The Taco Stand

⭐️⭐️ (and that’s being generous) This might honestly be one of the worst tacos I’ve ever had in downtown. I don’t know who thought tacos needed to be drowned in some weird black sauce, but let me tell you it was tragic. If you’re looking for real street taco flavor, this place is the last stop you want to make. The chicken tacos? Burnt. Like someone cooked them in butter until the soul left the meat. The beef tacos? Bland, zero flavor, almost like they were scared to season anything. And then they had the nerve to slap mashed avocado and random red/black sauces all over it, making it taste nothing like tacos should. If I wanted a science experiment, I wouldn’t be paying $70 for food. The salsa? Don’t even get me started. Salsa is supposed to be vibrant, tangy, spicy, and full of life. This one was so dull and flavorless I had to go back and ask if they even remembered to add it. Spoiler: they did- it just tasted like nothing. Save your money. Save your taste buds. This place is a straight-up taco scam, and the only authentic thing about it is the disappointment you’ll feel when you take that first bite.

07/20/2025: Delicious, fresh, and tasty SoCal/Baja style tacos!!! I had The Taco Stand tacos in Las Vegas years ago and I finally had them again today. I got a grilled pescado and a carne asada taco with a side of chips and guacamole to share with my friend. EVERYTHING was just as yummy as I remembered. Can’t wait to go again. My only knock was that the AC wasn’t working well. It was toasty once you walk in. It was slightly cooler at the indoor seating, but the door to the outdoor seating kept blowing all the cold air out.

It’s hard to find California-style tacos in Dallas. The Taco Stand attempts to change this, but unfortunately misses the mark. The fish tacos were flavorless and the corn tortillas are way too thick. The carne asada tostada was average. The chicken taco was good and had some flavor. The service was good. There isn’t much indoor seating and it feels too close to the soda fountain and salsa bar. It looks like my quest for Baja tacos continues…

Home of the best shrimp and steak quesadilla in all of Texas. I’ve been back 4 times and it has consistently killed it everytime. This place doesnt miss. And the team treats you like family.

This place was absolutely amazing. Victor the cashier not only welcomed us in but he also gave us his recommendations and treated us awesome. Not only did he check up on us while eating but every table as well. The food is very close to authentic Mexican food which is really hard to do. Carne asada fries; super crispy fries and fresh guac. Churros were very nice, warm, and also super crispy. Al pastor burrito with pineapple was my overall favorite. Over id definitely return.

Delicious tacos that remind me of my hometown, Tijuana, Mexico! Sugei provided excellent customer service—friendly and welcoming. I’ll definitely be back!

Amazing MX tacos, burritos and quesadillas. No agua frescas. Bottled drinks or machine available. Small inside seating and more seating outdoors with a covered patio. We will be back!

Great location off of McKinney. Plenty of free parking spaces in parking garage. Service was great, and restaurant was clean and welcoming. We had the chips and guacamole, carne asada fries, and California burrito. Restaurant offers a variety of fresh salsas and other garnishes.

The tacos are great! Freshly made tortillas and the cooking style is as close as you can get to Mexico. The tacos come standard with avocado and salsa, none of that plain tacos you see in most places. The service and staff are friendly and the ambience is fun with lively Mexican music

I have read some of the bad reviews in regards to the music volume, I didn't experience the obnoxious sound. The young lady service me well at the counter as intended. The food was disappointing, I see that they have a trompo slow roaster. I purchase the Al Pastor burrito which was overly dry pork, if it was pork. Very thinly slice and chop meat takes away from the seasoning. It felt like bottom of barrel non-cubed meat. I carefully taste each of the salsa after each sip of Jarrito Chili Verde Salsa Habanero Salsa Cilantro The spiciness variation seems to be feasible for variety of consumers, but they almost all taste exactly the same. Same tartness of the lime or tamatillo or tomatoes It's definitely not pack, so Quality Control is questionable. For me, I will contemplate a second try.

Okay - I have worked in an office across the street for a year and just tried this neighborhood gem today! Ordered two mushroom tacos and a churro to go. So hungry that I ate the tacos in house from my to go bag. Veggie and gluten free to boot! They have a serve yourself salsa bar and a soft drinks as well. Love the Cilantro Salsa and Pico De Gallo - so good! Oh, and the churros...so decadent! A must try! Don't miss this little casual spot...affordable and delish!

This place was great! Surprised it was a chain bc it all feels very homemade. I ordered the California burrito. Great value for the price! The steak was tender and the burrito was more than enough for lunch. I loved it! I especially enjoyed the cilantro salsa from the free salsa bar. There are a ton of flavors and spice levels to try. I sat outside and they have a convenient speaker system so you can hear your name called while you're out there. The cashier was kind and helpful in describing the menu. They will validate your parking for two hours in the garage right next to the restaurant. I will be back!

If you are looking for SoCal flavor in Dallas, you found the right spot. My husband and I I bit got California burritos and they were toooo good especially with the habanero salsa! The service there was quick and efficient. The place is on the smaller side so if it's busy, take it Togo or eat in your car!

I rarely try new taco places in Dallas because I already have favorites but a friend brought me here. You order at the counter and they call you when it's ready. They have a self-serve salsa bar. They have indoor seating as well as a patio. The tacos had great flavor, I got the carne asada which was moist and delicious and the mushroom which was fantastic. Simple but more elevated than a street taco.

Compared to other taco spots in Dallas, I wouldn't say The Taco Stand is my favorite, but to be fair, I did go for the Carne Asada Burrito. The burrito was decent, though mine had a lot of beans, which made it a bit messy and kind of overwhelmed the whole thing. I wasn't a huge fan of the salsas either. On the bright side, I really enjoyed the jalapeños on the side--they were refreshing and spicy!

Really good. Had the carne asada taco and bean and cheese burrito . Friend had the corn and carne asada burrito

Just tried this place for the first time. It is hella. Got the California burrito (with no tomatoes) and it was fantastic. I also liked how they have a bunch of salsas that you can try. The pickled onions are great too. Definitely will be back next time I'm in Dallas. Highly recommend.

Looove this place. They have a help yourself hot sauce stand and the tacos are amazing. Definitely recommend the shrimp taco!

Love that the tortillas and salsas are homemade. If you're looking for great tacos, come here but you may need to order a few tacos to be full. My favorite tacos were the chicken and mushroom. The staff is super friendly. Also, there is seating outside when the weather is nice.

I don't consider 3s bad but I'll probably not seek it out again. The steak and shrimp burrito was filling. But flavor relied on the sauces. Steak was ok by itself. Shrimp was lost in it. The corn on the cob which was elotes style was overly drenched in cheese and underseasoned.

Mid taco place. Had to rely on the sauces to add any flavor. Tacos did not taste soft and homemade. Overall stale and chewy meat. I got the al pastor and carne asada. I was happy they provided guacamole but the overall flavor just wasn't there.

I would have ordered the whole menu if I could. The tacos were sooo good. I could have had ate 5 more tacos. Lol The lady who took our order was patience as I decided which meats I wanted to try. The inside is quiet and the sitting areas are so spacious. I enjoyed the art on the wall and the each sitting area were Hispanic beer themes. We ordered a Mexican Coke that went well with the tacos. I tried multiple sauces and they were very flavorful. Pollo taco was a 7/10. It's good but the avocado with warm meat made it cold. Al pastor taco was 10/10. The meat had a lime taste like it was marinated. Meat was sooo juicy. Sonora taco had beans that were flavorful. The meat was tender. I could only imagine that taco as a burrito. This taco was 10/10. The Camaron taco has so much shrimp. The seasoning was soo good. I give this taco a 10/10. The carne asada taco was so good with lime and chili verde. This was also 10/10. Every tortilla is handmade. I truly had a great time.

By far the BEST taco I've had since moving to Texas. The mushroom on corn is sooooo GOOOOOD. My husband loves the chicken and the shrimp tacos and the boys do as well. The churros are also super delicious. The service here is amazing they are very welcoming and treat you like family and always with a smile. The space is quaint and not a lot of seating however it's just right for grabbing a taco and munching down with the array of sauce and topping options available on the toppings bar.

First place we tried during our Dallas trip --- perfection!!! Carne Asada fries. Mar y Tierra burrito. Side of pickled onions. Churro with dipping sauce. Good people. Great music.

We walked to the Taco Stand one Saturday afternoon. Victor greeted us at the cashier and discovered I could speak a little Spanish. So he playfully said I could talk to him in Spanish and he would talk with me in English. Already I like these guys. I ordered the Quesadilla Pastor and my date had three tacos beef, chicken and al pastor (pork). We finished the order and I asked if he gave discounts to the residents who lived in the neighborhood. He did but I had already paid, so he added a couple of Churros to the order. Nice guy! The inside is a little on the small side but we found a table. You should check out the drink holders that swing out from under the table by the legs - pretty cool. I admit I'm sometimes easily amused. Victor came out and spoke with us and suggested the better salsa for the Quesadilla. It took a few minutes but it was worth the wait. Absolutely delicious! And the Churros were fantastic. I don't even like Churros and I thought these were fantastic. Try it and you'll return - one of the best places in town!

Omg Taco Stand in La Jolla was where I had the best tacos of my life and I'm not trying to be dramatic. So naturally I was so excited when I saw they opened a location in Dallas! I got: - chips and guac - 2 al pastor tacos - shrimp taco Everything was amazing. My food took a while to get though.

The food, the service was AMAZING! Victor was truly helpful and recommended us great items. They have a serve yourself salsa bar; we ordered the pastor burrito, the tierra y Mar fries, corn on the cob, and a chorizo breakfast burrito. DELICIOUUUUS! McKinney Ave has been longing for a place like this, they have the jams, great food, amazing service, & plenty of beer options. Definitely will be returning!

Holy guacamole this place is good! Everything was fresh, delicious, and affordable! The mushroom quesadilla was the best quesadilla I've ever had! (I'm a vegetarian so I only had that and the bean and cheese burrito). My wife loved her steak tacos. Great salsa bar as well!

Could not recommend enough!! Food was amazing and not very expensive . The service was very fast and staff was great! Definitely some of the best Mexican food I've ever had in MY LIFE .

Fast service, inexpensive, delicious and a huge portion! I was so impressed. Velvet Taco was closed down the street so we wandered our way here and were so glad we did. I ordered the California Burrito. The crunchy fries inside were such a fun twist. The green sauce I added on top was perfect. Additionally, my friend ordered the churros, and they were probably some of the best I've had (so crunchy). We will be back!

I've had The Taco Stand in SD and unfortunately this Dallas location was not good. I ordered 2 carne asada and 2 pastor tacos. The asada had mole sauce, it didn't complement the meat well. Also the asada was in large chunks and it was not tender, so it was very chewy. The pastor had a surprising flavor for pastor and it was very greasy. I couldn't finish it. The service was great, very nice ladies working there, but I wouldn't recommend the food.

The tacos and burritos here are so so good. The Mar Y Tierra burrito was absolutely massive and filled with steak and shrimp, they definitely did not skimp on the ingredients. The tacos, though small, were filled to the brim. Definitely will be back again!

For the price, this large California burrito was fantastic. I loved the flavor profile and their green creamy sauce. If I lived near here I'd come more often just for the burrito. The tacos my wife got were just ok. The music was a little too loud the night we visited - it was hard to have a conversation. Worth a try if you're in the area!

This place had some nice options for vegetarian tacos with cactus or mushrooms. Apparently other customers thought so too; the problem was that they seemed confused about whose order was actually whose, so they just kept making extra orders and handing out food, which I guess is not the worst mistake in the world. They had an excellent salsa bar, and the hottest one, while definitely hot, was tolerable and added a balanced flavor. There is always a question of balance with tacos; here the single tortilla was barely able to hold the large amount of cactus and/or mushrooms stuffed in it. It was a good way to get some veggies in.

Delicious tacos that remind me of my hometown, Tijuana, Mexico! Sugei provided excellent customer service--friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be back!

Customer service was Great and it was Very Clean and food was Amazing !!!!! I will be definitely recommending this place to all of family and friends!

This place is so so good. The tacos were phenomenal, the green cilantro salsa was great. The corn on the cob tasted good, I wish it had more cheese. The people were super nice and the food was quick to be ready. My only issue is the small space available to sit inside. I wish there was more seating, most people ended up outside and it's kind of humid so it was uncomfortable. I bet it's perfect later in the summer time. Overall I cannot wait to come back for the amazing food!

Excited to see a new taco place in Uptown! They were very busy with both dine-in and take-out orders but service was still good. The prices are a little higher but akin to the location - around $4 per taco and $10 for burritos. I love the salsa bar that they have. There are so many to choose from and they were all delicious. I ordered the Camaron taco and Sonora taco. The Camaron taco had medium sized juicy shrimp and was light and fresh with the tomato, cabbage, and avocado. The Sonora taco on the other hand was hefty and packed with beans and meat. The churros were crispy on the outside but a bit too dense and doughy on the inside. I probably wouldn't order again. They come with condensed milk but I would have preferred cajeta or chocolate.

Love The Taco Stand!!! Every time I come here I am met with fast service, amazing food, and good vibes! We walk over with friends after the pool and it makes for the best afternoon snack! The carne asada tacos are a MUST HAVE! Shoutout to Rob, he always takes our order and has amazing customer service!

Al pastor tacos - 5 Asada taco - 3 California burrito - 4 Customer service - 1 Al pastor tacos may be the best Mexican food I've had in DFW but their customer service was just awful.

Love at first bite of The Taco Stand's "Cameron Burrito", crunched into their luxurious tortilla of plump & juicy shrimps, crispy melted cheese, fresh bites of tomato & avocado, and, enticing chipotle sauce - perfection! Having first tried them in La Jolla, ecstatic I am to have them now open in Uptown Dallas. Amazing was the service and loving the laid back atmosphere at this location. Can hardly wait to come back! CHEERS!

The Taco Stand is absolutely amazing! The food is delicious and the service is out of this world! I would definitely recommend the chicken tacos, they are so good!!

I read in the Dallas Morning News that the infamous taco stand from San Diego had opened a Dallas location..... and I was here the next day. We actually were just introduced to this chain while in San Diego back in October, so this felt like kismet. I'm pleased to report that everything was just as delicious as I remember it! The fish taco, perfectly crispy with flaky white fish and delicious sauce, the al pastor (which is truly star of the show, this is a must order) which was tender and sweet with the pineapple but also savory...... just delightful. I'm currently trying to eat a bit lighter than usual so instead of carne asada fries I got the chips and guacamole which; I have to say their guacamole was very good. Fresh, seasoned well, could definitely taste that lime juice come through. Their condiment bar has the most amazing peppery pickled onions, and the creamy cilantro sauce is amazing. As much as I selfishly wish they had decided to open in the midcities area (near me) I have to admit this is a great location; and I can see stopping in to grab a couple tacos before the bars being a popular option. Overall, love this place, super happy I can drive here instead of having to catch a flight. PS- tried my husbands mushroom taco (not pictured) and it was packed with meaty rich umami flavors. A very hearty, satisfying option for vegetarians.

Plenty of parking near by in the neighborhood and a paid lot a block up! So not a deal breaker! Just walking up to the restaurant, a delicious smell was already in the air! Super cute inside, several seats at the walk up bar, open kitchen style! A cute little patio area if you like to sit outside and people watch! We ordered the chips and guac and the guac was a home run already for us both! We then over ordered and got the shrimp tacos, carne asada tacos, the al pastor burrito, and the mar e tierra cheese fries! On their own they were all a mouthful of delicious flavors and then adding the homemade sauces made them even better! A squeeze of fresh lime and the orange sauce for me was where it was at! All the meats were cooked to perfection! Hector then came over to check on us to make sure we were enjoying everything and that was a great touch! To wash it down, they have plenty of traditional drinks, we got the Mexican Coke and Topo Chico with a twist of lime! I dare to say, some of the best Mexican food I've had in a while here in Dallas!

I literally think these are the best tacos in Dallas--definitely in the top three. The Chicken taco with a variety of their homemade sauces is flipping delicious. The spicy shrimp is killer as well, with slices of avocado and pico. They can also make the tacos into burritos. Michelle helped take my order. Sweet smile, great service. Let's Go!

I'm from San Diego and these tacos taste like home. I've been in Texas for a month now and I love it here, but I needed this. Nothing better than quality carne asada tacos and a modelo. And Paloma, the manager, is doing a great job.

The food is amazing here! We got a CA burrito, carne asada fries and the churros and everything was absolutely delicious. Alsooooo, their sauces are a must try!!! The staff was very friendly and sweet.

The Al pastor tacos had great flavor and a nice char. My girlfriend ordered the Baja fish tacos and really enjoyed them.

Taco Stand blew me away! That California burrito was next level. The tacos were absolutely fantastic, bursting with fresh, bold flavors. Best I've had in a while! Paloma and Sugei were incredible--warm, attentive, and made me feel right at home. Really went out of their way. Can't wait to return!

I am a regular at the downtown San Diego location and got excited to see one here in Dallas. Completely disgusting. The mild sauce looks like coffee grounds and not sauce. Everything was horrible. I ordered some of everything. They made a mistake by making my tacos into a burrito instead. When I addressed it, the girl got the receipt out of the trash with her food gloves on and went back to making food. Never again. And after lunch, they are out of too many items to be so popular. Something as simple as salsa verde

My boyfriend is from LA and love tacos estilo Tijuanese. You don't find a lot of spots like that in Dallas except this one. The food here is consistently fresh and delicious AUTHENTIC Mexican food (this is coming from someone who is Mexican). I ordered the California burrito and it's loaded with steak, guacamole, fries, and their delicious creamy salsa. I highly recommend it if you are really hungry (it is also shareable if you're not that hungry). The service is pretty fast considering they make your food fresh to order. The inside is very clean and the staff is friendly.

We discovered Taco Stand in San Diego so when we saw they opened one in Dallas, we were thrilled! We dropped everything we were doing to go and try it out. It was just as good as the ones in California. The churros are to die for & have come just to get them they're that good. Have come back a few times since and would recommend to everyone!

The food was amazing! The service was top notch! Ambience was clean and fun! The music ! Will definitely return for more! The tacos have amazing flavors and are not spicy. They also have a salsa bar so you can add heat/toppings to your liking. Price is fair for quality!

Came here on a Wednesday afternoon, the service was good. The atmosphere was chill. We ordered a variety of tacos and burrito. Once we received our order, the food was cold, from the protein, tortillas, burrito, it was very disappointing.

Whew, was this place worth it and super delicious. But what can I say when the food can speak for itself? Eddie and I were driving up and down the streets of uptown to find something to satiate our ever growing hunger since we've been working out. Conveniently, as we were driving along the never ending streets of Dallas we see this little shop tucked in a corner on a strip next to a parking garage. This did pique our curiosity and hence we stepped into this taco stand of flavor. As you enter this restaurant you'll see them cooking their Al Pastor on a spick that's rotating and rendering the fat with chunks of pineapple. The smell of fresh salsa reminds me of the neighborhoods back in Houston from where I called home for the past ten years, and the sound of meats, veggies and cheese being grilled bring music to my ears and eyes. The menu isn't massive compared to some shops but that's because the flavor are solid and need nothing but your taste buds to tell you what adventure you're going to be getting into. Greeted by presumably the owner, I asked what to get and his response? The Guac. Guac? Really? Something my Abuela back in Oklahoma could never not doctor up because everything will always need something? Okay, I'll take his word for it. The beau and I then opted for the Mar Y Terra fries, burrito, and some tacos for a pretty shiny penny. But when has that ever stopped me from enjoying my life to the fullest with an abundance amount of food? Jesus, not gay jesus or what my friends call Eddie, but holy smokes. The proportions of food was massive. This place may be slightly more expensive for a taco stand but they more than make it up for all of the food that's jam packed in their mastered craft. But onto the review. The Fries were truly delicious nuggets of flavor bombs. The way that the cheeses and shrimp were coated in each other's juices enhanced the notes of the angus steak strips. The fries were meant to be eaten first, but how could we? The tortillas were going to be soggy! But if we didn't alternate the fries were going to do the same so we had to alternate bites between everything. But what? The fries were still crispy and held its texture? Oooooof as in a good ooooof. Immaculate and incredible. Thank you. It was great! My only flaw for the fries were the nacho cheese, but that's just a preference and I didn't care for it. Eddie did so that as moot for me. The burrito did NOT skimp on the protein. I am drooling with how incredible the veggies absorbed the notes of shrimp and beef. Did I opt for cheese? Cheesus, yes...YES i did. So you better do the same for that extra $1! Ooey gooey cheese that crisped up from the sides that they grilled the burrito E-LE-VAT-ED this burrito into some cosmic neato burrito. Is anyone else getting hungry? Or am I just making myself hungry again... Elote? Eddie loved it. The butter, cheese, and mayo had always been his goto as tradition. But I sprinkled Taijin on mine because who doesn't like spice? Elote can be simple to mess up but this was almost perfect. I only made it perfect with the taijin. Guac... Boy was he right. This is probably the best guac I've had in DFW hands down and I will stand on this hill to the day that I die. I always have to ask for extra limes, salt, and cilantro because I love them a certain way. Did I need any of it? As to quote a Frozen song, " For the first time in forever". . . I did not. They freshly make it and they added enough lime juice to crave the salt that's carefully mashed into this which then needs more acid from the tomatoes. Incredible. Splendid. Sensational. TLDR: Two hungry gym going Boyfriends find a taco stand in DFW, loved it, devoured everything, and have gone back multiple times. Thanks for coming to my Raj talk.

The carne asada french fries were great had just enough guacamole and sour cream and cheese. The Carne Asada burrito was delicious. the Elotes was good had good flavor on it. The ambience of the place was great. The music was wonderful. Great for the setting that we were in the service was cool they only take your order and nothing more than that.

I really like this place, the food was great, the employees were outstanding, and the restaurant is very clean. I tried 3 tacos carne asada, baja (fish), and Al pastor. The baja taco was my favorite and the al pastor was very good as well. The tortillas taste like they're made from scratch and the salsa bar has plenty of good options definitely opt for the green salsa or cilantro crema. I also tried some of the California burrito the fries were crispy, the cheese was melted, and the proportions of the ingredients were well balanced. Definitely stop by if you're in the area this spot is worth it.