Toucan Taco

Toucan Taco better known as Tippy's or Tippy's Taco is a Laurel staple. The name is from the Payerle's family toucan bird, Cyrano. It has been a family operated business since 1972 and a landmark to Gorman Avenue! I'm a third generation Tippy's patron. My Mom has been coming here since she was little and her Mom before. Tippy's is a family ritual and though many family members have moved away, when we are all in Laurel this is where we come.Ginger has done an amazing job at keeping her parent's restaurant identical to how we have all come to adore it. Including the tex-me menu that has been imbedded in our brains--SUNKEN BURRITO. Do yourself a favor and dump your queso on top of your sunken burrito. Do it. I dare you.We love you Tippy's!

Toucan Taco formerly known as Tippy's Taco has been a Laurel staple since the mid-1970s. I remember going there as a kid and loving the chile con queso. Since I was back in town, I decided to go back for a quick lunch. The tacos and chile con queso were just as good as my last visit 20 years ago. It's fantastic Mexican food at reasonable prices with friendly service. You can't beat it!!!

To conform, yep, I got the same stank ass attitude from the cashier, I got the same taco powder pack, I got the same dry ass white mean and I got the same flatass'nall behavior.I wanted to confirm this was the correct establishment via the comment from my previous post. I was 100% correct. This time I didn't waste my money. I let someone else opt in and they gave the same review.Such a shame.

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 consistencyThere 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

I love this place. Used to go to Tippy's Tacos in College Park....for many years, and only realized the connection about 10 years ago. I don't go anywhere else for tacos or any Mexican food. Their guacamole is top notch. Even the sodas are good! I like the low key atmosphere and the staff are quite nice. Toucan Taco is the best place to go if you want good food, low key atmosphere and good people.

Had an old friend come back home to Laurel for a visit. We had to take a trip to good old Toucan Taco because he cannot get tacos this good where he lives now. It was a Friday evening, so as we began to eat the place started to get full of customers. My friend was happy to see that the decor of the restaurant had not changed since the last time he had eaten there. I ordered my usual Beef Sunken Burrito with lettuce and tomato, and a medium tub of Queso with tostadas. My friend ordered a Beef Sunken Burrito dinner with refried beans and rice. We also ordered the Beef Enchiladas. The food was as amazing as always. I absolutely love the spicy Mexican gravy. The queso was as mouthwatering as the first time I ever had the privilege to taste it. I had never had the Beef Enchiladas before, and was not disappointed. They were very tasty, and would definitely recommend them. The staff was on the money with our order, and drink refills, and made us feel extremely welcome. Always a good time when I bring a friend to the best taco house in Laurel, Maryland. If you have not experienced Toucan Taco you are doing yourself a disservice.

Came into this haunt again for first time in a very long time. I don't get down here much. When I say that nothings change, I mean absolutely nothing. Good or bad. Crisp tostadas and glorious queso. Sunken burrito. Memory lanes. Its just their glory has worn off once you spend time in San Antonio.

A family-owned staple- same great food, service, unique atmosphere for over 50 years. The queso is a must try!

Great stop for american style mexican lol. Tacos are a notch above taco bell (which isnt a slight, i happen to enjoy a crunchy beef taco from time to time). Toucan's is simple but will definitely satisfy the craving. They do have some of my favorite queso too!

Always hits the spot! I've been visiting this tasty Tex-Mex spot since I was a kid. The Toltec with rice is my go-to order. Queso with tostadas is also a favorite. Great service, delicious food, highly recommend it.