Lake Taco

Let's be clear, this place will be known for cheap but GREAT margaritas and simple TexMex foods! Can't beat the prices and portions, better than Applebee's or Chili's. Will be back for service, ambiance, and drinks!
We went around 5pm on a Thursday so it was pretty empty, by 6pm it was PACKED. Our server Jac C was fantastic. Super attentive, any feedback he took super seriously. Service didn't change at all between it being empty vs rush hour dinner. I've never encountered that before, GIVE THIS GUY A RAISE! He didn't look stressed at all even with rush hour service and a good chunk of tables to check on. Friendly, attentive, good banter, couldn't have asked for a better server. Would definitely be back for drinks and service with Jac alone!
My boyfriend and I rated everything like they do in Hell's Kitchen 😅 super critical, but here are our ratings: between different categories with the two of us, I think we came to 26/30 for rating!
Drinks- lemonade vodka (not on the menu, but my boyfriend is pretty particular, and this was still a solid 4/5 stars!) and house margarita (I'd give this 6/5 if I could-- good tall glass, $8 and using good tequila, couldn't ask for more! Jac even asked if I wanted salt or sugar on the rim, and I normally don't get asked the question often at bars and such, always just assumed I want salt, so I was glad to have the option.)
Service- our main server Jac C was fantastic, already mentioned how attentive he was. Seems like some other servers are still new, totally makes sense given how new the place is. Wouldn't let that affect your view on the place at all. They're learning, that's okay. Everyone is amazingly friendly and looked genuinely happy while working, which is awesome.
Ambiance- asthetic, general decor and lighting, bathrooms, etc., SUPER improvement from Morse Tavern. Looks so much better, bathrooms are clean and orderly, overall renovations are a huge improvement. Music was good. Can't wait to come here for a girl's night or just casual drinks!! Again can't rate the margaritas high enough.
Appetizer- dry rub buffalo wings, ours came out kind of salty and burnt. Clearly spent a bit extra time in the smoker, which makes sense trying to keep it warm while there's not a lot of people there for dinner. Could tell flavor was there, and when we saw other Buffalo wings go out of the kitchen later in the night they didn't look as burnt. Our waiter was super concerned when we mentioned they were a little burnt, but again the flavor was there so they still tasted okay, just a bad batch with probably a cook in training. 3/5 stars.
Entrees- pulled pork entrée with 2x sides of potato scoops and mustard BBQ and Tangy Texas BBQ (meat could use a little more flavor, and a little soggy given it's supposed to be from a smoker. No crispy sections which we thought was odd compared most barbecue places. GREAT sauces, and the potato scoops were salt/peppered perfectly and evenly crispy. Good portions. 4/5 stars) and San Antonio Tacos (a little disappointed with the seasoning, the lettuce could probably be tossed with the sauce and it'd be better, we both agreed the pulled pork is missing some kind of seasoning. Also surprised the tortilla wasn't crisped up to mix up the textures, most taco places don't give unheated tortillas. 3.5/5 stars, but could tell where they're trying to go with it)
Dessert- tried the Campire Espresso, was supposed to come with a Graham Cracker Rim, but perfectly okay it didn't! 6/5 stars if I could. My boyfriend and I dont normally like coffee but wanted to give it a try given 3/4 of the ingredients we knew we liked. FANTASTIC. This place will definitely be known for drinks! It's hard trying to get non-coffee people to like a coffee drink, and yet, they did just that!

The place is really open inside and the decor unique. Each part of the restaurant had a different vibe. The food we tried had a lot of flavor and was fun.

What can I possibly say about LAKE FRICKIN' TACO that will truly do it justice? Most new restaurants take a hot minute to find their footing... not these guys! From the moment we sat down our awesome server Jac (hey management, DO NOT lose this guy) was attentive, fun, and informative. He checked in on us regularly, and was focused on ensuring that we enjoyed ourselves. The good news is, it wasn't hard to do exactly that!

The food was fantastic. I ordered the "Ham Taco", a menu item that exists solely because some Facebook trolls got all feisty when they thought that the sign for a Tex Mex join had a "ham" on it (guess they've never heard of carnitas). Management could have fired back, but instead they leaded in and figured, "Eh, we weren't planning on having ham on the menu, but we sure as hell will now!" Thus a taco featuring SPAM burn-ends was born... and my-oh-my is it good!

Of course, great Tex-Mex demands great drinks. Good news again dude! Lake Taco has you covered. We had a grapefruit / Gin drink called "Cool Water" and a few "Just Peachy" drinks made with Deep Eddy Peach, Lemon, and Tea (among other things).

Service was FAST FAST FAST too. We weren't seated five minutes and had some apps and bevvies in our hands. Even though it was a busy Saturday night, these guys delivered on the experience. The ambiance is lovely with some cool neon signs, texas/country music, and a lot of little BBQ oriented nick knacks around.

Bottom line: Do yourself a flavor and swing by sometime. If you like tacos, you like lakes, you like friendly dudes named Jac... well, you can't go wrong here.

Highly Recommend!

I finally came with my family for lunch today on a whim ! Really glad we stopped in. The place was sparkling clean and had beautiful panoramic views of the lake. I’m gluten free so my options were a bit limited but I still loved the food! We got two types of tacos, a side of fries and a bowl of chili and we all left there super stuffed. Good sized portions! Offering an option for gluten free buns would take this place to the next level!! We also loved the staff. Overall great experience.

This was our first outing to Lake Taco and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish! We were sat immediately even though it was peak dinner time. The drinks were amazing and reasonably priced. Our server Tori U was STELLAR! You can tell she really loves her job and is excited about the business. The passion she shared for the business and her love for interacting with customers is exceptional. We will 100% be back and have already recommended Lake Taco to our friends and family- and we haven’t even left our table yet!

Delicious food. Valet guys are incredibly nice. Docked one star for atmosphere because it's waaay too loud. Especially with the live band, our ears actually hurt, we decided to wait for our check by the cashier rather than stay a second longer near the music. Even when the band isn't there you have to shout talk to your table mates. Still, everything else is great.

Great place to eat! I've been twice so far and have enjoyed both experiences. The first time was in the evening and it was busy but service was good and the food was good. The second time was for lunch and it was much quieter. The brisket was really good and I enjoyed my experience! Of course this place is new so I cant wait until everything is perfected in the coming months. Everyone is so accommodating and friendly.

My first trip here was fantastic! First, I have spent a lot of time over the last 10 years traveling for work, and this is on par with some of the best tacos I have ever had. Second, I have a food allergy, and their website was super user friendly, and had all the allergies you could mark off if you have any. Lastly, the two ladies at the front were very polite and answered the couple of questions I had about the place. I will be visiting again, very happy we finally have a good taco place around.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Lake Taco, and I must say it was a culinary adventure worth sharing. The Potato Scoop Chili appetizer was a delightful start – the perfect combination of crispy potato goodness and savory chili that left my taste buds dancing with joy.

The Nashville Chicken Sandwich was the highlight of my meal. The blend of spices on the perfectly cooked chicken, coupled with the freshness of the accompanying ingredients, created a symphony of flavors that made each bite an absolute delight. The sandwich was not only satisfying but left me craving for more.

If you're a food enthusiast looking for a deliciously memorable meal, Lake Taco is definitely worth a visit. I can't wait to return and explore more of their enticing menu.

Our waitress Gianna was so amazing.. The food and drinks were amazing.

Hope this new place last in Coventry. Fri night met some friends. Sat at bar, had drinks and Appetizers (highly recommend nachos- yum). Service was friendly & attentive, alot of seating area, family friendly, clean and simple, well done . Great band happen to be playing. Was such good time, returned same week for lunch! Nice addition for Coventry!

This is a nice casual restaurant with a great view of Lake Tiogue. The inside is bright and welcoming and outside has the wonderful smell of barbecue. The tacos were very good and reasonably priced. The staff is friendly and courteous making this a good all-around restaurant. There is beautiful outdoor seating for warmer weather so I will definitely be back for that.

Stopped in for lunch today… Wow! It’s gorgeous (huge) inside, really thoughtfully decorated. I had the San Antonio tacos and a side of the potato scoops. The pork in my tacos was absolutely amazing! The potato scoops are super yummy too! Our server Patrice was wonderful and attentive. Didn’t try the drinks yet (as it was an early lunch) but can’t wait to come back and try the 1/2 price Margs and Apps and that Campfire Espresso is calling my name! Will def be back and highly recommend!

10/10 on all levels!! The food was absolutely amazing! My husband and I went for lunch and got a little bit of everything and let me tell you not only was it fresh, tasty and juicy but the margaritas were perfect and the service was amazing. The smoked Meats were out of this world tender and juicy and now all I want is lake taco.

This local restaurant is awesome. Food, service, and atmosphere is top notch. When warmer weather arrives, enjoy dining on the patio overlooking Lake Tiogue. Be awed by the gorgeous sunsets on a warm summer evening while sipping your favorite cocktail. Great place to enjoy with family or friends. They also have trivia nights, line dancing and music. A gem in Coventry.

Great experience, as it the case at all restaurants owned by this group the service was 5 star these people hustle and aim to please. Well decorated and themed. Wished they offered burritos and rice but the gringo tacos were great and and the house margarita was amazing. Looking forward to returning to try some other menu items!

Perhaps one of the best restaurant meals I've ever had, I got a Buffalo chicken sandwich and fries, both were absolutely perfect, fries had the perfect crisp and saltiness, chicken was juicy and extraordinarily cooked. Price is a tad higher than most, but we'll worth it. If you want to make the most of their menu, it's best as a dinner spot, as lots of their options aren't available until 4pm, but they still have many scrumptious options available for lunch too! Go here!!!!

This place is AWESOME!!! Our waitress was great the food is amazing!!

First visit, will be back! Fun environment, lots of weekly specials available. Got the chips and queso to start, nice seasoning on the chips. For dinner had the enchilada bowl with pork which was a good portion and tasted great, as well as the nacho burger, potato side was very good.

Food was absolutely delicious. Flight margaritas were tasteful.