommodating staff. The place has a local appeal and a family vibes. But sorry to say the food and drinks we tried lacks the magic I am looking for. I'd been to many taco / Mexican places and my standard has been leveled up a bit. For each visit, I am always looking for that local taste to satisfy my cravings. We sampled their tacos( fish, shrimp, beef) , empanadas and their margarita. It did not meet my expectations. I may be wrong or did not order their specialty. I need to come back and try their other selections. The free nacho is a plus by the way. Parking is a challenge unless you come on a later part of the day. There are available parking near the train station which is still a walk. Rear parking but not enough.

Sweet Plantains
AJ L.

A staple of the Floral Park, this place does not disappoint! This is a lovely restaurant that has a nice, casual, almost beachy-esque vibe. It's a smaller place but definitely fills up quickly. Great for a casual taco Tuesday or Friday night happy hour that's extremely family friendly. The food is very good and the portion sizes and adequate. Everything is freshly prepared and well seasoned. Nothing on the menu is really spicy and as a "spicy food connoisseur", I wish more things were. You can add jalapeños but there is an up charge to that. It's about $1, so it's not even that bad. The service is great. Being it is a smaller place, the wait staff are attentive and both the food and drinks come out quickly. There are a handful of Mexican restaurants in east Nassau county, but this is one of the better ones.

Amelia M.

Uptown taco is a gem. They have so many different tacos to choose from! My favorite is the Mexican cheese stake, it was very flavorful!! The drinks are also good, especially their spicy pineapple jalapeño marg. This place is great for lunch/dinner. The service was also 10/10. They also have outdoor seating in the back by the parking lot as well as indoor seating (bar & tables). Great vibes overall. Def recommend! 10/10 food 10/10 drinks 10/10 service 10/10 ambiance A must try!

Avocado fries ($10, delivery) - pricey but delicious
Jess L.

Overall a bit pricey but a good meal. Definitely go for the avocado fries. They're not cut like fries, but they're great bites. The dipping sauce is perfect for the snack. While I appreciate the opportunity to mix and match tacos, they were not incredible given the price. Maybe I just chose wrong. The Korean short ribs were my favorite, but you can definitely skip the Brussels. It had little flavor. My partner liked the short rib quesadilla, but I thought it could have used more filling inside. Lots of other things to try. I'll order again!

Sweet Plantains
Sarah S.

Wanted some good tacos to satisfy my cravings. Decided to try this place for the first time knowing there was a twist to their tacos! Taste The overall taste is okay and if wanting an authentic taco this is probably not the place to be looking. They throw a kick to their types of tacos and there are different kinds. The meat is on the drier side. Take out I ordered this order through UberEats and I asked for extra guac and for sauce on the side. They followed everything as instructed without a charge. Overall the food was very colorful and it was fun to try at least once!

The People's Margarita
Jennifer R.

Very cute local taco joint with a full bar and on-site parking! The decor is beachy taco work both tables and booth, the service is good, and the food fresh and tasty. The cocktails are really good too. I had the Big Mick (waygu beef slider, American cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions, and uptown sauce) served on a flat bun pressed to be like a taco shell, and the mahi taco (blackened mahi, guac, and mango avocado salsa). My beverage was The People's Margarita (I asked for it w/o agave) - tart and pineapple flavored with just a hint of spice - deliciousz I'll definitely be back.

Al Pastor burrito bowl and margarita
Paul K.

Had a hankering for some Mexican food after the long drive into Long Island from Buffalo, and found Uptown Taco through Yelp, and I must say I really enjoyed the experience. The inside seating arra and bar were all taken, but there were tables open outside... considering how hungry I was, I had no issue eating outside. Thursdays are 6 dollar margaritas, and the other party that was outside apparently each enjoyed quite a few to say the least... their boisterous conversation added some unexpected entertainment to my meal. The complimentary chips were really fresh and served with a very tasty salsa and a Mexican ranch type thing, which was very good as well. I ate these too quick to remember to take a picture. For my meal I had the Al Pastor Burrito Bowl, and the portion was huge, and the flavors of the meat, pico, lettuce, cheese, rice, and beans was extremely pleasing to the palate. I don't drink much, but as It's vacation, wound up having a margarita, which was perfectly mixed... not too weak, not too strong, and the salt rim on a Mason jar was fun and helped relax me from the road weariness.

Chicken and cheese taco. Plain.
Laura A.

I'm happy my fiancé chose this spot. He says he comes here often. I plan on returning. The staff were super nice and helpful. The place was cool - not too intimate just a cool taco spot with many to choose from. The drinks were on point!

Jeffrey S.

I have never seen a place with such a HIGH RATING and REVIEW ratio it's almost a perfect 5 STARS! Anyways I came here for dinner with my cousin and his friends. They ordered quesadillas and tacos, that's what's it's all about right!? I had the Moscow Mule very good mix served in the beautiful bronze cup. My choice of 3 tacos were the Chicharrones, BBQ chicken and Mexican Cheesesteak. I liked them all, so much variety and different kinds of meats! The owner a tall guy was a gentle giant, so welcoming friendly conversation and explained the different heat levels in the sauces. I will come back here to try more on the menu! Great place, vibes and food!

Giant Pretzel
Daniel B.

All in all, delicious Mexican food with great portions and delicious flavors. We were seated outside, and the service wasn't great - it took a long time to have our order taken, water refills just weren't happening, and no one was really around for us to order another round of drinks when we wanted to. Five stars for the food, for sure, but the service prevents this rating from receiving a five star glowing endorsement.

Margarita
Stephanie S.

I've been to Uptown Taco a few times already for both lunch and dinner. Definitely enjoyed all my visits here. Service has always been great, and I've enjoyed all my meals. I can't say they're necessarily authentic Mexican tacos, but they are tasty. On my last visit, my husband and I shared the Al Pastor, the Chicharron, the Nashville Hot Chicken, the Korean Short Rib, and the Mexican Cheesesteak. All were tasty and fresh. My favorite was the Chicharron. The pork was very crispy. We also had a round of margaritas which had a nice kick to them! We ended our meals with some dessert ofcourse. We shared the Churro bites with chocolate dipping sauce. They were very yummy! This is definitely a great local spot in town to come check out, and is great for groups!

Big Mac type taco and a fish taco of some sort
Hec F.

Gf took me to this spot over the weekend and I was hesitant because I'm very particular about who makes my tacos. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was and how nice and cozy the locale was. It almost has that hipster vibe to it or a millennial recruitment center but I found it really pleasant and most importantly...clean. Service was pretty good as well and everything came out in a timely fashion. Didn't have to wait long at all for the food and everything was hot. I had the Mexican cheesesteak taco which was really tasty and the nashville taco which had some heat to it, but really good. Will definitely comeback to try other items on the menu.

Buffalo Chicken Taco, Mediterranean Taco, and El Pastor Taco
Evangelia L.

I've been wanting to try this place for quite some time and finally took the opportunity to order delivery today. Glad I made this choice ! Definitely going to order from here again soon and try more items on the menu. The tacos were yummy ! I ordered the Buffalo Chicken taco, Mediterranean Taco, and the El Pastor Taco. I also ordered chips and guac on the side. The Mediterranean Taco was spot on and had a nice Mediterranean twist. The feta cheese, shrimp, tomatoes, and arugula went so well together and I was impressed. The Buffalo Chicken and El Pastor tacos were delicious as well. All of them had a lot of filling with fresh ingredients and weren't overly salty. The guac missed the mark for me. Not the greatest guac I've had, but still decent. They were very generous with the portion of the chips which were nice and crispy. Overall a bit pricey, but you are paying for quality. Would recommend !

Free nachos and rum punch and pineapple margarita

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Amazing foods good waiter would come back loved the vibe aswell so welcoming i recommend

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2 years ago

just okay. the food was good but i don't think i would come back. staff is really friendly though!

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It was mid tacos were good The feel of the place is good. Service was not very good. but overall, the experiences fine.

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Shannen, thank you, make sure to check our weekly specials!

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