Taco Mama - Florence — Restaurant in Florence

Edit: 3 years later. Got the barbacoa tacos. Must have done something wrong because there was a tablespoon of meat in each of them, the bottom was mushy and when I picked it up it fell apart. No joke. The wife got her soft tacos and they were loaded with meat. The flavor was mediocre. Couldn’t see or taste any chorizo in the beans, but the redeeming factor was the good tomatillo salsa. Won’t be coming back here. Must have had a great time 3 years ago because it was a 5 star review then.

Old review:

Let me just start by saying that this isn't Mexican food, so don't expect it. Now that we've got that out of the way, what you can expect is some really high quality house made ingredients, tasty meats, and a choice of toppings that will make your head spin. The flounder and barbacoa are what I had, and they were really good! The fact that you get a side (and it can be queso dip) is really awesome. I can't wait to try some of the other items. The margaritas (watermelon) were on point. Kristina knows how to do it right! The line died fast and the service was prompt. Check this place out if you love tacos, besides the ones that are...

When you want tacos, it is pretty hard to beat Taco Mama. I think they have the best Mexican food in the Shoals.

I visit various restaurants in the area to video the use of my various hot sauces. Yesterday, I was at Taco Mama doing just that. The manager there was very accommodating and had no issue with me doing that. I ordered a chorizo enchilada, and it was just amazing! I go there often, and EVERYTHING is great every time. I was excited to test my 'Scorpions and Ghosts' sauce on that dish. It was good and it was got!

After completing my video, I was joined by Cheyenne, one of the members or the great staff there. She is a real pepperhead and jumped right in to test this very hot sauce. It was such a pleasure to sit and watch that young lady enjoy that sauce. She is a real beast when it comes to hot sauce! She didn't bat an eye at eating sauce that has a heat index approaching 1 million SHU. It was so much fun talking and making video with her. She is typical of the great staff at Taco Mama.

If you are in the Shoals, don't miss this great downtown Florence experience!

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Taco Mama is a very good place to eat. The food was taste great and is not overly spicy as it is some places. I usually get the grilled chicken substituted for the shredded as I love the grilled taste.

The chips and salsa is excellent, very tasty, and the atmosphere is also very good for family dining. Lately Taco Mama has become my favorite Mexican/Tex Mex place to eat and their prices are also reasonable.

I will add one more thing to my review based upon my last visit. I've noticed for some other reviewers have commented on the amount of food they get for the money specifically the tacos which for some may be a smaller serving than they had expected however on my last visit I had the chicken quesadilla which was absolutely terrific and far more than I could eat.

While I will agree the tacos may be a little thin on meat the quesadilla is absolutely overflowing and far a better value. I have heard the steak and the chicken are the more popular and as far as the chicken is concerned I will vouch for it, it was terrific. With the street work complete parking is no problem either and handicapped...