Food was good , service was excellent and authentic hole in the wall Mexican food- but holy moly these two plates $50! It is cheaper to eat at Los Arroyos gormet Mexican food in Montecito. The prices are just a little too much here. Doesn’t make sense for the atmosphere or quality of the food etc.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Barge Denny
Fish soup is terrible. Basically broth, carrots and a couple pieces of bones, fat and little fish. You have to pull out the fish and debone
Food: 1
Lillian
El Taco Grande is a smallish, unpretentious Mexican eatery with good food. It's located in a nondescript suburban shopping center in Carpenteria, CA.
I ordered a carne asada crispy taco plate with beans and rice to go. The beef was chopped up pretty well so it was similar to a shred. The meat was moist, flavorful, and having crisp edges. Mmm. Seasoned well. The shell was nicely fried without the dripping mess. All around yummy taco. No complaints on the beans and rice. Plus pricing was fair.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kenny T
20 bucks for three tacos and I was served tacos that were impossible to handle, they had to be eaten with a fork. And all three were completely stuck together. My guess is they were left over from a day or two. I will never go back here and I have been and will continue to spread the word to everyone I know in carp. I don't expect to see these scammers in business much longer
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Troy Miles
This a nice hole in the wall type of joint. The food is delicious that you don’t think about the decor. I got my torta to go and ate it back in my motel. The sandwich was big and delicious.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ted Medina
I came here on a weekday during dinner to grab an asada jumbo burrito to go. I will say that I was starving from a long drive and it hit the spot. The burrito itself wasn’t anything special, pretty typical, I’d eat it again if I’m in the area and hungry. The salsa I got wasn’t spicy at all, but maybe they had a spicier one that I just didn’t get. I was not a fan of the chips they provided. Overall, I paid about 20 bucks for a burrito and a soft drink. It’s located in a strip mall/ retail center, so plenty of parking
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Douglas Goldstein
Fast casual Mexican with decent prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mr. Foodie
Only giving an extra star because they were nice.
Food is extremely mediocre. Good for old people that have diet restrictions and like bland just OK food.
Not very flavorful and very typical. Salsa was the best thing I had and it was just alright. Not even good.
Beans are bland.
Rice is very very bland.
Tapatio and salsas they have in bottles are probably just refilled and years old. They have a syrup like consistency.
Would not eat here again, it's pricey also.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
John Huerta
John Huerta here Kind of a Burrito Conesuir. Had the California Burrito and it was Awesome Excellent and Delicious. Very Satisfied. Gracias Muy Buen Servicio Sabor Calidad asta El Cen Mil O Million .Animo Gente Gracias otra Vez Sinceremente John Michael Huerta J.R. Y Que Viva Taco Grande Ahooooo Ahhhhh.
Very good Mexican food, fresh, affordable and nice service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liz and John Mark
Legit hole in the wall little Mexican food.. loved it
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rayshaun Grimes
Most taco places have chicken for tacos, buy Taco Grande makes a great Grilled Chicken Crunchy Shelled Taco that is a meal in itself. 2 is good for most. I order 2 for there and 2 more to take home. They are that good!
Authentic, delicious Mexican food. We had a taco, chili relleno and an order of 3 taquitos. Also, chips and salsa come with a combo. Plentiful portions on all items with lots of fresh guacamole. A bit pricey due to its proximity to the beach but worth it. Service was happy and friendly.
Sister was visiting
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good , service was excellent and authentic hole in the wall Mexican food- but holy moly these two plates $50! It is cheaper to eat at Los Arroyos gormet Mexican food in Montecito. The prices are just a little too much here. Doesn’t make sense for the atmosphere or quality of the food etc.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Fish soup is terrible. Basically broth, carrots and a couple pieces of bones, fat and little fish. You have to pull out the fish and debone
Food: 1
El Taco Grande is a smallish, unpretentious Mexican eatery with good food. It's located in a nondescript suburban shopping center in Carpenteria, CA.
I ordered a carne asada crispy taco plate with beans and rice to go. The beef was chopped up pretty well so it was similar to a shred. The meat was moist, flavorful, and having crisp edges. Mmm. Seasoned well. The shell was nicely fried without the dripping mess. All around yummy taco. No complaints on the beans and rice. Plus pricing was fair.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
20 bucks for three tacos and I was served tacos that were impossible to handle, they had to be eaten with a fork. And all three were completely stuck together. My guess is they were left over from a day or two.
I will never go back here and I have been and will continue to spread the word to everyone I know in carp. I don't expect to see these scammers in business much longer
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This a nice hole in the wall type of joint. The food is delicious that you don’t think about the decor. I got my torta to go and ate it back in my motel. The sandwich was big and delicious.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here on a weekday during dinner to grab an asada jumbo burrito to go. I will say that I was starving from a long drive and it hit the spot. The burrito itself wasn’t anything special, pretty typical, I’d eat it again if I’m in the area and hungry. The salsa I got wasn’t spicy at all, but maybe they had a spicier one that I just didn’t get. I was not a fan of the chips they provided. Overall, I paid about 20 bucks for a burrito and a soft drink. It’s located in a strip mall/ retail center, so plenty of parking
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Fast casual Mexican with decent prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Only giving an extra star because they were nice.
Food is extremely mediocre. Good for old people that have diet restrictions and like bland just OK food.
Not very flavorful and very typical. Salsa was the best thing I had and it was just alright. Not even good.
Beans are bland.
Rice is very very bland.
Tapatio and salsas they have in bottles are probably just refilled and years old. They have a syrup like consistency.
Would not eat here again, it's pricey also.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
John Huerta here Kind of a Burrito Conesuir. Had the California Burrito and it was Awesome Excellent and Delicious. Very Satisfied. Gracias Muy Buen Servicio Sabor Calidad asta El Cen Mil O Million .Animo Gente Gracias otra Vez Sinceremente John Michael Huerta J.R. Y Que Viva Taco Grande Ahooooo Ahhhhh.
Restaurantji Recommends
Very good Mexican food, fresh, affordable and nice service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Legit hole in the wall little Mexican food.. loved it
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Most taco places have chicken for tacos, buy Taco Grande makes a great Grilled Chicken Crunchy Shelled Taco that is a meal in itself. 2 is good for most. I order 2 for there and 2 more to take home. They are that good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla, Burrito Beef or Chicken, Macho Burrito, Burrito, Marinated Chicken, Guacamole, Crispy Taco, Grilled Chicken, Carnitas, Chilaquiles, Enchilada, Chimichanga
Authentic, delicious Mexican food. We had a taco, chili relleno and an order of 3 taquitos. Also, chips and salsa come with a combo. Plentiful portions on all items with lots of fresh guacamole. A bit pricey due to its proximity to the beach but worth it. Service was happy and friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa and Corn Chips, Guacamole, Crispy Taco, Chile Relleno
The service and food are awesome!! The portions are large. The chips and salsa are so yummy, too!! We will definitely be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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