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    3.9 (265 reviews)
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    Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco
    Eric W.

    No shade to Fargo, ND, but what comes to mind is a dreary, cold, dark, kinda boring city thanks to the show that put y'all on the map. But what I found was a vibrant nightlife scene with lots of clubs, bars and restaurants just like Vinyl Taco that had so much flare, spirit and style! I loved the fact that the menus were freaking records! I loved the throwback decor of when diners took over restaurants corners everywhere and the fact that their food was ON POINT! Inexpensive too! Atmosphere/Appearance: Vibrant, energetic, welcoming and most of all fun! Service: I couldn't remember who took care of me, but I had no complaints. Food: The margaritas were pretty freaking cool because they come in a variety of sizes, but you get one size cup. So you just get big jars of extra that you can continuously pour up all on your own! The flavors were abundant and very tasty. From the chips and salsa to the high-quality gourmet tacos, everything was absolutely on point and I loved it here. Value: It IIISSS Fargo, ND, but it's high quality Mexican fare so... this place definitely won't break the bank at all. In conclusion, if I haven't convinced you to check this place out yet, I don't know what I'm doing writing Yelp reviews. Lol. This was my favorite restaurant I visited while in town.

    $5 Pork Belly Taco with Sauce, on Corn Tortilla by request
    Teresa M.

    We were on our way home and it was getting late. Though neither of us were terribly hungry, we knew we'd be starving by the time we got home if we didn't grab something. Since you can eat as little or as much as you like here, with the Alacarte menu, we stopped here. From what I can tell, prices are up 20-25% since our last visit. I had 2 tacos, the hubs had 3 & we ordered chips/guacamole, with waters. It was about $42, before tip & we left satisfied. The pork belly taco was under-rendered, leaving it a tad gooey, if you will. The guacamole was OK at best. The fish taco was delish. The service was subpar but not the worst I've had. We were given water on arrival, order taken, food dropped & check popped on the table. A rather average visit.

    Half eaten carne asada top right, gringo bottom right, fish taco on the left.
    Candice F.

    3 stars for the tacos, 1 star for the vibe. Great music and atmosphere. Ordered the carne asada, gringo and fish tacos. Gringo was worst, which is why it has such a basic name, :). Carne asada had good flavor but did not seem like great quality meat. I saved the fish taco for last, and it was my favorite.

    Emma B.

    Great location in downtown Fargo. Not somewhere I would recommend to go sit down for dinner. Probably better for a drink and a taco as a snack. The tacos and rice were too spicy for my tastes. Very cool ambiance and atmosphere and service was great though.

    Raegan L.

    I'm really impressed! Downtown Fargo has a lot of upbeat and charismatic eateries, and Vinyl Taco is certainly one that holds down the fort and carries the team! Their food, one word: awesome. It's Tex Mex, but they do it rightttt baby! The menus are laminated onto records which is so neat, it really sticks with the "vinyl" theme. I had the mango tacos here and those were absolutely my favorite thing! But everything else I've tried has been top bar too- the chimichanga is another worth mentioning! Inside, there's low lighting and loud music, so it could almost be a romantic vibe but just not quite. Decorations are pretty outlandish but like I said before, it all works into the theme. One warning is that Vinyl is superrrr popular. They are a "seat yourself" establishment, so if you get there at peak meal time and have more than 2 people you will most likely end up waiting or have a lot of trouble finding seats. My friend and I came on a weekend night around 8, and it was so packed we just decided to leave and go somewhere else. It really does get that busy. Oh, and it's 21 and up so another thing to keep in mind. For all your hippie/ grunge/ alternative/ indie foodie needs give Vinyl Taco a listen!!

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    Mike S.

    Great food, '60s and '70s R&R vinyl playing, and they even take requests (played The Doors Greatest Hits album for my wife). Katelynn did a great job with service and gave us some local recommendations of things to see and do while passing through from Ohio. Enchiladas, beef burrito (with queso sauce), guacamole and an IPA

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    John C.

    Good stuff here. Atmosphere is Outstanding. Came by for something lite and the off the Cobb salad did the trick. My daughter recommended coming here. Glad she did.

    Chips and Queso
    Sean P.

    A very neat little place in Downtown Fargo that spins vinyl records right at the end of the bar. I sat right in front of this setup and can't imagine there are many better spots. For food, I started with the chips and queso. Sadly, it was on the bland side. Maybe adding in the sausage would be worth it on a return visit. I tried a variety of tacos. Most of them were pretty solid. Of the ones I tried, the pork belly was very unique and a 4/5. The crispy fish taco had a ton of flavor and was like no other fish taco I've had. I'd also give it a 4/5. The shrimp taco was decent but nothing exceptional (3/5). The one letdown was the buffalo chicken taco (2/5), which was surprising since I love buffalo sauce. Cool little place with good service and some unique food.

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    12 hours ago

    11:22pm walked in to get a drink and was told they were closed. Hours on door stare 12am

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    8 months ago

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    great service...hot snarky waitress...great tacos..what's not to love...prices are super reasonable. I love VT

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    Quality of food is lacking. Service can be slow. Usually not very busy. Nice location.

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    Decor was awesome! Location was convenient for the downtown area. Food was amazing & not too expensive.

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    2 years ago

    Went in to get some lunch. The waitress threw away my drink. Was really rude about it. We just left. Doubt I'll be back.

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    This place has great food, strong drinks, and good vibes. Make it a point to stop here every 3rd weekend in July.

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    2 years ago

    Fantastic food and great little restaurant. Great selection of food and very quick service.

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    Can a minor have dinner when accompanied by a parent?

    No, all customers must be 21 or older to be in our establishment due to our liquor license. Thanks.

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