Lone Star Taqueria

This is our first time here. We ordered the fish taco, broiled chicken salad and fish quesadilla. We had a great dinner here. Everything is so fresh.

Tough to find seating during lunch time. I got the fish burrito. The tortilla is good. The fish is good. But the rice was overcooked, so it was mushy and flavorless. And the lettuce was soggy. It was alright. The salsas don't have much flavor. It's mostly heat. The chips are great, super crunchy and the green sauce with the fish is good. The guacamole was good. You can even order half a burrito which is cool. Service is good. Parking is tough. They have a drive thru. The building is cold. It seems they don't have heat.

Genuinely one of the most authentic and best tasting Mexican places I know. All the food is incredible, it's not too pricey, the service is good. The drive thru is helpful for when you're in a hurry. The one complaint I have is the building is super small for such a popular place, but please don't leave.

I love the fish tacos, veggie taco and shrimp taco. My husband likes Maria's Plate. We have been going there since it opened many years ago. The food is delicious, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is very fun. We love this place.

Came to fuel up after skiing. Originally thought the sign said $4 for 2 soft tacos when it’s really two corn tortillas per taco. Ended up spending $20 for 4 tacos…so i figured they would be the best tacos ive ever had. They were pretty mid. I could spend $10 at a taco stand and get the same amount and much better tacos. The tacos had barely any onion and cilantro and they gave us way too much sauce and barely any pico. The carnitas I got were dry and were not close to any carnitas I’ve had before. I would rather get tacos at a taco stand or anywhere else really. Also had to pay separate for me and my buddies orders even though we ordered together in the drive thru. This is my first experience so maybe it’s better than this but i was very disappointed.

The quality of service and food is terrible compared to a few years ago. The server was just rude for no reason, my taco has 7 TINY pieces of onion on it and thats basically it. I added the tomatos. Theres a way better family owned mexican restaurant down the street called taqueria I’ve recently started going to, they’re so kind and have great food

Why are there carrots and whole peas in their veggie burrito? 😭 Low key I think they bought a frozen stir fry mix - I found broccoli too

I have been going to this place for a decade and the decline of quality and care that goes into items is very sad. What once was a place my husband and I could rely on for a good meal that would last us a few days even has been replaced by a place that is only busy because its reputation somehow is still drumming up business. This is not the restaurant that was on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Everyone seems annoyed to work here. If you don't order within seconds they are mad that you're taking away their time. The restaurant still looks cool but I can't say I've walked away super happy with everything for a while. This last time was the last straw. My husband ordered double fish, double beans with no rice on his nachos and he got hardly any fish, I think I counted maybe four pieces of fish, there were a lot of beans and that was it. My burrito which was a carne asada burrito with extra meat, no rice was in fact almost all meat and tomatoes . Scant pieces of lettuce here and there and a wad of cheese. The burrito itself was half the size it used to be. Also the burrito toppings are so lack luster anyways they really can't give you the same toppings as the nachos? Really? The Carne asada was also just missing flavor. The worst thing was the price. 45 dollars for a burrito and nachos?! I feel like if it was the quality it used to be it would be acceptable but this experience has made sure that I likely won't be returning. Especially when I can get a lot more food elsewhere for the same price.

Love Love Love their fish tacos! Love the rice and beans! Love the salsa bar! Love the jalapeño mayo dressing. It's so good. I could drink it by itself. The restaurant has limited parking! Tiny! Parking is a joke! There is maybe 6-7 parking spaces on the east side. Maybe 2-3 at the back of the building, which is one way. It limits the ability to drive around the back of the building. There are two parking spaces on the west side of the building. I have seen cars get totally stuck, people yelling and getting upset. If you have a large vehicle, I would not even try to drive around the building. I would drive south of the restaurant and park at the whitmore library's parking lot, and walk over. Service is okay. Ordering is cramped, and if there's a line you're standing at the back of the restaurant right next to people sitting eating. It's uncomfortable. During the summer there is seating inside and outside, but during high times you have to wait for a table! During the winter there are 12 tables, most of which are room for 2 people, four tables for 4 people, 5 if you can fit. This restaurant is SO popular, they really need to move to a larger building! One with plenty of parking and more seating. I love their food so much I would go once a week if there was more seating and parking, otherwise it's just too stressful!

Stopped here as we were driving through town as we heard this is the best casual Mexican food around. We heard right as this place was amazing. We arrived a little ahead of a huge storm coming in as we drove through it about an hour before. Fun little space that has a drive thru window as well. The cashier was friendly as gave us a few recommendations. They go have a daily fresh fish but I didn't recognize the fish so I ordered a shrimp taco and adovada taco. My son got a shrimp burrito and then we split a chips and guacamole. The chips and guacamole were incredible. The chips were a tad thicker but great crunch and could hold up the large thick scoops of fresh guacamole. The shrimp burrito was enormous as it had marinated shrimp, beans, rice, cabbage, jalapeños and more. Every item was fresh and flavorful. The tacos were both very tasty as well. The tacos and burrito came with a jalapeño crema that was also yummy. They have a little salsa bar with a tomatillo green, jalapeño medium, a hot and pico de gallo. The salsas were all good. We sat on the fun but small patio and then rolled out just before the huge storm hit. We took the rest of the chips and guacamole to go in the car as we were driving north to our next stop. Definitely a place to come back to in the future if we are in SLC again.

Lonestar Taqueria absolutely through me for a surprise, I had the Fish Taco and a Carne Adovada Taco--both were really good. I definitely enjoyed the fish taco more, the fish was fresh, breaded and cooked crispy, perfectly paired with the crunchy slaw! While the carne adovada had that rich, flavorful kick that kept me going back for another bite. The tacos are a little pricier but with how much they load it up, it's well worth it!! Their salsas were on point, adding just the right heat and brightness, but the real surprise was the horchata--hands down some of the best I've ever had. Super flavorful, creamy, and refreshing, it tied the whole meal together. On top of the food, the service is quick and the funky atmosphere makes the experience even better. From the sticker-covered car with the shark fin out front and the boots on the fence posts to the colorful décor inside, it's just a fun, laid-back place to enjoy great tacos.

We came here after a long day of skiing and were pleased that the portion sizes were HUGE. We also loved the salsa bar! However, the food was just okay. The tamales were really dry, and the only thing we really liked about them was the green salsa. The carne asada burrito was pretty bland and filled with rice. My brother said "what the boys eat" burrito was flavorful, so if I went back, I'd probably get that or try their tacos.

This place was great for 20+ years. My last few times here, it was terrible. The burritos were mostly wet rice and beans, the guacamole was mediocre. The service is cold and aloof. So bummed, but no more going here.

5 years later and my review is still the same! I have to physically restrain myself from coming here weekly. Their fish tacos are out of this world. The cilantro cream sauce is literally drink-able. And their rice and beans keep me alive. Their chips are thick and crunchy, their bean dip is flavorful, honestly-you can skip the quac (it's just diced avocado with over-watery tomato's and onions mixed in), and their Queso is light and spiced to perfection. 10/10 every time (except the guac...obviously)

Consistently great! The half order of Nachos is a staple in my house and we have to watch ourselves with how often we come. I hope they never change or try to grow... this place is really great. The only downside is the parking is very limited, maybe a total of 13-15 parking spots and all the surrounding businesses have signs up that you can't park there.

Pretty good fish and shrimp tacos! In the summer you can sit outside and it is super nice! The staff is good and the food is made fast. The tacos are pretty good and the drinks are nice as well.

I had such high hopes after everyone else raved about this place. Maybe it's just because I don't like fish? I ordered steak and pork tacos. The pork were pretty good but the steak was flavorless and over cooked. After battling the crowded, tiny parking lot and minimal seating I was already frustrated. Won't be back.

First let me say the place was busy and the food is solid but pretty expensive! 4 dollars for a small bag of chips, 7 dollars for a Pacifico, 4 dollars for a small portion of beans....WOW! Don't be fooled by the picture of the menu showing a $7.00 burrito. Yelp needs to take down these ancient pictures of menus!!!

I have been going to this place for a decade and the decline of quality and care that goes into items is very sad. What once was a place my husband and I could rely on for a good meal that would last us a few days even has been replaced by a place that is only busy because its reputation somehow is still drumming up business. This is not the restaurant that was on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Everyone seems annoyed to work here. If you don't order within seconds they are mad that you're taking away their time. The restaurant still looks cool but I can't say I've walked away super happy with everything for a while. This last time was the last straw. My husband ordered double fish, double beans with no rice on his nachos and he got hardly any fish, I think I counted maybe four pieces of fish, there were a lot of beans and that was it. My burrito which was a carne asada burrito with extra meat, no rice was in fact almost all meat and tomatoes . Scant pieces of lettuce here and there and a wad of cheese. The burrito itself was half the size it used to be. Also the burrito toppings are so lack luster anyways they really can't give you the same toppings as the nachos? Really? The Carne asada was also just missing flavor. The worst thing was the price. 45 dollars for a burrito and nachos?! I feel like if it was the quality it used to be it would be acceptable but this experience has made sure that I likely won't be returning. Especially when I can get a lot more food elsewhere for the same price.

Their shrimp tacos are absolutely the best around! They are a great size and very flavorful!

Lone Star takes cards now which is awesome because I never have cash. I took my toddler because he's a big fan of chips. It was a warm summer day, but the indoor fan helped cool it down. I got the shrimp burrito for myself as always, and it was so good (as always). My son had a cheese quesadilla, which looked awesome. I'm forever a fan of Lone Star and tell everyone I know.

Food is good, but the staff is very rude, greedy with sauce in the drive-through, even after tipping generously. I asked for only hot sauce, one time and I've been mistreated every time I go back because I questioned that I could just come in and grab some, but they wanted to charge me more money in the drive-through. It was extremely rude and not professional. I've been coming here for 30+ years. Hopefully the owner reads this review.

Love this place. Close to home. Great vibe, great service. Carne Asada burritos are the go-to

I've been coming here for decades. The fish tacos and burritos are the best. The shredded beef burrito is excellent. Great little salsa bar. I wish you just get chips for a hit cheaper. But I guess I'm just cheap.

The Carne Asada Burrito is amazing! I order mine with pico de gallo, guacamole, rice, beans, and cheese, then eat it with lime and red sauce. I challenge anyone to find a better burrito in town. The staff is awesome, friendly and quick to please. I have to say there's nothing better than sitting on the outdoor patio, drinking bottles of beer, and eating good food.

My go-to restaurant after skiing! The tacos are not only delicious and affordable but also impressively large for the price. The lively, creative atmosphere adds to the experience. Highly recommend!

This place used to be the bomb! It was one of my favorite taquerias on the east side of Salt Lake. I have noticed that the food and service is not quite what it used to be. Things don't taste as deliciously spiced as they used to. Better than most places, but not at the pre-COVID level. It is also a bit disturbing how their credit card machine asks for large tips. Get a clue! This is not fine dining and you are just handing me a bag or a tray.

Some of the best fish tacos I have had. The type of fish served rotates daily so you will never what type of deliciousness you will try until you arrive. Very cool vibe with the car on the patio and rusty metal chairs everywhere. A+. This place gets busy after a day at the mountain, and the vibe kicks up a notch also. Must try in SLC IMO!!! Enjoy!

Five years ago, this was probably my favorite restaurant, and it breaks my heart to say it's a shell of what it was. It was always a little on the inconsistent side -- ranging from fantastic to only good -- but the last few times I've gone have been mediocre to outright bad. Today's order was the worst it's ever been. Bland, overstuffed burrito that fell apart in the wrapping, with only barely enough sauces/salsa to make it palatable. The fish tacos were even worse: fishy, metallic and even more under-seasoned than the burrito. I couldn't even finish the second one and ultimately just threw it out, which would have been unthinkable in prior years. What was once a weekly visit has slowly turned into an every few months kind of place and now, with this latest unfortunate meal, I fear I will never come back.

Delicious tacos, friendly service, and a fun and colorful atmosphere. I especially love their queso!

Service was great. Staff was nice. Food came out quickly and it was delious. Atmosphere is lively, and there's a salsa bar ! Goootta try them all

Lone Star Taqueria is one of my go-to spots for tacos in Salt Lake! Every time I've been, the food has been consistently delicious. The fish tacos are definitely my favorite; flavorful, and always fresh. I've also tried the chicken tacos, and they never disappoint. Everything I've had here is high quality, and the flavors are spot on. It's a laid-back, no-fuss place with great food, and I keep coming back for more.

Great authentic Mexican tacos and other food. Just pick how many tacos you want and what meat on each one and they make them with all the right toppings and sauces! They were all very good and the chips and guacamole were delicious. They also have an unlimited salsa bar with different salsas.

I like this restaurant but it is still 'hit or miss' for me! That include the service and the food. Ambiance is great! It's fun to eat here if you can find a seat.

Have been here several times. Really nice place if you want a quick bite to eat and good food. Fun outdoor seating area. Tasty food! Their variety of fish tacos are really good. Burritos are huge!

What a cool place! We always come here post skiing and the food has never failed. We've shown this place to multiple friends and they're always amazed at the quality of the food and often bring their friends and family as well as a result. The fish tacos and burrito are incredible! Big thumbs up. Highly recommend. Service is fantastic.

Meh definitely not worth the hype...food not nearly as good as what you see on DDD. Tacos were dry and honestly I couldn't even tell what meat it was. Line was insane. Definitely not worth returning

5/5 guacamole, chips were a bit hard for my liking. I followed the cashier's recommendation for the best tacos to order, which were shrimp, fish and carne adovada. The shrimp taco was the best taco I had. The fish taco was very fishy, dry, and salty. Carne adovada taco was way too salty and too dry. Almost inedible. I had to sip my drink with every bite just to swallow down the taco. The tacos did come out incredibly fast, but overall didn't make up for the saltiness and dryness.

These are some of the best tacos on the planet. Love the chicken and adobado, soooo good! Will drive the 30 minutes to get here on the weekend. Plus the queso/chips is amazing...guac is great too. Salsa bar has a nice pico that we add to the queso...then if we haven't eaten all the queso by the time the tacos arrive the queso goes on the tacos. Wish they made their own tortillas or would grill them a little, maybe I'll ask next time. The place is usually quite busy on Fri/Sat night with limited/tight parking so you may want to park across the street at the strip mall...a lot of people do. Outside is a lot quieter and nice on summer nights. Winter everyone is crammed inside...I would estimate over half of their customers go through the drivethrough because the seating is very limited during those months.

Amazing! I love the vibe here, its very small but usually very full. Its super colorful and fun on the inside. The food was INCREDIBLE. I'm a sucker for tamales, and these tamales were great. The chips and queso, also very great. The tacos were great. Nachos were great. All in all, I will definitely be coming back here more often. Price-wise it seemed super fair. Last note, get the horchata it was delicious. also pour the queso on the tamales.

Dry meats, stinky dry fish, cold tortillas, and just awful food. Tried this place on three separate occasions over the last couple years. Every time it was barely edible and gross. Don't waste time or money at this place. All the good reviews are mind boggling to me, either they have never had decent Mexican or they are so famished coming down the canyon from skiing a pile of garbage would taste good. If you want delicious authentic tacos and burritos go to Real Taqueria.

Hands down a local favorite. I haven't been in a few years but swung by with my mom to get takeout recently. We both opted for the fish of the day (salmon!) and got salmon burritos with a side of guacamole. Each burrito was enough to feed two people and wow, we definitely feasted on this meal and had enough food leftover for the next day.My only comment is that the drive through line was super long and it took around 20 minutes to finally get our food. Additionally, the guacamole was wayyy too salty. Otherwise, the salmon burritos were a hit.

Amazing and authentic tacos. All of the salsas they offer are packed with flavor. The chips are made fresh daily. I suggest ordering a side of chips and queso, you won't regret it! This is my new go to taco spot.

It has been a few years since I had been to Lone Star Taqueria. It definitely won't take me long to come back. The food was great and fresh and service was perfect.

Amazing food! Amazing service! Such a kind staff and food exceeded our expectations. Such a nice surprise!

Maybe I was expecting too much after hearing all of the hype! Lone Star isn't bad, but it didn't blow me away and I'm honestly not sure if I would come back. They have a drive thru which is convenient, but when paired with the smaller size parking lot, it can be kind of a cluster when it's busy. I tried the chicken nachos since I heard good things about them. I will say this, you get a TON of food for the price. Loaded with toppings, I had to fish around to even find a chip at first. You could easily split the nachos with others. The chicken was decent. Service was fast, but not necessarily friendly. Overall not a bad place to stop if you want a bite to eat, but not sure that it stood out for me.

Tacos were big and packed. Totally worth the price. Service was fast and ordering easy. Great low key neighborhood atmosphere. Make sure to find parking elsewhere if coming with a group. The drive through option it's awesome and will try it next time when I'm a hurry. A must try!

This is my go-to place for a super filling and delicious burrito. I always get a 1/2 burrito and can barely finish it. They have a drive to rough which makes life easier with kids. Their tacos and chirps are also favorites. I love the carnitas and carne asada burritos the best. The sauces/sauces are fresh and flavorful. The employees are always friendly and service is pretty fast depending on what time if the day you visit. This place is almost always busy which seditious is a good sign that the food is yummy! There is an old car out front and cowboy boots lining the front fence. There is seating both inside and outside the restaurant. This place is an excellent spot after a ski day because it's affordable and filling. It's located in Cottonwood heights just a short ways away from the bottom of little cottonwood and big cottonwood canyons. Definitely check Lonestar out!

I finally got my butt to Lone Star after living in Utah for quite some time now and hearing all about this place. This place is a classic, much talked about spot. I recently saw that Antoni and Tan from Queer Eye came here, and as one of their biggest fans, I had to check out the hype for myself! Let's start with the things I loved: - it was packed! You know you're about to enter a great, much-loved restaurant when both the indoor seating is jam packed with few open seating areas, AND the drive thru line is out on the street. - The service was amazing. We ordered guacamole and a taco combo each, which came with a taco, rice, and beans. The order of guacamole was on the counter waiting for us before we had even paid. The rest of the order was out quickly - we waited probably less than 10 mins. - The guacamole was delicious, the chips were thick and salty. There's a salsa bar with a few options of mild/medium/hot. - The inside and the outdoor patio is fun and funky - lots of great colors, decorations, a car outside with stickers all over it. It's a really fun vibe and the energy inside is amazing. - Even on a very busy night we weren't waiting long. The vegetarian options were lacking, which I knew before stopping by, but I was still determined to check this place out for myself! From what I know about this place, they're known more for their meat/fish tacos as their speciality. The veggie tacos didn't have much flavor to them and left much to be desired. The rice and beans in the combo plate were delicious, but I wished there was as much flavor in the tacos as in the rice/beans. I've been told the burritos are the item to check out on the menu, so I'll have to try that out next time I'm in the area. Would I come back here? Yes - it's a good spot with a simple menu, and clearly they're doing something right to be packed full all night and open for over 20 years. I don't necessarily understand the hype of this place, but I am also a vegetarian and don't eat the items on the menu that they're known for. There are many other places in SLC that have more extensive and flavorful veggie taco options. My verdict: it's a classic SLC staple that is well known and loved by Utahns, and frequently visited by out of staters as well. It's definitely a place to check off your Utah restaurant bucket list!

A funky little place that has a light vibe. The salsa bar, chips, and guacamole are a must. As far as anything else I would get the fish or shrimp taco's. My suggestion would be to get one of each and skip the rice and beans. The tacos are made with fresh ingredients and you can never go wrong with that. The burrito is overstuffed with rice, impossible to manage and bland. The carnitas were dry like cubes of jerky and the carne asada wasn't any better. Once again, go for the tacos and chips and you will not be disappointed.

Lone Star has been a place I have wanted to try and I am glad I finally did! Love the decorations and funky outdoor space. I had a marinated pork taco and a chicken taco. The place was very busy when I was there around lunchtime on a Saturday. They have several parking spaces and also a drive-thru, but not very spacious. After ordering at the counter, you are given a number and your food is ready. There is also a salsa bar with a hot salsa, jalapeno salsa, tomatillo salsa and pico. I enjoyed the tacos and tried each of the salsas. The jalapeno and tomatillo were my favorites. Very reasonably priced and a local favorite!

I don't get it. This place has been talked up for years by friends and family but I found it to be quite underwhelming. I ordered the carne asada taco and the adovada (pork) taco. The carne asada was flavorless and the meat was rather tough and dry although there was a lot of it. The adovada was better but not much. It had a little more flavor and the meat was more tender but just by virtue of it being pork. My SO got the shrimp tacos and they were pretty decent. The shrimp wasn't over cooked but again, the peppers they come with were too sweet and the salt and heat I was hoping for wasn't to be found here either. The green sauce that came with them was pretty good, but could have used more heat. The salsa bar was very clean, which was nice and I appreciate being able to choose my own and get it myself. I picked the hottest one they had and it wasn't all that hot. I guess I was expecting a more authentic taco experience. The cost is on the higher side for tacos in my opinion but not wholly unreasonable. What is though, is the fact that it's a walk up order system and they bring you your food when it's ready but that is where the service ends and they still have the gall to ask for a 20% tip on the POS system. Bear in mind that 20% is the suggested minimum option. 4 tacos and $37.00 later, we left disappointed and flummoxed as to why others seem to think this place is good.

This is the cutest little place but unfortunately the food is not even mediocre. I've been a few times, and the most recent time was horrible. The second I saw my food I was unimpressed. The tortillas were dry and room temp. There was almost too much meat on the tacos, and the meat was extremely dry and unflavorful. I had to force them down because I was starving and they were $20 for 3. It will take a lot for me to eat here again. There are much better Mexican spots in the area.

Super limited parking in a very tiny lot. The wall tells me many people have hit that wall trying not to hit the cars in the drive through lane. Limited seating inside as well. Good gluten free options as you can see from the blue sign in my pictures. VERY fast service. Queso is not in their menu online but they do have it! And it's tasty! So cheesy which I didn't realize was a flavor missing in other restaurant quesos. It does get spicier as you move down the bowl. I wasn't a fan of the tacos. They were so dry I had a hard time swallowing them (and yeah I could have lubricated them with a ton of salsa I guess but I don't want super spicy) and I had a hard time chewing them too. I wished I'd ordered less because they were so hard to eat. Which is not how you want to feel at a restaurant! My friend got the Maria's Plato and said he loved that it was a ton of food but he agreed it was 3 star quality.

Though the food is alright, the portion sizes are great. The locale is super cute with a true taste of Mexico. I feel like the nachos would be the best choice. The chips were amazingly crispy and came with a ton of guacamole (if you order it). I got the veggie burrito and the fact that there were steamed vegetables inside was a little weird. Either way, I would totally come here again for convenience and solidly good post-ski food.

Amazing carne asada and shredded beef tacos. Every salsa that accompanied was bursting with great flavor.

Great little Mexican food joint. Tasty food and fun vibe. If you can find a place to park, recommend eating on the patio. Otherwise, the drive through is quick and easy.