Taco Shell – Mexican
Taco Shell invites guests into a world of bold, crunchy textures and zesty flavors where the sizzle of the fryer meets the vibrant heat of house-made salsas. The kitchen transforms Mexican-inspired comfort into a playful feast, serving up everything from golden, cheese-stuffed taquitos to inventive Mexi poutines that redefine the art of the snack. It is a lively hub of casual indulgence, perfect for those seeking a spirited meal where every handheld bite is packed with savory, sun-drenched spice.
Beacon Avenue +17783513003 https://tacoshell.caRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, 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, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Taco Shell
Dairy-Free at Taco Shell
Taco Shell in New York has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Meat, Add 3 Shrimp and Guacamole (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Taco Shell
Taco Shell in New York has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Meat, Add 3 Shrimp and Baja Sauce (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Taco Shell
Taco Shell in New York has 33 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Tacos (2), Add 3 Shrimp and Seafood Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Taco Shell
Taco Shell in New York has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Meat Burrito, Vegetarian Bowl and Vegetarian Enchiladas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Taco Shell
Taco Shell in New York has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sour Cream (Small) and Sour Cream (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Taco Shell
Taco Shell in New York has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sour Cream (Small), Sour Cream (Large) and Cola Bottle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Taco Shell
Taco Shell in New York has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole (Large), Chips & Guacamole and Add Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Taco Shell
Taco Shell in New York has 24 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Tacos (2), Guacamole (Large) and Jalapeno Poppers with dip. 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 Shell
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Burrito | 0 g | 85.7 g |
| Seafood Burrito | 79 g | 50.3 g |
| Meat Bowl | 55 g | 46.5 g |
| Seafood Bowl | 81.5 g | 46.1 g |
| Taco (1) | 67.2 g | 43.2 g |
| Cheese (Small) | 43.3 g | 34.8 g |
| Add 3 Shrimp | 30.4 g | 30.5 g |
| Cheese (Large) | 42.2 g | 27.3 g |
| Vegetarian Bowl | 44.9 g | 27.1 g |
| Seafood Taco (1) | 65 g | 24.4 g |
| Seafood Tacos (2) | 65 g | 24.4 g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 35.4 g | 24.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the incredible burgers and the prompt, attentive service that ensures a satisfying family dining experience. Guests love the intimate setting at Taco, frequently highlighting how the staff checks in regularly to provide a warm and welcoming environment. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared burger, which reviewers celebrate for its quality and flavor within this cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Menu
Appy's
- Chips & Salsa - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Guacamole - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Cheese Taquitos - $4.75 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Mexican Rice - $4.75 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Poppers with dip - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans and Chips - $6.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexi Fries with Dip - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Mexi Fries - $12.95: Tator Tots, Ground Beef, Cheese, Sour cream, Pico De Gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexi Poutine - $12.95: Tator tots, Enchilada sauce, Cheese, Sour cream, Pickled onions, jalapenos, and choice of protein/meat Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Taco (1) - $6.75: 6 inch soft corn tortilla, choice of Ground Beef, Pollo (Chicken), or Carnitas (Slow Cooked Pork), cheese, fresh salsa, lime pickled onions, shredded cabbage and Baja sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos (2) - $12.95: 6 inch soft corn tortilla, choice of Ground Beef, Pollo (Chicken), or Carnitas (Slow Cooked Pork), cheese, fresh salsa, lime pickled onions, shredded cabbage and Baja sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Taco (1) - $7.75: 6 inch soft corn tortilla, Battered Atlantic Cod or Battered Shrimp, cheese, fresh salsa, lime pickled onions, shredded cabbage and Baja sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Tacos (2) - $15: 6 inch soft corn tortilla, Battered Atlantic Cod or Battered Shrimp, cheese, fresh salsa, lime pickled onions, shredded cabbage and Baja sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Taco (1) - $5.75: 6 inch soft corn tortilla, cheese, fresh salsa, lime pickled onions, shredded cabbage and Baja sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Tacos (2) - $10.95: 6 inch soft corn tortilla, cheese, fresh salsa, lime pickled onions, shredded cabbage and Baja sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef or Chicken Hard Tacos (2) - $9.95: Hard corn shell, lettuce, cheese, and salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Meat Burrito - $14.95: 12 inch Tortilla, choice of Ground Beef, Pollo (Chicken), Carnitas (Slow Cooked Pork), or Crispy Chicken, refried or black beans, rice, fresh salsa, lime pickled onions, shredded cabbage and Baja sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Doniar Burrito - $14.95: Lime seasoning fries and choice of fresh toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Burrito - $15.95: Battered Atlantic Cod or Battered Shrimp, refried or black beans, rice, fresh salsa, lime pickled onions, shredded cabbage and Baja sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafurrito - $14.25: Falafel, Refried beans, Tators and choice of fresh toppings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Taco Salads
- Meat Bowl - $15.95: Crispy bowl, choice of Ground Beef, Pollo (Chicken), or Carnitas (Slow Cooked Pork), beans, rice, Fresh Salsa, lime pickled onions, shredded cabbage, topped with Baja sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Bowl - $14.75: Crispy bowl, beans, rice, Fresh Salsa, lime pickled onions, shredded cabbage, topped with Baja sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Bowl - $16.95: Crispy bowl, Battered Atlantic Cod or Battered Shrimp, beans, rice, Fresh Salsa, lime pickled onions, shredded cabbage, topped with Baja sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Enchiladas
- Meat Enchiladas - $15.95: 2 stuffed 6 inch corn tortillas, choice of Ground Beef, Pollo Asado (Chicken), or Carnitas (Slow Cooked Pork), rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, Fresh salsa, pickled onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Enchiladas - $14.75: 2 stuffed 6 inch corn tortillas, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, Fresh salsa, pickled onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas
- Cheese Quesadilla - $8.95: 10-inch tortilla with cheese, served with sour cream or Fresh salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans & Cheese Quesadilla - $9.95: 10-inch tortilla with cheese and refried beans, served with sour cream or Fresh salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Quesadilla - $12.95: 10-inch tortilla with cheese and choice of Beef, Chicken, or Pork, served with sour cream or Fresh salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churros - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churro Fries with Dip - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Oreo Churros - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Add-ons & Sides
- Baja Sauce (Small) - $2.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Baja Sauce (Large) - $5.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Guacamole (Small) - $1.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal
- Guacamole (Large) - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal
- Refried Beans (Small) - $1 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans (Large) - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa (Small) - $1.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal
- Salsa (Large) - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal
- Sour Cream (Small) - $1.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Sour Cream (Large) - $5.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Cheese (Small) - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Cheese (Large) - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Add Meat - $4 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Beans - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Add Falafel - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Add 1 Cod - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add 3 Shrimp - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Drinks
- Jarritos - $3.95
- Sangria - $3.95
- Jumex - $3.5
- Cola Bottle - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Can Soft Drink - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Fountain Drink 16 oz - $2.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Water - $2.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Taco Shell
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a casual family meal in an intimate setting, highlighted by prompt service and highly-rated burgers or loaded Mexi fries.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports numerous diets including keto, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, whole30, low-carb, and high-protein options across various dishes.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Taco Shell stands out for its inventive Mexi poutines, expertly prepared burgers, and an intimate atmosphere featuring prompt, attentive service.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Taco Shell is a casual, budget-friendly ($) Mexican restaurant featuring a lively atmosphere perfect for family dining and spirited meals.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Diners frequently rave about the expertly prepared burgers, while the menu also highlights chicken and cheese taquitos and mexi poutine.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Taco Shell offers a lively, intimate, and cozy atmosphere where guests enjoy a warm, welcoming environment and attentive service.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners rave about the expertly prepared burgers, prompt and attentive service, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of the intimate setting.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The specific street address for Taco Shell is not provided in the records, though the restaurant maintains a Canadian website.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Taco Shell accommodates mixed dietary needs with a diverse menu featuring keto, vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein options like guacamole and tacos.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data for Taco Shell does not specify the total number of reviews received by the establishment.
- Is Taco Shell dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Taco Shell has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Meat, Add 3 Shrimp and Guacamole (Large).
- What can I eat at Taco Shell on a dairy-free diet?
- Add Meat, Add 3 Shrimp and Guacamole (Large) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 15 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Taco Shell have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole (Large) and Chips & Guacamole.
- Is Taco Shell gluten-free?
- 5 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 Shell?
- Meat Burrito, at roughly 85.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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