Taco Express — Restaurant in Cancún

Oh my goodness. Wow.

This is a place that I ONLY found because I was using google to find the best taco / burrito in town. And boy did google (and you all) ever deliver!

This place is exactly what is says it is, a fast taco place across from the bus station. It is tiny - like 6-8 seats max inside and maybe 3 outside if you squeeze. The chairs are bar stool like and the counter is a simple wooden top. This is not a place to get cozy and comfortable, it is a place to eat delicious food and leave for the next hungry person.

The food is grilled basically just off the street and you might walk by this place and never think to stop... except for the tell tale sign of a line of hungry customers.

No English was spoken (at least to me) but I just trusted google, pointed at pictures on the menu and paid... and had the best chicken burrito of my life. I walked away a little angry actually that I had never had that tasty of a burrito in Chicago or New York City or LA. I thought about that burrito and decided to go back the next day where I got another one and also a taco....

And yep, that 2nd day confirmed it. This place is legit wonderful. It is pretty fast, it is very cheap and definitely try the green sauce.. my goodness.

The burrito and a fresca was like 100 pesos or something ridiculous. If food taste is the priority then definitely do not miss this place.

Pics are from day and day 2 (day 2 is...

100/10 hands down the best food I had the entire 5 days I stayed in Cancun! Everything was made right in front of you, very fresh ingredients, delicious house-made sauces/toppings. The staff was friendly and attentive. I went to Mexico thinking that all the food would be amazing just like it is in America but I was sadly mistaken until I came across Taco Express! I can’t wait to go back just to visit the beach and Taco Express! I ordered 2 veggie tacos with mushrooms and onions and peppers, 2 chicken tacos and a chicken burrito… 😚🤌🏾👌🏾 I could’ve kissed the chef in the mouth and slapped his momma the food...

The employees don't use gloves when mixing the lettuce, so they go from touching raw meat to vegetables. They have a specific section on the menu for vegetarian items. I ordered one and received a burrito with beef. I picked it out and showed the cook. He told me it was avocado. I looked through the rest and found meat throughout the whole burrito. I asked for a refund, and it seemed to be an issue. Also, the employer doesn't care about his employees. The woman who rang me up clearly had a black eye. They also have the employees stand on top of the outside table (the one people eat at)...