Chef Ray Garcia is an acclaimed chef and owner known for his innovative approach to modern Mexican cuisine. He uniquely transitioned from a legal academic background at UCLA to become a prominent figure in the...
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Our first time here and we enjoyed it. They have a large menu (see pictures) and some great daily specials. My wife had the Chili Rellenos and said it was delicious, I had the Enchiladas Combination Plate (2 Enchiladas with rice and beans) and enjoyed it. The Monday and Wednesday special is 99¢ Chicken tacos so we got some of those too. The other daily specials are on the pictures I took of the menu. They are open 25/7, so anytime is good. We will definitely be going back.
This place is actually really good. Compared to Roberto's or don tortaco, this place I'd definitely come back to. Their 99 cent tacos on Monday and Wednesday are big hard shell tacos with shredded chicken inside, they're very tasty. They actually season their food and it's reasonably priced.
Honestly this place has PROBLEMS. They act like giving you salsa is going to make them bankrupt, they skimp you tremendously on the items that contain meat, they’ve even charged me $1.50 extra for every item that has meat because they complain about their own meat shortage and still skimp me. I’ve paid an extra $4.00 for EXTRA meat and still didn’t get extra. The carne asada nacho chips are stale. The guac is forever black 🤮 The service stinks, always slow takes forever to get your order.
Read the other reviews regarding small portions and astronomical prices- trust me, I’m not the only one. During inflation, this taco shops made us ALL pay for it when no other taco shops did. I’d stay away at all cost. They’re greedy as hell. Plenty of Mexican taco shops that give you what you pay for, this place doesn’t.
Full disclosure I'm loyal to the East Charleston location. BUT I just happened to be near the 24hour location so I went in. It clean, same great taste, same great menu.
I always get rolled tacos with cheese and guacamole (steak or chicken doesn't matter both are good.)
It passed the test. However if you get a chance eat at the East Charleston location. I love their caldo (ask for no bones) and menudo.
I would say the service at the East Charleston location is what I'm used to. I like seeing the same faces and having a good time catching up with staff when I can.
The South Maryland Parkway location is great. The set up us a little weird. The fountain soda machine is towards the back of the diner. Other than that same color scheme, same pickled veggie bar and same green salsa
Definitely give your business to this mom and pop chain. I recently moved to South Dakota and first time back, the only thing I had to do on my list was VIVA EL TACO...
