Taco Time

«NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!» It can’t be closed. It can’t be…
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
I have certainly not reached acceptance. I’m not even going to try to explain why this loss is so significant to those who didn’t grow up eating deep fried bean burritos with crispy burnt ends. You just won’t understand.

I like tacos. There isn’t much else to this review. It’s better than Taco Bell, but a little more pricey. It also makes you cooler… Although it hasn’t kicked in for me yet.

Ohhh Taco Time, so much better than Taco Bell yet so bad. I actually find the prices a bit steep especially for the little schlop of a chicken bowl I got last week. And damn is the inside (and outside) of that building ever 70s depressing.
It probably costs half as much to get a premade burrito at 7-​Eleven up the block. The Taco Time stuff is definitely not twice as good.

I have been a Taco Time goer in Spokane for the past 10 years and I have loved it. Needless, to say my experience was not the same at this location. First, I ordered a beef crisp burrito and they were out of stock. Then I went to look for the nachos that I normally would get at the Spokane Taco time and they were no where to be found on the menu. So I ended up buying a Chicken Chimi to go and got a bean chimi with two small peices of chicken hiding in the inside. I also got a order of Crustos for 84 cents and literally got ¼ of a bag with 10 broken crustos! I will be contacting a manager about my experience.

«A HEALTHIER COMMERCIAL MEXICAN FAST FOOD»
THE GOOD:
–Not oily
–They use real pinto beans (I saw the process)
–Fresh produce
–Friendly staff and helpful manager
–Taco meat wasn’t overly seasoned with that commercial powder
THE BAD:
–Hot sauce wasn’t hot at all.
–Mild sauce wasn’t mild at all.
THE DECISION:
I spent most of my life in Los Angeles. Home of the real and commercial Mexican influenced taco joints. Then I moved to the bay area where they have their own take on «taco joints» which are usually more El Salvadorian influenced. Both regions have their share of the commercial stuff too. I would place Taco Time in the category of Taco Bell, Del Taco, Tito’s Tacos and now even Jack in the Box (since they do tacos too). Being a bit health conscience, Taco Time is the best. The beef was not oily and was well seasoned with natural seasoning and not the red colored powdered stuff they use at the commercial joints. They don’t use canned refried beans either. I actually even saw the manager preparing the beans they use. It was all pretty much the «old school» way. Boiling real beans, draining the water and smashing them up. I know this might sound weird but I didn’t feel gross or guilty after Taco Time.

I have a friend who farts a lot. This place is why.
She is otherwise adorable and I love her very much but I despise Taco Time.
Tater tots do not go with burritos and ranch dip is meant only for carrot sticks.
And, did I mention that it makes my friend fart?

Aww I love you Taco Time. You always give me the two crunchy beef tacos and mexi fries I so desire when I work at Swoon Boutique Spa (yeah I just name dropped, go get some spa services ok!)…the service is always quick, the cashiers always nice, and the food always greasy and delicious.

This is not Mexican food… it’s not even Tex-​Mex. With that out of the way, I want to confess that I eat here about once every other month. For the most part, the food is consistent here — not great, not really healthy, but definitely of higher quality than Taco Bell.
… I come here mainly for the tator-​tots… er, I mean Mexi-​fries.

If Taco Bell and Del Taco had a retarded baby, it would be Taco Time.
I don’t understand why they (as well as other crappy fast food «Mexican» places) have tater tots. Er, excuse me, «Mexi-​Fries». It doesn’t make sense. But, I guess they ARE marketing to fat Americans.
The best thing about this place is that they have poop ice. (You know, that ice that is little and round like little animal droppings and fun to chew?) Oh and they also had pretty clean public bathrooms.
As far as the food goes… it’s frickin’ Taco Time. I wasn’t EXPECTING to go, «Wow, this is chicken taco is phenomenal». When I arrived, I was hungry and when I left I was ashamed. But, shame beats out hunger any day.

One star for decent hot sauce and one star for the tater tots (thanks Michelle for your review — otherwise I only would have given one star).
At best I have only ever had «nearly ok» experiences at any Taco Time and the latest was no exception. I couldn’t even finish my «wrap» because it instantly made me feel like garbage. And I know I am not alone on this one. NOTE — watch out for the puddle of vomit out front!
If you do go here, stick to the most basic of options (tater tots, tacos, etc). Avoid the specialty crap… well unless you like your crap to be special once you get home (or sometimes 10 minutes later wherever you are).
:-)

For the love of god why did I go here? Potentially the most disgusting food I’ve ever eaten. As a lover of all things Mexican (especially the food) I felt it my duty to try Taco Time, despite the fact I suspected it would be bad. As a native Californian, and recent transplant, I thought to myself… how badly can someone screw up Mexican food? I was about to find out.
I wound up dropping by to fill up after an expensive, unfulfilling, and unimpressive meal at Nishino, see
for my friend’s review of that meal.
Well, it was awful. The meat was was watery and icky, the taco shells were stale, hell even the french fries were nasty! I think the only thing that was not awful were the tomatoes in one of our tacos. To top it off, I think I spent the next 3 hours wanting to vomit because the food was so disgusting. I would rather lick the sidewalk in front of Dick’s on Broadway for sustenance than eat here again. Eat here at your own peril.