Tacowala Reviews Summary

Category: Mexican restaurant Somerville, New Jersey

Address: 133 E Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876, USA

Phone: +19083008690

Rating: 4.7
based on 215 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Each taco was made with love and bursted with flavor!"
  • "The flavor combinations of all the tacos are so tasty and the spice level is just right."
  • "The fusion of Indian food and Mexican food makes so much sense. Lots of depth and bold flavors."
  • "Food was delicious and the flavors were unique."
  • "Everything was fresh and delicious!"
  • "The food was so amazing!!! Creative flavors with interesting combinations and really fresh ingredients."
  • "The Indian food tacos were delicious."

Cons:

  • "Will never go again unless they get better."
  • "Super small portions, expensive and tastes BAD. Taste is neither Mexican nor Indian just horrible and oily."
  • "Paneer Burria taco was very mid - not bad not good."
  • "I also ordered black magic quesadilla, very oily and mainly cheese inside and some red onion on topโ€ฆreally not worth for money and value at all."
  • "The food is tasteless with lots of oil. Paneer was like sponge."
  • "Food is below average and very less quality. Taste is neither Mexican nor Indian just horrible."
  • "Didnโ€™t find any uniqueness in food taste either."

Service

Pros:

  • "The Tacowala team was extremely professional."
  • "Quick service and reasonable prices."
  • "The person taking our order was super friendly."
  • "Everyone has been super friendly."
  • "The servers were great, came early which is rare from my experience."
  • "The service was fast as well with clear explanation of what's being served."
  • "Service was fast and friendly."

Cons:

  • "Portions are a joke. The service sucks. You wait long. They serve customers who come later than you first."
  • "It took a while to get part of our order, and wished there were more items that could be made without OGโ€ฆ but all in all it was a great experience."
  • "We were asked twice to move- two of us have mobility issues and getting up each time was really hard on our bodies."
  • "Didn't realize the restaurant closed early."
  • "They need more employees to maintain consistent hours."
  • "Would not recommend it. You get only one taco not 3 like on the photos."
  • "Very surprised to see overall high rating."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "The decor inside is bright, welcoming, fun & casual."
  • "The fusion of Mexican and Indian influences in the decor created a unique and charming ambiance."
  • "The place is decorated in bright colors, with fun murals and a flower wall that spells out Taco Love."
  • "The vibe of the restaurant itself is bright and welcoming."
  • "The atmosphere is simple, clean and playful which made it fun eat in."
  • "Ambiance was cool and fun just like the owner! Very friendly and welcoming."
  • "The inside is so inviting and beautiful."

Cons:

  • "Only cons are the location and the taco portions are relatively smaller than I expected."
  • "Felt the flavors didn't go really well together yet it wasn't bad."
  • "The Entire experience is so amazing that I highly recommend tacowala to everyone. Super talented chef.. thank u!!!!"
  • "This was our first and last time here sadly."
  • "I am not sure how people are rating it 4 or 5 stars."
  • "There are many food options available in the town which are definitely way better than Tacowala."
  • "It's not worth it Taste was Ok But the prices they charge and Quantity they served is nowhere to compare to Moe's or Taco bell."

Value

Pros:

  • "The cost is on the higher side, but each taco is loaded up."
  • "The price was very reasonable for all the included condiments etc."
  • "Not to mention the price was great."
  • "The quality and freshness of the food coming from Tacowala is absolutely top-notch."
  • "The flavorful plant-based fillings, variety of toppings, and handmade tortillas make for an outstanding culinary experience."
  • "The real standout was the food with each taco being filled with flavor and generously filled."
  • "Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious."

Cons:

  • "The price is way too high for a taco that small."
  • "Not worth for money and value at all."
  • "Expensive!!! They have New York pricing."
  • "6$ for one 3 inch ๐ŸŒฎ for example...๐Ÿ’ฐ"
  • "Taste was Ok But the prices they charge and Quantity they served is nowhere to compare to Moe's or Taco bell."
  • "The tacos are pretty good, portion size is small, customer service is okay, and the price is way too high for a taco that small."
  • "Quantity is very low, make sure to order a lot of tacos."

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