Dirty Taco – Mexican
This high-energy haunt pulses with a rebellious spirit, where global street food flavors collide in a vibrant, unpretentious setting designed for bold appetites. The kitchen blurs culinary borders, serving up everything from fiery habanero ribs and crispy Kung Pao dumplings to decadent, cheese-laden totchos that pack a punch of heat and soul. It is a playful celebration of fusion, where every bite offers an explosion of unexpected textures and international flair.
Dirty Taco, 3261, Merrick Road, Wantagh, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, 11793, United States +15167855300 https://www.dirtytacoandtequila.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, low-carb, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, diabetic, mediterranean, clean-eating, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, raw-food, alkaline, mayo-clinic, pegan, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Loaded Totchos - $12: crispy tater tots, queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, fresh jalapenos, pickled onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Dumplings - $10: pan seared chicken dumplings, spicy ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $8.5: lime crema, spicy ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dirty Wings - $11: crispy wings tossed in choice of sauce: sweet thai chili, korean bbq, buffalo kimchi, ghost pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexi Mac & Cheese - $10: melted cheddar, tomato, jalapenos, scallions, toasted corn, cheese puffs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Habanero Ribs - $13.5: slow cooked and crispy ribs tossed in sweet, sour, spicy pineapple habanero glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Poke - $14.5: rare ahi tuna, teriyaki glaze, pickled ginger, spicy mayo, wasabi crema, toasted sesame, served in two lettuce cups Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Atkins, Raw-Food Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shishito Peppers - $9: cilantro lime crema, cotija cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Eggroll - $6: ground beef, jalapeno peppers, onion, black beans, corn, mexican cheese blend, dirty sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chayote Strings - $10: latin vegetables, flour dusted, seasoned and fried into strings with a chipotle dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Chips & Dips
- Asian Style Nachos - $17.5: korean short rib, cheddar, queso fresco, roasted peanuts, thai peanut sauce, bean sprouts, chilis, scallions, over housemade tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guac & Chips - $11.5: housemade guacamole, tomatoes, cilantro, lime, red onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dirty Nachos - $15.5: ground beef topped with queso, cheddar, pico, jalapeno, black beans, onion cilantro mix, guacamole, sour cream, drizzled with dirty sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa and Chips - $8: housemade salsa and tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Nachos - $18.5: rare ahi tuna tossed in kung pao, sauce over crispy rice, topped with spicy mayo, wasabi crema, sesame seeds and scallions accompanied by wasabi dusted chips and seaweed salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso & Chips - $9: housemade warm queso and tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos and Bowls
- Bali Bowl - $16: warm thai peanut chicken over mixed greens, apple, carrot, quinoa, roasted peanuts, asian slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Naked Taco - $16: choose 2 taco fillings over mixed greens and pico Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Chicken Bowl - $16: boneless crispy white meat chicken tossed in korean bbq glaze over sushi rice, topped with sauteed onions, kimchi, pickled cucumbers, scallions, bok choy drizzled with spicy mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dragon Bowl - $18: RAW tuna, salmon belly, yellowtail, avocado, pickled red onion, cucumber, edamame, apple, sushi rice, mixed greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asian Stir Fry Bowl - $16: tofu, sweet potato, bok choy, carrots, mushrooms, chayote and scallions served over parsnip puree and white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Burrito - $18: kung pao marinated RAW tuna and salmon, cucumber, kimchi, jalapeno and avocado rolled in sushi rice, nori in flour tortilla drizzled with eel sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Burrito - $18: chimichurri marinated steak, seasoned fries, sauteed onions, pico de gallo, mexican cheese blend, queso and dirty sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taki Taki Burrito - $16: sweet and spicy honey chicken, mexi mac and cheese, pickles, jalapenos, corn and hot Takis Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Street Tacos
- Korean Short Rib Taco - $10: slow braised short rib, kimchi slaw, cilantro, spicy mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco - $7: grilled steak, cilantro, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichurri Taco - $7: grilled steak, pickled red onion, queso, pico de gallo, chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Taco - $7.5: stewed beef, melted cheese, onion, cilantro, pan fried side of beef consume Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asian Sloppy Joe Taco - $6: spicy ground beef and pork, asian slaw, korean bbq glaze, served on a cheese baked flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Meatball Taco - $6: ground beef and pork, lemongrass, mint, peanuts, cucumber, sushi rice, coconut curry sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger Taco - $6.5: grilled smashed beef, melted cheddar, pickles, tomato, bacon, dirty sauce on a flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Dirty Taco - $6: ground beef, cheddar blend, deep fried and stuffed with lettuce, pico, cotija cheese, sour cream and salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Chicken Taco - $6: crispy wontons, queso fresco, scallions, crumbled peanuts, pickled chili Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Taco - $6: buttermilk slaw, bacon, jalapenos, chipotle bbq sauce, chipotle ranch crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Fried Chicken Taco - $6.25: crispy white meat chicken, buttermilk slaw, queso, corn tomato salsa, chipotle bbq sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken Taco - $6.25: housemade jerk seasoned chicken, pineapple salsa, cilantro lime crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tinga Taco - $6: slow cooked pulled chicken, tomatillo, cilantro, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Carrot & Sweet Potato Taco - $6.25: tri-color carrots, sweet potato over parsnip puree, cabbage slaw, jalapeno crema, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caramelized Brussel Sprouts Taco - $6: sweet thai chili aioli, cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Chorizo Taco - $7: mexi spice refried beans, cilantro, onions, chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Cauliflower Taco - $6: cotija cheese, chimichurri, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Quinoa Taco - $7: watermelon, corn and bean salsa, cilantro lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Imposso-Taco - $7.25: impossible ground meat, lettuce, vegan cheese, guacamole, pico Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vietnamese Shrimp Taco - $6.75: pan fried shrimp, carrot and cabbage slaw, scallion, roasted peanuts, thai peanut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bang Bang Shrimp Taco - $6.75: pan fried shrimp, cabbage slaw, tossed in bang bang sauce, sriracha drizzle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Baja Taco - $6.75: beer battered cod, horseradish dijon crema, cabbage slaw and pico Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Taco - $6.75: marinated cucumber, wasabi crema, spicy mayo, cabbage slaw, radish, toasted sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Cod Taco - $6.75: pan seared cod, bok choy, miso glaze, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Salmon Taco - $6.75: cabbage slaw, pineapple salsa, aji sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari Taco - $6.75: asian slaw, lime zest, grated ginger, drizzled kung pao sauce, cilantro lime crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Carnitas Taco - $6.25: braised habanero tequila marinated pork, corn, blood orange segments, citrus crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Spare Rib Taco - $6: caramelized sticky asian pork, asian and apple slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Taco - $6.75: crispy and fatty pork, watermelon salsa, cucumber, korean bbq glaze, toasted sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas
- Cheese Quesadilla - $9: three cheese blend, flour tortilla, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla - $18: three cheese blend, flour tortilla, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Steak Quesadilla - $17: three cheese blend, flour tortilla, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Veggies Quesadilla - $12.75: three cheese blend, flour tortilla, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Imposso Quesadilla - $17: three cheese blend, flour tortilla, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Quesadilla - $15: three cheese blend, flour tortilla, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Short Rib Quesadilla - $20: three cheese blend, flour tortilla, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Chicken Quesadilla - $14: three cheese blend, flour tortilla, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Carnitas Quesadilla - $14: three cheese blend, flour tortilla, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Quesadilla - $16: three cheese blend, flour tortilla, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sweet Plantains - $6: lemon lime crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Street Corn - $6: on or off cob, cotija cheese, lime crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans + Rice - $6: seasoned black beans over white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexi Street Fries - $8.5: tossed in dirty seasoning, queso fresco, scallions with dirty sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Peanut Noodles - $7: lo mein noodles tossed with scallions, red onion, thai peanut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asian Cucumber Salad - $6: marinated pickled cucumber, onions and sesame Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churros - $6: caramel and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mexi Cannoli - $11: cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, cannoli cream, mexican chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tres Leches - $7: sponge cake soaked in three milks, caramel, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Flan Brownie - $11: chocolate fudge brownie topped with housemade coconut flan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sunday Brunch
- Dirty Breakfast Burrito - $13.5: scrambled eggs, chorizo, tater tots, refried beans, queso, mexican cheese blend, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mexican Breakfast Bowl - $14: scrambled eggs, sautéed onions, peppers, bacon, potatoes, mexican cheese blend, topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sunny Side Egg & Smash Chorizo Taco (2) - $14: hot crispy and grilled chorizo on grilled flour tortilla with sugared bacon, sauteed onions, mexican cheese blend Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Tacos (2) - $10.5: scrambled eggs, mexican cheese blend, pico de gallo, bacon, verde sauce, on flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Breakfast Toast - $12.5: grilled sourdough bread topped with a shmear of guacamole, sliced yellow and red tomatoes, sliced avocado and sunny side quail egg, seasoned greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tres Leche French Toast - $12.5: tres leches soaked challah bread topped with tres leche, whipped cream, caramel and berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Churro Pancakes - $12.5: fluffy buttermilk pancakes with cinnamon sugar, caramel whipped cream and churros Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Pork Fried Rice - $14: topped with a scallion egg omelet or sunny side egg, drizzled with crisp chili oil flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Paloma - $14: 818 blanco tequila, blood orange soda, fresh lime, agave
- Tequila Cucumber Mojito - $14: Dano's Dangerous blanco tequila, muddled cucumber, mint, agave nectar, lime juice, soda water
- Dirty Apple Martini - $14: Milagro blanco tequila, sour apple liquor, lemonade, lime juice
- Lavender Cucumber Cooler - $14: Conniption gin, cucumber, lemonade, agave nectar, mint
- Cocojito - $13: white rum, coconut rum, coconut cream, lime juice, agave nectar, mint, soda water
- Thai Boxer - $14: vanilla rum, white rum, mint, basil, ginger beer, lime juice
- Asian Pear Cocktail - $13: Grey Goose vodka, pear nectar, st. germaine, lime juice, agave
- Toki Old Fashioned - $15: Toki japanese whiskey, luxardo cherry, orange peel, agave nectar, angostura bitters
- Sangarita - $13: A mash up of classic margarita and red or white sangria
- Classic Margarita - $10: triple sec, fresh lime, sour mix, agave
- Peach Margarita - $11
- Coconut Margarita - $11
- Pineapple Margarita - $11
- Mango Margarita - $11
- Watermelon Basil Margarita - $13: tequila, watermelon and basil puree, watermelon liquor, fresh lime, sour mix, agave
- Spicy Blood Orange Margarita - $13: Tanteo jalapeno tequila, blood orange syrup, blood orange soda, fresh lime, sour mix, agave
- Strawberry Kiwi Margarita - $13: blanco tequila, triple sec, strawberry, kiwi puree, fresh lime, sour mix, agave
- Chipotle Pineapple Margarita - $13: Tanteo chipotle tequila, pineapple juice, triple sec, fresh lime, sour mix, agave
- Blackberry Walnut Margarita - $14: Dano's Dangerous tequila, blackberry mint syrup, walnut bitters, fresh lime, sour mix, agave
- Spicy Ginger Margarita - $13: 818 reposado tequila, sweet thai ginger, fresh lime, sour mix, agave
- Midnight Blue Margarita - $13: tequila, blueberry jam, fresh lime, sour mix, agave
- Dirty Bloody Maria or Mary - $13
- Espresso Martini - $17: Topped with vanilla ice cream
- Michelada - $10
- American Coffee - $3
- Orange Juice - $3.25
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