The Yummiest Tacos in Corpus Christi

Garcia's Mexican Food Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (355) • $

"I've been going to Garcia's since I was a teenager and it NEVER disappoints. The food is incredibly simple Mexican dishes done REALLY well. If you come in expecting anything else, you'll be disappointed, but I never am. I love the salsa! Always getting lots of chips and salsa refills. The crunchy taco plate is usually my go to, but last time I tried the Combo Plate and I think it's my new favorite. Service is pretty good, but it gets busy so just have to keep that in mind. And it's super laidback atmosphere. Very casual which I love! Plus you really can't beat the prices!!"

Filé's Burgers

★★★★★ 4.8 (162) • $

"This is a great date night place if you wanted to get some good home cooked food without doing it yourself. The burger was amazing and the service was fast and friendly. Try them out and you will not be disappointed."

El Monte BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.4 (167) • $$

"Don't be fooled by the building's exterior. Walk in,stand in line,place your order and then Dine on the best BBQ in SATX.The 2 meat platter is your best deal. The chopped brisket sandwich is stuffed between 2 slices of Texas toast.The sides were just as good but my stomach was full by the time I got to them.I suggest to arrive early or after the lunch crowd. The seating area is limited but I'm not here for a good seat.This BBQ "makes you want to slap yo momma"."

THE DAKOTA

★★★★★ 4.6 (103) • $$

"Always a treat. Great food, service and entertainment! Family and dog friendly is a huge plus. We love lounging outside sipping from their great beer selection."

Tacos El Plebe

★★★★★ 4.7 (87) • $$

"Food - I got the 5 taco sampler (Sampler Plus) which turned out to be a good amount of food. I was pretty stuffed after. Taco-wise, I started on the right and made my way left. Loved the first 3 that I tried - I think it was their El Plebe Taco, Barbacoa, and Al Pastor. The other 2 were a bit too peppery for me. All the salsas were good. Fair warning, the red creamy one has some fire to it. Service - The servers were attentive. I had one spoke in English and another only in Spanish. They made sure to check on me from time to time. Ambiance - I sat outside right in front of the food truck. It was nice and casual. It's a plus that they have clean restrooms. Location - I'm not from the area but I was in central McAllen and this place seem to be in the general vicinity. Parking was good but I was also there on a weekday. I think I read somewhere it can get pretty packed on a weekend so plan accordingly. Overall good. It got me curious enough to want to try other things on their menu and bring my husband back to try too. I'm in between a 4 and 5. Rounding up."

Toma Taco

★★★★☆ 4.2 (106) • $$

"Food is excellent. Not often I think the rice and beans almost overshadow the main entrée. But here it's close. Great service. Definitely worth coming back again and again."

Las Barcas

★★★★☆ 3.6 (111) • $

"We are local and are here for dinner more than twice a month. Food is great, service is excellent and the staff is always friendly. It's a relax vibe and food is made when you order. If you're looking for a fancy Mexican restaurant chain, keep driving, remember you're at the lake. These are real people, locally owned place and hard workers, be nice. We've never had bad service or food, we will be back"

Nano's Taco Run

★★★★☆ 3.5 (116) • $

"From the outside, this place might look a little rough around the edges, but once you step inside, things start to look up. It seems like they've been gradually upgrading from the top down, though some areas still show a bit of wear and tear.The woman at the counter was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We're from out of town and were eager to try some of the amazing breakfast tacos we've had on past trips to Texas. The menu was a little different from what we're used to back home, so we had a lot of questions. She never made us feel rushed and took her time to make sure we got exactly what we wanted.And wow--the food was outstanding! Every dollar not spent on decor is clearly invested in the food, and it shows. The breakfast tacos were delicious, reasonably priced, and the perfect way to start the day. The woman at the counter recommended her favorite, the carne asada breakfast taco, and let me tell you--it did not disappoint. The carne asada was perfectly seasoned, and the salsa had just the right amount of kick to tie it all together.It's the kind of no-frills spot where you know the food is going to be amazing--and it delivers. Don't let the exterior fool you--this is a hidden gem worth discovering.If you're in town, I highly recommend giving this place a try!"

Tacos Chagos

★★★★☆ 4.4 (62) • $

"The food was delicious. It was not texmex with just gravy smothered in everything. The plates were awesome so pretty! It was nicely kept and decorated. Truly enjoyed my green enchiladas and I do judge a place by its beans and tortillas and these were awesome. They did give us consome like Fideo as a starter and it was super flavorful even my son wanted more. I loved it and recommend."

Ms G's Tacos N' More

★★★★☆ 4.4 (62) • $

"Super delish home style food!! If you are wondering about this spot, wonder no more! It's all delicious and it takes some time because it's fresh made to order! Staff is friendly and hard working don't forget to tip they are out here and it's hot!"

Super Donut

★★★★☆ 3.9 (78) • $

"I was feeling lazy and didn't want to cook breakfast for my tribe so I drove down the street to get some kolaches and donuts. The selection of donuts in this place is great. Everything from large and fluffy cinnamon buns, regular donuts, bear claws, and all their sweet cousins is in the case. My son gave good ratings for the cinnamon roll. My 4 year old loved the chocolate muffin I got her. My oldest and my husband wanted kolaches. The way my husband talks about these things makes him sound like a love struck boy pining for his crush. He described them as heavenly with soft bread on the outside and beautiful spicy jalapeno sausage enveloped in cheese on the inside. He was not wrong. I had the Boudin Kolache which was I would get again. I thought it might be mushy because of the rice but let me tell you it was not. It had just the right amount of moisture to make the sausage sing but not make the bread soggy. Just lovely. I will definitely be back."

Chacho's Tacos

★★★★☆ 4.3 (62) • $

"Great food! They totally made me feel at home. Probably because this restaurant is a former house so it's not big and not commercial. I love that. Staff was amazing. Felt like I was eating at my aunts house. I ordered the carne guisada Gordita and it was amazing!"

Tacos Kissi

★★★★☆ 4.1 (62) • $

"Thank You Armando for being an awesome server! Shout out to the Chefs! Awesome experience as always!!!"

Taqueria Rios

★★★★★ 4.6 (36) • $

"The food is fire. I get my usual combo maíz with a papa with only butter and cheese cuz I hate bacon and sour cream. Comes with complimentary frijoles. Been coming here since I was a kid and it's my must go spot whenever I come home. The service is always good and it's nice to see the same employees here. I wish they had topo chicoThe ambiance is normal and way better after the remodelBarely any parking so plan accordingly lol"

Super Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.2 (40)

"Food so good, I had to come back! My husband ordered an additional burger on our way out, because everything was on point. Fresh fries & fresh patties, none of that frozen stuff. Amazing every time."

La Taquiza

★★★★☆ 3.9 (42) • $

"Check me out on the wall, 3x taco champion. All seriousness the tacos are great and the service is really friendly and speedy. Great priced food."

Lupita's Mexican

★★★★☆ 4 (32) • $$

"Fast service, clean interior, friendly staff, and delicious food! I will certainly be back to try other menu options. This visit, I had the barbacoa tacos, and other than some small fatty portions, the meat was superb. Check them out!"

Birrieria y Mariscos El General

★★★★★ 4.7 (22)

"Please note that this is a food truck and the location changes! I would recommend googling to ensure you know the appropriate location before going! We ordered the Birria mini tacos and quesitacos for our meals with a side of consome for dipping. Everything was really good but the ceviche mango was absolutely delicious! It was fresh and tasty and came with large tostado shells. The food was delicious, authentic and came out within 10 minutes of ordering on a pretty busy Saturday. Overall, everything was really good and I would highly recommend."

Container Taco Factory

★★★★☆ 4.2 (25)

"Let me first of all start by saying that the food here is pretty decent, but the customer service and staff here could use a significant improvement. My GF and I did a call ahead order for 2 bistec tacos since the lady on the phone mentioned that the chicken tacos would be a 30-minute wait, while the bistec tacos would be ready in 5 minutes. Around 15 minutes later, we parked at the parking lot and gave Container Taco Factory another call. Be warned that parking is pretty limited here and fills up quickly. The same lady answered the phone and mentioned that she was getting our order ready. I didn't mind because I understand that during pandemic times, it takes longer to get orders ready. However, over 30 minutes go by and we see other people getting their call ahead orders and they arrived much later than us. We went inside to talk with the staff and see what happened to our order. The staff mentioned that they would bring out our order soon. Another 10 minutes go by and then we finally get our order. Something that bothered me about the staff here is that they did not apologize for the delay or even provide a reason for the delay. This is probably some of the worst customer service I have ever experienced and I will probably never come back here because of that. In regards to the food, the bistec tacos were small and flavorful. The bistec was juicy and seasoned very well. They were a pretty good value for the price and quantity that you get. Overall, if you're getting take out and have a lot of time on your hands, then this is the place to go. However, there are better taco places around that have more kind and caring customer service."

Taco Rico

★★★★★ 4.5 (21)

"This is the taco hole in the wall you need in your life.Want to know the stupidest thing ever? I use to work across the street when I lived in Corpus Christi and never noticed it. We were down in Corpus for a wedding, when we went to get breakfast. Ladies were nice, maybe a bit skeptical about us, cause we looked slightly overdressed, but nice. I also got the impression they mistook us for people not familiar with Mexican food and surprised when we asked for things like cilantro, onion, spicy green sauce, and my husband was able to request his tacos in Spanish.Tacos are thick and plentiful. They had your traditional ones like Al Pastor and some unique ones, but I think are more of a Corpus thing. We got Mexican cokes, because of course.Tortillas were homemade flour, so we got those, though I prefer corn tortillas. That flour stuff is all husband's influence, but sometimes they're worth it like here. People who come here, comes cause they know, or are average working people. No trendy people wanting to be seen in this dive taco place. It's not the prettiest place, but it's clean and that's what matters. Those tacos were too delicious to worry about the ugly architecture. You've got to try them. I'm sure you'll enjoy them, just like my husband and I did."

Los Arcos Mexican Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (29)

"The food is always great. The servers are friendly and helpful. They have specials daily."

Los Originales Tacos de Birria Pepe

★★★★★ 4.5 (19)

"Delicious Birria tacos. That's was the only menu item we had, but will be back to try some other menu items."

El Santuario Tacos & Cocktails

★★★★★ 4.5 (18)

"Great little place to grab a drink, tacos, and "beer food." They have specialty items like duck and fig quesadillas, boudin tacos, and escargot, but also the regular stuff like bistec, pork, chicken, and brisket. They also offer a good variety of beer ($4-5) and mixed drinks ($7-8), as well as dessert such as fresh made churros (with caramel dip) and the "chaco taco," a fried chocolate taco shell with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. The churros were pretty descent fresh, but the chaco taco was just ok (more for the novelty). The food is descent (portions are a bit small), and drinks are pretty good. If you're in the area and looking for a place open a little later than other places around town, this is a cool, casual, divey place to go."

Taqueria El Vulcan

★★★★☆ 4.2 (20)

"As a native of south of the Border I've always been critical of the local taco places. Vulcan is a rare exception. Tucked in north east Edinburg, a side of the road shack has outstanding food.The tacos are well served, fat and juicy. The food is pretty cheat too. It is definitely worth the drive.They take credit cards & you can order ahead."

Tacos Papi Grande

★★★★☆ 4.2 (20)

"Friendly, quick service, and they give you a number to hold that vibrates when your food is ready so you don't have to wait out in the hot sun! Food was delicious, it's in a parking lot next to a sno cone place so it's a quaint little spot. We watched people walking down to the river while we ate. Only complaint I would have is they didn't have avocado, but hey, the food didn't need it. We'll be back"

Taqueria El Sazon De Mexico

★★★★★ 4.5 (17)

"They have some booths and tables for sitting indoors. You can also get to go. Bathroom was clean when I went in there while waiting for my to go order. I like the flour tortilla they have. It was nice and cool inside since it was warm outside today. Ordered all tacos today for the family!"

Blazin

★★★★☆ 4 (21)

"Great service great food. The elote and crawfish are my favorites! Order online and it's hot & fresh ready for pick up. Order early to make sure you get in before it's sold out."

Gorilla Smoke and Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (15)

"(This review is for the South Zapata HWY location)This was my first time trying Gorilla Smoke and Grill. Let me start off with the staff which were very welcoming and courteous throughout my visit this day. For the price of their menu items, I had to try their Buffalo fries appetizer and their famous brisket sandwich. The wait was probably under 15 minutes and the food came out fresh and delicious! Will definitely be coming back and let family and friends know. Great job!"

Don Birria Tacos

★★★★☆ 4.1 (19)

"Great food fast service. First time trying this place out and I will be back. The birria tacos were full of flavor and cheesy. The consomé had a deep beef flavor complimented the tacos well. Beans were also very good."

Rosie's Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (15) • $$

"The food is tasty but the thing that bothers me the most is the customer service....they need to work on refilling coffee, they have bad attitudes about 60% of the time, they need to return to the table a few times to ask if guests need anything....oh, let me explain that they have no problem being friendly to the local 'regulars'......I won't be returning here ever again"

Plaza's Mexican Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.6 (13) • $

"One of the very best Mexican Restaurants in San Antonio. Great homemade tortillas, great salsa & some of the best costumer service in townThe owner is always checking on tables and there is plenty of parking"

Tacos Pepe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (15)

"So far the best tacos I've had since being in Texas. The Ramon Birria is delicious as well! This is a must if you crave good food!"

Tacos El Plebe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (14)

"Fast and friendly service, delicious food and a nice dog friendly patio! As other reviewers have said the beans are the bomb. The Dip Belicon (Queso) seemed expensive at $13.99 but it was every bit worth it - the server recommended stirring it up before digging in, and she was right. There's all kinds of deliciousness below the surface. The Birria taco was very good. I'm glad we stumbled on this place, and will definitely be returning. We understand there is also a location in McAllen that has been open 3 years or so."

On The Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (17)

"I went to the McAllen location and loved it, so imagine my surprise when I discovered another location closer to me in Edinburg!! This place has a bit of everything for everyone, the portions are filling and everything is well seasoned. Their steaks are tender, their salads are well served, and my favorite - their breakfast - is plentiful and tasty. Their server Pamela was friendly, kind and polite. I cannot speak enough good things about this place."

Rail Yard 83 Icehouse

★★★★☆ 3.6 (19)

"Great new place for food and drinks. Entertainment such as Live music , Karaoke and a DJ"