Taco Loco Taqueria – Mexican
Taco Loco Taqueria pulses with a vibrant energy, where the rhythmic crunch of house-made flour chips and the citrusy brightness of chilled shrimp ceviche transport diners to a sun-drenched coastal escape. Molten cheese fondues and golden, crispy flautas anchor a communal feast that celebrates bold, festive flavors, while the smoky char of grilled prawns adds a sophisticated touch to the lively, spirited atmosphere.
Blue Ravine Road https://tacolocotaqueria.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Taco Loco Taqueria
Dairy-Free at Taco Loco Taqueria
Taco Loco Taqueria in Wake Forest has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail, Guacamole and Corn Chips & Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Taco Loco Taqueria
Taco Loco Taqueria in Wake Forest has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail, Guacamole and Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Taco Loco Taqueria
Taco Loco Taqueria in Wake Forest has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail, Fish Burrito and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Taco Loco Taqueria
Taco Loco Taqueria in Wake Forest has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Burrito and Carne Asada Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Taco Loco Taqueria
Taco Loco Taqueria in Wake Forest has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Corn Chips & Salsa and Jalapenos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Taco Loco Taqueria
Taco Loco Taqueria in Wake Forest has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Vanilla Ice Cream and Large Churro. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Taco Loco Taqueria
Taco Loco Taqueria in Wake Forest has 9 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Vanilla Ice Cream and Garlic Prawns Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Taco Loco Taqueria
Taco Loco Taqueria in Wake Forest has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Taco Loco Taqueria
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Chile Verde Plate | 78.2 g | 53.3 g |
| Lobster Burrito | 27.3 g | 46.3 g |
| Melted Cheese Fondue | 72.9 g | 40.8 g |
| Carnitas Burrito | 15.9 g | 35.4 g |
| Chile Verde Burrito | 76.7 g | 31.1 g |
| Taquitos or Flautas | 20.6 g | 30.5 g |
| Lobster Taco | 140.5 g | 26.6 g |
| Vegetarian Burrito | 100.7 g | 26.3 g |
| Carne Asada Burrito | 40.1 g | 25 g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 13.1 g | 24.7 g |
| Sausage Burrito | 12.8 g | 23.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a welcoming neighborhood addition, guests praise the pleasant environment and efficient service that ensures a smooth dining experience. Standout dishes include the tender pizza, which reviewers highlight for its excellent texture and quality. Diners consistently appreciate the attentive staff who check in regularly, making it a reliable spot for a relaxed meal with friends.
Menu
Appetizers
- Corn Chips & Salsa - $6: Corn chips with salsa. Free refills. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flour Chips & Salsa - $7.5: Made to order with salsa. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans with Cheese Dip - $8: Served with chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melted Cheese Fondue - $12: With choice of meat and tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taquitos or Flautas - $10: Rolled tacos lightly fried (pork or chicken) with lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $9.5: Topped with cheese, olives, pico de gallo, jalapenos, and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $17: Marinated fish and shrimp in fresh squeezed lime, pico de gallo, and avocado on a bed of cabbage. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $18: Served chilled with avocado, tomato, and onion. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Prawns - $18: 6 prawns served diabla, garlic, or ranchero style with choice of tortilla. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lettuce Wraps - $13: With choice of meat. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Habanero Wings - $13: 8 chicken wings, hot or mild. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Quesadilla - $12: Cheddar and jack in flour tortilla with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Quesadilla - $15: Choice of beef, pork, chicken, or sausage with guacamole and sour cream. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Cheese Quesadilla - $14: Fresh Mexican cheese, sauteed peppers, and corn. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Carne Asada Burrito - $14: Charbroiled hand fillet sirloin steak, beans, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Burrito - $12.5: Charbroiled lean skinless chicken, beans, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Burrito - $12.5: Lean pork slowly cooked, beans, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Burrito - $12.5: Spicy chipotle braised lean pork, beans, and pico de gallo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Burrito - $14: Charbroiled semi-spicy linguica sausage, beans, and pico de gallo. Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Chile Verde Burrito - $12.5: Lean pork stewed in a tomatillo sauce, beans, and pico de gallo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Colorado Burrito - $14: Lean beef stewed in a guajillo chile sauce, beans, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Burrito - $11.5: Beans, rice, carrot, lettuce, and cabbage. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Burrito - $14: Charbroiled fresh fish, rice, shredded cabbage, special white sauce, and lime. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Burrito - $17.5: Sauteed lobster in olive oil, tomato onion salsa, melted cheese, and rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $13.5: Refried beans, cheese, choice of meat fried golden brown topped with lettuce, sour cream, tomato, and guacamole. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Style Burrito - $15.5: Any burrito smothered with enchilada sauce, jack and cheddar cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Carne Asada Taco - $7: Charbroiled sirloin steak with beans and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Taco - $6.5: Charbroiled lean skinless chicken with beans and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Fish Cod Taco - $7: Beer battered, lightly fried, cabbage, and special sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Taco - $11.5: Sauteed lobster in olive oil and tomato onion salsa with melted cheese on a flour tortilla. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chile Colorado Plate - $18: Lean beef stewed in guajillo chile sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Verde Plate - $18: Lean pork stewed in tomatillo sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Fajitas - $18: Served with rice, beans, and tortillas. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Prawns Plate - $21: Sauteed prawns in lemon garlic butter. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Sirloin Steak - $20: Charbroiled sirloin steak fillet. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- House Salad - $8.5: Lettuce, tomato, croutons, cucumber, cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $12: Iceberg lettuce, pinto beans, guacamole, sour cream, tomato, cheese, and choice of meat. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup - $9: Traditional Mexican soup. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pozole - $10.5: Chicken or pork with hominy and cabbage. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Beans or Rice - $3.5: 8 oz portion. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $3.5: 4 oz portion. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Jalapenos - $2.5: 8 oz portion. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Vanilla Ice Cream - $4: 1 scoop. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Large Churro - $9.5: Homemade churros with vanilla bean ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Taco Loco Taqueria
- Is Taco Loco Taqueria dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Taco Loco Taqueria has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail, Guacamole and Corn Chips & Salsa.
- What can I eat at Taco Loco Taqueria on a dairy-free diet?
- Shrimp Cocktail, Guacamole and Corn Chips & Salsa carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Taco Loco Taqueria have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole and Corn Chips & Salsa.
- Is Taco Loco Taqueria gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Taco Loco Taqueria?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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