Taco Amigo — Restaurant in Orem

Dost thou yearn for an indelible epicurean encounter? Seek no further than Taco Amigo, the supreme haven for aficionados of the noble taco. Traverse into a realm of captivating flavors, wherein each morsel embarks thee on a ravishing odyssey. From the instant thou crosseth the threshold, thou shalt be received by an effulgent ambiance and amiable attendants, poised to tend to thy every requisite. Envision thyself relishing succulent meats ensconced within freshly prepared tortillas, brimming with an array of piquant salsas and an exquisite medley of spices. Be thee a lover of flesh, a disciple of verdure, or one with dietary predilections, Taco Amigo bestows upon thee an assortment to gratify every discerning palate. Immerse thyself in their signature repasts, artfully curated with ardor and fastidiousness. With an unwavering allegiance to quality and an eminence in service beyond compare, Taco Amigo vouches to elevate thy epicurean sojourn to unparalleled heights. Do not abstain from this gastronomic gem – wend thy way to Taco Amigo and regale thyself with an unforgettable revelry that shall kindle an insatiable...

A restaurant is first and foremost about the food. I can only review what I ate, which was a burrito and two tacos (only finished a couple of bites of one) and they were the blandest "Mexican" food that I have every experienced. Maybe they are catering to a crowd that will never be invited to the Mexican version of the "cookout" but I doubt they use anything other than salt and pepper on their ground beef. That would be fine, except the burrito I ordered was already as cold as a "well digger's toenail" (thanks, grandma, for that turn of a phrase) by the time I arrived home less than 8 blocks away from the drive-thru. I doubt it ever was warm or it had been under a heating lamp having been made previously. I am still feeling the effects two days later, if you now what I mean.

I'm sure that there is something good to eat there, and I've heard the shakes and fries are divine but, unfortunately, that's not...

Meh. I was not impressed - but I am very critical. Maybe my expectations were set too high but I was very disappointed. My "fresh" strawberry shake basically had small strawberry ice cubes mixed in so every bite was extremely painful. I would prefer fresh, soft strawberries like the ad said. I was really hoping for street-style tacos but instead they were the soggy version of taco bell. Real mexican cheese would be better. Fresh corn tortillas would make them better as well. As another reviewer said, the "hot" sauce was really just tomato puree and the meat was a bit bland. All in all it wasn't the absolute worst taco place I've been, but I guess I had a craving for real street tacos. Next time I'll try Tacos Don Joaquin in Provo. Customer service was great though, noticeably better than...