Taqueria El Mexicano Grill

About

Mexican

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 1420 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76710

Phone: (254) 776-0011

Work Hours

Mon 6:00 am-10:00 pm
Tue 6:00 am-10:00 pm
Wed 6:00 am-10:00 pm
Thu 6:00 am-10:00 pm
Fri 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Sat 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Sun 6:00 am-10:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Good For Happy Hour
    Yes
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Susan S.

    star star star star star 18 June 2026

    BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN WACO! Their food is great and margaritas are wonderful! Service is a bit slow, but it's still my favorite place in waco.

  • Steve S.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 9 June 2026

    Terrible service last year....just tried again and still terrible !!!!
    Food just ok.  Waitress didn't speak enough English to get my order right

  • Fedd F.

    star star star star_border star_border 7 June 2026

    This is our favorite mexican restaurant here in Waco. It probably is the best place for mexican food around.

    Cleanliness is a 3. It is pretty clean except the restrooms are left unattended most of the times.

    Service is a 2. I understand when it is busy the wait will be longer than usual. But to not be seen for a good 20 minutes or more is kind of outrageous. We will see our waitress when she drops off our chips. Then 20 minutes later ask for our order and another 20 minutes when she brings our food we'll never see her again till it is time for billing. Maybe they're shorthanded but need to learn how to juggle your tables more efficiently.

    Food is a 4. Definitely good. If it wasn't for the food we would probably never come here. As far as i've tried, this is the best in town.

    Price is a 4. A bit better than everybody else and serving sizes are pretty good.

    All in all we like the place. Food and price is great. Service needs to be better.

  • Jeri R.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 4 June 2026

    I visited this place during happy hour with a friend. We ordered beers and an appetizer to share. Their server did not bring extra plates or napkins. When it was time for more beer, we had to ask another server to get it for us and asked for another appetizer. I also wanted water, but the waiters were in so much a hurry, that I never had the chance to ask for it. When I told the waiter it would be separate checks, he rolled his eyes at me. It got a little busy, but not so much, that our waiter to pretty much gave up on us. We won't be back.

  • Grant A.

    star star star star star_border 1 June 2026

    Good food, cooked well. Carnitas tacos were flavorful. They offer chips and two salsas! The green salsa I believe was jalopenoy and creamy. The carnitas tacos come with onions and cheese. Got a barbacoa burrito that wasn't as tender as I would have liked but was overall pretty pleased.

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