Review Taco Loco - Auckland

One of our favourite spots when we want a more casual setting. The margarita are always good (warning, they’re strong!) as well as their mulled wine. Beef birria tacos are probable the favourite here. But what stands out for Taco Locos tacos, is the use of two corn tortillas per taco which is great. We usually have 3 sets of tacos between two which is plenty and could probably go with 2 sets and a side. The atmosphere and staff are always lovely, just make sure to book if there’s more than two of you and you’re coming on a busy night.

We had the absolute pleasure of dining at Taco Loco, and the experience was nothing short of spectacular. The chimichanga, a delightful dish of chicken and meat, was cooked to crispy perfection, with each bite oozing with flavor. The tacos dorados were a crunchy revelation, and the dessert, Tres Leches, was a dreamy, creamy end to a fantastic meal. The warmth and hospitality of Roger, the Brazilian owner, added a personal touch that made the lunch even more special. And Victor’s culinary skills were evident in every dish that came to our table. A heartfelt thanks to the entire Taco Loco team for such an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommended to all!

We tried tonight’s special taco and it was easily the best taco we ever had! Quesadilla was also a delight and felt authentic. Lastly, we finished our meal with 3 Leches and I would say it was superb. Also, the waitress made our overall experience outstanding. Not only was she friendly but her energy brightens up the atmosphere. Definitely gonna go back to this place!

Real Mexican food, the staff it's amazing too one of the best ones I've ever try in Auckland so far definitely worth to try. Went with some friends that never tried Mexican food before and they love it.

Taco Loco was quite a pleasant experience for me. First, the atmosphere: beautifully decorated and I loved all the signage in Spanish. I had my food at the rear patio, which can be quite hot if it's sunny. The beef nachos were delicious and abundant, I almost couldn't finish them but they were too good to leave the plate with leftovers. They felt authentic and that must be because the chef is Latino. They have a good selection of hot sauces and they even had my favourites: green habanero and Valentina. I was surprised with a salsa I hadn't tried before named 'borracha' (I think), you need to try it. And the service was exceptional: The food arrive fast to the table. I was served by Ana and Sol who were very kind to me and we even chatted for a while, but th;ey were always alert to perform their duties. I think they are very valuable people and it's good when you leave a place with a smile. And that's the reason I am doing this review. Taco Loco is not just a cantina in Auckland, it's an exprience. It's the people, the service, the athmosphere, the food. I recommend and would definitely come back :)

Lovely restaurant, Newly opened & we were lucky enough to see reviews for it on Google on our break to Berlin. Friendly & attentive service, totally recommend.

Mexican Lovers 🌻 “Taco-Loco” is a MUST try, I say if you’re in Central Auckland you should plan a visit soon 🤓 What I ordered 👉 Chicken Tinga for $20 You get 👉 X3 Chicken (cooked with onion, capsicum) Tacos on corn tortillas, topped with salsa verde, red pickled onions and coriander 🌿 Highly Recommend! 🌮

Delicious food, but small portions for the price. $14 was a little steep for the size of chips and guac, and there were only a few tiny prawns on each taco. Aside from the food, the service was fabulous-- very attentive. Atmosphere was definitely like a cantina, too!

Taco Loco, the taco truck we hired for our wedding, was absolutely amazing! They made our special day even more memorable with their delicious food and excellent service. From the moment we contacted them, they were so easy to work with. They made everything simple and hassle-free. The staff were all incredibly friendly and kind, making sure that our guests were taken care of and happy. The speed of service was fantastic, with no long lines or waiting times. And most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious! Our guests couldn't stop raving about it. The tacos were fresh, flavorful, and authentic. They even accommodated dietary restrictions for some of our guests without any issues. We were so pleased with everything about Taco Loco, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a delicious and stress-free catering option. Thank you, Taco Loco, for being a part of our special day and for making it so amazing!

The decoration of the Mexican restaurant was fantastic. The ambiance was filled with vibrant colors and had a trendy vibe. The food was a pleasant surprise, it was absolutely delicious! We really enjoyed our experience there.

Taco Loco was one of our food trucks at our wedding and boy, did they do a good job! Their tacos are delicious, cater to all allergies and are produced at a fast rate so guests don't have to wait in line. Plus Roger and his team are lovely to work with. I would happily recommend!

Hired Taco Loco for a 21st, they were so accommodating and lovely! The service and level of care was exceptional and really made the night special. The selection and quality of the food was brilliant and kept all of the guest very happy, even the vegetarians. They not only brought there iconic caravan but they set up decorations and had snacks for those who were in line. I cannot recommend them enough, your party or event will have an exceptional edge that the guests love. A little bit of Mexico is what every party needs. :)

Very tasty and yummy mexican food. The staff are very friendly and always are at my favourite events :)

Roger and his team Taco Loco are amazing! They catered our corporate launch today and everyone loved their food. Great bunch of guys who make tacos � with love! Definitely recommend them for your next function. Thanks again, cheers Marcia

Beef nachos from Food Truck at Smales Farm - beef strips were tough and grisly - could not finish it! Disappointed!!

Had Roger and his Taco Loco truck come to my 21st! Absolutely amazing, the food the service, and his cute little caravan. Have had nothing but positive feedback from all my family and friends and would most definitely hire Taco Loco again for any function!

Love the decor. Good coffee. Great having a window to order coffee through when walking the dog.

Good service and friendly staff. Food was delicious and well served. Well done!!!

Delicious food, great coffee and fantastic friendly staff

Yummy food. Totally authentic. Lovely owners and great service.

Great and consistent food with friendly and quick service always bring me back. Well done!

I live close by and have visited a couple of times. I’m a vegan and was quite disappointed with the veg option . There was a lot of potato in my Taco on both occasions-I like my carbs but this was too much even for me ! Mexican restaurants are usually great for veggies with beans /corn/capsicum etc as staple ingredients. zambrero and Mexicali Fresh do it really well, the former with a healthier black rice option too . Hope to see things change as Taco Loco gets more established

Best mexican food in town, specially the quesadilla!

Beautiful coffee and THE FOOD, OMG THE FOOOODDD ���Wonderful staff and owners as well �� if you're around the area, stopping here for the food is an absolute must �

Great team and yummy maxi breakfast - can’t wait to come back for tacos � soon.

Amazing people with amazing food and service!

taco loco is an absolute vibe!!!! not only does this colourful lil joint boast a poppin menu and a rich atmosphere, but the patient and passionate staff also go above and beyond to make your dining experience super special! we all had such a lovely night and i can’t wait to go back and try the rest of their fiesty dishes!

Friendly staff and nice atmoshpere. Plenty of seating and amazing selection for food. Most authentic Mexican ive had in NZ. The Nachos were stacked with amazing pulled beef and the tacos were juicy and tasty. Defs come here again.

Absolutely love this place!! I used to live in México and find that this is the only restaurant in Auckland that provides mexican authenticity. Prices are really reasonable for what you get and don’t even get me started on the Michelada 😍

I love this place. The food was delicious but my fave for the night was my Frida Colada which is their twist on a pina colada! highly reccommend, especially on a hot day. The vibes were so good! We had a great time

I really love the variety of Mexican dishes here. They’re all pretty authentic too, not like other mass Mexican chains. I ordered the tostadas and thought it was really nice, portion sizes were generous.

Food is great here and the service is just super!! The atmosphere is perfect! Loved everything about it!

Nice Mexican restaurant with very typical Mexican decor. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Food are super tasty and decent too. Service is fast. Would love to come back :)

My second time here. Great atmosphere. Had a mariachi band this time. Last time was Mexican bin go night. Food is excellent. Over 2 visits I have samples a lot. I can recommend carnitas burrito and prawn qaesadilla. I have to say service last time was very slow. They were slammed in a Saturday night. But all the staff are really lovely and create a nice fun atmosphere. I'll be back.

Best Mexican food I’ve ever had

We got declined here with zomato gold because they were busy. They were going to seat us until we said we were coming with gold and then they said they didnt have any seating. Bad service and not loyal to the app, greedy, very disappointed. been there before cocktails are overpriced and underwhelming and tasteless. Tacos are reasonably priced but dont count on taste.

The least tasteful Mexican I have ever had, it’s was so bland and everything tasted like it was from a can. Nothing was fresh and did not look appetizing, especially for the very expensive price point, SO not worth it at all. Worst Mexican of my life, very disappointed. The best part of this meal was the bottled soda, hardly prepared by the restaurant at all.

Awesome place with tasty food and good service. We had the fish tacos, Vege enchiladas, and the potato flautas with a deep fried banana for dessert. All of which were SO good, there are loads of vegetarian options too which is another plus. The food took a while to come out but the servers were so lovely it made up for it. We will definitely be back.

Awesome place for big groups and the atmosphere is very chill vibes. Great cocktail and food selection that you would be stuck with what to order next! Staff are really friendly and service made the night even better!

Beautifully decorated, decent yard sitting areas with kids playground. Coffee was nice and smooth. tasty food.

Food was good but would only visit again using zomato gold. Some dishes I felt were a little over priced. <br/>

Worst Tacos I’ve ever had in my LIFE! The buffalo wings were just deep fried charred wings.. no buffalo sauces! <br/>Definitely not recommend.. super overpriced.. $15 for 3 bite sized tacos? Disgusting!

Location:4/5<br/>Ambience:5/5<br/>Service:5/5<br/>Food:4/5<br/>Value:5/5<br/><br/>Impressed by the friendly staffs here. Great service. So popular and fully-seated on Sunday night.<br/>Fajita beef was great and so were the tortilla rolls. I Not that into the fried rice 'cause it's a bit sour...<br/>Got a good deal by using Zomato gold.

LOVED this place! Service was fantastic and the food and drinks were delicious. I love Mexican Food and this is by far the best place in Auckland in my opinion for Mexican. YUM YUM YUM!!!

Delicious Mexican food.<br/>Real Mexican food.<br/>Great set up<br/>Friendly staff.<br/>Good prices.<br/>Just let them know about Zomato gold on arrival.

Good place to visit

Great food and music a little pricey but among the most authentic Mexican food you can find in Auckland( I’m Mexican)... amazing micheladas and pozole

Very friendly staff. Nice food. Recommend!

Staff/service: 4/5<br/>Venue: 4.5/5<br/>Price/portion: 3.9/5<br/><br/>This visit was not my first visit, but was my husband’s first time here. We decided to have Mexican instead of our usual cafe for brunch. I ordered the barbacoa tacos $20, the slow cooked lamb is real yummy. My husband ordered the beef nachos $21, husband was really happy that the beef is not minced beef and it tasted great too. The only negative comment is that we find their coffee bit on the weaker side.<br/><br/>Join Zomato Gold and get 1+1 on food or 2+2 on drinks. Also get a 20% OFF using my referral code SUMA8564P

For NZ standards this Mexican was fantastic! As an American there were some elements missing to really call it authentic. Service was fantastic. My husband got the asada tacos which were lovely. I got the chimichanga which was way too big for one meal, but the cheese was plentiful. The fresh tortilla chips were so nice. Get the horchata (cinnamon rice milk), I would have been happy with two more!!

Everything was so good..portions were good for sharing as well as if you want it to yourself.

Staff were knowledgeable about their dishes and very friendly, quite a small place but a great cozy environment, food was lovely. so many vege choices which means i’ll have to go back a few more times!

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Really enjoyed the authentic flavours of the dishes - tacos were a highlight! Loved the decor too

Amazing food and even better service. The guacamole was absolutely perfect - and the food was rich in flavour. The ambience of the place is comfortable and comforting.

Very nice mexican food with decent portion size, friendly staff, easy parking, and the atmosphere is also welcoming. Zomato Gold works well.

The restaurant has a good vibe to it and great customer service 👍 Would definitely revisit.

A Mexican place out in the suburbs with delicious tacos, enchiladas and salads. You can't go wrong here and they have a great bar selection with Mexican beers too. Definitely check it out!

Authentic Mexican food served by friendly Mexican staff surrounded by cool Mexican decor. And generous servings as well. What's not to love.

Awesome menu with options for every meal!<br/><br/>The place is super likeable, very cool & impressively designed.<br/><br/>Everything we ordered was INCREDIBLE, just absolutely DELICIOUS. We went back in 24 hours again. This is going to be a regular for us, I reckon.<br/><br/>Especially considering they're on Zomato Gold now, it literally couldn't get better.

Hats off to taco loco with their ambiance and the mariachis giving us some entertainment while enjoying dinner. I loved it ! That was a bonus. We ordered the tacos, burrito and mushroom spinach and cheese dip with corn chips which was amazing!! We got our food within 20 minutes which was great, since the place was packed out thought we would’ve had to wait longer but that wasn’t the case. The food selection was great! This would be the perfect place to bring a group of friends or family. Price and quantity wise it was perfect! Parking wasn’t an issue for us we managed to find one right outside the restaurant. The only thing I would suggest is to book in advance because the seats inside get booked up super fast, and during the evening if you end up having a seat outside it can be quite chilly.

This is the most authentic Mexican food you can get around this was my second visit and I had to order every special they had which was pozole, pablano pepper stuffed with beef and salsa and crispy pork skin tacos. Wonderful fresh, high ingredients and vibrant flavors combined with the most wonderful hosts ever makes this place a must do for anyone and if you want a recommendation for the standard menu try the carnitas tacos. A new addition my third visit and still incredible I really cant recommend this place enough

Lovely place and ambiance. Bit disappointed with the food, although the plates are big, food is not very tasty, I ordered the vegan nachos and they came with not very tasty boiled potatoes

Super attentive staff with very good service. First thing you will notice is energetic n  cheery staff  that makes you feel welcoming :)<br/>Ordered Chicken Burritos, Mayas Fries with GG IPA. I must say portions are good. I ate full and brought home too. 1 portion of burrito is good enough for a light meal. Mayas fries are tasty and good quantity. I will definitely visit more to try other items on menu.

Had lunch here today with the team!<br/>My prawn salad was average nothing special could of done with more feta and dressing , prawns was cooked to perfection which I was happy about !!<br/>Might be back to try something <br/>Staff there were happy and helpful <br/>Thanks.

We stopped by for coffee today and wish we’d come with an appetite to try out their menu. Such a quirky little space, plenty of seating and character. They have a little bar with beer on tap and a tidy menu, looks like a good spot to enjoy some sun, snacks and a cold drink with a group of friends, we’ll definitely be back. Coffee was nice and strong, and came with friendly service.<br/><br/>EDIT: We just went back for dinner and I think this is one of our new favourites! The Decor is so cool with the artwork outside and the overall atmosphere it all creates. Our waiter Luis was so lovely and attentive, and was happy to make recommendations. We tried all 3 cocktails and loved them all, we especially liked the chilli and lime salt on the rim of the margaritas. The food was delicious and authentic, and we loved the options of sauces to add your own level of spice to your meal. To be honest we’re more used to pub nachos and tacos, and it was so refreshing to experience the real taste of Mexican food. We’ll be back! Can’t wait to try the rest of their menu.

I had lunch with family here. I’ve been meaning to give this place a visit since I moved pretty close to it. I liked the colourful fiesta vibes that greets you when you walk in. Bonus points for having parking on the premises. The food selection is small and have your standard Mexican fare. We ordered coffee first. It was good and arrived promptly. The food is simple with good, classic flavours. I especially liked the quesadillas de carnitas and the jalapeno poppers. The churros was a bit so-so so if opting for some dessert, the flan might be more interesting. The service is friendly but slow, food took a while to arrive even though the place wasn’t full.

You would’ve thought that since we work 5-minutes drive away from Symonds Street that we’d eat there more often. But you’d probably have more luck finding true love on K-Road than finding a park there (no shade thrown at K-Road, just saying). Today seems to be one of our lucky days though, the Huskies all crammed into our Husk mobile and landed ourselves at this Mexican eatery, which serves house-made tacos and taco bowls where you can customise toppings to your liking. You HAVE to try their corn chips n’ dip, there’s some epic cheesy jalapeno paprika sorcery in there and we could each have taken shots of it if we were all not civilised people. Go. Go. Go. <br/>Check out our individual food reviews here:  husk.co.nz/lunches/taco-loco

This place is great, the first thing for me is always the coffee<br/>I know nothing about Mexicn food but everything here is tasy plus<br/>Ive tried the whole menu. Im a regeular now and Im very fussy...so they rock!!

Good tasting tacos, the soft taco bread tasted different to supermarket. Quite special actually. <br/><br/>Bit pricey tho. <br/><br/>Service: 3/5<br/>Food Quality: 3/5<br/>Food Quantity: 3/5<br/>Environment: 3/5<br/>Presentation: 3/5<br/>Price per person: $15-$25

Great to see these guys at the night markets. A great option alongside their shop.<br/>I tried the chicken taco - it was full of flavour & really well made. The avocado was optional but really took it to the next level. Not bad value at $9 too

Easy parking, the place has a nice relaxed atmosphere and nice deccor, coffee was very good and food was nice too. We'll reccommend it and will definitely be back!!!

I visited Taco Loco with a group of friends and had a great experience. The cantina is setup beautifully (cool mexican decor), staff were friendly and we sat at a table outside enjoying the sunshine while having our meals. I had the chicken quesadilla and it was delicious!! The portion was very generous too! Tip for mothers: the place is also kid friendly with an area layed out on one side of the shop with a few toys to keep the little ones entertained while you eat. And they do drive through, takeaway coffees if you are in a hurry. Will definitely come again!

I've been a customer of the Taco Loco guys since the time they started in the Night Markets.<br/><br/>Always good food, nice & friendly staff. The place I go whenever I want to get Mexican

We had breakfast - the food was fantastic, the coffe was nice and the staff was friendly. I also like the location, so definitely will be back!

Always love good Mexican so trying this was a must.  Unfortunately, though, it was a disappointment. The people are lovely and the coffee was fantastic, and we also had brilliant apple, cucumber and mint juices. That's the good news. But the food was just...ehh. The nachos are made with "Mexican cheese", which turned out to be that horrible processed stuff. Importing that to a country stuffed with excellent cheese is a crime. And the chile con carne was sadly tasteless, as were the chicken quesadillas. We didn't finish our food and we noticed that others didn't either (although to be fair, they're big portions!). These people operate a successful food truck, so maybe their feedback has been that Kiwis like the blander style of Tex-Mex? If that's your jam, you'll probably be happy, but it wasn't for me.

Best Mexican in Auckland, nachos were awesome. Coffee was good too. Friendly and efficient service. Easy parking. Great new addition for mt albert. <br/>

My partner & have been here 2x in a week now & both times the food was of such a high-standard. <br/><br/>Vegetarian option/s for Eggs Benedict are a MUST! ...Poached eggs cooked to perfection!<br/><br/>A tip would be to go on a weekday morning (6.30am I think they open) as it’s so busy on weekends at the moment with the market running Saturdays... I suspect once word gets out how good this place is it will be busy all the time though. <br/><br/>High recommended. Kid friendly with child area. Staff are polite & accommodating of special dietary requirements. <br/><br/>You could even learn to speak Spanish? 😁

Food was delicious, coffee was great, staff were friendly and attentive and loved the decor. Parking was easy and right outside which is a bonus on that busy road.