Taqueria El Taco — Restaurant in Anderson

Alright, so I’ve been to a lot of taco joints in my life, but nothing quite prepared me for the divine experience that is L Taco. This place isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a taco revelation. I walked in, and immediately I was hit with the kind of smell that makes you forget about all your adult responsibilities—like taxes, rent, or even the fact that you’re trying to eat less carbs. Nope, none of that matters when you’re standing in front of a place that’s clearly made with the kind of love and dedication only a taco could inspire.

Let’s talk about the tacos. L Taco doesn’t just serve tacos; they serve little gifts from the heavens. I started with the carnitas taco, and I’m telling you, this meat was so tender I almost wanted to apologize to it for not treating it with more respect before. It was juicy, it was flavorful, it was like the pork had been slow-cooked to the point where it had started to develop its own personality. Each bite was like a tender embrace from a delicious, porky angel, and I’m pretty sure I heard it whisper, “You’re welcome” after I took my first bite.

And don’t even get me started on the toppings. The salsa was so fresh, it practically screamed “I’m made from real tomatoes, not that fake stuff!” The cilantro was perfectly chopped, like someone really cared about making sure every taco was just right. And the onions? Oh, the onions. I’m not usually an onion person, but these weren’t just any onions. These were onions with purpose. They were like the supporting actors in a movie who steal every scene they’re in. I felt like I could have had a taco with just onions and been completely happy—and I’m not even that into onions.

Then came the guacamole. Now, I’ve had guacamole before. But I’ve never had guacamole like this. It was creamy, with just the right amount of lime, and if I’m being completely honest, I might have eaten half of it with a spoon before I remembered there were tacos waiting. It was like a smooth, velvety hug for your taste buds. If you want a reason to believe in love at first bite, this guac is it.

The tortilla was soft and warm, like it had been wrapped with the loving hands of a grandmother who spent her entire life perfecting the art of making tortillas. It held everything together without falling apart or getting soggy, which is a miracle in and of itself. I swear the tortilla had more integrity than some of my exes.

To top it all off, I had the margarita (because why not?), and it was everything you want in a margarita. Cold, refreshing, with just the right kick of tequila that makes you forget you were supposed to drive home. The balance of sweet and sour was on point—it was like drinking liquid sunshine, but with a bit of a sassy aftertaste.

In conclusion, L Taco is the kind of place that makes you forget you ever had a bad taco experience. The food is next level, the vibe is on point, and the staff? They’re like the friends you wish you had—funny, chill, and always making sure you have exactly what you need, which is more tacos and margaritas, of course. If you haven’t been, do yourself a favor and go. Because honestly, if you’re not eating tacos from L Taco, what are you even doing...

This is the most authentic Mexican cuisine in Anderson. My husband and I went in to try it out last Friday and had a wonderful experience. The staff is very friendly and accommodating with making your food exactly the way you want it. We had tacos with barbacoa, carnitas and carne asada. All of the tacos were delicious and fresh and I ordered grilled onions and peppers to go on them but asked for jalapeños instead of bell peppers. No problem at all to change the order and the jalapeños were cooked perfectly, just the right combination of grilled and raw. I have not had tacos this good since I left Mexico. A good sign of the authenticity is that there is no ground beef on the menu. i also found out through the staff members and later by my mother that where these folks are from they are very well know for their carnitas!!! which after trying tacos de carnitas I totally agree!! This...

On Oct. 5, 2021, I drop by for 99 cent tacos. Knowing how stingy the owners are with salsa I ordered a $ 2 bowl to go. While waiting on the bench between the cooking area and salsa bar I notice someone from cooking area hand over a small white styro-foam bowl to an elderly employee, who proceeded to carelessly place her fingers directly into the bowl, surely touching it. I said to myself, "hope that is not my for my salsa" Sadly it was as I watched the employee take the bowl into the back room marked "employees only", and could see her pull out a large plastic container to fill my salsa bowl. It was clearly not refrigerated as the salsa bowl I received was warm. That is unsafe food prep and I refuse to return. To avoid a scene I discarded the salsa...