Michael B.
Yelp
TLDR: This rating is for the made-to-order tacos served here - they're fine and don't change the rating one way or the other!
I like Whole Foods, though one has to be careful while shopping that you don't end up spending the Whole Paycheck. This outlet of WF is geared more towards pre-prepared foods - you can read my other review, where I rated the store in general at 4 stars. I'm giving the same rating here since the tacos didn't change the overall rating up or down.
That's not to say they're not good - but they are different.
The WF Taqueria is located in the back center of the store, you can't miss it. While the individual tacos aren't bargain priced, you can get 3 for $8 which isn't a bad deal for what you get!
To order, you need to tap out your selections on one of several touch screens at the front of the cooking area. They were out of Buffalo Chicken, so I went with a Kickin' Texan (chicken), Steak & Potato, and Chislom Trail (veggie).
It was a down time so it only took a few minutes to be ready, and I could watch its progress on the screen above until they called my name. I paid, and walked past the registers to the very front of the store, where there's about a half-dozen bar-style seats to eat at or a few tables.
Here's the question: Did I like the tacos? On the plus side, they're generous with the meat, topping, and sauces. The meat's tender, and even the mushrooms are fine. The sweet potatoes are even nicely roasted. However, both tortilla and fillings are definitely on the head-scratching side.
I'm tempted to say that they're bland, but after more thought I'd call them 'healthy' tasting. What did you expect, these are tacos made with kale and jicama! Yet at the same time, perhaps the leaner meats, the oddball choice of dressings, and the lack of any real punch in the flavors will appeal to the WF crowd.
As for me? Honestly, it was fine but it left me with a craving to visit a taco truck afterwards!
Whole Foods as a Whole still scores a 4 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below.
5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here.
4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK being seen eating here by Mother Mary.
3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad.
2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here.
1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.