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, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, atkins, mayo-clinic
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
- Salsa & Chips - $6: House salsa and tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Guac & Chips - $10: Topped with pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Queso & Chips - $9: Tomatoes and green chiles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Vegan Queso & Chips - $9: Tomatoes and green chiles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Nachos - $11: Queso, black beans, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, corn salsa, cilantro, black olives, jalapeños, and crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Street Corn - $6: Cotija cheese, crema, mayo, white onion, cilantro, and tajín Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Jalapeño Popper Taquitos - $8: Three taquitos stuffed with jalapeños, bacon, pepper jack and cream cheese; served with poblano crema Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Texas Chili - Cup - $4: Ground beef chili simmered with ancho, gaujillo, and pasilla chiles; topped with cheddar jack, onion, crema, and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Texas Chili - Bowl - $8: Ground beef chili simmered with ancho, gaujillo, and pasilla chiles; topped with cheddar jack, onion, crema, and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Chicken Tinga Taco - $5: Chicken marinated in onions, garlic, and tomatoes, with cabbage slaw, cheddar jack, pico de gallo, and lime crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Green Chile Chicken Taco - $5.5: Chicken marinated in green chiles, queso, pico de gallo, lettuce, and poblano crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pork Carnitas Taco - $5: Mojo pork carnitas, salsa mojo, queso fresco, pickled red onion, and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Al Pastor Taco - $6: Chile-spiced pork, pineapple, onion, and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Brisket Taco - $6.5: Slow-braised beef brisket, cheddar jack, Mandy's Hot Sauce, pickled red onions, and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Flank Steak Taco - $6.5: Marinated and grilled flank steak, avocado-tomatillo puree, cabbage slaw, salsa arbol, onions, and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Ground Beef Taco - $5.5: Spiced ground beef, cheddar jack, lettuce, tomato, and crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Blackened Cod Taco - $6: Cabbage slaw, chipotle crema, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fish Fry Taco - $6.5: Beer-battered cod, tartar sauce, lettuce, and lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tequila Lime Shrimp Taco - $6.5: Tequila-lime sautéed shrimp, jicama slaw, avocado, salsa verde, and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Cauliflower Taco - $5: Spinach, cheddar jack, pico de gallo, corn salsa, and chipotle crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Sweet Potato Taco - $4.5: Mole poblano, queso fresco, pickled red onion, sesame seeds, and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Avocado Frito Taco - $5: Fried avocado, black beans, tomatoes, pickled red onions, and cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Calabacitas Taco - $4.5: Garlic squash, avocado-tomatillo puree, onions, sesame seeds, queso fresco, and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Stuffed Burrito - $13: Cheddar jack, black beans, salsa tomate, and rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Atwood Burrito - $12: Spinach, avocado, black beans, salsa tomate, rice, and cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Tubb's Fajitas - Garlic Squash - $17: Sautéed peppers and onions, rice, guac, crema, pico de gallo, cheese, beans, and tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken or Beef Enchiladas - $13: Two enchiladas with rice and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 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, Nut-Free
- Green Chile Smash Burger - $14: Two smash patties, grilled onion, hatch green chiles, and american cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Beef Birria Mac n Cheese - $12: Rotini pasta, house queso sauce, beef birria, cotija cheese, scallions, cilantro, and breadcumbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- House-Made Horchata - $4.5: Traditional creamy cinnamon rice milk
- Jarritos Soda - $3.5: Pineapple, strawberry, mandarin, lime, or grapefruit
- Mexican Coke - $4: Cane sugar cola
- Fresh Limeade - $3.5: Assorted fruit flavors
- Palace Margarita - $10: 100% agave Lunazul Reposado Tequila
- Spotted Cow Farmhouse Ale - $6: New Glarus craft beer
- House Wine - $7: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet, or Merlot
- Churros - $8: Six churros with cinnamon sugar and dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocoflan - $7: Layered chocolate cake and flan, toasted coconut and dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gelato - $7: Scoop of Baron's Gelato - vanilla or rotating vegan flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian