El Taquero

4507 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne
(260) 484-8226

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William Rian

I love the seasoning, everything is exquisite, I recommend it, very good place!

Rachel Miller

Super chill. Delicious food. Good vibes all around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marty Burns

Quiet music, great service, great food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paul

Small Mexican restaurant with partial bar service (beer and a few cocktails) and a good menu. Cash & credit card payments accepted.

Unassuming Mexican restaurant in a small strip mall. I was resigned to giving it a 3 star rating as a whole, especially since they charge for chips & salsa - a criminal act in my opinion. Seriously, raise the prices of your menu items if necessary to cover the cost of the chips!

However, I was too hasty in my judgment. The Paloma is very respectable and refreshing, rimmed with salt/chili for extra flavor. Their house salsa is bland and tasteless but they provide both red and green sauces that pack more flavor (green is more sour and the red is more spicy). They also benefit from being the only place I've been here in town so far that offers tortas, and I have been craving me a torta for a LONG time.

Their carnitas torta did NOT disappoint. Toasted bread - as in the whole sandwich is a little squished from a panini-type grill. Inside is plenty of lettuce, some tomato, onion, even a wedge of avocado or two, in addition to the carnitas itself. They do the carnitas right - a slight crisp to the outside but tender when you bite into it. Really good flavor.

I went ahead and ordered chips and they were fine and complimented the two speciality sauces very well, in addition to being helpful mopping up the droppings from the sandwich.

Two big screen TVs so you can watch the game. Mexican music playing. Unassuming but they deliver on the food. Definitely recommended especially if you're craving a torta!

Vegetarian options: Rice & beans. Chips & salsa. I'm sure you can order other things without meat.

Dietary restrictions: Inquire carefully.

Parking: Plenty of parking spaces.

Kid-friendliness: Kid & family-friendly.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Brady Gerding

Charging for soft drink refills is ridiculous

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito

Zack Pion

Depending on the server you can have an array of experiences here. From biting into glass that’s in your chimichanga but not even being mad cuz it tasted so good, maybe you’ll get the best authentic tacos in Fort Wayne, or maybe you’ll spend $50 on a to go order & the waitress will forget to give you 1/3 of it so by the time you do get your food and are able to eat it, it wont be hot enough to burn your mouth and was just soggy enough you didn’t have to chew much, how thoughtful of her… :( Never know what to get and that’s the exciting part I suppose. Will it be worth the money or not? Will it be a corn or flour tortilla, maybe you choose maybe they do? Just depends on who serves you. Might just be a little too much excitement & risk for me the older I’m getting. Was really hoping for a cozy taco night at home the wife tonight and was left with luke warm soggy flour disappointment :(

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Arroz Con Pollo

H Leanne

The food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 3

Adam Schlatter

One of the best Mexican restuarants in Fort Wayne. Great Food, great prices, friendly staff! The best dishes are the Tortas and Burritos, I also like the more laid back, less "loud" atmosphere compared to similar places.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Burrito, Chips and Salsa, Steak, Chips & Salsa

Tim Phelps

I had the fajita burrito, and it was very good at a very reasonable price! Possibly my new favorite Mexican food restaurant!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

ZyckeL PH

It was very good food, tasty, hot.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Birria Taco, Alambres

Erica M

Delicious!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Birria Taco

Jessica Malone

My favorite place for tacos!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco

Jennifer Dinet

One of our favorite Mexican restaurants! Delicious food, great prices, friend and attentive staff! Definitely on our go-to list!

Kid-friendliness: Family friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jun Forger

The wait for a table at this spot is usually brief during off-peak hours, but be aware that the space is quite compact and fills up quickly during busy times. I sampled a trio of tacos: pastor, steak, and carnitas. The carnitas taco stood out with its exceptional flavor and tenderness, making it the highlight of my meal. In contrast, the pastor and steak tacos were decent but not particularly remarkable; I've certainly had better versions elsewhere.

On the beverage front, the horchata was a standout—creamy, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. The margaritas also impressed with their vibrant flavor and well-crafted blend. Overall, while the tacos had their ups and downs, the drinks and the lively atmosphere make it worth a visit, especially if you enjoy vibrant local spots with a bustling, albeit cozy, ambiance.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco

Deb

1st time we ate here tonight. Called in a to-go order. The lady on the phone was nice & professional. The Birria tacos with dip were good but small & for $10.95 one more would be nice. The Arroz Con Pollo was good, a little spicy which was different from other places but it was good. We will try other dishes next time.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Birria Tacos with Birria Dip, Arroz Con Pollo

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