Taco Del Mar

This review is for the store on the NW side on Century. LAST 3 times. There is no Management. Came in Today at 6:40Pm.and they were out of Chicken? We were told it would be 20 minutes before it would be ready… Really!!! You have 3 other Mexican competitors within .5Miles. and Chipotle now a 5 min drive away. 3 strikes your out! Not wasting my time again with a work force who says. «Cool dude. were out of Chicken, I’m OK with you going some place else». Done with it

I am giving one star only because you can’t give a no star rating. I was here last Sunday for my first and last time. We entered the location and there were no other customers. There was an employee young Asian man standing behind the counter staring off into space. We were not greeted nor acknowledged. After placing our orders and them getting it wrong there were no apologies or thank you’s. We sat down and my daughter had ordered 2 quesadilla’s, there was literally no cheese, more than 3 bites before even a very small piece of cheese. For more than $ 4.00 each. Ridiculous.

We used to really enjoy eating here and frequented at least once a week. Unfortunately they seem to have gone downhill fast in the past few years.
Had lunch yesterday and it will be the last. We ordered 2 Baja bowls and 1 burrito. The same person made all 3 items but somehow managed to make the Baja bowls drastically different in size when the only difference between the two orders was the meat type. About ¼ cup of cheese on mine and literally less than a tablespoon on the other. The entire lettuce pile was rusty and should have been replaced not served. We ordered 3 drinks to go with our meals and had to ask for the cups 3 times before the cashier reluctantly handed them to us, it was strange. To top it all off I paid cash and I had to repeatedly ask for a receipt, even at one point told I couldn’t have one until I pressed the issue. We will not be back.

Lunch is always good here. Super fast and friendly service. Lots of options to make the perfect meal.
I usually eat the taco salad with chicken and medium sauce. But the Baja bowls are really good too, and less calories. The burritos are awesome with beans and meat and cheese and toppings. Plenty of drink choices, and always fully stocked supplies of utensils and napkins.
Give lunch a go here, you won’t be disappointed.

Taco Del Mar used to be kinda janky about 10 to 15 years ago. Fresh ingredients, but their flavors were weak sauce. In Portland, it was just a shade above the old Macheezmo Mouse… Yeah, that bad.
Thankfully things have changed a lot. I recommend the carnitas and the fish for their proteins. For menu items, I go for the Mondo Burritos, Tacos, Bowls, and the Nachos (regular or Super Meat). I like to splurge and get guacamole, sometimes guac and sour cream… Makes for a better meal.
Anyways, not a whole lot to write about this pseudo-​Mexican place. There are a lot more authentic places to go to but it’s good food for what it is and it’s good!
I have to mention though that when I visited today, their special of the day is two fish tacos at a discount. I order a carnitas Mondo Burrito and it came out smelling very fishy. I couldn’t taste the pork, unfortunately. I think they were using the fish tongs to serve my carnitas which, although I like their fish, it wasn’t what I ordered, hence the 4 star review instead of 5 it could have earned.

Really good fast food. Always fresh, always served with a smile, and the prices are great. I’ve used them to feed a crowd at my home and business with a delicious taco bar. Delivered hot to my door, set up and ready to go on time. Super easy.

I used to love Taco Del Mar when I first moved here, but I went away to college for a couple of years, and when I got back — it just wasn’t the same. Taco Del Mar has always been a chain, but they really slipped into the chain mentality.
They used to be a great ‘economical’ value, but now their food has caught up with the prices. I tried them again a few weeks ago when I was in the area, and the burritos were smaller and more expensive. We’re talking Chipotle costs and McDonald food.
To their credit, I will say that the staff is always super friendly and the place is always spotless. Taco Del Mar is another chain — nothing special. With all the food in Bend, I don’t know why you would go there. I don’t even know why I went back… nostalgia?

The food, for a fast food environment is stellar (remember, the ‘bar’ set is taco-​bell) The people are efficient and kind.
If I need food on the North end of Bend, it’s my go-​to.

Fast and reasonably cheap. Decent burrito on the north side. The «mondito» is plenty big enough even for a 200lb dude.
They could use some additional veggie choices, though. And a salsa bar would be nice or at least some more variations.
But still, it is fast food. Not on par with other fast Mexican joints in town such as Taco Stand or Super Burrito. I’m getting hungry now.

Amazing food. For around $ 5 you can get a meal that will replace your lunch and dinner. Add beer and this place wins out on my list if great inexpensive places to eat.

Always a great place for cheap eats!
Made to order in front of you – great for the vegan periods in my life.
Friendly, quick, cheap and decent food (though all there food has a certain taste, maybe the oil they use)
But always a great chioce for fast, yummy, cheap and filling food.

I very seldom write reviews, let alone 5 star reviews. But I was visiting in Bend last week and while driving I saw Taco Del Mar. I remembered that my host had mentioned eating there, so I decided to give it a try. Being unfamiliar with some of the menu items, I had to ask the employee for some explanations and recommendations. Even though there were a few people in line behind me, she took the time to guide me through the offerings.
What is nice about this place is that unlike other fast food restaurants where the food comes out of a kitchen in the back, here one can see exactly what is going into each thing you order. You can also appreciate the freshness of the ingredients, and know that everything is made to order and not sitting under a hot lamp.
I ordered a taco salad made with chicken. The shell was light and crispy and the chicken was tender and tasty. It also looked and tasted like very good quality chicken, unlike some other places where the chicken tastes like scraps. I selected the type of beans, and exactly what toppings I wanted.
My friend had tacos made with corn tortillas, and to begin with she only ordered two, but they were so good she went back and ordered another!
All in all, I highly recommend Taco Del Mar. Whether you’re a picky eater like me, or just want some great tasting, reasonably priced Mexican food, this is worth a try!

Yes… five stars for a «fast food» chain restaurant. This place rocks for cheap, delicious burritos, etc. It’s also a Coke place. (A definite plus for my wife.)
Not the first time we’ve been here, but we popped in today for lunch while shopping over at Best Buy.
Wife and daughter each had a «mondito» (petite) sized burrito while I went for the «mondo» sized monster.
It’s «build your own» style much like you would do at «Subway». First you choose your type of tortilla (flour, whole wheat, spinach, tomato), then sour cream and /​or guacamole. Followed by rice. On to the beans (refried, black, pinto), then meat (chicken, pork, shredded beef), finally your other toppings while moving along the counter.
When they’ve got your burrito loaded just how you want it, they wrap it up neat as can be and it’s time to enjoy. Carefully peel back the foil every few bites and no mess.
Fun atmosphere. Great food. Excellent value. Taco Del Mar is a definite hit with our family.

First? It’s proximity to Trader Joe’s! We like that close~in to NE Bend shopping thing.
The staff greets you with a smile:) always… even if it’s 2 min. to closing time. The place is neat, tidy & clean for mexi-​fast food.
The food is consistant & you can pick & choose any & every addition to your taco/​burrito/​taco salad. I like that.
Mondo is a great word for a burrito… ya think?
Your food is made to order, while you watch & wait and it’s quick & healthier than all those «other» fast food mexi-​joints.
The only other better? El Super Burrito downtown, mabey the Taco Stand or Longboard L’s? I’ll get to those later…
We have been to the TDM on the WestSide but the employee vibe is NOT the same, as it is here!
Try it you will enjoy it!
Namaste~