Taqueria El Lugar

It’s been a few years, but I made my way back to the promised land (The #7) ifykyk Taqueria El Lugar was the main reason why I started mowing yards at the age of 12. I was staying the night at a friends house and his parents took us to the original location. That’s where I first tried it 25 years ago. It was so good to me, I knew that I would do whatever it took to eat there more often. Seeing as I grew up in a less fortunate family, that meant I had to make my own money. Thus the reason for mowing yards. I continued to eat there over the years and I never grew tired of it. Towards the end, I started to notice the quality going down and the price going up, so I stopped going all together. That all changed when I decided to give them another shot yesterday for lunch and I couldn’t be any happier. As soon as I took a bite of that number 7, I felt like I was instantly in the 8th grade all over again. The meat was juicy and very tender. There was little to no gristle at all. Everything about it was excellent. I also ordered a number 6 (meat, cheese, tortilla) with added cilantro. It was also on point. Of course the sauces complement the food so well and added another layer of flavor, mixed with a healthy squeeze of a fresh lime As long as they keep making me number 7’s like this, they’ll definitely be staying in my rotation.

Authentic Flavors and Amazing Service! Taqueria El Lugar is hands down one of my favorite spots for authentic Mexican food. Every dish is packed with flavor, and you can tell they use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The menu has so many great options, but I’m especially a fan of their quesadillas and tacos—they’re absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff is always friendly and attentive. Whether you’re dining in or grabbing takeout, the experience is consistently excellent. It’s clear that they take pride in what they do, and it shows in every bite. If you’re looking for a place that serves amazing food with a side of genuine hospitality, Taqueria El Lugar is the spot. Highly recommend!

Absolutely love this place ! It's been my favorite El Lugar, this is the very 1st one I ever tried years ago & still love it !! Food always great ,love number 1 !! Great food, great service & fast service! They are always so nice ,can't wait to come back to tyler & get the tacos again

Food was okay considering they got my order wrong. When I came in, the demeanor seemed too lazy (you can see directly into the kitchen). Besides the fact, I got my (incorrect) order fast. Torta ham was in "cube strings" which was weird for me because I'm used to slices. More bread than anything. My burrito was mid (ordered an XXL quesadilla).

I had the super quesadilla. It was loaded with beef, avocado, tomatoes, and jalapeños wrapped in a freshly made flour tortilla. Overall it was good but a little salty with too much grizzle and fat that made it hard to chew. The outside of the store looks pretty rough, but the inside very nice and clean. The servers were very helpful and kind. And the music was great!!! I’ll definitely be coming back.

I got the barbacoa burrito, the flavor was great and it was very cheesy. It did fall apart though so I could go for a better roll job, however it had a lot of meat which could be a contributing factor.

Absolutely THE BEST taqueria in town. I’ve been eating here since 2000 and never had a bad meal. Perfecto!!!

Decent classic taqueria. Limited, simple menu but pretty tasty. Not a lot of communication when ordering, they assume you know what you want.