If I could rate this place lower, I would. I love Mexican food, and when I drove an hour 'cause I heard about this place, I didn't realize who I heard it from was being sarcastic! I don't know how you screw up Mexican food, in Salinas, at a real taquerilla, but Ticos Tacos did it. I took one bite of a burrito and had to spit it out! This is hands down the worst place period I have ever been. Do not waste your time or hard earned money!
So nostalgic being here!! The last time I ate at a TICO'S TACOS was before the SJ location burned down! Being here was like stepping through a time portal! The beef taquitos and green sauce were just as I remembered! Delicious and made fresh! Great friendly staff. Fast service. Fresh salsa bar. Seating wasn't "plus-sized" friendly but they had an extra chairs along the back wall that I was able to use to sit outside the booth. Bathroom was clean but didn't have a baby changing station. Otherwise, it was q perfect and memorable experience!
I use to love ticos tacos food, and it was always nostalgic to come in for my order, but within the last year I've become vegan. I thought ticos was great for being able to provide a vegan option, and was charged a specific price every time I got my vegan burrito. But today was different, I was charged much more for a simple 3 Ingredient burrito. When I called and asked if this was a mistake, they told me they've been doing me a favor not charging me the proper price this entire time, and decided to change that today, even tho I've been regularly coming in for my usual order with the average price. Felt like it was an excuse... Either way, very inconsistent. Also kept getting cut off in conversation when trying to explain my confusion. Not worth the trouble and excuses. I could find just as good burritos at other taquerias without the high prices, and in my partners experience, occasional chewy meat. Lastly, most of the staff will be rude/impatient/expressionless with their customer service, unless you're a regular. Everyone I know went in for the food, never the service. But now I Definitely won't be coming back here.
One of my favorite places for some Mexican food. You can get a burrito normal size not those huge ones most places serve
Childhood place my family and I love. Miss the one in SJ that burned down. Food is always consistently good. A go-to for us. Try their Chile Colorado or Chile Verde plate! Soooo good!
Always delicious!My go to is always an enchilada con queso but, new favorite addition is their chile relleno.¡Muy Bien!
High priced but the food is always consistent . Best mexican food in S. Salinas. Best Mexican food in Salinas as a whole can be found on the East Side.
Tico's is great!! Fantastic tacos, burritos, beans, and the rice is out of this world!! I just wish the crispy chicken tacos have a little more flavor. Stock up on sauces. Check your order too!
Ticos Tacos is the best restaurant in salinas. They are very honest with their customers. If you leave a purse in there they will do anything to find the owner and return it. Don't hesitate and visit and enjoy their delicious food.
If you're looking for some authentic Mexican food this place was not disappoint. Grandma always goes to eat lunch is that good I always do something and it's kind of old-fashioned style has a little bit of affiance wish I enjoyed for you.