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In December 2015, lloyd decided to open his first brick & mortar location after being in the food truck game since 2010. After becoming Buffalo’s first food truck, lloyd quickly grew to a fleet of 4 trucks in 5 years. After appearing on CNBC’s Restaurant Startup in February 2015, lloyd announced he’d open his first Taco Factory, combining the food truck atmosphere with a full service craft cocktail bar on Hertel Avenue. Expanding on a street style taco & burrito menu featuring organic black beans & antibiotic/hormone free meats, owners Pete & Chris added Quesadillas, side salads & specialty offerings to the menu. With a strong focus on food quality, lloyd continually expands the realm of what can be placed inside of a corn tortilla.
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Address: 492 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Website: https://whereslloyd.com/orderonline/
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Order: Order online
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lloyd Taco Factory: Voted Best Taco and Craft Cocktail
Buffalo’s first food truck! Mexican-inspired tacos and burritos from 4 food trucks and 2 restaurants. Voted best taco and best craft cocktail by Buffalo …
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Hours: Mon-Thur: 11a-11p. Fri-Sat: 11a-12a. Sunday: Closed. Photo by Lloyd Taco Factory on March 07, 2026. Need to feed a bunch of people?
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Reviews
Kim Fankhauser
The food is nothing too special, but the atmosphere and drinks are what makes this place. The bartender made us pisco sours that were similar to the tastes of Peru.
… moreNick S
Soft opening didn’t feel soft. Food was exceptional, building beautiful and staff professional. Excited to comeback for some sporting events and projector upstairs. Even more excited to use the upstairs patio during warmer weather
… moreSheryl Plocher
Trendy little taco joint we stumbled upon. Good food, great prices, little interaction with staff. We had Old School Chicken Tacos, burritos, fish tacos & nachos. All were decent.
… moreDavid Fix
Great place to discover your youth. Pinball and classic arcade game available. Great Food and Drinks…
… moreAqua Ultra
Great place to get a drink, the beef burrito was kinda a let down, not very well seasoned, I’m sure the chicken one is bomb tho it looks good
… moreDwayne M
Edit 12/17/25
It pains me to do this, but again the drunken chicken quesadilla was almost inedible due to the salt. I hope someone from the team sees this as the recipe must have changed for it to have this much salt in every bite.
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Unfortunately I have to amend my review… I had the drunken chicken quesadilla and the food was too salty for my tastes. I’ve had it before at the Hertel location and it was not salty in this way. I will be back, I hope that someone sees this and take my feedback into consideration
… moreIt pains me to do this, but again the drunken chicken quesadilla was almost inedible due to the salt. I hope someone from the team sees this as the recipe must have changed for it to have this much salt in every bite.
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Unfortunately I have to amend my review… I had the drunken chicken quesadilla and the food was too salty for my tastes. I’ve had it before at the Hertel location and it was not salty in this way. I will be back, I hope that someone sees this and take my feedback into consideration
Eric Kubiak
I recently stopped by the Lloyd Taco Factory at 492 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo to try their much-talked-about “Big Lloyd Burrito,” and let me tell you, it’s a beast worth wrestling with. As someone who’s been curious about Lloyd’s take on Mexican-inspired eats, this location’s vibrant vibe—complete with graffiti splashes and a laid-back industrial feel—set the stage for a solid meal.
The “Big Lloyd” itself is a nod to classic American flavors wrapped in a tortilla. Packed with local pasture-raised ground beef, cheddar, romaine, pickles, onions, a special sauce, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, it’s like a burger and a burrito had a delicious lovechild. The beef was juicy and well-seasoned, with that melt-in-your-mouth quality you’d hope for from a place that prides itself on hormone- and antibiotic-free meats. The special sauce—tangy with a hint of sweetness—tied it all together, while the pickles and onions added a crisp, zesty punch. The sesame seeds? A subtle touch that made me smile, like a little wink to its burger inspiration.
Size-wise, it’s hefty—I’d call it “uncomfortably large” in the best way possible. The flour tortilla held up admirably, though I’ll admit I needed a fork to tackle the last few bites as it started to unravel under the weight of its own glory. The romaine and cabbage (a Lloyd signature) gave it a fresh crunch that balanced the richness, and I couldn’t resist adding some pickled reds on the side for that extra zing—pure genius, those onions.
At $12.29, it’s not the cheapest burrito in town, but it’s a meal that justifies the price with its quality and sheer volume. The Elmwood spot was buzzing with families and folks grabbing drinks at the sprawling bar, and the service was friendly and quick despite the crowd. I didn’t venture upstairs (it’s not fully open yet, I hear), but I’m already plotting a return for when that patio overlooking Elmwood comes to life in the spring.
If you’re in Buffalo and craving something bold, flavorful, and a little unconventional, the “Big Lloyd Burrito” at Lloyd Taco Factory on Elmwood delivers. It’s not just a burrito—it’s an experience. 4.5 stars—docked half a point only because my table manners suffered trying to eat it!
… moreThe “Big Lloyd” itself is a nod to classic American flavors wrapped in a tortilla. Packed with local pasture-raised ground beef, cheddar, romaine, pickles, onions, a special sauce, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, it’s like a burger and a burrito had a delicious lovechild. The beef was juicy and well-seasoned, with that melt-in-your-mouth quality you’d hope for from a place that prides itself on hormone- and antibiotic-free meats. The special sauce—tangy with a hint of sweetness—tied it all together, while the pickles and onions added a crisp, zesty punch. The sesame seeds? A subtle touch that made me smile, like a little wink to its burger inspiration.
Size-wise, it’s hefty—I’d call it “uncomfortably large” in the best way possible. The flour tortilla held up admirably, though I’ll admit I needed a fork to tackle the last few bites as it started to unravel under the weight of its own glory. The romaine and cabbage (a Lloyd signature) gave it a fresh crunch that balanced the richness, and I couldn’t resist adding some pickled reds on the side for that extra zing—pure genius, those onions.
At $12.29, it’s not the cheapest burrito in town, but it’s a meal that justifies the price with its quality and sheer volume. The Elmwood spot was buzzing with families and folks grabbing drinks at the sprawling bar, and the service was friendly and quick despite the crowd. I didn’t venture upstairs (it’s not fully open yet, I hear), but I’m already plotting a return for when that patio overlooking Elmwood comes to life in the spring.
If you’re in Buffalo and craving something bold, flavorful, and a little unconventional, the “Big Lloyd Burrito” at Lloyd Taco Factory on Elmwood delivers. It’s not just a burrito—it’s an experience. 4.5 stars—docked half a point only because my table manners suffered trying to eat it!
Ricardo Temores, Jr. (galactic_prince)
I ordered the Tricked Out Nachos (+Chicken) through DoorDash, and while the flavor profile of the meal was decent, the toughness of the chicken was impossible to ignore. It took twenty minutes of flossing to get every hardened piece out of my gums— the chicken was either old (I ordered around 1PM) or had been extremely overcooked; it was also mixed in with the queso, which I would have preferred the items be separated and not come in the same container, but I digress. The pickled onions were delicious, though! Also, the guac does NOT need garlic! It was perfect guac quality but authentic guac doesn’t have garlic in it— it overpowered the guac in flavor. Overall, I might order again, but will save myself the extra dollars by ordering the nachos without chicken and pass on the guac next time.
… moreJon Is
Amazing cocktails! But, I had a Big Lloyd burrito and it was terrible. The beef was dried out as if it had been sitting all day. Which was strange, I went for lunch when they first opened. I would come back for a drink, but I’ll never order food again.
… moreMackenzie Shuman
Lloyd is a classic Buffalo restaurant for a reason! Weird menu, but it all tastes good!
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