Valerie's Taco Shop

1614 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069, United States

Valerie's Taco Shop

About the Company

rating: 4.1

Categories

  • Mexican restaurant
  • Lunch restaurant
  • Taco restaurant
  • Tex-Mex restaurant

Contact Information

Phone: +1 214-702-3220

Website: https://valeriestacomckinney.com/

Address: 1614 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75069, United States

Working hours
  • Monday: 8 AM–10 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM–10 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM–10 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM–10 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM–10 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM

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Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 3 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Delicious!

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

This little gem has amazing food. It s become a family favorite of ours

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 3

Stopped by for some breakfast tacos. Place looked closed but I went thru the drive thru anyway and they quickly answered. Asked for 6 tacos for some coworkers. Took more than 10 minutes to get my order. I felt worst for the people behind me that had to wait for me to get my order. Young lady was nice and attentive but it just took too long. Tacos were good, salsa was spicy and had great flavor. It just took too long and wont go back as it would definitely make me late for work.

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 4

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

I moved to Texas from California 15 years ago. I finally found some Mexican food that is good! If you hate Tex-Mex, then try Valerie s.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Tasty food, reminds me of home and growing up in the Southwest.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 1

Worst place to go never before I went first time I went to grab taco their Drive through prices are different then and when you go to pay at window has huge difference when I disputed they said drive forward and we will take your order I waited no one showed up so I went inside restaurant & said I order food but no one came guess what they said we refused to give you food & they also agreed that they have different prices in drive through display. I will never go again there they have very disappointed me & disrespected me I was very kind and very helpful but they need more training how to take care of Customers. I would give Zero 00000000 not even one star

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 2

If San Diego found out about this place it d send them a cease-and-desist letter immediately. The food was so bland. The burrito was packed with rice to give it size. The beef had no char so there was no flavor and it lacked any sort of Mexican seasoning. I really wanted to like this place since it s hard enough finding good Mexican food around here that s not texmex and this spot isn t it. People tell me to go to the Alama location but I m not sure if I want to spend another $16 to be disappointed again. Two stars because the staff was nice and the inside was a nice place to eat.

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 3

Subpar breakfast burritos. Great service and nice sauce options.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 2

Frozen tacos from Walmart, and the sweet tea is very bad

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Bring from San Diego, this is my favorite Mexican food spot in Texas. None of their locations have disappointed me yet. My chicken burrito was hot and delicious. Love Valeries Taco Shop!

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

It has a hole in the wall atmosphere and it is a bit expensive, but its the closest that Ive been able to find to California style Mexican food in North Texas.

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Thank yall.

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 3

I cant even leave a real review unfortunately. I couldnt justify 4.99 for a single soft taco. I will try again on a Friday or something.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Kind of a hole in the wall kind of atmosphere. Food is great.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Best Authentic Mexican food in the area. Tasty, clean food and they really know the recipe.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Best breakfast burrito I have had in a long time.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 1

Dirty

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 4

It was my first time going but Im not ready to give them that 5 star. I will go again.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 2

I have eaten here several times but today the food was awful. I usually get the rolled tacos and a shredded beef taco. They claimed they didn t have hard taco shells for the shredded beef taco. Yet, they did have corn tortillas. You can t make hard taco shells out of corn tortillas? The rolled tacos had very little guacamole on them. They were very stale and tasted funny. I was afraid of finishing them. I am very disappointed because I really liked this place before today.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 2

Over priced for almost bland food. I expected better quality because of the reviews. The service was fast though being I was the only one in there

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Amazing food and great service. As for the earlier reviewe complaining about the guacamole there s a thing called science, when you wait to long to eat something that is made with avocado and it doesn t have unnatural preservatives in it, a thing called oxidation happens when you let the food sit too long. It s not their fault you don t understand how nature works. Since moving to Texas I have searched everywhere to find a place that makes real carne asada, machaca, ect.. Valerie s knocks it out of the park.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

San Diego transplant here and this tastes like home. Definitely not the Tex-Mex you find on every corner.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 1

I thought I would try this place not impressed. No flavor, No taco special on taco Tuesday. Kind of $$ for what you get.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 1

Date: 3 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

It is good taste.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 2

Went to valeries 27 weeks pregnant craving bean and chorizo tacos. I explained to the guy several times all i wanted was bean and chorizo. Not lettuce, cheese, salsa, ect. JUST BEAN AND CHORIZO. I was very excited they said they had it since it was past breakfast time!! The total seemed ridiculous at over 4.00 dollars a tacos but I was WIlling to pay the high price. once I reviewed my order I excitedly opened my food and found bean, chorizo, cheese, and potato tacos!! I went back and reminded them I only wanted BEAN and CHORIZO! After being disappointed once my excitement dropped and I drove off woth my new order. When I finally opened it at home, I received bean, chorizo, and potato tacos!! I went ahead and ate them since I was home already but the tacos were EXTREMELY greasy and not what I ordered!!! -one very sad pregnant lady

Date: 3 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

The Burritos were delicious and very filling, everything clean and orderly; It would be nice to name the sauces. We are happy to try them!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 1

We would always come here but we had a horrible experience this is not edible! these went directly to the trash! $ to the trash !! will never be coming back! That guacamole looks like poop we asked for light guacamole, that s literally on the whole plate, If this is light I wander what regular is. The torta also had guacamole inside no thanks! We also told them no pico because one of us has a tomato allergy and they still added it! Like what! Unbelievable. Always check your food before leaving to at least get your money back because after seeing that you won t want to eat their food! also ask for a receipt they didn t give is one.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

This place is delicious! I have been looking for a place to get my california wet burrito fix for a long time and i am tired of the same ol tex mex. This was my first trip in here and i will probably become a regular face they see after this. The burrito is delicious and the green sauce they have instantly a win from me.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Good food good prices the Congo burrito is my favorite.. hint hint... its not in the menu.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

I have been getting food at this location for several months now, and everything has been delicious! My favorite had been the cheese quesadillas with added onions. Today I tried the chicken flautas, and they are amazing! The outside is crispy, the chicken is flavorful and tender, and the toppings/sides (guacamole, sour cream, pico, and lettuce) are tasty and so fresh! I m in Flauta Heaven! Thank you! See you again soon . . .

Date: 4 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Best Mexican food in Texas by far. I moved from southern Arizona 5 years ago and haven t found anything close to good Mexican food until I came here. Cali-Mex is superior and this place kills it!!! Must try

Date: 4 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 2

Got a 1299 burrito that was so small. It was embarrassing, the rolled tacos were overcooked so much You could barely eat them and then you have the person in the Drive-Thru trying to get a tip.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Food is awesome we moved from california like 6 years ago and is been hard finding a good authentic Mexican taqueria but this place reminds me of Anaheim taquerias i brought my family and we all agree this place is awesome and the prices are super fair

Date: 4 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

If you re looking for Mexican food similar to what you had in California, THIS IS IT. Best breakfast burritos around, and they serve them all day!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Cali style!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

I like carne asada plate the roast cwrne plate is very delicious

Date: 4 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Absolutely delicious food at decent prices... We are there at least twice a week!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

I am not usually a fan of street Tacos. Valeries Taco Shop has me second guessing my previous street taco experiences. These were very good street tacos at a very good price.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Ok, ignore the bad reviews and try it out!! We love this place. The sauce is so good, friendly staff and literally everything we have had had been amazing!! It s Mothers Day and I asked for Breakfast burritos from here

Date: 4 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Love their carne asada fries and horchata. I come here pretty frequently and the food is always great.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

We love this place. The food reminds us of San Diego, California.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 3

The have a bush that sticks way out into the drive thru that needs to be trimmed like last spring. The service is ok, the food is ok.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Always great!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Really kind service with hard workers and great food! Thank you!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Ordered a carne asada quesadilla and a piña agua fresco. 10/10

Date: 5 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 2

Idk if we just came at the wrong time but idk how any one can say this place is great. Yall can keep your California style tex mex in California. Got a soft taco (5 bucks) and I get this tiny corn tortilla with a scoop of meat on it. For 5 bucks?? One review on here said their soft tacos were big. I almost busted out laughing when I got my big soft taco. 5 bucks for that tiny little thing is a joke. I also got a chicken burrito. Very bland and soaking wet in grease. Wife got chicken quesadillas and it was basically the chicken burrito but cut into pieces. We were extremely disappointed in this place after reading some of these great reviews. Anyone who says this place is great either has no taste buds or needs their head examined. This place needs to stay in California as its a disgrace to all types of Mexican food, tex mex, and cali tex mex. Worst style of mexican/tex mex Ive ever had.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Got to go back!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Best Mexican food. Just like the food we would get back in California.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Amazing and worth every cent!! Being from the Los Angeles area and bringing that real taco taste to Texas.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

I love this place! Reminds me of getting my faves when I lived in San Diego. Its always good to have some choices with Mexican food. I usually get the 5 rolled tacos, and they deliver each time!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Real Cali Mexican food

Date: 6 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Simply Delicious and prices

Date: 6 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 1

Tacos were soggy and fell apart before I could even take a bite. Meat in enchiladas was dry and the enchiladas themselves were super greasy. Rice tasted like it came from a box. Never again. We ll stick to Taqueria Hernandez up the street

Date: 6 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 3

Valeries Taco is good.... I was surprised by the beef, which kinda threw me off. The beef is not like regular ground beef..... its more like a roast, cut into straps. Great portions and the Elote is to great.... I have to get elote everytime I order. The Carne asada fries are amazing as well

Date: 6 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Food was amazing!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Four reasons its perfectly worth paying $4 for breakfast tacos. 1. The portions are big and generous 2. The flavor is authentic to its Mexican orgin 3. The staff are so courteous and accommodating 4. The establishment is so clean inside and out This may look like a fast food joint from the outside but its totally fresh food! The green salsa is and the horchata is super taste. So glad I stopped by. I got two tacos and couldnt even finish the second one cause I was so full off the first. Thanks for being here you guys. You started my morning off so tastely

Date: 7 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Best Taco Shop in the DFW! You HAVE to try the Surf N Turf Fries or Carne Asada Fries. You will NOT regret it!!! The service is always excellent, and the dining area is always super clean!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

This is BY FAR the best Mexican restaurant in Collin County especially if you are from California !!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 3

Date: 7 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

This place is awesome. Not once. Not twice. Every time I come here. Fast, happy and friendly workers, clean, great prices. Foo is delicious. The manager or owner loves what he does and provides. He always goes above and beyond in a friendly way to make sure everyone is comfortable and the good is great.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 3

Save your self the disappointment and go the other Valerie,s

Date: 7 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Wow, how come this place doesn t have a FULL FIVE STARS?! Amazing! We ordered the chorizo breakfast burritos. I used to live in Mexico, and I can honestly say these were GOOD! Come on, people, you have to try this place. And don t hate. Be honest. Great food! And service was great, as well.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

I only get the all day breakfast burrito. Its so good!!! And huge!!!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Super clean, great prices for the amount of food that you get

Date: 8 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 4

Got some breakfast tacos and burritos today and they were pretty good. Not the best but good. The bacon and eggs were delicious. I wasn t too much a fan of the tortillas but it was still good overall.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 2

Date: 8 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 2

Date: 8 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Great food the gals are very friendly and helpful. Great salsa bar. Favorite Burritos and their Tortas

Date: 8 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 4

If you enjoy California-style Mexican food, this spot is for you. I dont really care for it but it was good. The hot sauces are good, flavorful, and have decent spice.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

We come to this location from Aubrey. They never disappoint and have great customer service. Their staff is always friendly.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

We had a great experience. Every time we come in they never fail us. I would recommend the beef taquitos ans Carne asada fries.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Large portions for small price!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Ive read some reviews about not enough food. The meals I got were big and delicious. The rice was a small portion, but the food was excellent. I recommend this place.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 1

Worst place ever to eat? I found glass in my taco chipped a piece of my tooth on it and whenever I notify the manager he told me I dont know what the hell you want me to do and told me. I was going to be trespassed and that he was going to hang a poster of me. In the dining area. And followed me outside in a very aggressive manner. I have pictures and video to back up all accusations

Date: 9 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 4

Best shredded beef crispy tacos Ive had in No. TX

Date: 9 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 1

Not Open, 8:10am Tuesday Maps and door sign say 8am No breakfast for me Service : 1/5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

The food is always great and the service I love they food

Date: 9 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

amazing food, amazing service, we got an order of elote for $2, large serving, and an order of carne asada quesodillas and a chicken chimichanga. The girl who took our order was very friendly, the food came out fast and tasted very fresh. would definitely recommend and I will be going back for sure!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

THE BEST DELICIOUS TACOS IT IS WORTH COME AND THEY HAVE DRIVE THRU SUPER WELL SERVED TACOS

Date: 10 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Update 11/26/2023... 5 STARS ALL DAY LONG!! I got the Adobada Burrito with enchilada sauce. It was crazy big and very tasty. I ve been 3 times and I see many more visits in my future. The employees were very nice. Food : 5/5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 1

Date: 10 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Amazing Mexican food. Met the owner and hes very cool. Just like I used to get close to Tijuana. Carne asada burrito

Date: 10 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Just like Southern California taco shops! Robertos comes to mind here...so good! Stellar rolled tacos, enchiladas, and great carne asada burritos! Feels like youre back in Mission or Pacific Beach...

Date: 10 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

The food is delicious! And the sauces are what I didnt know I needed - love them!! A new favorite spot!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Excellent food. We always eat to much. Will be a regular place for us now. Vegetarian options: They can make changes to fit your needs Food : 5/5 |

Date: 10 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Some of the best Mexican food in Dallas! My wife and I live 2 hours away but make an effort to stop here as often as we can.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 3

Date: 11 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

We have been to Valeries several times. Its always delicious! The portions are big and the prices are very reasonable. Employees are always happy. We love it!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

The service was amazing only to be surpassed by the food. I had the chimichanga and it was great. The beans were fresh and hot and the rice was moist and tasty. I loved the salsa bar, the dang hot was dang hot and cleared my sinuses. I will be back for certain...

Date: 11 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Great food. Fast service. Clean Restaurant.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 2

All the food just seems soggy and not fresh at all. I ve tried it 2-3 times now, but I won t give it anymore chances. Foods just bad.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

We first tried this place on grub hub, but we loved it so much I had been craving more of their tacos. The service is great, and the food is amazing. You cant go wrong imo

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Authentic and Delicious! Clean environment. Happy to support small local businesses.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

It was a bit hot in there but the food was all amazing and the elotes was probably my favorite. I got the carne burrito and guacamole fries and elotes. I didn t eat the fries because I got full off half a burrito but I did try them and they were good and definitely not stingy with the guacamole. My fiancé got the chicken rolls and street tacos I tried the street taco and it was also good. Different hot sauces and I tried all of them and the super super hot was my favorite Paid $40 bucks for guacamole fires that could feed 4 or more, 3 street taco plate, rice and beans, elotes, burrito, 3 chicken rolls , 2 drinks, and a crispy taco that my fiancé wasn t a fan of but everything else was good

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 2

Skip it! There are way better and cheaper taco shops in the area. Just not that good.

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Amazing Burritos

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

I had a poll asada torta and it was delicious, lots of flavor! My husband loved his California burrito! Also, their salsas are so good and really spicy!

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Ever since l moved here from Arizona, Ive been on a mission to find a replacement for Filibertos. This is it! If you prefer TexMex this is NOT the place for you. This is better! My go-to is the Carne Asada burrito, and Valeries doesnt disappoint. This is a huge burrito with juicy steak packed in there. Its hole-in-the-wall vibes, but dont let that deter you. The flavor is on-point every time. Another top item is the 3-Rolled Tacos, chrispy rolled tacos that are awesome. Their breakfast burritos are also worth the visit, they are paxked full of food and flavor, worth every penny. This isnt a big chain so you wont see much advertising...get there anyway. This place is a gem.

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

The workers there are Awesome. And Their Burritos are HUGH!!! My daughter and I can split one between ourselves and be full. Thats how big and filling they are. The Surf and Turf Burrito and the California Burrito are both very good!!

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 1

Bland flavorless tacos

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Wonderful food would come back

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Great burritos. Very authentic Cali burritos. Service was slow and the inside needs some sprucing up, but it doesnt take away from the food at all. Worth the $

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Seriously good tacos. Very good salsa. Friendly staff. Clean shop. Two thumbs up. I know they will succeed.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Great food great location and the best part is you get your moneys worth

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 3

I had breakfast so this is not about the regular tacos. The breakfast burritos were huge. I really didnt like them very much because they were so big they would not roll and were a mess to eat. The eggs were kind of greasy and over done. The sausage was cut up precooked links and overcooked. The potato pieces were too big. The salsa was good.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 4

Little on the pricy side but well worth it!

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

This place took over what used to be a del taco (and a grandys), and we ve been meaning to give it try once they opened. First off, it s not Taco Bell. It ll take a few minutes to get things out to you. And portions are large. I didn t finish my chicken burrito. We both liked the tacos. I think they make and fry their own shells for the hard tacos, so they have some crunch to them, and hold up when ingredients are in there. They ve got a salsa bar which I didn t notice until most of the way through my meal, so I ll have to try that next time. The enchilada sauce was a bit mild according to my wife, who thinks ketchup is spicy. I could have used some chips (they might be on the menu and I missed them) for the refried beans. All in all, we ll be back and try some different things.

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

This place is awesome!! Im hooked on their Carne Asada Burrito!! I found this place at work in Plano. Then again in McKinney.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 1

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Every time I come on Saturday mornings at 8:30 the workers open the drive thru window and say they re closed even though signs on both the drive through and order speaker as well as online say they re open at 8:00 AM. The food is really good though.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 1

My tacos were literally moldy need I say more? Update: Photo taken same day as review and shows both cabbage staining and blue green mold. Also want to point out the absence of an apology in the corporate response. Food : 1/5

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Friend recommended Valerie s and I am so glad I drove 40 minutes to eat lunch there. Got the Carne Asada burrito with a large horchata and they were both delicious. The restaurant is not fancy but who cares when the food is delicious. You need to try this place. They have 4 locations in north Texas.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 1

I want to be fair about this place: (We bought 18 tacos for our family that just came from San Antonio to visit-this is a compilation of their opinion, Friday Night Dinner Time) The Diablo Taco is their best taco. Tasty compared to the other tacos. Also, the tacos are big and filling and two tacos would definitely be enough for any individual. Other than that, this place is a disappointment, the food was vey bland and the carnitas and carne Asada tacos were very tough. The guacamole lacked that zesty touch that lime provides. The kicker was feeling the smooth edge of the tortillas, clearly big brand days old store bought tortillas. The combination of all these factors results in a inferior quality product. Given the prices of the tacos, they are simply not worthy. The main improvement this place can do is get fresh homemade tortillas. For a place to be called a taco shop it is imperative to have the freshest tortillas not days old Mission tortillas. I cannot recommend this place in good conscience.

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 1

Very tasteless food. This is chain is from California? Too bad it did not stay there. Ate the fried Mahi taco thinking it would be great but was very disappointed at how bland it was. Tried two crispy shredded beef tacos and wish the meat had some sort of flavor instead of being so flavorless. For the prices they charge you would think the food would be tasty. Save your money and go somewhere better. 7/18/22 Acted like a customer in your store so not really sure why your making it seem otherwise in your reply. Your food is disgusting and unless you improve it your not going to make it. Califorina has awesome food normally thats why its so shocking the food is disgusting. I didnt even bring up the yucky nachos my sister hated and returned for gross flautas that was made with the same disgusting shredded beef that tasted rotten. Your establishment is going to make some one sick.

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 2

Service is non existent. Salsa changes daily and they no long have street tacos. Definitely has been going downhill since opening this location. No bueno!

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Very friendly service and delicious tacos!

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Will definitely be back

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 2

Food was sub par. Salsa tasted like it went bad last week. Ice machine was empty, clerk knew it, continued to give customers cups knowing that theyd have to come back to the counter for ice... first time, last time.

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

This is the spot! If you love shrimp Get the surf and turf burrito. Thank me later!

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 2

Man I waited in the drive thru for 20 mins on a Sunday afternoon. Thats crazy...only 2 people in front of me.

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

My first time here I will definitely be back

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Always a great time when I come to Valerie s. It s the only location that makes California quality Mexican Food. No Tex-Mex here folks! I know there are some complaints about consistency but common it s always one cook and one worker! All in all if you are looking for authentic Mexican food, not Tex-Mex then give this Valerie s location a try!

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Good food and great service. Especially like the way they prepare the corn tortillas. They fry their in crispy taco shells or serve soften corn tortillas. Their not hard processed shells like other restaurants or store bought. They re more like what I make at home.

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 1

There good is gross I got sick from it. Don t eat here at all.

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Love this place! Don t let the appearance fool you the people are always nice and the food is great! Especially if you are from the West Coast and like that style of Mexican food!

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Delicious rice bowl!

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Very good food

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Wow this is a awesome place to eat the food is super fresh and delicious! And Art is always so helpful and the bad reviews that people are leaving, they are crazy. On 6/6/23 went to Valeries and like always the cook made amazing food and the way the cashier helps and treats all of the customers, its like family !!! Valeries taco stand dont stop what your doing food is great service excellent!! People that put bad reviews get a life ,if you a problem go in and talk to Art he will make sure you are happy and feed !!!!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 1

I like Valeries Taco shop. The location in Princeton was amazing but this one is not at all the same. The food is not prepared with at all the same quality of ingredients or love. Been here 3 times hoping it would get better it did not. My food was missing parts and when I asked them to fix it I got attitude. And after that when I went to ask for anything else like salsa or a to go box I was ignored and given more attitude. I will not go back here again.

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 3

Food had no flavor the only thing I liked was the beans, rice and the drinks they make . customer service was bad was better going to taco Bell

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 1

Do NOT eat there food I got super sick for a week there food is rotten was in the hospital with food poisoning and I found a fly in my food. Also what they re doing is illegal they pay their co-workers underneath the table no taxes or anything they pay them cash only. I cant believe they re open for business. Ask their manager theyll tell you. They dont pay them the way they should the legal way. I hope they get shut down. This place is pathetic. It s filthy and the bathrooms are disgusting. Do NOT eat here unless you want to get super sick. Also they use there bare hands without any gloves on to make the food so nasty!

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Very rich and very economical

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Finally CaliBeachMex is here! They have actual salsa, not Tabasco. What a concept DFW. They are from San Diego, so much so your transaction comes up for Oceanside on your bank statement which makes you feel like you were on vacation.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

First time visiting this restaurant, and it did NOT disappoint. We got 2 different burritos and a taco. Oh my goodness it was so good. We will be back soon, bonus there is a drive thru.

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Like being home in California. Food is good, and much needed in Texas. Still working out some bugs but definitely filled the void.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 1

Honestly extremely disappointed. Im currently sitting in the parking lot because it says open yet you guys are closed. Employees inside but nobody taking orders. The last time I came we spent 60+dollars for my husbands order to be completely wrong. We even spoke to a member the family of the place (we believe) we were so excited just to be disappointed again and again. Sucks to not get what youre craving on mothers day. Just now another 3 people leaving disappointed. Oh well. Off to another taco place

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 3

Very disappointed. I really wanted to like this place since its supposedly CA Mexican food. Last weekend we ordered through the drive thru, and I ordered chicken enchiladas, they werent terrible but not great. Went back yesterday and sat inside. First off, the lady taking our order wasnt very friendly, had zero personality. There was no ice in the machine so drank room temp sodas. No one at the counter to inform. I ordered the pollo asado chimichanga this time. It was a good size, but lacked flavor. I also ordered a chicken taco (hard shell) that was super tough to take a bite out of. The shell was like old tasting. Needless to say, I wont be back. I am from CA and this place should ashamed. I prefer Pollo Regio, they are more authentic than this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 3

Really good food, but it s hard to order drive thru from this location. Go to the one in Plano instead.

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

The food is great and being from Arizona this is the closest I can find from home. I am not a fan of Tex/Mex and I stop by once a week with the wife for lunch. Depending on the day sometimes the food portion are great and sometimes you get a burrito or tacos with very little anything. The service is usually good but not in common to get your order a little off. They have no problem correcting it but I would always recommend checking the food before you go. The ambiance is good and it is pretty low key. The dining area is always clean and the people are great. I will keep coming here and just wish they had later hours some days.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 1

Tried for the first time today and was very disappointed. Ordered the relleno and beef taco plate to go. Relleno had a burnt taste to it that was off putting. Taco which was supposed to be beef turned out to be extremely dry chicken and a very stale shell. Ended up throwing most of this out. I had high hopes for this place since it s close to my home. Doubt I ll give this place another try when there are better options like Mr Tako around.

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Carne asada fries. Yes pls. The food is fresh and quickly made. If you like the carne asada fries try the burrito. You definitely get your moneys worth.

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

The best enchilada sauce! Give this place a try. Great menu. Great food. Great people. Thank you!

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 2

Food was slopped in container which spilled out all over the place.

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

The surf and turf fries were excellent!

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 4

Great breakfast burritos and tacos

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Hands down the best Authentic California Mexican food you can find. I moved to Texas 2 years ago and its been a mission trying to find good Mexican food. Texas has a lot of Tex-Mex aka ( Fancy Taco Bell.) The tacos at this place are just like the tacos in Cali, they have a good amount of meat in them and the flavor is outstanding!! Im so glad this place is close by because it will now be my only go to for tacos or anything Im craving thats Mexican food. Obviously every location is hurting in staffing so if you need to wait just be patient and know the food is worth the wait. Dont listen to the negative reviews from Matt Warren or Kelley Price because obviously this place has lots of 5 star reviews for a reason. I hope everyone close by gets to experience the amazing food at this place!

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Valerie s has some of the best burritos in North Texas. All the food is amazing! They make an amazing breakfast asada burrito-Don t forget to make it wet inside!

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Carne asada chips were good. Good portion. Al pastor burrito was different but very good and very big. Would definitely eat here again.

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Lovely afternoon staff they re quick sweet and make ordering drive thru very easy!

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 1

First time trying, will not be back.... waited 45 mins in drive thru which was not to bad, they were busy and likely short staffed so I understand. Was a bit expensive but figured the food must be pretty good. I got carne asada fries and a chicken torta. Fries were not even cooked all the way and still cold, wasnt able to eat any fries since they were still crunchy and raw. Moved on to my torta and found the bread was soggy and just falling apart It was like it was dipped in water and put together. I also asked for queso and a tostada and got no queso and a burrito. Unsure if I got someone elses order or they just messed up. Mr. Tako is just down the road, cheaper and very good. Highly suggest going a few mins further down the road.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Best Mexican food in Texas! Great customer service as well!

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 3

The building could use some maintenance however the burrito was good The agua de melon was too watery.

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

This place is really good and especially for it being a drive through also. Sure you have to wait a little but it s because everything is made to order and fresh. This one carnitas taco is huge and big pieces of meat , and delicious. My favorite is the crispy potato tacos as well! Definitely recommend this place for good mexican food.

Date: a year ago