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: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, 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
Diet fit at Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
Dairy-Free at Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
Tex Tubb's Taco Palace in Madison has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salsa & Chips, Guac & Chips and Vegan Queso & Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
Tex Tubb's Taco Palace in Madison has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salsa & Chips, Chocoflan and Fried Cauliflower Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
Tex Tubb's Taco Palace in Madison has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fajita Cheesesteak Torta, Stuffed Burrito and Sweet Potato Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
Tex Tubb's Taco Palace in Madison has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Texas Chili - Cup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
Tex Tubb's Taco Palace in Madison has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Texas Chili - Cup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
Tex Tubb's Taco Palace in Madison has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salsa & Chips, Guac & Chips and Vegan Queso & Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
Tex Tubb's Taco Palace in Madison has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salsa & Chips, Chocoflan and Churros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
Tex Tubb's Taco Palace in Madison has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jarritos Soda and Gelato. 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 Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Stuffed Burrito | 24.5 g | 98.7 g |
| Ground Beef Taco | 25.6 g | 62.5 g |
| Texas Chili - Bowl | 30.4 g | 49.7 g |
| Fajita Cheesesteak Torta | 14.4 g | 44.3 g |
| Tubb's Fajitas - Garlic Squash | 109.5 g | 37.5 g |
| Pork Carnitas Taco | 83.6 g | 33.8 g |
| Sweet Potato Taco | 29.1 g | 27.4 g |
| Queso & Chips | 45.7 g | 24.7 g |
| Calabacitas Taco | 21.5 g | 23.4 g |
| Chicken or Beef Enchiladas | 25.7 g | 22.5 g |
| Fried Cauliflower Taco | 68.8 g | 21.4 g |
| Nachos | 76.6 g | 20.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guac & Chips - $10: Topped with pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso & Chips - $9: Tomatoes and green chiles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Queso & Chips - $9: Tomatoes and green chiles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $11: Queso, black beans, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, corn salsa, cilantro, black olives, jalapeños, and crema Dietary tags: High-Fiber 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 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC 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 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal 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: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Fry Taco - $6.5: Beer-battered cod, tartar sauce, lettuce, and lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, 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, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cauliflower Taco - $5: Spinach, cheddar jack, pico de gallo, corn salsa, and chipotle crema Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Taco - $4.5: Mole poblano, queso fresco, pickled red onion, sesame seeds, and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Frito Taco - $5: Fried avocado, black beans, tomatoes, pickled red onions, and cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calabacitas Taco - $4.5: Garlic squash, avocado-tomatillo puree, onions, sesame seeds, queso fresco, and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Burrito - $13: Cheddar jack, black beans, salsa tomate, and rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC 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, Halal, Pescatarian
- Jarritos Soda - $3.5: Pineapple, strawberry, mandarin, lime, or grapefruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocoflan - $7: Layered chocolate cake and flan, toasted coconut and dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gelato - $7: Scoop of Baron's Gelato - vanilla or rotating vegan flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Tex Tubb's Taco Palace
- Is Tex Tubb's Taco Palace dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tex Tubb's Taco Palace has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salsa & Chips, Guac & Chips and Vegan Queso & Chips.
- What can I eat at Tex Tubb's Taco Palace on a dairy-free diet?
- Salsa & Chips, Guac & Chips and Vegan Queso & Chips carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tex Tubb's Taco Palace have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Salsa & Chips and Guac & Chips.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Tex Tubb's Taco Palace?
- Stuffed Burrito, at roughly 98.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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