the taco shop

5618 W 36th St, St Louis Park
(952) 641-6912

Recent Reviews

Xavier Gomez (Modern Connective)

The tortas here are huge!!! Each bite was full of flavor. Plus their aguas frescas are amazing! Highly recommended if you're in the Twin

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jamaica, Cali Burrito, Tres Leches Cake, Birria Tacos & Consome, Steak

E.

We got the fish and birria tacos with a side of beans. 10/10 recommend! Food was delicious and prepared fresh. The only downside to the restaurant is the limited seating - because they are so popular you might need to wait for a table like we did. However, it’s totally worth it. We loved the food and can’t wait to visit again next time we’re in town. Friendly staff, too! ?♥️Dietary restrictions: They offer fish/shrimp tacos here that are SO GOOD for folks who do not eat meat. Yum!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Birria Tacos & Consome

Zach Younger

Visiting from California we had the Burrito Chili Verde, which was smothered in green sauce and fantastic. Also, the Nachos Texanos, which was like mixed fajitas on nachos with queso and shredded cheese, it was definitely the best nachos I’ve had all year.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katie M

Holy wow the food here is amazing!!! Best burrito I’ve ever had ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Gochamon Boonpeng

It was my boyfriend and I first time visiting. Ordered 3 different street tacos and one of the tray had a bug on it. Ordered a Tres leches cake, was hoping for it be good cause it was $7 a piece. Very disappointed the cake was really dry and did not taste like tres leches at all! Even the Crumbl cookie has a better tres leches cake and it was bigger and cheaper. I think this would be our first and last time. The owner 100% American. Once we left I think the man (American) who seemed to be the owner was thank us for coming :(

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Beth Barnes

First time coming here. Tiny dining area, but was clean and welcoming.Asked cashier what was recommended. She listed off several favorites, and I chose my standard "fish tacos". It's how I judge every new Mexican restaurant I visit. We dined in. I had fresh but baked or fried pepper and small onion as a side. Yummy! Ordered churros after our meal. Came with 2 kinds of dipping sauce.The ambiance is trendy and very Latino. Embracing Dios de las Muertas. Just my kind of vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cali Burrito, Tinga Tacos, Chips, Churros

Jasmine Burton

This place is so good!! I got the American taco meal, I didn't even get a picture of it ? my bf got the wet burrito, it definitely lives up to its name!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alesia Gitter (Nintendobratkat)

Honestly I was just picking something random near microcenter to eat and holy cow. I'm so blown away! I am going to have to come back and try some other menu items.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tres Leches Cake

Ali W.

Two Words... Wet Burrito. I'm not kidding when I say this was a FOURTEEN inch burrito. I measured it, and actually it was closer to 15 I think. But hands down my favorite. The combination of chicken, bacon and queso made this a flavor bomb and I couldn't get enough! Other times I've frequented, I had the steak burrito bowl and tacos. I appreciated the generous portions of meat, rice, beans and guac in the burrito bowl, but wished there was more lettuce. The tacos were overflowing, they definitely don't skimp on portions or flavor here. I've been to the Taco Shop a few times and just love the vibe, very Dia De Los Muertos. And the menu is huge which makes it difficult for people who have a hard time making decisions... like me. But I guess that just means I'll need to go back like 50 more times. Yea, I'd give them like a 20 star review.

Rheanna Konken

TLDR; Some great, some not so great items, okay price, website could be better, give it a try for yourself.We've been coming here off and on and I've been holding off on a review to get a more well rounded opinion of the food and service. We've tried quite a bit, from the Alambre, Lindos Special, Fajitas, Tamales, Nachos, Chimichanga, Birria Tacos, Multiple Street Tacos, and on & on. There are things we really like and things we'd never order again. When the food is good, it's REALLY good, but it tends to be a bit inconsistent depending on time of day; also wether you're picking up, eating in, or getting it delivered. On the good end some portions are great and WELL worth the value and great flavors. On the bad end, meat can be very dry/bland at times, and ingredients are inconsistent or missing.I also would personally recommend not getting their side of rice as of late. You get barely a few centimeters of rice in a tin for $4. And some of their "combos" are priced to be more expensive then buying items individually. You can't use the website to order things like Fajitas because there is no option to select if you want Beef, Chicken or Shrimp. And if you try to order something like a side of tortillas, there is no option to choose flour or corn. Small things like that build up to affect your overall experience. We use Doordash for delivery & pickup. We've also had our drinks missing from our order before.We don't eat in often, but the service has always been prompt and polite. I think this is a place that has some really great potential because when the food is hot and fresh it is pretty amazing. But your individual situation will definitely vary. I encourage you to try for yourself.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Angela Marthaler

I did door dash. My one American hard shell chicken taco they made look like a meal. With the side salad/fixings, and extras, delightful! It was sooo good! Churros! Awesome! And my chicken chimichanga , all the cheese sauce! Love their food and the presentation even if door dash delivery!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Churros

Todd Devine

Food and service were awesome. Small dining area. Big

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tamales 3, Birria Tacos & Consome

Loryn

We came in intending on ordering and taking out but it looked cute so we stayed! The portion sizes are amazinnnnng! I ordered the Birria tacos and the papas locas and everything tasted AMAAZING. Highly recommend and I will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tres Leches Cake

Abby Roschen

I don’t have a single thing to complain about. 5 ⭐️ all around.Parking: I mean, we got a spot right in front of the building no problem but I’m sure it depends on the day of the week and the time of day.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips

Anton Markwart

Swell vegi burrito takeout! Good churros!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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