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EL TACO RICO is a family-owned Mexican restaurant serving authentic Mexican cuisine made fresh daily in DENTON TX. We specialize in traditional dishes like Street tacos, enchiladas, Menudo, barbacoa and fresh seafood, using high-quality ingredients and bold flavors. Whether you’re dining in, ordering takeout, or hosting a special event, we provide great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Visit us today for one of the best Mexican restaurants in DENTON. • Breakfast Served Daily • Menudo Available Every Day • Dine-In Mexican Restaurant • Takeout Mexican Food • Lunch menu avilable every day • Family-Friendly Mexican Restaurant – Delivering with Doordash and Uber
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A M
I came to this mid day Sunday for Menudo. The guy at the counter was not rude but not welcoming. I was the only one there. My order took a while. When I was finally served I was surprised at how tasty the Menudo was. It was spicy and delicious. It was a big plate but mostly soup very little meat and hominy but I really didn’t mind because it was really good. The guy asked me if I wanted more tortillas and asked me if I wanted something else…then disappeared in the back. Never saw him again . I will try this place one more time because if the rest of the menu is good, then I’ll make it my go to on Sundays.
… moreJeff Nichols
Had a good lunch. Food was tasty and fast. Service was pleasant without hovering and constantly “how is everything”. Was a little pricey but I guess everything is these days.
… moreCecilia
A recent find, and unfamiliar with the menu, the proprietor made suggestions for me to get best value. Served with lime slices and an exciting sauce, the street tacos were terrific. I was very happy with my purchase. The atmosphere is what some might expect in traditional warm colors of Mexico with booths along the wall. As they open early (8 am), it’s convenient for breakfast, lunch and early dinner. I expect to be a regular.
… moreWalshTx
I gave 3 stars and here is why
Customer Greeting 4*
Employee Cleanliness 5*
Restaurant Cleanliness & Appearance 2*
Food Presentation 5*
Ordering Accomodations 5*
Food serving speed 5*
Food Flavoring 2*
Overall Taste 2*
Cost 2*
Beverage Options 2*
Upon arrival I was promptly greeted, I was the only customer at the time. The employee wasn’t interested in small talk since he was the only one working. I came in during breakfast hours and was able to order lunch at this time as well. I chose the Enchiladas Verde with rice and beans. Taco Rico doesn’t offer fountain drinks which I didn’t realize until after I ordered my food.
While waiting for my food and observing the restaurant I noticed that the employee was constantly keeping his hands clean which is good since he licks his fingers to grab plastic to go bags. Additionally while I was waiting other employees arrived and both washed thier hands before making food preparations. The restaurant however doesn’t appear as clean. The walls are missing paint and are extremely dirty with food and beverage still embedded on them.
After getting my food I was surprised to see a good portion of food. I cut into the enchiladas and was unexpectedly disappointed. There was absolutely no flavor to the chicken. It’s like they were boiled and that’s it. The only flavor came from the Verde sauce and it was quite spicy to say the least. I’ve had lots of Verde sauce and this was my first experience with spicy sauce. It’s usually a rather sweet sauce with low heat. This was completely opposite, lots of heat and low sweet. Not saying it was bad as I like spicy, but unexpected. The rice had a hint chocolate flavor that I’m guessing is coming from the peas. The beans weren’t anything to speak of just regular in my opinion.
Overall I think it’s just regular ole Mexican food, nothing sets this food apart from the others that makes it great other than it’s the only Mexican Restaurant in close proximity to Discount.
… moreCustomer Greeting 4*
Employee Cleanliness 5*
Restaurant Cleanliness & Appearance 2*
Food Presentation 5*
Ordering Accomodations 5*
Food serving speed 5*
Food Flavoring 2*
Overall Taste 2*
Cost 2*
Beverage Options 2*
Upon arrival I was promptly greeted, I was the only customer at the time. The employee wasn’t interested in small talk since he was the only one working. I came in during breakfast hours and was able to order lunch at this time as well. I chose the Enchiladas Verde with rice and beans. Taco Rico doesn’t offer fountain drinks which I didn’t realize until after I ordered my food.
While waiting for my food and observing the restaurant I noticed that the employee was constantly keeping his hands clean which is good since he licks his fingers to grab plastic to go bags. Additionally while I was waiting other employees arrived and both washed thier hands before making food preparations. The restaurant however doesn’t appear as clean. The walls are missing paint and are extremely dirty with food and beverage still embedded on them.
After getting my food I was surprised to see a good portion of food. I cut into the enchiladas and was unexpectedly disappointed. There was absolutely no flavor to the chicken. It’s like they were boiled and that’s it. The only flavor came from the Verde sauce and it was quite spicy to say the least. I’ve had lots of Verde sauce and this was my first experience with spicy sauce. It’s usually a rather sweet sauce with low heat. This was completely opposite, lots of heat and low sweet. Not saying it was bad as I like spicy, but unexpected. The rice had a hint chocolate flavor that I’m guessing is coming from the peas. The beans weren’t anything to speak of just regular in my opinion.
Overall I think it’s just regular ole Mexican food, nothing sets this food apart from the others that makes it great other than it’s the only Mexican Restaurant in close proximity to Discount.
Dawg T
Food was amazing, I had some of the best Menudo and Tacos and the man (who’s name I didn’t catch) but he was doing the cooking and doing the orders and he was so very nice! I think I found my new favorite local spot!
… moreJohn Archuleta
TERRIBLE OWNERSHIP.
I purchased a burrito and a bottle of coca cola, even gave owner a tip. I took of sip of the coke and it was flat. I asked nicely for a new one and he refused. So I asked for a refund for my drink and he refused that as well. I was so insulted because I’ve been in the food industry for 17 years, and if there is an issue with a soft drink, its the businesses responsibility to control their inventory. He wanted me to call coke cola to get it resolved. That is something between the business and vendor. So I asked for a refund on my whole order.. which I hadn’t touched the burrito yet, and he still wouldn’t refund me anything.
I guess I should’ve read the comments first because other people had issues with their orders and getting refunds. That’s the first and last time I ever go here again.
… moreI purchased a burrito and a bottle of coca cola, even gave owner a tip. I took of sip of the coke and it was flat. I asked nicely for a new one and he refused. So I asked for a refund for my drink and he refused that as well. I was so insulted because I’ve been in the food industry for 17 years, and if there is an issue with a soft drink, its the businesses responsibility to control their inventory. He wanted me to call coke cola to get it resolved. That is something between the business and vendor. So I asked for a refund on my whole order.. which I hadn’t touched the burrito yet, and he still wouldn’t refund me anything.
I guess I should’ve read the comments first because other people had issues with their orders and getting refunds. That’s the first and last time I ever go here again.
Edher Anzures
The name has nothing to do with reality! ☹️
Completely waste of time and money
Meat (beef and chicken) is super dry, chewy and flavorless this guys need to change their product quality for real
No surprise this place was alone
… moreCompletely waste of time and money
Meat (beef and chicken) is super dry, chewy and flavorless this guys need to change their product quality for real
No surprise this place was alone
Sneeker “Kalay” T
I just stop by over here after reading the review of other people.. I came in to have some street tacos… The guy behind the counter was not that friendly and when I ordered he didn’t even asked if you wanted it on corn tortilla or flour tortillas?.I got two tacos at first to try it, how’s the taste was going to be, before I spend more money in it.well, the taco was good but a little greasy and the salsa verde was a watery..u can not taste any spice of Salsa. so this is what you see in the pic.. I have the taco, cilantros, onions and the salsa on top of it.
… moreK S
So sad and really disappointing.
I was overcharged by $7 – I let it go because it’s a small business but wow it was bad.
Nothing about my order was correct – not the items or meat.
The owner did not speak to me other than to give me my order total ? And he literally started turning of the music and gave me my order Togo. I guess it was close to closing.
They were out of salsa and the food was so dry it was inedible.
I really wanted to like this place 🙁
Update – I also have food poisoning now from the couple bites I had. I’ve never gotten sick from a restaurant before but I most definitely won’t be going back.
I genuinely don’t understand the positive reviews. The food and experience was so bad.
… moreI was overcharged by $7 – I let it go because it’s a small business but wow it was bad.
Nothing about my order was correct – not the items or meat.
The owner did not speak to me other than to give me my order total ? And he literally started turning of the music and gave me my order Togo. I guess it was close to closing.
They were out of salsa and the food was so dry it was inedible.
I really wanted to like this place 🙁
Update – I also have food poisoning now from the couple bites I had. I’ve never gotten sick from a restaurant before but I most definitely won’t be going back.
I genuinely don’t understand the positive reviews. The food and experience was so bad.
Jesus Hernandez
Sorry for making this claim, but it has to be true to my heart. I went in there and I had to wait for two or three minutes just to get greeted I ordered my food and I was like this is a very good price. I got my food before I got my food. I had to wait for a while as well and then when I got my food, I said thank you so much and have a good day. I got home. I open my box. My food was all scattered, and then I saw food and it was cheap because they’re serving very little portions of it the meat was dry. They put so much onion, less cilantro. Two hours later, my stomach started hurting. I will never come back.
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