Dirty Taco + Tequila

3261 Merrick Rd, Wantagh
(516) 785-5300

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Calamari Taco Korean Short Rib Taco Jerk Chicken Taco
Buffalo Shrimp Tacos Pork Belly Taco
Chimichurri Steak Taco
Mexican Street Fries
Guacamole and Chips
Mexican Street Corn
Asian Style Nachos
Vietnamese Shrimp
Spicy Pulled Pork
Sweet Plantains

Menu

Starters
Kung Pao Dumplings
Pan-seared chicken dumplings and spicy ponzu.
Loaded Totchos
Crispy tater tots, queso, guacamole, pico, fresh jalapenos, and pickled onions.
Mexi Mac & Cheese
Melted cheddar, tomato, jalapenos, scallions, toasted corn, and cheese puffs.
Shishito Peppers
Cilantro lime crema and cotija cheese.
Edamame
Lime crema and spicy ponzu.
Tuna Poke
Rare ahi tuna, teriyaki glaze, pickled ginger, spicy mayo, wasabi crema, toasted sesame, and served in two lettuce cups.
Dirty Wings
Crispy wings tossed in a choice of sauce.
Habanero Ribs
Slow-cooked, crispy ribs tossed in sweet, and sour pineapple habanero glaze.

Chips and Dips
Guac & Chips
Housemade guacamole, tomatoes, cilantro, lime, and red onion.
Queso & Chips
Housemade warm queso and tortilla chips.
Salsa & Chips
Housemade salsa and tortilla chips.
Asian Style Nachos
Korean short rib, cheddar, queso fresco, roasted peanuts, Thai peanut sauce, bean sprouts, chilis, scallions, and homemade tortilla chips.
Dirty Nachos
Ground beef topped with queso, cheddar, pico, jalapeno, black beans, onion cilantro mix, guacamole, sour cream, and drizzled with dirty sauce.
Tuna Nachos
Rare ahi tuna tossed in kung pao sauce over crispy rice, topped with spicy mayo, wasabi crema, sesame seeds, scallions accompanied by wasabi-dusted chips, and seaweed salad.

Salads & Bowls
Bali Bowl
Sauteed in Thai peanut sauce over mixed greens, apple, carrot, quinoa, roasted peanuts, and Asian slaw.
Naked Taco
Choose 2 taco fillings over mixed greens and pico.
Korean Chicken Bowl
Boneless crispy white meat chicken tossed in Korean BBQ glaze over sushi rice, topped with kimchi, pickled cucumbers, onions, scallions, and bok choy drizzled with spicy mayo.
Dragon Bowl
Tuna, salmon belly, yellowtail, avocado, pickled red onion, cucumber, edamame, apple, sushi rice, and mixed greens.

Street Tacos (Beef on a Corn Tortilla)
Korean Short Rib Taco
Slow braised short rib, kimchi slaw, cilantro, and spicy mayo.
Carne Asada Taco
Slow braised short rib, kimchi slaw, cilantro, and spicy mayo.
Chimichurri Taco
Grilled steak, pickled red onion, queso, pico, and chimichurri.
Birria Taco
Stewed beef, mozzarella, onion cilantro mix, pan-fried, and served with consomme.
Asian Sloppy Joe Taco
Spicy ground beef, pork, carrot, scallion, ginger, queso fresco, Korean BBQ glaze, and mozzarella. Served on a flour tortilla.
Thai Meatball Taco
Ground beef, pork, lemongrass, mint, peanuts, cucumber, sushi rice, and coconut curry sauce.
Bacon Cheeseburger Taco
Grilled smashed beef, melted cheddar, pickles, tomato, bacon, and dirty sauce on a flour tortilla.
The Dirty Taco
Ground beef, cheddar blend, deep fried, stuffed with lettuce, pico, cotija cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

Street Tacos (Chicken on a Corn Tortilla)
Kung Pao Chicken Taco
White meat chicken, queso fresco, peanuts, crispy wontons, and pickled chili.
Barbacoa Chicken Taco
Pulled white meat Mexican BBQ chicken, buttermilk slaw, bacon, and jalapeno.
Southern Fried Chicken Taco
Crispy white meat chicken, buttermilk slaw, queso fresco, corn-tomato salsa, and chipotle BBQ sauce.
Jamaican Jerk Taco
Housemade jerk seasoned chicken, pineapple salsa, and cilantro lime crema.
Chicken Tinga Taco
Slow-cooked pulled white meat chicken, tomatillo, and cilantro onion mix.

Street Tacos (Vegetarian on a Corn Tortilla)
Roasted Carrot & Sweet Potato Taco
Tri-color carrots, sweet potato over parsnip puree cabbage slaw, jalapeno crema, and flour tortilla.
Caramelized Brussel Sprouts Taco
Caramelized brussel sprouts sweet Thai chili aioli, and cotija cheese.
Vegan Chorizo Taco
Refried beans, cilantro onion mix, and chimichurri.
Roasted Cauliflower Taco
Cotija cheese, chimichurri, and pico.
Tofu Quinoa Taco
Watermelon corn, bean salsa, and cilantro lime.
Imposso-Taco
Impossible ground meat lettuce, vegan, guacamole, and pico. Lettuce wraps and side sauces.

Street Tacos (Fish on a Flour Tortilla)
Vietnamese Shrimp Taco
Pan-fried shrimp, carrot, cabbage slaw, scallion, roasted peanuts, and Thai peanut sauce.
Bang Bang Shrimp Taco
Pan-fried shrimp, and cabbage slaw, tossed in bang bang sauce, and sriracha drizzle.
Classic Baja Taco
Beer battered cod, horseradish Dijon crema, cabbage slaw, and pico.
Ahi Tuna Taco (Served Rare)
Marinated cucumber, wasabi crema, spicy mayo, cabbage slaw, radish, and toasted sesame.
Miso Cod Taco
Pan-seared cod, bok choy, miso glaze, and scallions.
Blackened Salmon Taco
Cabbage slaw, pineapple salsa, and aji sauce.
Crispy Calamari Taco
Asian slaw, lime zest, grated ginger, drizzled kung pao sauce, and citrus lime crema.

Street Tacos (Pork on a Flour Tortilla)
Pulled Pork Carnitas Taco
Habanero tequila marinated braised pork, corn, orange segments, and citrus crema.
Pork Spare Rib
Caramelized sticky Asian pork topped with Asian apple slaw.
Pork Belly
Watermelon salsa, cucumber, Korean BBQ glaze, and toasted sesame.

Sides
Mexican Street Corn
Cotija cheese, lime crema on or off cob.
Cold Peanut Noodles
Lo mein noodles tossed with scallions, red onion, and Thai peanut sauce.
Sweet Plantains
Lemon lime crema.
Black Beans & Rice
Seasoned black beans over white rice.
Street Fries
Crispy fries tossed in dirty seasoning, queso fresco, cilantro, and dirty sauce.
Asian Cucumber Salad
Marinated pickled cucumber, onions, and sesame.

Quesadillas
Pulled Chicken Quesadilla
Korean Short Rib Quesadilla
Three Cheese Quesadilla
Grilled Steak Quesadilla
Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla
Spicy Pulled Pork Quesadilla
Mixed Veggies Quesadilla
Imposso Quesadilla
Barbacoa Chicken Quesadilla
Birria Quesadilla

Desserts
Churros
Caramel and whipped cream.
Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in three milks, caramel, and whipped cream.
Mexi Cannoli
Cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, cannoli cream, and Mexican chocolate.
Don & Dirty
Cake in a Jar is a collaboration between Cake Don and dirty taco and Tequila.

Dirty Taco Classic Margarita
Our Classic Margarita, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime, Sour Mix, and Agave
Peach Margarita
Coconut Margarita
Pineapple Margarita
Mango Margarita

Bougie Tequila
Casa Dragones Anejo
Clase Azul Reposado
Don Julio 1942
Gran Sociedad
Dos Artes Reposado
Avion Cristalino Reserve
818 Reserve
Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia
Dos Artes Anejo
Clase Azul Anejo
Komos Extra Anejo
Malavida X Dos Artes Extra Anejo
Clase Azul Gold Anejo
Clase Azul Ultra Anejo

Dirty Cocktails
Cocojito
White rum, coconut rum, coconut cream, lime juice, agave, mint, and soda water.
Asian Pear
Tito's vodka, pear nectar, St Germaine, lime juice, and agave.
Paloma
818 Blanco tequila, blood orange soda, fresh lime, and agave.
Toki Old Fashioned
Toki Japanese whiskey, luxardo cherry, orange peel, agave, and Angostura bitters.
Tequila Cucumber Mojito
Teramana Blanco tequila, muddled cucumber and mint agave, lime juice, and soda water.
Thai Boxer
Vanilla rum, white rum, mint, basil ginger beer, and lime juice.
Dirty Apple Martini
Milagro Blanco tequila, sour apple liquor, lemonade, and lime juice.
Lavender Cucumber Cooler
Conniption gin, cucumber, lemonade, and mint.
Sangarita
A mashup of classic margarita and red or white sangria.

Craft Margaritas
Watermelon Basil
Blanco tequila, triple sec, watermelon and basil puree, fresh lime, sour mix, and agave.
Spicy Blood Orange
Tanteo jalapeno tequila, blood orange syrup, blood orange soda, fresh lime, sour mix, and agave.
Strawberry Kiwi
Blanco tequila, triple sec, strawberry, kiwi puree, fresh lime, sour mix, and agave.
Chipotle Pineapple
Tanteo chipotle tequila, triple sec, pineapple juice, fresh lime, sour mix, and agave.
Blackberry Walnut
Casa del sol tequila, triple sec, blackberry puree, walnut bitters, fresh lime, sour mix, and agave.
Spicy Ginger
818 reposado tequila, st. Germaine, Thai chili ginger puree, pear nectar, fresh lime, sour mix, and agave.
Midnight Blue
Blanco tequila, triple sec, blueberry puree, fresh lime, sour mix, and agave.

Dirty Taco Flights
Blanco Flight (3) (1 Oz Pours)
Reposado Flight (3) (1 Oz Pours)
Anejo Flight (3) (1 Oz Pours)
Vertical Flight (3) (1 Oz Pours)

Cocktails
Cucumber Basil
Mezcal tequila, triple sec, st. Germain muddled cucumber, basil, and fresh lime. Made from a variety of roasted agave earning a flavor profile of intense and smoky.
Citrus Raspberry
Alacran lemongrass mezcal, st.Germaine, grand Marnier, fresh raspberry, and lemon puree. Made from a variety of roasted agave earning a flavor profile of intense and smoky.
Mezzy Old Fashioned
Ilegal mezcal, maple vanilla syrup, bitters, luxardo cherry, and orange peel. Made from a variety of roasted agave earning a flavor profile of intense and smoky.
Tiger Lily
Mezcal tequila, fresh pineapple juice, and ginger beer. Made from a variety of roasted agave earning a flavor profile of intense and smoky.

Neat or on the Rocks
Del Maguey Mezcal
Made from a variety of roasted agave earning a flavor profile of intense and smoky.
Casamigos Mezcal Joven
Made from a variety of roasted agave earning a flavor profile of intense and smoky.
Ilegal Mezcal Reposado
Made from a variety of roasted agave earning a flavor profile of intense and smoky.
Alacran Lemongrass Mezcal
Made from a variety of roasted agave earning a flavor profile of intense and smoky.
Dos Hombres Mezcal
Made from a variety of roasted agave earning a flavor profile of intense and smoky.
Craneo Organic
Made from a variety of roasted agave earning a flavor profile of intense and smoky.

Dirty Shot
The Most Famous on Long Island

Sangria
Sangria
Peach brandy, pineapple juice, diced apples, oranges, and pineapple.

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Recent Reviews

We especially love our favorite server, Frankie, who consistently takes great care of us. Food is always delicious and the drinks are spot on! Chris makes us feel like welcomed, valued, guests. This is one of our favorite"go-to" places for a delicious dinner and fabulous cocktails. Who cares if it's noisy? Not us!
September 2025
Dirty Taco in Wantagh absolutely crushed it for lunch! Every bite was bursting with flavor, and the vibe was just as fantastic. Our waitress was awesome and we really enjoyed all the tacos. If you’re looking for a delicious and fun lunch spot, this is it!
July 2025
Ah dirty taco.. I’ve driven past, and heard from friends about you over the years. I finally decided to give the place a try and boy was I disappointed. The restaurant is small, the parking lot is not substantial enough and doesn’t do online reservations so arriving at 7:20 on a rainy Tuesday and being hit with a 30 minute wait was a bit surprising. My table and menus were sticky upon reaching my table and my waiter was not pleasant. He was condescending and rude throughout...
July 2025

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Dirty Taco + Tequila

3261 Merrick Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793
(516) 785-5300