Hannah H.
Yelp
Toucan Taco just celebrated their 50 years of being in existence! Once known as Tippy Taco's, the name change came after the franchise agreement expired and the owners decided to rename with a tribute to their pet toucan.
We decided to stop by while in the area, and you can either call ahead and do a order pickup, order for a carry-out, or seat yourselves for a table service. We opted to dine-in, and ordered the following:
+the San Antonio - comes with two tacos with a choice of protein, a quarter pint of chili con queso or guacamole, and salted chips or tostados; we opted for the bean and the ground beef, which came topped with lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes, in a hard shell (one can opt for a soft shell, too); we weren't asked for a choice between salted chips or tostados, and were automatically given the salted chips (which looked and tasted like broken tostada chips); the refried beans were a little overcooked so it had a hardened film on it; the ground beef was very wet
+an extra taco - with the spicy chicken; this definitely had a kick, but the chicken was not even warm
+a small size of guacamole - it was stated to be freshly made, but you can tell that it was made a day or two in advance due to the browning color and with its runny consistency
There was a bottle of hot sauce on the table that you can use.
Unfortunately, the tacos were just not that great; the shells could be more fresh, as it tasted ever-so-slightly stale. The marinades and the seasonings of the proteins were forgettable.
The chili con queso tasted okay, but it wasn't smooth and sort of plastic-y, and it was clumpy throughout.
Service was friendly, and I loved the retro vibes of this place, with all the parrot/bird decor. I overheard one of the customers saying that they've been coming here for years, first with their grandmother.
I'm glad I was able to give this place a try, but most likely wouldn't return.
Plenty of parking in their private lot.
+private lot for your vehicle