El Taquero - Taqueria & Catering
Kelowna
(199)
Kelowna
(199)
Worry Free Catering by The Taco Maker
Crafted by Izzy, aka The Taco Maker, the tacos of El Taquero are inspired by the street side taco stands of Mexico City and include many family recipes. A mosaic of regions and flavours are represented on our taco board, as they are represented in the City.
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199 customer reviews
Derek Hogge
Thursday November 28 4:00 pm Derek my son and I just ate here. Fresh ingredients, tacos had lots of flavour enjoyed a couple soda pops we might not find elsewhere Some hot sauce to squeeze the cold out of you. Chef said hello to me whom is a retired chef of Rodgers Arena Vancouver.now parking on street NO and I never asked if they had parking in back and my Amigos @ El Taquero when or if you read this we do accept discounts for any future visits in New Year mmm yes we enjoy recommendations to my Foodie Followers check it out More...
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Paige M
I can't believe I waited so long to try this place. It's absolutely amazing! The chips/guac/salsa was so tasty, and the burritos are a generous size and delicious. The staff are so friendly and helpful, and the restaurant is clean and cozy. I only wish they had a bigger space with more seating. 10/10, make sure you check them out. More...
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Sarah Peterse
First time there, absolutely impressed with the delicious food, awesome menu and super welcoming staff. We got our food to go but the restaurant is gorgeous and clean. Appreciated the care in packing up our food! Everything was fantastic, will be back. More...
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jenny cameron
We love Mexican good so when we discovered this place we definitely had to check it out. It was totally worth it! The burritos were amazing! ! I got the chicken, my fiancé had the pork, they were so large we could easily share our halves. If your in Kelowna and want a delicious meal from helpful, friendly people with a nice warm vibe this is the place to be! Also,the margaritas are authentic and strong af !! More...
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Braeden Peterson
Accidentally turned down the wrong street while hungry, then bam! This beautiful Mexican restaurant has an amazing atmosphere, look, taste, and service. There is a vast selection of options to choose from. Once you have ordered the chef will personally bring out your food to you. It makes it have a genuine feel.The aesthetic of the whole place is wonderful, they have amazing artwork, and all of the graphics are on point. To top it all off, the have a variety of home made sauces and pickled vegetables to garnish your food. And they are amazing. This place is a must try! I had the mixed tacos and will be going back to try the other wonders available. More...
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Alicia Hopkins
Just amazing!! Will definitely be coming back to this gem!! Also, really hoping they're available for our wedding!! I'm still so full but craving more!
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Boaz Stich
El Taquero catered my wedding of 150 people a month or so ago. They were excellent to deal with throughout the whole process as they were flexible, prompt and truly care about what they do. At the reception the whole team was friendly and professional. On top of the that the food was amazing. All the guests were raving about it and no one was left hungry. I was particularly impressed at how quickly they got everyone through the line. Everything went so smoothly and I highly recommend using them for any event (or just eating at their restaurant cause is delicious). More...
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Darcy Greig
Great food and super accommodating for vegan/ gluten free peeps!!
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Victoria Scott
Great stop. We loved our little meal here. It was super fresh, light and very tasty. Meghan was a total star taking us through the menu options and for me as a plant based eater, the kitchen was super adaptable and it was all delicious. Thank you
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Derek Coldwell
Awesome little Taqueria, the tacos and burritos are very filling and tasty. Authentic food and home made chips and corn tortillas. I'm so impressed by the awesome food here and as a lover of Latino food it did not disappoint. Definitely in the top 4 mexican restaurants in town More...
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Graham Shonfield
Great tacos. The potato and chorizo wasn't favourite!
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Jon Blaze
Great tastes, friendly service. Good selection of salsas
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Nellie Pandey
Came on a Sunday morning and it wasn't as busy as it should be. Had 3 tacos and the burrito bowl. Carnitas were the best in life. Love the homemade hot sauces-- peach habanero was a fave. Chef greeted us when we came in, brought out the food, then came to personally check on us. 10/10 would return when I'm in town next More...
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Anand Dueck
I loved this place and I highly recommend trying it out
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Brock Mudry
From bad to good. I had originally left a 1-star review after two back to back incidents, the first being a mix up in ingredients and the second being a missed order and improper refund. I was a frequent customer and had decided to no longer frequent this establishment based on these experiences. Fast forward a couple of months and I decided to stop back in on my way back to the office from a meeting. I was looking to get something close and convenient and stopped in for a tostada. Without mentioning anything or making any comments someone who I believe to be the owner came over to the till and told me that the meal was complimentary as an apology for the prior experience. I am surprised that they even knew who I was after 2 months of no longer going to the restaurant and without me mentioning the previous incident. I worked in the hospitality industry as a general manager for many years and 100% believe this is one of the best customer service experiences I have witnessed. For the owner to remember me and make the effort to rectify the situation after that long of time period is above and beyond. I will 100% be open to frequenting El Taquero again. More...
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Angela Starr
Nice selection of tacos with different ingredients. Small 4" tortillas, street taco size. Tried five, all different and all very good, not great. My sister had a cheese quesadilla, which was a little to crisp and really lacking cheese. The fish was by far my favourite. The chocolate chicken was interesting and very flavourful. The pork carnitas was super juicy and tender. More...
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foodnotion_
Great service Great food Good location! Highly recommend it.Great job team !
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Taylor Armbrust
Cool pace inside. A solid 4 stars, I don’t think the tacos are even close to the best I’ve ever had to warrant a 5 star review. Saying that, I would say they’re very authentic to Mexico versus other taco places that have popped up recently. Side note tho, the classic margarita was excellent!! More...
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Sebastian Mantilla
I liked the food and the fact that they have Squirt.Service is amicable.
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Luc Perrot
Tasty. Juicy. Fine. You name it. You get your order within 5 MINUTES! You’ll get your food cheap. There’s NOTHING awful here. It’s just delicioso.
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Fedele Arcuri
STOP EATING ANYWHERE ELSE! We accidentally turned down the RIGHT CORNER and found this authentic taco GEM! Unreal service from a family that truly cares about everything they serve. 10/10 takes me back to Mexico! Margaritas are legit and will not disappoint! Tacos are amazing!!! Home made salsas and guacamole! REAL corn tortillas and amazing ingredients! Family friendly More...
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Rob Ewanuk
Great tacos! My first time at El Taquero and it was fantastic!! I took my girlfriend for lunch here and we were amazing at all the different kinds of tacos they had. We ordered 2 sets of 4 tacos and after we devoured them ordered 5 more. Our only criticism would be that the tacos were small, 4" tacos. Going to a 5 or 6" tacos even if prices had to creep up would be better. We will definitely return. More...
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Spencer Lupul
Izzy and Marnie run a lovely local establishment. Tacos, of course, are the main attraction here. Bring your crew and order the platter of tacos, or just get a few for yourself, it doesn’t matter, you won't be disappointed
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Chris Andrews
We shared the taco platter and enjoyed some margaritas! The food and drinks were excellent. Flavours were authentic to what we have had in Mexico. The chef came out to ensure everything was good. He seems to take pride in his food and the taste reflected that. Our daughter and her two friends at 7, and 8 and they enjoyed it too!Thanks for a great meal! More...
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Tegan Williams
Fantastic service. Great tacos. Lots of variety on the menu. Very kid friendly.
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Alisa Mellows
One of my favourite spots in Kelowna! It's our go-to when we have family visiting and one of the only reasons we ever go downtown! The food is fantastic and amazing options for gluten free and vegan! Everything is freshly made and delicious. They catered our wedding as well and everyone loved the food! Can't say enough good things about El Taquero and the owners Izzy and Marnie :) More...
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Lisa Nadalini
Owners showed great care and attention to serving us. The food and drink was excellent. 100% recommend the fish tacos.
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Aldo Garcia Aguilar
Curiosamente vinimos a encontrar el mejor restaurante de comida mexicana en Kelowna, los recomiendo 1000We are from Mexico and we found the best Mexican food in Kelowna, in El Taquero restaurant, amazing food and even better customer service, I recommend it 100%
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Hilda Ho
They provide varies taco toppings, which are MUY DELICIOSOS! The price is reasonible too.
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Hazel-Jade Dakota
My bf loved it..I think I would too if I liked spicy food..the burrito we go was ridiculously spicy, burnt my mouth. Even my bf said it was spicy, and he likes spicy food. ..he had to eat it for me, so I only had the nachos....I had a margarita, and it was amazing!!!!sooooo good!!! More...
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Darren Hudspeth
Hibiscus Margaritas are outstanding. Owners are so nice. Great authentic Mexican food.
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Megan Fortin
We were pleasantly greeted immediately and asked if we’d come in before. We hadn’t, so she had lots of tips and suggestions for us. As a West Coast American I have pretty high standards for Mexican food, and this place is doing it right. I loved that someone from the kitchen came out to ask us how our food was (it was incredible). Reasonable prices too. The salsa bar with the pickled veg and onions was a nice addition, my mouth is watering thinking about it! The hibiscus margarita was a pleasant surprise. A perfect casual-but-elevated eatery. More...
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Lisa McGill
Delicious. Friendly staff and amazing Margarita's! We will be back
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b c
Stopped here for a quick lunch. They have a good variety of soft tacos - pork, beef, chicken, chorizo, and veg. Watch out for the homemade salsa bar, it is dangerous! My mouth was burning for a long time afterwards. Friendly service and good prices. Loved the upbeat atmosphere too. More...
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Colleen Roberts
What a fantastic place! Fabulous atmosphere, delicious food and amazing margaritas!!
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c b
Stopped here for a quick lunch. They have a good variety of soft tacos - pork, beef, chicken, chorizo, and veg. Watch out for the homemade salsa bar, it is dangerous! My mouth was burning for a long time afterwards. Friendly service and good prices. Loved the upbeat atmosphere too. More...
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Bernardo Ortiz Obregón
El taquero offers one of the best taco flavors in the whole okanagan, al at a reasonable price
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Sara Watson
Amazing food, lovely atmosphere, highly recommend
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Matthew Didiuk
Really awesome drinks and really fun salsa bar here, where you try a bunch of different flavour combinations. We came for some late afternoon snacks but plan to come back for dinner and try the tacos. Great staff too! Very friendly and welcoming. Nice to have a place like this in Kelowna! More...
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Clay Castles
LOCALS CHOICE! Feeling like a small trip to mexico? Cant afford it? Hit up El Taquero for a Corona and a delicious spread of mexican cuisine! These guys will really pack a punch in all the right places! Summer time vibes year round they will be sure to put a smile on your face! Great eats, great staff, wonderful aesthetic! Love having a bite here from time to time! Well done guys! More...
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Skeptic Medic
Best taco place in the Okanagan! Great staff, super friendly service. Have a lime margarita while you're there, you won't regret it!
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mike taillon
Great food, great cocktails, super nice owners
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John Connor
Excellent place to grab a bite to eat!! We had the Pollo Verde and it was great! The sauce selection really made each bite unique! Great service!
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Kray Mitchell
Can’t talk, eating! Seriously though, if you love Mexican food and haven’t been here, you’re doing your tastebuds a disservice, that’s all I’m going to say about that. Amazing tacos, amazing staff, amazing tacos (did I mention that before?). Go. You’ll thank me later. More...
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Jamie Norrish
Nice spot for a quick bite. All tacos are a pass except for the papas chorizo which has potato in it. Wrong texture for a taco. Service is quick and friendly. The highlight is the assortment of salsas, they make the tacos. Clean attractive interior with a small patio out front. Well done, I will return. Forgot to take pics of the tacos but I assure you they look like tacos should. More...
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Naythan Murtha
We are embarrassed it took us two years to find this place. Tastes delicious and homemade. Very friendly staff!
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Julius Caesar
Quick and delicious
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Sami Mc
Pineapple-jalapeno salsa forever!
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Barry Chretien
Their authentic Mexican tacos are so good! If you want the real deal do yourself a favor and go for lunch here asap.
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Elizabeth Woodward
Catered a large work lunch for delivery - delicious, efficient, friendly, everyone was happy and full. Thank you!!!
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