Tavos Signature Cuisine

Reviews

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  Amanda Haakenson

  3 days ago
  4.0
  I placed an order for pickup. Order was ready exactly on time. My interaction with the staff while picking up was good. My husband had a variety of tacos. All fresh and delicious. I had the steak fajita. Excellent flavor and cooked perfectly. We were very pleased with the food here.
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  Greg Hoesly

  Dec 20, 2025
  4.0
  Food was interesting and great. Service was great and all the people were friendly. Drinks were great. The blinding white spot lights in the ceiling make it more like a George Webb than fine dining. We'll be back for sure
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  Dan Berg

  Dec 19, 2025
  3.0
  Dont like leaving negative reviews. However, I stopped in to try the place out solo for the first time to get a quick bite. Ordered the 3 tiny fish tacos, one cocktail and a side of chips and guac for $67!!! Great service. Akward Metalica music playing in the bar. Ok food, very small portions...way overpriced. I love fine Mexican cuisine and dont mind paying. This was not that. Felt ripped off and mad at myself for spending that on a snack.
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  Scott W

  Dec 8, 2025
  4.0
  Going to a Mexican restaurant can be a little tiring. And not necessarily because they aren’t good, but because many places don’t go out of their way to give you anything unique. This was our first time at Tavos, and they did a very good job giving us some things worth coming back to. We showed up on a Sunday afternoon. When we arrived around 4:00, we were the only ones there. It was a bit chilly outside, and it was also a bit cold inside. I ran back to the car to get my quilted vest. There’s a bar area with TVs and video poker machines. I’m not a big fan of those in a restaurant. I get why places have them, but they create a very different aesthetic for dining. Fortunately, they weren’t making any noise, and the poker screens were not in view from our table. We were seated by our very friendly server and set up with waters and menus. The menu is extensive, printed on stapled pages. Not sure if they are still formalizing it or if that’s just how they do it. We decided on a couple of drinks. I got the Paloma, and my partner got the House Margarita. The margarita was good. The Paloma was just okay. It tasted like a bit too much grapefruit soda and not enough tequila and lime. For starters, we tried the Guacamole Azteca. It comes with plantain chips. We asked if we could get a mix of tortilla and plantain, but you have to pick one or the other. You could add chips and salsa for another 12 dollars, but the explanation was that the chips are already portioned out in the kitchen. That felt like a miss in terms of customer satisfaction. The guacamole itself was excellent. Loved the textures from the poblano pepper and roasted corn. We normally don’t finish the guac right away, but this was gone before the rest of the food arrived. Truly delicious. We aren’t big fans of rice and beans, so we were really happy that many items could be ordered a la carte. We chose the Beef Taco, Carnitas Gordita, Chicken Empanada, and Shrimp Taco. When they came out, everything was nicely presented and hot. They were all very good, but the empanada was the standout. The crust was flaky, and the chicken and cheese filling had great flavor and a generous portion. The carnitas on the Gordita was good but not as flavorful as I expected. A little of the verde salsa helped a lot. We happily finished everything. We saved room for the Tres Leches cake but found out they were out of it. We love Tres Leches, so that was a big disappointment. But after trying the Dulce de Leche cake, we didn’t feel too bad. It was a very good substitute. For us, this was a very good first experience. A couple of tweaks would have made it even better. I’m not a fan of video poker in restaurants. They need to turn the thermostat up a bit. And while the food was very good, it would be nice if tortilla chips came with the Azteca Guac, especially at 17 dollars. Our server did an excellent job the entire time. Really appreciated the good service. ps - love the paint color in the mens restroom :)
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  Anna Sobczak

  Dec 1, 2025
  5.0
  We tried out the new Elm Grove location, we had never gone to the previous location but live in the area. The food here was SPECTACULAR!!! My dad got the Tacos Al Pastor in the Pineapple and said it was the best he’s ever had but the portion could easily be shared. I got the House Veggie Tacos which are an amazing option for Vegetarians- deliciously seasoned vegetables (loved the mushrooms and carrots in there!) and clearly intentional rather than an afterthought on the menu. Beautiful food presentation, service was serviceable and the location is nice though it’s clear they are still setting up shop from the move. We were pleasantly surprised and are grateful to have this new little gem in our neighborhood. Will be highly recommending to neighbors and friends.