Taco Nation

1741 Wheeler St, Oklahoma City
(405) 643-4411

Recent Reviews

Keith H

If you are in Oklahoma area, this is the absolute best taco in the state. Well worth a drive to OKC to check it out. You will not be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pollo Taco, Chicken Taco, Chips and Queso

Darrel Barton

First time to dine here. Great atmosphere, clean, well decorated. The employees were friendly and attentive. Parking was close. I ordered two different tacos. The ancho lime chicken taco may be the best taco I’ve ever eaten. My wife got the nachos and she complemented the in house made chips. You won’t be disappointed!Kid-friendliness: High chairs are available and plenty of room between tables without feeling crowded.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Ancho, Okie Carnitas

Mike Kumbalek

I’ve been to taco nation many times and have always enjoyed the food and environment, but during my most recent visit the owner acted aggressively toward our group and requested several times to “take it outside”. The most unprofessional and unpleasant experience I’ve ever had at a okc restaurant.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

Bill Larzelere

Food is delicious. So called "owner" wearing a taco nation t-shirt had issues with our party, but when we offered to leave, he relented but continued to argue. Seemed more interested in fighting with customers than anything else. Hopefully the rest of the silent partners focus on the "silent" aspect and let the rock star service staff do their thing.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Susan Morrison

A party of ~15 people met at a nearby brewery. Not a child in sight at said location. Some of the party moved to taco nation for food. Approached by a man saying he was the "owner." We apparently offended him and his children, who were also at the brewery, under 21 years of age by our "presence and tone." Our party attempted to diffuse the situation, apologizing for potentially offending the "owner" and his wife, and we're still able to order another round of drinks. After we were tabbed out and were already about to leave the establishment, the "owner" again approached and repeatedly asked us if we wanted to "take it outside." When asked which children we offended, the owner answered that they were working in the restaurant. We didn't see them so they just have been hidden behind the fryers. Regardless, we said we didn't want to take the argument "outside" and since we had already tabbed we said we would leave. This place would get five stars if you love prison-style dining and child-slave labor!!

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Jennifer Maynord

Great food, chaotic serving system. I want to like this place more, but every time I go, I feel more confused. There is one line to order both food and drinks. And there’s almost ALWAYS a line. You get an order number, but it’s only for food, not for drinks. You have to pick those up at the bar. But you can’t order more drinks at the bar, you have to get back in the food line—even if you sit at the bar. Overall, there’s a lot of up and down for the customer, which is in turn not a relaxing experience.It would solve a lot to add one more register at the bar, they would sell more drinks, and remove the barriers for customers to order more drinks. Also, we went on a nice patio day, and there was no bussing or cleaning of outside tables. I understand asking people to bus their own tables, but there was no staff to keep things clean and picked up outdoors.The food is fantastic, but giving only three stars due to the chaotic experience on repeat occasions. OKC has way too many good taco spots…I hope they work out these kinks.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

LuKena Carter

Love, Love, Love their pollo Tacos...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Taco

Alexandria Petre

No right being this delicious ??The house-made salsa, guacamole, and queso is the best I've had in Oklahoma.I wish they sold a bowl of just the pork in the carnitas taco because I would eat it.I'll definitely be dragging the law firm down for lunch soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tray Williams

Love this place, the food never disappoints. Awesome way to spend a summer Friday night, great family atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Reyna Valdez

I went during lunch time so of course there was a line but they they took our orders pretty quickly and got our food fast too. I ordered the lunch special 2 tacos of your choice with chips and salsa for 12 dollars. I got the Surf and Turf and the Baja taco with Jarritos grapefruit soda. I like both tacos equally so I couldn't tell you which one was better. But I did try all the salsas and the light green one is the best. The habanero or bright yellow one is spicy! I didn't like the flavor not even because it was hot it just didn't taste good and I love spicy food. Anyways the environment was nice I liked the way everything was set up.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Surf & Turf Taco and Steak Chimichurri Taco, Chips and Queso

Brendan Bristow

Best tacos in OKC, that’s what I have to

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeanne N.

Taco nation was fabulous! I had the grilled chicken taco and a shrimp taco, and they were fabulous. We ordered chips and the chips were the salty kind and went fabulously with the guacamole and salsa we ordered for the table. Everyone in our party, including the five-year-old, said their meal was most excellent, as well. Everything is flavored perfectlyAnd their very menu allows every taco lovers favorite from chicken to beef to shrimp. The portions are just right as I ordered two tacos, and it was more than enough especially with the chips and salsa and guacamole, and I will also add their margaritas have a real kick! Not the water down version of margaritas you usually get at a Mexican restaurant. Servers were helpful and polite. They served our table and checked on us as necessary, but didn't hover.Can't say enough good things about Taco Nation except I wish there was one here in the Reno area. I know my son's family will probably be visiting at least once a week because it's within walking distance of their new home. And as I stated above, they enjoyed their meal as much as I did.

Bri Rubin

We stopped by while passing through on a road trip, and we were extremely satisfied with the experience!! The staff at the counter were so delightful and friendly. The chips + sala and guac were far better than average, which is rare. Tacos amazing, and so many beautiful sauces of all colors!! My favorite taco was the surf and turf. Highly recommended!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ben Chavers

Having Taco Nation right next to Big friendly brewery is like we're an adult can go to unwind with friends and family. They have a playground in between them and it is a very comfortable area to relax.Kid-friendliness: Kids were outside playing on the playground very relaxing and unwinding spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips with Guacamole and Salsa, Chips and Queso

Annamarie R.

Taco nation has some of the best tacos in OKC. The restaurant is cost efficient and everything is SO flavorful! The chips and queso are also wonderful. It is a regular spot for me and my friends!

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