Tex Tubb's Taco Palace – Mexican
Stepping into this high-energy haven feels like a trip to a neon-lit roadside oasis, where the crunch of warm tortilla chips dipping into velvety, spice-kissed queso sets the stage for a festive feast. The kitchen hums with the spirit of the Southwest, turning out smoky bowls of hearty Texas chili and vibrant chicken tinga tacos that burst with bold, soulful flavors. It’s a lively retreat where the aroma of charred street corn and the sizzle of jalapeño popper taquitos create an atmosphere of pure, unpretentious joy.
2009, Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI, 53704 +16082421800 https://www.textubbstacos.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Salsa & Chips - $6: House salsa and tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guac & Chips - $10: Topped with pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso & Chips - $9: Tomatoes and green chiles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Queso & Chips - $9: Tomatoes and green chiles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $11: Queso, black beans, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, corn salsa, cilantro, black olives, jalapeños, and crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Corn - $6: Cotija cheese, crema, mayo, white onion, cilantro, and tajín Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Popper Taquitos - $8: Three taquitos stuffed with jalapeños, bacon, pepper jack and cream cheese; served with poblano crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Chili - Cup - $4: Ground beef chili simmered with ancho, gaujillo, and pasilla chiles; topped with cheddar jack, onion, crema, and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Chili - Bowl - $8: Ground beef chili simmered with ancho, gaujillo, and pasilla chiles; topped with cheddar jack, onion, crema, and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Tinga Taco - $5: Chicken marinated in onions, garlic, and tomatoes, with cabbage slaw, cheddar jack, pico de gallo, and lime crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Chile Chicken Taco - $5.5: Chicken marinated in green chiles, queso, pico de gallo, lettuce, and poblano crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Carnitas Taco - $5: Mojo pork carnitas, salsa mojo, queso fresco, pickled red onion, and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Taco - $6: Chile-spiced pork, pineapple, onion, and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Brisket Taco - $6.5: Slow-braised beef brisket, cheddar jack, Mandy's Hot Sauce, pickled red onions, and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Flank Steak Taco - $6.5: Marinated and grilled flank steak, avocado-tomatillo puree, cabbage slaw, salsa arbol, onions, and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ground Beef Taco - $5.5: Spiced ground beef, cheddar jack, lettuce, tomato, and crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Cod Taco - $6: Cabbage slaw, chipotle crema, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Fry Taco - $6.5: Beer-battered cod, tartar sauce, lettuce, and lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tequila Lime Shrimp Taco - $6.5: Tequila-lime sautéed shrimp, jicama slaw, avocado, salsa verde, and cilantro Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cauliflower Taco - $5: Spinach, cheddar jack, pico de gallo, corn salsa, and chipotle crema Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Taco - $4.5: Mole poblano, queso fresco, pickled red onion, sesame seeds, and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Frito Taco - $5: Fried avocado, black beans, tomatoes, pickled red onions, and cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calabacitas Taco - $4.5: Garlic squash, avocado-tomatillo puree, onions, sesame seeds, queso fresco, and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Burrito - $13: Cheddar jack, black beans, salsa tomate, and rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frito Burrito - $14.5: Rice, refried beans, salsa tomate, and corn salsa; topped with chile meat, queso, and Fritos; choice of fried chicken and/or fried avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Atwood Burrito - $12: Spinach, avocado, black beans, salsa tomate, rice, and cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tubb's Fajitas - Garlic Squash - $17: Sautéed peppers and onions, rice, guac, crema, pico de gallo, cheese, beans, and tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken or Beef Enchiladas - $13: Two enchiladas with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajita Cheesesteak Torta - $15: Choice of green chile chicken or grilled flank steak, pepper jack, peppers, onions, tajín mayo, and pickled jalapeños Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Chile Smash Burger - $14: Two smash patties, grilled onion, hatch green chiles, and american cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Birria Mac n Cheese - $12: Rotini pasta, house queso sauce, beef birria, cotija cheese, scallions, cilantro, and breadcumbs Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- House-Made Horchata - $4.5: Traditional creamy cinnamon rice milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Jarritos Soda - $3.5: Pineapple, strawberry, mandarin, lime, or grapefruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Mexican Coke - $4: Cane sugar cola
- Fresh Limeade - $3.5: Assorted fruit flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Palace Margarita - $10: 100% agave Lunazul Reposado Tequila Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spotted Cow Farmhouse Ale - $6: New Glarus craft beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- House Wine - $7: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet, or Merlot
Desserts
- Churros - $8: Six churros with cinnamon sugar and dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocoflan - $7: Layered chocolate cake and flan, toasted coconut and dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Gelato - $7: Scoop of Baron's Gelato - vanilla or rotating vegan flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
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