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Taco Casa
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
19 reviews for Taco Casa
19 reviews in English
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Review from Carrie H.
9/4/2011
I noticed a few concerns with this location. Personally I've had better luck at this location rather than Rockwall.
My favorites are the Nachos and Chilada.
If you experience problems demand to deal with the person in charge. If they don't handle the problem to your satisfaction ask for the Owner. He works in the store and often is on the cash register. He was always nice and wanted to know how satisfied we were at each visit. This store donates a lot of time and money to schools and charities so please let the owner know, he would fix anything he knew about. -
Review from Joey K.
Garland, TX
8/22/2011
This review is solely for this Taco Casa store and not for the Shrine that is Taco Casa Rockwall.
I am a self confessed Taco Casa addict and just like any true junky when your dealer starts charging more for less or starts trying to give you the run around, you have to let that sucka know, you PAY his salary. I promise you there is always some competition looking for you to spend your hard earned rupees with them instead!
This location is like a pox on the Taco Casa Chain's otherwise pristine, virginal, SPF 100 skin. I have gone to this one many times and have finally had enough. Why do you suck so bad store #29? Its just so damn frustrating!
It all started with a Tea
About 2 years ago (shows how long Ive been cutting this place slack), I ordered a large tea for 99 cents because I also ordered a super Item. When I got to the window I noticed I was charged full price, the girl at the window acted like I was the one who created this problem. I told her I wasn't really sweating 50 cents, but when you say its a buck, it should be a buck. She proceeds to tell me that even though she is the one who rang it in wrong there is no way for her to delete it now. I said cant a manager delete the tea and re ring it? She was like yea but he is in the office, at this point I decided shit was obviously not really firing properly in this girls head and decided to just eat the 50 cents and go about my day.
I actually started harping on this incident a little later in the day and decided to call the manager on duty because this chick needed to understand the concept of making things right. The response I got from the manager was pretty much an "Alright I will let her know." Not an "I'm sorry we basically stole 50 cents from you" or " Come have a Taco on me, sir, sorry for the inconvenience." Strike One.
Strike Two was when they quit doing Taco Tuesday like every other Taco Casa in the Dallas-Metro Plex. Are you really that cheap you cant make one day a day to save two dollars? I guarantee what you lose in discount you make up for in volume.
Strike Three was when I got stuck behind some guy cleaning his car out at the trashcan they put out about 3 feet in front of the pass through window for a solid 5 minutes. When the guy finally drove off and I pulled up, I simply mentioned to the cashier that if they where to move the trashcan another ten feet down there little sidewalk, people could pull up to the window AND that guy could clean his car. She said in a very rude and confrontational voice, " Well, I am not a manager and I don't make decisions like that. " This is when I replied with, "Well maybe you could make mention of it to the higher ups and save us all a little trouble in the future." After that she was nice, but secretly deep down inside we both knew from that moment on where the Taco Line had been drawn.
Strike Four was about 4 months ago when I ordered a bean burrito and basically got a single bite of beans and a whole lotta tortilla and red sauce. Anyone who has been to a Taco Casa before knows that this is not the norm, usually every item you get from them is loaded with ingredients.
Strike Five was when I ordered a bean burrito and I got a meat burrito, luckily I caught this before pulling away (BC I am a glutton and starting eating as soon as that little paper sack was handed to me). They made me a new bean burrito right away, which kind of shocked me, and made me think twice about my previous experiences.
Strike Six came when I ordered a bean burrito a month and a half ago and it was the exact same as strike Four.
My last and Final Strike ( BC I shall never return to this location again) happened about 2 weeks ago when I ordered a bean burrito and two tacos. The talking box said, "You wanted a refried bean burrito right?" "Yea did you get black beans or something?" "No, just clarifying you did want a refried bean burrito?" At this point I start thinking I must be on TV. or some shit and started looking for cameras, but then I remembered the Meat burrito incident from a couple months back and all became clear. Apparently I am not the only one getting meat burritos, instead of bean and this is such a problem that the employees must now verify with you? WTF! Not that it really mattered because can you guess what my bean burrito came out as? I like to think it was a melted cheddar cheese roll up with bean and cumin flavored sauce, because there is no way this thing they gave me was a real Taco Casa Bean burrito. My Tacos fared no better, hardly any meat or that delicious cheddar cheese.
So, I sign off on this review with these words. It is obvious someones dropping the ball around this place, trying to cut corners and cheap out on ingredients. This seems to be the par at this Taco Casa and I don't think complaining to the manager is going to change this fact. I feel it is only necessary that I forward this review to Taco Casa Corporate. That is all. -
Review from Rick O.
Dallas, TX
5/17/2011
There's something to be said for drunken culinary inspiration...
What I love about Taco Casa is that their crazy mashups look and taste like something I might come up with when dragging leftovers out of the fridge at 2am. I can't think of any other place in Texas where black olives are perfectly acceptable in a burrito, and on an enchilada, and in a taco, and... well, you get the idea. In spite of the apparent train wreck factor here, the food is damn tasty, and very much a guilty pleasure of mine.
Don't you dare try and compare it to Taco Cabana or a real taqueria, because Taco Casa is just in a league of its own - for better or for worse. -
Review from chip c.
9/30/2010
This is not a bad fast food tacoplace-it's just that it is a fast food taco place. It's very average. The food taste fine and is not going to break the bank. It is large and well lit and seems fairly clean whenever I have gone. I do like the car shows they have with reliable frequency int he parking lot.
Perhaps I have caught them at bad times - but I haven't found the same helpful staff-in fact they have seemed downright apathetic on most visits.
They do seem to help local schools and have a presence in the community so I give them props for that.
Again, not a bad place-its a fine place to stop buy and get a fast food taco-but don't expect anything much beyond that.Listed in: Taco heaven
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Review from deno f.
Yes, food is love. And I was all kinds of loved up on Sunday with my Chilada with extra cheese and extra red sauce AND my chili burger with cheese. I'm telling you, in the realm of taco food this place is the end-all-be-all. And I have the coupon calendar to prove it! I love you too, Taco Casa.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/14/2008
Let me premise this review with a brief definition or three. Fast food serving some sort of tex-mex… Read more »
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Review from Ruthanna H.
Garland, TX
7/19/2011
Kind of like the exact opposite of gourmet, if Taco Bueno was considered gourmet. Their cheese reminds me of the kind the government gives poor people for free. Their hot sauce is a spicy red goo with little flavor. With that said, at first I hated this place, but after being forced to revisit it numerous times since my family likes it, I became addicted. Now I don't know what I would do without their tostadas, not to mention their hot sauce, which I like to save and put on food at home.
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Review from Jodi C.
9/15/2010
This is definitely not the "King" of fast food taco/Tex-Mex restaurants in this area, but they are very tasty.
The problem I have is for less money I can get Taco Bell or Taco Bueno ) meals for the price of the nacho supreme here (they're just down the street a few stores; and they are comparable on some Taco Casa's cheaper items-even on taste. The tacos and iced tea are about the only reasonably priced items (for a fast food place) on the menu.
The seating is ample, and good for groups, like youth sports teams or a few teens, who are usually the people I have seen here.
The food always seems fresh, the store clean, and the manager friendly whenever I visit.Listed in: Great Eats!
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Review from Trent L.
Dallas, TX
2/23/2010
Where do I begin to describe the greatness that is Taco Casa?? First, don't let the plain orange/yellow signage turn you off. Before eating here, I would frequently see a Taco Casa sign here and there and would drive RIGHT by it thinking it was some ghetto or random, independently owned eatery or.....or....I dunno, it just didn't draw me in.
Then, one of my best friends was going on and on about how absolutely fantastic the food is. He drives from downtown Dallas to Garland to get his Taco Casa fix when there are numerous Taco Bells and Taco Buenos (among other fast food restaurants) nearby.
Well, I'll try new things! So on to Garland for a little road trip. Well, let me say.. the food is excellent. It tastes very fresh and unprocessed. They also give you LOTS of it and their cheese is really good.
I think I know their secret. Keep it simple and fresh. Small menu and do it right. Mmmm! I think I'll go tomorrow. -
Review from David G.
Garland, TX
6/18/2011
It's ok for fast food. Love there sweet tea. Every time I go the prices go up. Started at 59 cent tacos, now there 1.30 in matter of 2 years. Sometimes there great, other times there soggy.
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Review from Jonathan R.
Garland, TX
4/16/2011
Hate it! However my 2 kids love taco Tuesdays and its cheap... parents especially can't go wrong with this choice.
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Review from Tara K.
Dallas, TX
3/29/2011
can I say............. AWESOME.......... I love this place. Stays open late. The prices are low so you can feed your entire family. My kids like the taco burger. My husband likes the enchiritos and I like the tacos. Can't get enough of them. Not stingy on the food at all. Each taco is bursting with meat, cheese and sour cream. Nice and friendly staff and they get your order right!
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Review from michael E.
Garland, TX
1/23/2009 1 Check-in Here
Sometimes you get the fast food mexi-munchies, and for me that narrows down to three places close to me...Taco Bueno, Taco Bell, and Taco Casa. As of late Taco Casa is getting all the love.
It shouldn't. The menu is so simple, they sell about 5 items. But the bottom line is their ingredients are fresh and their food is not overly salted and does not taste processed. When I go I get the Super Taco and Super Burrito, it's a good amount of food for a decent price. They also have an enchirito, and it has the olives Taco Bell got rid of so long ago. Hooray for olives (they're in the super burrito as well, and taste great).
When I compare the food nutritionally, it falls in second place...Taco Bell is slightly lower in calories and fat. ironically, I still think the Taco Casa is the healthier choice...it just doesn't taste nearly as processed.
So I love the place, but 4 stars only because it is fast food. -
Review from Lance H.
Dallas, TX
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Review from Natalie O.
Sachse, TX
12/21/2010
Best value in Garland!! Everything tastes DELICIOUS here. I love their $1.09 crispy tacos and sweet tea!! Unlike most fast food restaurants that have gotten more and more sheisty with their food quality when it comes to the value menu, Taco Casa raises the bar with fully packed tacos, burritos, nachos, and more with phenomenal taste and great portions. This place is very supportive in the community too, which I appreciate. BEST FAST FOOD EVER!!!
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Review from Lori S.
Garland, TX
Updated - 1/3/2009
You can't get better tacos and sweet tea anywhere else! You can always count on fresh ingredients and fast service at Taco Casa. The tacos have plenty of fine ground beef and freshly grated cheese in them. There is no skimping on ingredients here.
The owner is friendly and knows a lot of his customers by name and is usually there to 'meet and greet'. He supports the local merchants and community by using their services and donating tons of supplies and money to several high schools. I have seen him deliver food to the concession stand at South Garland myself. He even has worked at some games himself!
There are also fun drawings where the crowds are huge, but nobody is a stranger, either. You can also see great vintage and restored cars once a month here.
There are literally hundreds of 'regulars' at this Taco Casa.
It truly is steps above the chain Taco whatevers nearby.
Besides tacos, you can fill up on a Chili Burger, it is basically taco meat, lettuce and lots of grated cheese in a bun. There are also burritos, nachos, tostados, and an enchilada type item, like a fat meat enchilada made with a flour tortilla and covered with red enchilada sauce and grated cheese. Black olives usually come on top, but I am not a fan of the little black 'tires'. That's just me, I cut them from everything, but my family loves them on everything!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/9/2008 First to Review
Are you tired of chain taco joints? This is a giant step up from the rest.
They also have great… Read more »
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Review from Julian O.
Garland, TX
3/28/2011
Very clean and great taco shop for fast food. The people are very friendly.
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Review from Jessica M.
Mesquite, TX
Came here after church one Sunday and I fell in love! These tacos are simple but I love how they pack in all that meat and cheese and the prices are very affordable. I would visit more if it were closer but I live off 80 and rarely find myself near this place.
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Review from Ronnie M.
Forney, TX
7/20/2009
This place has the best tacos that i had so far! You Taco bell people you all need to eat at this place. this place is nothing like taco bell and all of the taco places i've eatin at.
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Review from S P.
Rockwall, TX
10/17/2009
Okay, so now I am a poser. I admit, I have been eating at Taco Casa since I moved here in late 2008, but I just recently spoke of an "Authentic Mexican" food joint in another review on yelp as if I hated Tex Mex (or ground beef specifically). I don't hate Tex Mex, in fact, I love anything called "Mexican food". Mexican food is a guilty pleasure, what can I say? We all (at least most of us over 30) have fond memories of a place called Taco Bell. Yes, the real Taco Bell, not that crap hole you see on every corner now. Back in oldin' (?sp) times, it was actually good and worth the trip. Well, good news is Taco Casa is better than the OLD TB. It is awesome, and lucky the one I frequent is blessed by God himself. They are great! The food is fresh, hot, plentiful, and served with pride and love. I look forward to my haircuts at Yellow Jacket Barbershop (on 205 if you have not been there) and the chance to eat at Taco Casa which is right next door. Sad right, I just plugged my barbershop in this review, but you gotta go meet Angel and the ladies for a trim if you have not already. They are great, and you get a chance to eat some really good Tex Mex. My word, I never thought I would have something positive to say about fast food tacos, ever. Trust me, for a quick lunch this place is great and the food is PLENTIFUL; don't over order.
