We’re not sure what happened to this place. It was at one time, when they first opened, pretty awesome. Our last visit, not so. Food quality is subpar. Not good. My dinner companion was also expressing her disappointment all the way through the meal, which ticked me off further. That said, I believe that I also caught some sort of intestinal illness after my visit. Made for a truly uncomfortable weekend. Highly doubtful we’ll return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
TanyeWest
Craft & Taco is a small, family-owned restaurant in Escondido, CA. If you're into fancy places, this restaurant may not be for you; but if you're into great service, great food, and getting your money's worth, then I highly recommended this pleasant surprise in the heart of Escondido.
This restaurant accommodates vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters. There is a vegan/vegetarian menu, and anything vegetarian can also be made vegan. Generous sized tacos are served on homemade tortillas. (I prefer the flour). The average person will need 2 tacos to get full and 3 to get stuffed. Spicy and delicious green and red salsas are offered. (My favorite is the flavorful, smoky, red salsa, but I may choose the green salsa depending on the taco).
I am a vegan who used to be vegetarian. I have tried most of their vegetarian and vegan menu items. Below is my review.
My favorite vegan taco, and favorite taco overall, is the buffalo zucchini taco. This taco is topped with vegan ranch and buffalo sauce, so I do not recommend adding any salsa. A large piece of perfectly breaded zucchini, the star of the show, is accompanied by spiraled carrots, sliced celery, spring mix, and other fresh veggies.
My second favorite vegan taco is the avotaco made vegan. Because this taco does not contain cheese, the only vegan substitute that is the aioli. I recommend the green salsa and substituting the corn tortilla for flour. This taco comes with a large slices of avocado tempura style and fresh veggies.
MY favorite vegetarian taco, and my former favorite taco overall, is the chile relleno. If you love cheese, you will be thrilled with the explosion of cheese stuffed inside a breaded chile, accompanied by spring mix and other fresh veggies. The red salsa is amazing with this taco. I have tried the vegan version of this taco, and while still good, I am not the biggest fan of vegan cheeses and usually avoid them.
My second favorite vegetarian taco would have to be the avotaco mentioned above or the portobellini, which is full of cheesy mushroom goodness. This taco pairs well with the red salsa. I have not tried it vegan style, as again, I am not a fan of vegan cheeses.
Other items I love: elote
Other items that were okay: Chapis rolls, soyviche, beans
Other items that I do not love: vegan pastor, french fries
Fabio Soto
I found the food tasty. I ordered two 🌮. One lobster and one carnitas. The carnitas was better even though both corn and flour tortillas were fresh. I ordered an agua fresca which was delicious (horchata) but in terms of value a little disappointing compared to the Latino Market 1/2 mile away. I would bring a date to Craft Taco but perhaps not to the Latino market althought the Latino market is better value it is a taco shop with a market. Overall Craft Taco was okay.
VeganFamily23
It was nice to see a vegan menu board! We ordered portobello tacos, avocado tacos and Al pastor tacos, as well as onion rings. Tacos were delicious!
Anok
Got here at 830 and got turned away.
Precious
Hours are incorrect... drove all the way there just for them to be closed .. no Bueno 👎 weak sauce
gregg hiddleson
Different take on
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Taco, Carnitas
Jeanneodwyer
Went here with non vegans and was delighted with the choice of vegan options. Very tasty, fresh food.
Mary Jean Hickman
Oh my gosh!!! The tacos are amazing and so are the chips with guacamole. Salsas are great too.
Nikki Harris
Great food and very kind staff! So glad we made the choice to stop in.
Best vegetarian tacos. Has almost all the veggie taco options. The avo and mushroom stood out for us. went back for seconds. Wasn’t disappointed.
Vegetarian options: Many good vegan and vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan, Avocado
Shane Heppner (Crazy cuyamacan)
Best place to eat anywhere. I love this place,
Vegetarian options: And vegan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Jim Samuelson
Go here..! Don't wait. You WILL want to go back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Colleen Thomas
1st time visiting from Los Angeles. Found them based on online reviews so had to try. From the moment we walked in the atmosphere and employees were fun and friendly. The food was amazing! 100% recommended this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jam Bro
Best tacos are coming all the way down from Long Beach to visit. They make the guacamole fresh, and chips are really crunchy, too. The tacos went beyond my expectations 5/5 or 10/10. Churious were great and staff friendly. I will be coming back again. All fresh veggies and real guacamole real meat and love in the food. Please try, you will be happy.
We’re not sure what happened to this place. It was at one time, when they first opened, pretty awesome. Our last visit, not so. Food quality is subpar. Not good. My dinner companion was also expressing her disappointment all the way through the meal, which ticked me off further. That said, I believe that I also caught some sort of intestinal illness after my visit. Made for a truly uncomfortable weekend. Highly doubtful we’ll return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Craft & Taco is a small, family-owned restaurant in Escondido, CA. If you're into fancy places, this restaurant may not be for you; but if you're into great service, great food, and getting your money's worth, then I highly recommended this pleasant surprise in the heart of Escondido. This restaurant accommodates vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters. There is a vegan/vegetarian menu, and anything vegetarian can also be made vegan. Generous sized tacos are served on homemade tortillas. (I prefer the flour). The average person will need 2 tacos to get full and 3 to get stuffed. Spicy and delicious green and red salsas are offered. (My favorite is the flavorful, smoky, red salsa, but I may choose the green salsa depending on the taco). I am a vegan who used to be vegetarian. I have tried most of their vegetarian and vegan menu items. Below is my review. My favorite vegan taco, and favorite taco overall, is the buffalo zucchini taco. This taco is topped with vegan ranch and buffalo sauce, so I do not recommend adding any salsa. A large piece of perfectly breaded zucchini, the star of the show, is accompanied by spiraled carrots, sliced celery, spring mix, and other fresh veggies. My second favorite vegan taco is the avotaco made vegan. Because this taco does not contain cheese, the only vegan substitute that is the aioli. I recommend the green salsa and substituting the corn tortilla for flour. This taco comes with a large slices of avocado tempura style and fresh veggies. MY favorite vegetarian taco, and my former favorite taco overall, is the chile relleno. If you love cheese, you will be thrilled with the explosion of cheese stuffed inside a breaded chile, accompanied by spring mix and other fresh veggies. The red salsa is amazing with this taco. I have tried the vegan version of this taco, and while still good, I am not the biggest fan of vegan cheeses and usually avoid them. My second favorite vegetarian taco would have to be the avotaco mentioned above or the portobellini, which is full of cheesy mushroom goodness. This taco pairs well with the red salsa. I have not tried it vegan style, as again, I am not a fan of vegan cheeses. Other items I love: elote Other items that were okay: Chapis rolls, soyviche, beans Other items that I do not love: vegan pastor, french fries
I found the food tasty. I ordered two 🌮. One lobster and one carnitas. The carnitas was better even though both corn and flour tortillas were fresh. I ordered an agua fresca which was delicious (horchata) but in terms of value a little disappointing compared to the Latino Market 1/2 mile away. I would bring a date to Craft Taco but perhaps not to the Latino market althought the Latino market is better value it is a taco shop with a market. Overall Craft Taco was okay.
It was nice to see a vegan menu board! We ordered portobello tacos, avocado tacos and Al pastor tacos, as well as onion rings. Tacos were delicious!
Got here at 830 and got turned away.
Hours are incorrect... drove all the way there just for them to be closed .. no Bueno 👎 weak sauce
Different take on
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Taco, Carnitas
Went here with non vegans and was delighted with the choice of vegan options. Very tasty, fresh food.
Oh my gosh!!! The tacos are amazing and so are the chips with guacamole. Salsas are great too.
Great food and very kind staff! So glad we made the choice to stop in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Best vegetarian tacos. Has almost all the veggie taco options. The avo and mushroom stood out for us. went back for seconds. Wasn’t disappointed.
Vegetarian options: Many good vegan and vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan, Avocado
Best place to eat anywhere. I love this place,
Vegetarian options: And vegan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Go here..!
Don't wait.
You WILL want to go back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
1st time visiting from Los Angeles. Found them based on online reviews so had to try. From the moment we walked in the atmosphere and employees were fun and friendly. The food was amazing! 100% recommended this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best tacos are coming all the way down from Long Beach to visit. They make the guacamole fresh, and chips are really crunchy, too. The tacos went beyond my expectations 5/5 or 10/10. Churious were great and staff friendly. I will be coming back again. All fresh veggies and real guacamole real meat and love in the food. Please try, you will be happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Taco, Carnitas, Fish, Vegan, Avocado, Pollo, Carne Asada
Loading...