El Taco Grande

Reviews

• Andrew B.

  star star star star star_border 21 July 2026

  Three words:  chili relleno burrito. It is the best burrito in town. You probably can't eat the whole thing, so split it with someone you want to owe you a favor. Kitschy atmosphere; old skool. Everything else is good.

• Suzette B.

  star star star star star_border 19 July 2026

  Came here on a recommendation of a coworker. One of my favorite dishes is chicken mole. I ordered chicken mole and let's just say I was not disappointed. It was the best chicken mole I've had! Lots of flavor and you could taste the different chiles in it. I will be back for it soon. My husband ordered the chili verde and it also was very flavorful and prepared well. Very authentic Mexican food.

• Steve S.

  star star star star star_border 17 July 2026

  El Taco Grande is one of Healdsburg's older Mexican restaurants that is situated in that crowded little shopping center next to the theater.  I saw it yesterday while about my downtown  promenade with Sofie.  Today I had lunch there.  The theater is where you go see pretend movies.  El Taco Grande is a stage of reality.
  
  This was my first visit to "The Big Taco".  I had a chili relleno, beef enchilada, rice and beans.  On a whim, I asked for a horchata, though I did not see it on the menu.  "Of course  Señor!"  I like it when someone shows me respect.
  
  The ambiance of this busy establishment is "Mom and Pop" - two very large flat screens at each end of the dining area showing the World Cup.  Today it was England vs Tunisia.  Score: 1-1.  This is the place a working stiff would be.  Jeans, dusty boots and a ball cap would be right at home.  Bottled beer in the cooler and sit anywhere you want.  Stretch out your legs, cross your feet and rest your tired dogs.
  
  The horchata was sweet and cinnamony.  This was the good Mexican cinnamon that you aren't going to buy at Safeway.  I was glad I asked for the horchata.   Poured over ice, it was refreshing.
  
  It took some time for the food to arrive.  The chili relleno was remarkably large!  I do not know if I've ever seen one so large!  That wasn't a problem though because it was heavenly!  The chili, the subtle soft flavor of the melted cheese and the tasty sauce they prepared for both enchilada and chili relleno were quite good.  I wasn't impressed with the enchilada because the meat inside was nothing special.  The sauce was good though - as well as the beans.  This was a work'n man's lunch.  You don't worry about the spiced meat when you are a work'n man.  You just wolf it down and run back to your truck so you can get back to work'n.  I wasn't working though.  Haven't worked in years.  It's okay.  Sometimes it's fun to drive down to "The Big Taco", have lunch and pretend like you're a work'n man.
  
  As if a beautifully staged drama, England scored the winning goal in the last 4 minutes of the game with a corner kick and a clever head butt of the ball into the goal netting.  The English team dog piled the guy who scored the goal.  "That would probably break some ribs and I'd be hobbling around for a month if they did that to me.", I thought.  I had finished my meal.  It was good.
  
  The man at the register was happy.  "Which team do you like?"  I don't watch sports.  I smiled, looked at the celebration on the big screen and said, "England!"  He laughed and rang me up.  I could see he is a huge soccer fan.  He told me Mexico is still in it.  Beat Germany 1-0.  I was happy for him.  Who wants the Germans to win?  Not me.
  
  El Taco Grande will serve you a work'n man's lunch.  When you leave, you will have experienced what it's like to be a player in the day to day drama of "Life".  You may be there for a bit part like me, or you may want to join the troupe to become part of something special.

• Jenna S.

  star star star star star 15 July 2026

  This place was absolutely amazing. My visit started with prompt service. The second I walked in the door they said to sit wherever I like. I was brought water immediately.  They took my order within a couple minutes. I ordered soft tacos with shredded chicken and a side of guacamole. At $2.99 each soft taco, it was a great deal. The presentation of the tacos was very pleasing. They added vibrant radishes, an orange slice all spread out pretty and a sprinkle of cilantro. The tortillas were homemade, so soft and flavorful, the best I've ever had. The shredded chicken had a ton of flavor and the salsa on the tacos as well. I enjoyed the fact that the salsa wasn't overwhelmingly spicy. The guacamole was definitely fresh with chunks of tomato, onion and cilantro in it. That too was super tasty. This will be my new go-to lunch spot!

• Ryan P.

  star star star star star_border 26 June 2026

  A co-worker picked me up the Jumbo burrito with Steak. Good size, tasty burrito, and a great price. Will definitely be coming to get lunch here more often.