Tried Zack's Taco for the first time. My husband and daughter really enjoyed the bang bang shrimp, chicken, and pork carnitas tacos--they said the flavors were spot on. I had the three-bean taco, which was a bit bland for my taste. I added a side of mango salsa to help balance out the beans and pickled onions, which improved the flavor. The reason for the 4-star rating is mostly due to the chips--they had a cinnamon flavor I wasn't a fan of. Also, there's no printed menu, just a chalkboard that's a little hard to read, and they only accept cash. So just a heads-up: bring cash if you plan to eat here. read more

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Glad we tried this gem. Everything we tried was very good. Steak, pork and bang bang shrimp tacos were all very good. The quesadilla and the nachos were also very good. Next time I'll ask for extra chips on the nachos, as there was surprisingly more of the fresh ingredients than the chips. Very good! read more

A little bit of a weight, but it was well worth it. All the reviews were pretty accurate. Located near the base of Camelback Mountain, this was easily the best food around. Flavor, substance, and quantity was perfect. read more

We were surprised by how good this taco place was in the Poconos. It is cash only with outdoor seating. A taco was 4-5 dollars which is notably cheaper than a lot of mediocre tacos in NYC. We liked the fish, pork, carne asada and beef tacos. They all had decent protein quantity and fresh toppings. The nachos came with very crunchy chips which held its crisp despite being topped with generous amount of sauce. read more

Zack's Taco Shack - Tacos Near Me - Tannersville, Pennsylvania

We were surprised it was so cheap-$5 for taco, but it's literally for 1 taco. I thought it'd be the standard 3 tacos per order but whatever, 2 was enough to fill me up anyway. We got breaded shrimp & bang bang shrimp tacos. The breaded shrimp comes "with queso fresco, shredded Napa cabbage, pickled red onion, roasted garlic salsa, & cilantro oil on corn tortilla. Never heard of cilantro oil before. Which species of oil is that? The bang bang shrimp is grilled, which I prefer. Both tacos are good, really good flavor, the sauce spills out with the first bite. It's a mixture of sweet, sour, salty flavors. We also got rainbow chili ($6). The chili contains "bell peppers, beans, smoked jalapeños, roasted corn, braised tomatoes, caramelized onions, garnished with queso fresco & cilantro oil." This is the best chili I've ever had. This might also be the only chili I've bought. I recall making chili once upon a time, didn't turn out anywhere near as good as this. This is chili done right. Like any good chili, this is somewhat spicy, so beware if you can't handle spice. Besides the spice & the bell peppers, it was perfect. A hearty, filling bowl of chili was the perfect way to end the meal. It's piping hot, so be careful. Chili is especially perfect for winter/cold weather. Even tho it's summer, we still loved it. read more

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The service was friendly and fast, and the tacos were the best I've ever had!! The same day I suggested this restaurant to some friends. They are not easily impressed, and they were delighted by the tacos as well. One said he will remember this place for the rest of his life. read more

Food is great! Hands down the best taco place in the area. Had steam buns, 2 tacos and churros, burrito is also good! Very friendly staffs

Wow! Totally unexpected, pure deliciousness! Well done! This tiny place sure knows how to serve up a solid meal. I thoroughly enjoy the beef and chicken tacos, nachos, and empanadas. Seems that their blackboard menu is set yet they offer specials as well. We asked regulars what to get and they couldn't pick bc they love it all. And I don't blame them. The place is small but exactly all you need with friendly staff and a fun environment. CASH ONLY! read more

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Portions are huge. Food has good flavor. Good amount of options to choose from. Kids enjoyed the quesadilla.

We decided to stop here for lunch and we figured we would try some tacos, while in the Poconos. The food was average but not sure I was in love with their braised chicken taco, since it lacked the flavor I was hoping for. I also tried the crispy shrimp taco, which was better. Then we ordered the plain cheese quesadilla, which was surprisingly good, and the shrimp and lobster empanada. The service was quick. We ordered at one window and just keep in mind, that it's cash only. The ambiance is casual, and they only have outdoor seating. There are no restrooms, except for a couple of portable potty's, if you need a restroom. Definitely casual vibes if you decide to try Zach's Taco Shack. read more

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The Food was phenomenal! Like I took a bite and I was . The Service was great very sweet, it had a home town vibe, definitely small for dinning in. But i don't care the moment you taste their food that goes out the window! read more

This place is garbage. Someone gave us this place as a recommendation as a great taco spot. First thing first. No bathrooms only porta potties. Second the cashier was the cook as well. She was nice and knowledgeable when we asked questions. We ordered tacos and my son ordered a burrito. The tortillas are not freshly made. She warmed the tacos in the microwave. The fillings were bland. No flavor whatsoever. No hot sauce to help flavor it. My son did like his burrito but he is 12. Maybe the cook called out. Listen I would never go back. They only take cash. read more

My food was very good as always. My steak tacos were yummy!! I wolfed down my beef and cheese empanada so fast, I did not get a picture of it. I highly recommend this establishment if you are in the area. read more

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Great place! Super cool, great food everything is great. Literally. The service is good and the spot is so cool.

Ate here for dinner as we stayed at the nearby Waterpark and was very surprised at the food. Ordered two breaded shrimp tacos, a steak taco, pork taco, and the lobster and shrimp empanada. Everything was delicious and great. Never had lobster and shrimp empanada and that was great! Wifey really liked the steak taco and the pork taco. lil is picky as hell and he really liked the shrimp taco. Staff was very patient and super friendly. Cash only and they have outdoor seating. read more

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Best craft tacos in the Poconos and on par with some of the best I've had around the country. Well crafted tacos, burritos, and the like. Always mixing in fresh ingredients and offering specials to keep the menu fresh. read more

Absolutely amazing! Really loved the bang bang shrimp tacos and the marinated beef burrito! Also- ask for the green sauce!! It's the best if you don't like spicy! Adds tons of extra flavor (not that's it's needed).. The best food I've had in the poconos in years! read more

We decided to get takeout from Zach's Taco Shack with our friends during our trip to the Poconos. I ordered 2 tacos (steak and breaded shrimp) and Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla. The tacos were wrapped with 2 soft shells. I would recommend the breaded shrimp over the steak. The quesadilla was good. It had a good amount of cheese, but I wish there was a little more buffalo chicken piece. A few of my friends ordered a burrito and they were packed. The prices were good of the portion size and the staff was very friendly. read more

Zack's Taco Shack - Tacos Near Me - Tannersville, Pennsylvania

Stopped in Saturday 10/18/25 around Noon. We waited about 3 minutes, yelled 'Hello' and no one waited on us. I saw a girl through glass door and waved at her, but she never came over either so we left. Apparently they didn't want our business. read more

We haven't been back to Tannersville, PA for quite some time now and driving around yesterday there seem to be quite a few new establishments. We stopped by this roadside Zack's Taco Shack which has outdoor seating and porto-potty around the corner. This is a cash only place but they do have ATM machines on premise just in case. My wife ordered 1 mahi taco and 1 buffalo cauliflower taco, both on corn tortilla as requested. It came to be around $5 each and she enjoyed them and felt the ingredients were fresh and vibrant. My son got the rainbow chili which many people raved about. It actually was quite filling and wasn't spicy to the point of burning off your tongue. It had a nice, tempered taste to it. He also got 2 orders of beef & cheese empanadas which he claimed were out of this world. Each empanada is about $5. I got the loaded nachos with steak. While the presentation was not what I'd expected (meaning not melted oozy cheese) and lightly fried nachos, it was very tasty nonetheless. Our orders came out to roughly $42 which is very decent for today's inflationary standard. I would recommend this place and the cashier is super charming and social. read more

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Stopped there during my travels because I was starving and the reviews. I ordered the chicken enchilada and steak with shrimp taco with a side of guacamole $18. Everything was bland and lacking of flavor. I'll give them another try if I happen to be in this neck of the woods again... maybe they were having an off day. read more

Zack's Taco Shack - Steak with shrimp taco - Tacos Near Me - Tannersville, Pennsylvania

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I ordered for pick up and it only took about 10 minutes for 3 tacos. I got the steak, pulled pork and chicken taco. They were all so flavorful! Loved them and so looking forward to coming back. read more

Zack's Taco Shack - Steak, chicken, and pork tacos - Tacos Near Me - Tannersville, Pennsylvania

This is the rainbow chili. The price was affordable. Our order was ready when we got there. The flavor was ok. The chili has a unique look. read more

Zack's Taco Shack - Rainbow Chili - Tacos Near Me - Tannersville, Pennsylvania

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The legend is true. These tacos were magnificent! I've been hearing about this place for years and finally got around to it today. Wtf is in that al pastor marinade because as a foodie, I couldn't pinpoint it and it's sooooo freaking goodt! I got the breaded shrimp taco (THEY do the breading. It's not pre-fab breaded shrimp and the shrimp is super flavorful) & the three bean tacos as well & they were ALL distinct in flavor and ALL so delicious. I HOUSED them! When i first got there & saw the prices, I thought they were high considering I know where to find excellent, cheap mom & pop tacos but my goodness, Zack's was worth it. They were a larger size & they didn't skimp on filing. A definite MUST in the area! The place is not fancy at all. Chalkboard menu. Surfboard stickers. Flags hanging on the ceiling. I felt like I was at my college boyfriend's frat house. But just like that place, it's fun and a feast for your eyes. Had to ring the bell for service. Love that it felt pressure-free. Just order whenever. It took a while for 3 tacos to come out but excellence takes time. I love this place & wanna go back NOW! read more

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Decent tacos for the area. I liked the breaded shrimp one. The pork and the chicken were okay, although the meat was on the flavorless side. However they did add a fairly generous amount of toppings for flavor. 3 tacos was a decent amount of food for about $10 Order pickup is unorganized. Tacos can take 15-20min so call ahead Cash only (they didn't tell us this when we called so we had to go hunt for cash and return) read more

Zack's Taco Shack - Tacos Near Me - Tannersville, Pennsylvania

Come here if you are looking for something filling! Food: I ordered the bad ass burrito! It was very big, and if you are hungry - this is what you should go for. Overall tho, I thought it was really dry so I highly recommend asking for sauces on the side. Bc there is no sour cream or guacamole. Also there is a mix of flavors in here that I don't fully get. The rice and beans are also not great, so do not order those on the side Price: reasonable - about 12 for a buritto Ambience: this is just a shack, they have no seating! So you will have to order out Service: pretty slow I would say read more

Zack's Taco Shack - Bad ass burrito - Tacos Near Me - Tannersville, Pennsylvania

GREAT customer service, the lady there was very helpful with telling us about gluten free options include ones that might have cross contamination. We're visiting from W coast and asked about restaurants in area, she spent plenty of time telling us where the local favorites are and went out of her way to get local magazine from next door ski shop to point out options. I got chicken tacos and salsa chips - tried getting fish taco, beef taco, and then beans/rice and they were out of all these. Great flavors - I'm spoiled with mex food from living in Portland/West coast areas, so not the best tacos but still very solid and good portion. Husband got veg burrito and felt similarly - solid, but not ground breaking. Chips and salsa was different as seasoning is sweet/salty with chunky salsa. I actually enjoyed the change from the traditional style, but I still would pick a classic seasoning at the end of the day. read more

Zack's Taco Shack - Slow Braised Chicken Taco and Homemade Sweet Chili Chips - Tacos Near Me - Tannersville, Pennsylvania

Food - YES Service - yes, the staff take care of you Ambiance - casual Try their Rainbow Chili, Breaded Shrimp Tacos and Tres Bean Tacos read more

This was so good-- tbh, I'm surprised to have found it in the middle of Pennsylvania... The burrito was humongous-- like a 2lb masterpiece. We got the chicken inside. It was a considerable amount of chicken, along with rice, beans, etc. Delicious. Would recommend you get this too! The chipotle steak taco was very tasty as well... it was a double tortilla and had a nice flavor. I got a pumpkin hot sauce (seasonal, special) on the side which was really good. Love that they had more than the traditional sauce options. Finally, we got a chicken quesadilla... this was also good, however, it's just chicken and cheese so I don't think I would get it again and would opt for something with more to it. The sour cream sauce that comes with it was a great touch though. Note-- they are CASH ONLY and they are really more of a pickup spot. I think they may have some outdoor seating during the summer but it really seems like more of a pickup/carry out place. read more

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I don't understand the good ratings here. These were the worst tacos I've ever had. I got basic tacos, one chicken, one pork. Both were awful. Fullllll of onions, weird spices, drippy, messy anddddd coldddd taco shells, one of which looked like it was molding. My hubby ordered a bowl and got a burrito instead. Cashier was rude about it and mumbled at us. Hubby was like it's fine, already made but not what he wanted and not what they charged us for. His burrito was more brand than anything. He scooped them out like I did the onions on mine. I swear this place relies on tourists visiting the water parks. Seating was dustyyyy so I'm guessing no locals eat here. If I had never eaten a taco before, I'd never eat one again after tasting these. Really upset the cashier didn't fix my hubby's order as well. Should've known not to trust a place named Zach's tacos. Who told Zach he could make tacos? They need to find a Carlos or Jose and jack their recipe, read more

Delicious food! Nachos are beyond. Outdoor casual seating No hot sauces Rainbow chili was tasty and definitely full of beans! read more

Everything was so so delicious here! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I'm sure it would have been even better if we ate there but even reheating at home it was the best seven had in the poconos! read more

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Great food!!! I recommend the pork nachos and anything with that juicy meat! Delicious! read more

Zack's Taco Shack - Tacos Near Me - Tannersville, Pennsylvania

I'm absolutely love this place...the tacos are absolutely to die for. Whether you are out on the bike for a ride through the Pocono's or live in the area, you have to stop by and try their Shrimp Boom Boom Tacos. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and the mango salsa was a perfect accompaniment to the boom boom sauce. If I had to nit pick one thing....I would recommend they throw the corn tortillas on the grill and toast them a little, as they tend to fall apart. However that is not enough to keep me away from their Tacos! The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was very inviting, although there is limited seating as the place is very small. read more

Zack's taco shack is a place you need to stop by to grab some delicious food! We usually stop on our way to the top of camelback mountain. You can easily get your food to go and enjoy it sitting on a park bench overlooking the mountain. We got chips and guacamole. The chips were fresh and well seasoned, the guac tasted great. I got the bang bang shrimp tacos with mango salsa. Those were delicious! The woman taking our order was nice and it didn't take long to get our food. I'll definitely be back read more

Zack's Taco Shack is truly a shack in the middle of the Pocono mountains. Order at the window and eat at one of two tables or take your food to go. The place has funky, colorful decor. The compact menu is on the wall. We chose a variety of tacos between the three of us. At lunch time, two tacos were more than enough for me. We tried the shrimp, pork, and chicken. The shrimp tacos were definitely my favorite. The chicken was okay but it was my least favorite. The tacos came with a ton of toppings including queso, shredded Napa cabbage, pickled red onions, roasted garlic salsa, and smoked cayenne sour cream. Do your self a favor and even if you are not sure, at least try one taco with all of the toppings. It is worth it! The tacos are served in a twin wrapped white corn tortilla. The inside tortilla was crunchy which I really liked. The outside tortilla was soft, which I could have done without. Definitely an interesting place to stop for a quick, tasty, and reasonable bite! read more

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If only Zack's was closer to our home turf would we then be able to check the box for great Mexican/taco food. What a terrific surprise find in Mount Pocono area. Zack clearly is passionate about his food. It not all the sauces or dips that make it great, its the ingredients that he uses to bring out the flavors. No skimming in Zack's kitchen. With Zack's help during ordering, we put together an exceptional tasting menu for dinner. Started with a special of the day, fillet tips tacos which I felt was the best of what we ordered. The meat was tender and flavorful. We shared a Bad Ass Burrito with slow braised chicken, Spanish rice pilaf, Tres Bean, shredded Nappa cabbage, pickled red onions, smoked cayenne sour cream, cheddar jack cheese, roasted garlic salsa and cilantro oil bound in a foot wide flour tortilla. Need two hands and a fork to get around and enjoy this bad boy; a fabulous mix of complementary flavor. WOW. For a tasty side, we took Zack's suggest to try the Mexican Noodle Salad- Vermicelli noodles, mixed with green cabbage, red onions, scallions, carrots, red peppers, edamame with citrus dressing. Very interesting dish. Zacks is the real deal, this is a must try. Perhaps one day Zack's will deliver downstate. haha. See our photos read more

Great Mexican food, loved the Mexican beef & cheese empanada and the chicken burrito!

Idk who Zack is but boy does this place know how to make a burrito. Service was quick, staff was friendly, but most importantly their "Bad Ass Burrito" is quite possibly the best meal I've ever had. Don't go once, go as many times as you can this place is amazing!! read more

Zack's Taco Shack has the best Mexican food that I've had so far in the Poconos and I can't wait to go back for more! Tonight I tried their slow cooked chicken burrito and it was very tasty. It tasted fresh and flavorful. The burrito is really packed too, you can easily a quarter or half of it and be full. The taco shack has a window where you place your order. I had to wait about 15 minutes for my burrito. In the mean time I killed time at a cool gift shop that's attached to the taco shop, where I killed time. There isn't a lot of seating here. We planned on eating here but it started to rain and they only have outdoor seating. Also they don't have a restroom at their specific building but they have an agreement with the next door restaurant Tony's that allows their patrons to go other there. So be prepared to take your food to go if you come here. Also bring cash, they do not take credit/debit cards read more

Zack's Taco Shack - Burrito with pork - Tacos Near Me - Tannersville, Pennsylvania

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