The Mad Taco, located in Essex Junction, VT, has quickly earned a reputation for its exceptional Mexican cuisine, especially its tacos. Customers rave about the vibrant flavors and generous portions. Neil Marriott's enthusiastic review highlights his first experience with tacos that he described as "frickin great!"—a sentiment echoed by many. The menu features a delightful array of items, including Achiote Chicken, Smoked Pork, and the popular Kimchi side, which adds a unique twist. Chris Webb praised the Al Pastor Burrito stuffed with juicy pork, resonating with lovers of hearty meals that maintain quality without compromising on flavor. Shannon Cuddy emphasizes the satisfaction of indulging in two super-stuffed tacos per order and recommends the house-made chorizo, perfectly complemented by various hot sauces. Moreover, the crispy garlic fries stand out, appealing to those with a penchant for flavorful sides. While some reviews point to inconsistent service and atmosphere, the focus remains on the top-notch food that delivers both satisfaction and value. Whether it's the fantastic wet burritos or the rich, flavorful tacos, The Mad Taco proves to be a must-visit destination for any Mexican food aficionado seeking a memorable dining experience.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For The Mad Taco
Neil Marriott
May 29,2025
Wow...Aaaammaaazing Tacos!! February 11th, 2019 was my first time here, just had the tacos and they were frickin great!! Filling, super tasty, and inexpensive.. No doubt I am going back, as a matter of fact I can't wait, can tell you it won't be long before I get back!! Enjoy!!
Chris Webb
Apr 24,2025
Great food, flavorful and artfully made. Service and atmosphere inconsistent. My Al Pastor Burrito came stuffed with juicy pork; it had more meat than rice and cheese. I ordered it dry and chose some of the great salsas/hot sauces to put on top. The carnitas tacos also had a generous supply of meat. Would have liked a little more verde sauce, but they were flavorful. This is the awkward step-brother of the founding location in Waitsfield. But, while the atmosphere in Waitfield is more lively and energetic, I liked this food better. The service is a little inconsistent. They have paper straws, but bring out my burrito with a plastic fork.
Catherine Cross
Apr 23,2025
Fantastic wet burritos--al pastor, Christmas style is the right way to order. Delicious, locally-sourced ingredients.
Shannon Cuddy
Apr 14,2025
Fantastic tacos! The staff is very friendly and helped us with what to do in the area! Not the cheapest around but totally worth the price. Two super stuffed tacos come per order. Try the house made chorizo - it is not very spicy but there are a variety of hot sauces to spice it up! The star was the garlic fries - crispy fresh made fries with an amazing garlic sauce!!!!
shrek daddy14
Apr 2,2025
For being short staffed, this place is a definite for anything burrito. Pork belly is one of my favorite meats and to see it made in front of me and to be crispy is the best. Definitely worth the 10 minutes for a good quality burrito. Seph Is the one who made my burrito and was very kind
Salena Claire
Mar 16,2025
I've never been here before but I didn't realize how much I was missing out. Delicious food, all fresh and tasty. I loved one of the green sauces, I wish I remembered the name but it was tangy and went perfect with my burrito bowl.
Joel Williams
Feb 10,2025
I ordered the pork belly taco and chorizo taco. Both were quite good! I added some of their assorted sauces to each and the sauces I tried were also tasty. The staff was pleasant and food came out in a reasonable time. I was undecided which tacos to get and the attendee behind the register informed me I could get one of each taco instead of two of the same taco. It was an interesting, low key vibe inside. Somewhere that would be appropriate to just hang out, or bring kids out to eat.
Mary Mary
Feb 5,2025
This was my first time eating at the Mad Taco while visiting my son in Vermont. The girl taking our order was super friendly with the sweetest smile! The food was phenomenal. I had a chicken burrito . And the rest was very clean and relaxing. Thank you Mad Taco for an enjoyable experience.
Reviews For The Mad Taco