TLDR
Vibrant taqueria w/ unique Tex-Mex eats & BOGO Taco Tuesday deals. Some find it pricey & loud, but others rave about it.
Instagram Posts References
Tacombi is highlighted with the phrase 'No shame in Tacombis birria', indicating its birria is particularly good and worth indulging in.
Details
Tacombi, a popular Tex-Mex taqueria chain, is known for its vibrant atmosphere and unique dishes like individually prepared nacho chips [1]. While some praise its BOGO Taco Tuesday deals [2], others find the pricing steep [3]. The restaurant's paper slip ordering system has also been a point of discussion, with some finding it efficient and others confusing [4].
Food Overview
Tacombi offers a selection of tacos, including birria and fish tacos, as well as individually prepared nacho chips [1]. While the BOGO Taco Tuesday deal is popular [2], some customers find the tacos to be expensive [3], with one user stating they are worse than Wonder tacos, except for the fish tacos [4]. The restaurant is also noted for being a loud establishment [5].
Caveats
The restaurant's pricing is frequently mentioned as being high, and some users have found the atmosphere to be excessively loud. The paper slip ordering system can be confusing for first-time visitors.
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
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From post: Pregnancy Craving For Castyle Breakfast Burrito
"The original poster mentioned Tacombi as a consolation because the ingredients are mushed together, but they open too late (11 AM) for weekday breakfast."
NeutralFrom post: Where To Go With Parents That Isnt Fussy Hyped
"Tacombi was included in a list of restaurant ideas for visiting parents."
PositiveFrom post: Whats Your Nemesis Spot In Nyc
"The Tacombi location in Wall Street was a positive experience, unlike other locations which the user avoids."
PositiveFrom post: Can Wonder Please Fuck Off
"The user states they would no longer go to Tacombi, finding it worse than Wonder in terms of taco quality, with the exception of their fish tacos."
NegativeFrom post: Can Wonder Please Fuck Off
"The user suggests Tacombi as a better alternative to a Wonder-affiliated taqueria."
PositiveFrom post: Whats Your Nemesis Spot In Nyc
"This user finds Tacombi to be exceptionally 'mid' and doesn't understand its popularity."
NegativeFrom post: Whats Your Nemesis Spot In Nyc
"The user finds the paper slip ordering system at Tacombi to be a strange but functional solution for managing high volume."
PositiveFrom post: Whats Your Nemesis Spot In Nyc
"The paper slip system at Tacombi, while odd, is considered an efficient way to manage customer flow in a chaotic environment."
PositiveFrom post: Whats Your Nemesis Spot In Nyc
"This user dislikes Tacombi because of its ordering system, which involves a tutorial for first-time visitors and a paper slip system."
NegativeFrom post: Manhattan Dinner Recommendations For A Quiet
"This commenter mentioned that the Tacombi located in the Empire State Building does not seem to do much business, implying it might be quiet."
NeutralFrom post: Nachos In 2025
"The user corrected a previous mention, stating they meant Mad Dog & Beans instead of Tacombe for individually topped nachos."
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"Tacombe is mentioned as a place that still serves individually prepared nacho chips."
PositiveFrom post: What Are The Loudest Restaurants In Nyc
"Tacombi is listed as a loud restaurant, along with Antique Garage, Bagatelle, Felix, Trattoria Pesce Pasta, and Pera Soho. Maison Close is also mentioned as loud during brunches."
NegativeFrom post: What Are The Loudest Restaurants In Nyc
"Tacombi is listed as a loud restaurant, along with Antique Garage, Bagatelle, Felix, Trattoria Pesce Pasta, and Pera Soho. Maison Close is also mentioned as loud during brunches."
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"Tacombi is recommended, especially when combining their offers with the BOGO Taco Tuesday deal."
PositiveFrom post: Taco Tuesday Deals In Nyc In 2025
"This user mentioned Tacombi had a buy one get one free deal and described it as good but expensive."
NeutralFrom post: Taco Tuesday Deals In Nyc In 2025
"This user questioned Tacombi's pricing, noting their tacos are $5-9, and compared it to other places with cheaper daily taco prices."
NeutralFrom post: Taco Tuesday Deals In Nyc In 2025
"The user took advantage of Tacombi's BOGO Taco Tuesday deal. They later mentioned that Tacombi is good but expensive and they were not impressed with it."
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