Don Taco

Have put off going here…really thought it was a Taco Bell spin off. Was I ever wrong!!! Staff is excellent,,,food is excellent,,,atmosphere excellent. We enjoyed very much. Is now on our list to visit again!!!

I don't understand how this place is a 4.7. I wish I had the same good experiences as the rest of these people. The salsa and queso were fine, good even. But the food was awful. The rice didn't even look like rice, it looked more like a glob of tapioca, it was so overcooked and gummy. The dishe was incredibly bland. I had to dump salt and other sauces/condiments on the food to even make it edible. I dissected my empanadas and only ate the chicken filling because the empanadas were so doughy and gross. And even then, the chicken was overdone and bland as well. They tasted no better than frozen empanadas from Walmart, and their appearance and texture almost makes me think they were microwaved. The real kicker is I flipped an empanada over and noticed RED DYE from the deli paper they served the dish on had leeched into my food and stained it. This was right after they took my card for payment. The cherry on top was when the manager was informed, he didn't offer to comp or discount the meal, he just asked if I wanted him to make me a couple of fresh ones (only two, because I had already choked down the other two, and I guess he only wanted to atone for the two I didn't suffer through). I was ready to leave, so I just said sure. He brings a box of two plain empanadas. None of the toppings on them that came on them in the meal. Still as doughy as ever, and soaked with grease. I tried feeding them to my outdoor cats, and not even they wanted them. I will never be back. Pictures attached of leeched red dye and plain, gross empanadas he had remade for me. The red dye in the picture may be a little difficult to see, but I promise it's there. Edit: later I went outside and saw a raccoon eating some of the cats' food; it also wouldn't eat the empanada. It was eating around it. Not even a scavenger like a raccoon wanted it.

Good food, fresh ingredients, and friendly people. The restaurant is clean, there's a bar and even outside seating available. My husband and I ordered our food to go, but I really wish we had dined in so I could really check out the salsa bar. So many different salsas to choose from. I ordered the chicken taquitos and my husband ordered authentic steak tacos. We were both pleased with our meals and said we would be returning soon!

Very nice atmosphere with plenty of seating and clean interior. Staff was very welcoming, responsive, and polite. Tried the chorizo quesadilla, choriqueso dip, and the birria sopes. All had very fresh ingredients. The tortillas are definitely handmade. Chorizo wasn't as spicy as I would want or expect (none of the smokey heat I'm used to with chorizo dishes). It also made every dish it was in very oily. The queso was pretty good besides that but could definitely be a bit thicker. Sopes was very good. Meat was tender and flavorful. Quesadilla is big enough to last AT LEAST two meals. Overall, great portions for the money but could use a bit more spice and less oil.

We have been here a few times now. Great casual atmosphere. Tortillas are home made. Service is always fast and friendly. We needed some authentic Mexican food in Florence and Don Taco never disappoints!

This place is consistently good. We’ve ordered all over the menu. The tacos authentic style are the best! We’ve had birria, carnitas and chicken. We’ve also had the taquitos, the soup, the the ceviche and it was all fabulous. The margaritas are good and quite pretty in presentation.

Don Taco is a must try for the Shoals! Something new and different. I got the Quesadilla de Birria which was 10/10. This is real authentic Mexican food! Their fresh salsa bar has a lot of options too. Please don’t go expecting same old Tex-Mex or Americanized Mexican food because it just isn’t that. I also had the Paleta de Tamarindo mixed drink and it tastes just like the Mexican candy!

When we asked the waitress a question she shrugged her shoulders and said idk….in my opinion very unprofessional and especially when it was a simple question. If you are a server you should know everything about the menu and all the loops and answers, and if you don’t…then you go and ask not just stand there and look like a deer in headlights. This is the second time we’ve had something like this happen when we’ve come here. It will be the last time we ever come here.