Taquero

Taquero

Reviews Summary

This taco and donut shop receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its delicious, fresh-made food. Customers rave about the Korean pork tacos, carne asada, and unique mini donuts (especially cinnamon sugar, maple bacon, and raspberry cheesecake flavors). The friendly service, quick preparation, and good value are frequently praised. While most portions satisfy, one reviewer found them small for the price. The creative fusion of tacos and warm, made-to-order donuts stands out as a winning combination. The atmosphere is described as quaint and welcoming, though seating is limited. Catering services also receive high marks. A few must-tries include the chicken tinga dip, carnitas tacos, and homemade horchata.

About This Listing

Has Chocolate Variety
Has Specialties
Has Coffee Flavors
Has Fruit Flavors
Family Owned Business

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Features

Has Chocolate Variety
Has Specialties
Has Coffee Flavors
Has Fruit Flavors
Family Owned Business

Contact Information

Address

68 Putnam St

Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

Hours

Monday 11AM-9PM
Tuesday 11AM-9PM
Wednesday 11AM-9PM
Thursday 11AM-10PM
Friday 11AM-11PM
Saturday 11AM-11PM
Sunday 11AM-9PM

Customer Reviews

Wonderful taco shop and donuts! Yes I said donuts. The good was amazing. The service was wonderful, so friendly helpful and patient ( when you are not sure what to get). Seating was a little limited but ample.

This place is awesome! The tacos are seriously some of the best I?ve ever had ? so fresh and flavorful. And then donuts?! Unreal. They?re light, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet. The staff was super friendly, and the whole vibe of the place was great. Highly recommend checking it out if you?re in the area!

Big shout out to the 3 guys and Taquero who catered my son and daughter-in-law's party yesterday. It was a phenomenal catering job with the service, top notch food and lovely lovely donuts- blueberry hibiscus, peanut butter and cinnamon- not one leftover. Highly recommend for your party needs! Thank you again!

Staff was excellent, food was incredible, not over salted like most Mexican food in the US. The donuts where amazing also (I did Boston cr?me w/ Oreo added and strawberry chocolate)

The mini donuts are always good. The key lime flavor has bitterness to it, wasn?t prepared for that. Tacos are delicious as usual, small but tasty. Street parking and no restroom.

Best tacos. Best donuts. Stumbled upon this place accidently. What a great surprise. Ordered a Korean pork taco. Loaded with meat, grease dripping down my hand. That's how you know it's a good taco, when there's grease everywhere. The fruity pebbles donuts are better than the actual cereal. Maple bacon donuts remind me of a pancake breakfast. Stop in here if you haven't ??

My bf and I come to Saratoga at least once a year and this place is always a priority stop for us. Typically we get the mini donuts which are absolutely fantastic and I love that there are always different flavors when we come, our go-to favorite is the fruity pebbles flavor, but we haven't had a flavor we didn't enjoy. On our last trip we went on their birria Wednesday and they were definitely one of the top birria tacos I have had! I will say the meat and consomme could benefit from some extra seasonings

I love it here! I stop by every time I?m in Saratoga- during and festival I attend in Saratoga and anytime we?re just driving through. The Korean pork taco with kimchi, gochujang crema and scallions is my favorite taco ever SO GOOD. Great horchata and love the mini donuts. Great place!

Stopped by this little place where the foods looked amazing! Got a box of mini Donuts. They were very delicious, so fresh, soft and fluffy. The staff is super friendly and patient. Would definitely recommend this place.

Innovative idea for a restaurant. The people who run this place seem to take their jobs seriously and put a lot of effort into what they do & it shows. Service was speedy. Had the cauliflower bowl and it was delightful. I was super excited about the pickled onions and they added just the right amount of zip. Me partner had the mahi mahi bowl and said it was good. Their mini donuts are made fresh & come in a tray of six. We tried both the strawberry lemonade and the blueberry hibiscus vanilla & they are prob

We got 2 taco boxes this weekend for 10 people. It was fantastic. The meats and sides were amazing along with the donuts. There was plenty of left overs. Highly recommend.

Best tacos I've had since coming to the area. Definitely try the carnitas. The salsa rojs was unlike any I've had before, but definitely really good! The raspberry cheesecake donuts are awesome and very fresh.

If you like donuts and taco's you'll love this place. They make the donuts fresh to order on their conveyer belt machine, and then add a crazy amount of toppings. In order to get a solid impression I got one of each of the 6 taco's they have on their menu. I thought they were all good. The one with mahi mahi was much wetter/messier than others. The pork ones I thought stood out as more delish for me, however others I went choose other taco's as their top. Goes to show that these are all top of the line tac

Definitely know how to be pleasant to their first time customer compared to other bad restaurants I've been to with terrible attitude on their face and would never return to those restaurants. Nice when you talk to a nice person behind the counter and makes a difference. Super quick food prep on Sunday afternoon. Banana creme donuts ok but like how they are freshly served and great idea ??Tried three tacos with the first three choice of meats. Yummy ??

Street tacos were yummy. I ordered one each of carnitas, tinga de pollo, and barbacoa. The side salsa was amazing. For dessert, blueberry-hibiscus donuts and cinnamon sugar donuts to go!

Love their food! I drive 45 minutes just for their Chicken Tinga Dip with seasoned chips! And the donuts are delicious, lots of unique flavors.

Food is consistently great. Service can be rough. Don?t check your text messages while I?m ordering. If you can?t wait 3 seconds for the words ?I?d like a carnitas bowl, please? to come out of my mouth before acting like you?d rather be anywhere else, doing anything else, maybe you shouldn?t be behind the register.

Small taco and doughnuts shop that makes the best fresh tacos. They also have tasty fruit juices and unique mini doughnut flavors you can't get anywhere local. More of a grab and go place but they do have a small wrap around table for you to eat at.

Highly recommend. Food was fantastic. The special was a shrimp and chorizo quesadilla - delicious. Lots of good Mexican in Saratoga, this is my favorite. Came for pick up - the 3 gentlemen working had an immaculate vibe going in the place. Music playing - super friendly.

WoW! I discovered this shop via IG while visiting the area for work. I only had the donuts but they were sooo good I came back the next day for more. They're nice 'n warm so eat 'em fast! I cannot wait to come back to town and try the tacos!

Tacos and donuts? Surely not. Say it out loud though, take a moment to really think about it. Then realize it's an obvious pairing. Especially considering the flavor combinations that Taquero offers. My personal go-to choices are their Korean Pork Taco and a freshly made, hot-out-of-the-fryer half dozen Pineapple Upsidedown donuts. Their Strawberry-Pear Agua Fresca was the the perfect accompaniment. For a snack, meal or fresh drink Taquero will make sure you'll get what you're looking for. Order and dine in

The timing finally came together this week and I was in Saratoga on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon to try the birria tacos offered as a weekly special at Taquero. Paired with my favorite drink, a Jarrito Mandarin, this was the perfect light dinner after a long day (along with the banana cream pie donuts that came for a later snack). I absolutely love birria, making it a point to try it wherever I can - on nachos, quesadillas, tacos, and more. After trying the ones at Taquero, all I can say is, you need to

There wasn?t anything specifically wrong about this place, but over all it was not memorable and ended up being unappealing. The chips were very brittle and very greasy. The rice was like a microwaved bland yellow rice. The place had no customers when I walked in and the staff didn?t appear happy to finally have a customer? I wouldn?t recommend this place to people who are only visiting Saratoga Springs.

Tacos are larger than average street tacos and therefore a good value. Flavor was phenomenal. Homemade horchata was rare find for the Northeast and you get a fair amount. Server was very friendly. Did not try donuts, but they seem popular. Overall, definitely recommend.

Taquero is my fave!! You cannot beat tacos and donuts! A must try if you're in the area.

I'd like the owners to know that just today I had TWO people ask me if I had tasted your tacos yet. Why yes, I have! And we chatted about the high level of "drool factor" that the Korean Bar BQ taco creates. Yum! My other friend told me that she is addicted to the doughnuts. She gets coffee on Broadway and wanders down the alley to Putnam Street to get her doughnut fix. Bravo! Great food! You deserve the crowds at your door!

I think this place is overrated. After seeing all the good reviews we decided to get takeout from here and were disappointed. The cauliflower taco was under-seasoned and under-cooked. The big chunks of cauliflower couldn't be contained within the taco. The chicken taco was good though. The fresh fried donuts are not special any more if you bring them home. Unless you eat them fresh off the fryer, they are just like any other donuts. The service was fast and the servers pleasant. However I don't thin

Amazing tacos with plenty of options. Service was fast and friendly. Lots of different hot sauces to try are a great bonus.

Absolutely delightful food. We had all of the tacos on the menu as a group, and they're all great! Highly recommend. A newer worker was at the service point, but that's alright! Wait times aren't bad, even on a saturday night in Saratoga during track season.

One of my favorite taco joints! I'm always craving their Korean tacos and you can't go wrong with any of their donut flavors honestly!

Three street taco special and freshly fried mini doughnuts are always a must! Super delicious, had Barbacoa (seasoned beef) and Carne asada (steak). Very authentic street tacos, as I am from the states, near Guadalajara, Mexico. I had the cinnamon and sugar mini doughnuts that come in an order of 6. Also, I have had the maple bacon ones, which are also super yummy!

I cannot tell you how many great meals I have had here for the price. The food is SO fresh! The staff is also so helpful. I brought my friend from rochester and she was so impressed. She got the chicken bowl. I got the carne asada. The sheer amount of food is like 3 meals in one. All for under $40. Well worth it. Can't wait to come back. Thanks guys!

This place has some of the best tacos in town. I would recommend following them on Instagram and keep updated on their specials. You cannot miss when they have quesadilla specials.

I've had great and not so great bowls from here. Flavor on last chicken bowl /salad was off because of so many sweet pickled onions on it. Also ordered chips and salsa and was excited for salty chips. Got home and ate one, they were covered in sugar, some kind of flavoring. Not plain chips. She had to throw the salsa out cuz it was so fermented it was sour. I appreciate the alt Mexican option in town and they have really nice ppl there, so just wish quality was more consistent (and it's a matter of person

We are regulars at Taquero & have ordered takeout and in the restaurant multiple times. They have the BEST tacos & queso, and the mini donuts are always so delicious and flavorful. We got married this weekend and booked their mobile Taquiza and it was a huge hit. The guys had great energy and their setup was beautiful. Everything went so smoothly and all our guests were raving about the apps, tacos, and donuts. We worked closely with them to put together a package that made sense for us and our guest count,

Had the ?Manhattan Style Clam and Chorizo Chowder with Poblano Peppers topped with Chili-Lime Oyster Crackers?. It was hearty, and great!

I walked in after 7:30pm and asked the lady what time they stopped making donuts, so that I can be considerate of their time, and her response was at night. I decided to come back after dinner because I didn?t want to deal with the lady, since she was the only one I saw at the time. Then I came back from eating at 8:40pm and everyone within the restaurant announced it was closed, meanwhile the sign said 9:00pm. I continued to hear we?re closed by multiple employees, while walking towards the door. As soon

Best option for tacos in town. Quick and easy for lunch. Consistent and delicious.

Got cauliflower as a bowl and mango juice. Delicious. Quiet and chill atmosphere.

Homey atmosphere and great service, food was absolutely delicious and the donuts were super soft and fresh, the drinks were incredible too! 10-10 would recommend

Tacos and donuts were delicious! Highly recommend getting the Korean pork taco and coffee Carmel crunch donuts

So great! Clean, friendly, fast crazy affordable and absolutely delicious tacos!!! Can't wait to visit again!!!

Incredibly delicious food, friendly service, cool vibe and decent prices. What more can you ask for?! The ingredients were so fresh and prepared in a timely manner. I?ll definitely be back and you should check it out!

Amazing food, friendly service! The raspberry cheesecake donuts were amazing ??

Small place, with limited seating. But the food was incredible! The tacos and burrito bowls were all made fresh, and were great. But the doughnuts! Do not skip! They were so good, clearly made fresh as you wait. They were warm and delicious. Will definitely be back!

Outstanding mini donuts. Well done!

Very good small Taco Donut joint. Delicious tacos and donuts. Kids tacos and quesadillas available. I highly recommend the Korean Pork Kimchi taco, so good...

Best donuts I've ever had. Really amazing tacos as well. The taco boxes are the best deal. If you're looking for comfortable seating, this is the wrong place. It's a take out joint with a few high, hard stools for the desperate. The food is absolutely worth it tho.

Some of the best tacos in area. Donuts also fantastic!

AMAZING little donuts - ordered the Raspberry Lemonade and Blueberry Hibiscus- would recommend both! Definitely will be back again soon :)

Excellent and authentic. Ingredients are fresh and I love the taco and donut combination. Tacos are flavorful there are a lot of varieties to choose from. They also sell bowls and quesadillas. Donuts are small, warm and tasty but 6 is the perfect amount for two people as a tasty treat. Definitely not the cheapest place for a takeout restaurant but the ingredients are worth the price. Note that there might be a bit of a wait especially during peak hours and there isn't room for typical restaurant seating. T

Had two of the daily special tacos with a passion fruit drink and everything was delicious. When I went in I asked about gluten free options and the person working immediately knew what I meant and was able to tell me what I could eat on the menu (which was nearly everything). After I placed my order with another person they confirmed I wanted a gluten free order - I REALLY appreciated the attention to detail. Food was ready in a couple of minutes, and I sat at the counter outside to eat. really great ex

Tacos were tasty and very good quality. A little pricey for me as I usually would get 3 tacos of that size but only got two from the price. It was still very worth it Also didn't try the donuts that looked good as 6 small donuts of one flavor is a lot. I wish there was a multiple flavor option like 3/3.

The taco and donuts are really really good. Donuts especially. But in my opinion it is absurdly priced. The boxes are kind of a joke, it?s $35 for 6 tacos. and the tacos are slightly bigger than bite sized. I could spend $35 at chipotle and get 3 massive burritos. The tacos here are good, but not good enough to warrant the price. Seriously though, make a stop for the donuts.

Great donuts but tacos are just okay. Worth visiting!

mini Donuts, made fresh for you, every order done that way... Had the Shrimp Taco special... was insanely great... the right spice and heat in it...

Great little taco place that has a wide variety of options. They have tacos, bowls, and burritos. They have a nice Korean pork bowl that is a fusion between Korean and Mexican food. They have authentic Mexican drinks like horchata as well as mini flavored donuts. The place gets busy but the line moves quickly and there's never too long of a wait. There is a small amount of sitting inside and some outside but it is perfect to take away and eat in the park which is two blocks away.

This place has the best corn tortillas I've ever had. They're usually dry and brittle, their tortillas are perfect. Tacos and donuts are delicious too and everyone who works there gets it done. I love it!

Omg fabulous Tasty Tacos fresh ingredients Donuts are fresh and super yummy . Most try it!

I enjoy this place. It's a small lil hallway of a shop but the food is really good from what I have had. My boyfriend loves the califlower taco and I am a fan of the Korean pork one. The donuts are lil donuts but they are perfect for sharing and of course made to order so they are always super fresh. The menu is a bit limited, but so is their space. I'd love to see this place grow out of its hallway.

What a genius idea to have tacos and doughnuts together!! Everything was fresh made to order. The tacos were authentic and the doughnuts were warm, soft and gooey delicious.The staff was very polite and helpful, a pleasant experience all around.

Very friendly staff, prompt service, and excellent food. I will most definitely order food from there again.

We got the donuts here which were warm and cooked to perfection. The mini doughnuts are incredibly addictive and they have a ton of fun flavors to choose from. We got the raspberry lemonade and blueberry hibiscus which were both INCREDIBLE. Come here if you need a good donut fix.

Stopped by for a bite to eat and was blown away! To me there is nothing better than fresh ingredients, and diverse menu. The combinations of flavors are out of this world and give tacos a whole new name. And not to mention if you are looking for a quick sweet treat their donuts are perfect! Looking forward to going back soon! Great job guys!

We needed to have a late lunch in Saratoga Springs near Broadway and Taquero was the only shop that we could find that was open. Wren was extremely helpful and nice at the counter and made us feel so welcomed especially as we were just passing by the city. The vegetarian grilled tacos and the apple pie donuts were really good so would definitely recommend this place.

This was our second time getting food here and it was just as awesome as the first. We tried the Pork belly and Shimp tacos tonight. I think it?s my new favorite. Nothing beats fresh tacos and warm fresh donuts on a nice day. Or a bad one. Nothing beats tacos and donuts. The staff here are always super nice and walking inside is like walking into a cloud of taco/donut goodness.

way too small a portion for the price you pay. a $7 taco will get you something that is approximately the size of your palm. not sure why the default option is to optionally leave an 18% tip after paying?you?re just picking it up from the counter. taco was good though despite the small portion, i suppose that?s what you get these days.

The donuts are perfection. When hot they are prime but even hours later when cold they're fantastic. Highly recommend cinnamon sugar and maple bacon. Got the chicken tinga taco and a cauliflower taco as well, some of the best tacos I've ever had, well worth the price.

Traveled the world, hands down thee best chicken quesadilla E.V.E.R!!!??????????????????????????

Great food. great service. great atmosphere

Off the beaten path and well worth it. Maybe the the best carnitas burrito bowl I've had to date. I think it is the perfectly seasoned meat and sauce that come together at the perfect ratio. They are not kidding about the donuts. Option for several flavors which come in half dozen mini packs. Maple bacon is fantastic with hand made care. You get to see the donuts being made while you wait. Went here twice in the same week for lunch.

Our favorite tacos in the area. Donuts are superb, as is the selection of beverages. A must try!

Mid Mexican food, everything was sweet for some reason. The jamaica was watered down and oversweetened. I guess for locals it tastes alright, but don't bother if you're looking for an authentic taste.

This place...just wow. After an Adirondack hike we decided to order one of each taco and the blueberry donuts. Every taco was completely unique and unbelievably tasty. We couldn?t decide which one was our favorite. They were also EXTREMELY fast and did a great job in terms of safety precautions / distancing during the pandemic. So happy there?s a place like this in Saratoga. Can?t wait to crush these after a night of drinking.

Awesome!!! Quaint, unique, little restaurant with excellent food and drink.

This will be our go to take-out! We were so afraid to order from here because of the negative reviews but took a chance. I am sorry that we waited as long as we did because every single ingredient was superb. My family happy danced the entire time we ate. The donuts!!! We will have to try all the flavors.

Tacos & donuts? You just had to try it! It was absolutely wonderful & I would highly reccomend

Wound up here kinda by accident last night and feel it was meant to be:) Wow, super on-point barbacoa bowl- some of the best Mexican style food I've had on the east coast. Everything super fresh, presentation perfect, generous amount of meat, nice staff. This is fast food as it is meant to be. **Review update a week later: removing one star. My debit charge from this place o didn't match the - actual signed receipt. When I called to ask about it, it was sorta like "oh our software automatically adds 18%". I

We Love Taquero!! The Food is always Spot on ?? And you cannot find a better deal to feed a group, seriously. The portions in the Taco Box are fantastic, its super easy setup & Clean Up. Donuts are perfect for sharing, and you don't feel guilty about trying them all ?? The Korean Pork SLAPS!!

Best tacos around! Not even close, get a taco box comes with 12 fresh donuts!! I got the pineapple upside down cake they were ridiculous! If you want a taco this is where to go! If you want to make your own tacos at home for taco Tuesday you gotta try this! Food quality is excellent! Such a great place.

I have been to this establishment at least 10 times and ordered there taco box twice. The food is fantastic.I have had everything on there menu at least once and there is not a bad choice. The special chicken torta sandwich I had today was flat out a 10/10. I hope that becomes a staple. Keep up the great work.

Starting off, there is nowhere to sit. The tacos are quite expensive for what you get. About 5 dollars for what should be a 2 dollar taco. The taco was good but not 5 dollars per taco good. I did not try the donuts because it got busy by the time I was ready for a donut, but it appears they make them fresh. I also didn't try the bowl but at 13 dollars I hope it leaves you more satisfied than the tacos.

The donuts were very good, the food was not. Chewy, fatty meat in the tacos, some kind of gross mayonnaise sauce on top. Specifically ordered with no onions but request was ignored. Food was also expensive and there is no bathroom.

Great music and atmosphere, hip and young. Food was decent (steak street tacos), loved the mini maple bacon donuts (what A TREAT!) & the Queso & chips were "Legendary", according to my 9y/o!??

Some of the best tacos and donuts I've ever had. Don't be fooled by this combo, it's incredible. The tacos are full of flavor and the donuts are super sweet and tasty.

Good food, good atmosphere but takes a little while to make tacos! But there worth it! Get some donuts while you're here too. They are made to order!!

Food is good. I like the mahi mahi tacos. But be warned, they serve them so watery that it?s almost like a taco soup. You can ask them to drain them first, and they?ll say yes, but they still won?t do it because the person you asked was the cashier and she won?t relay that to the person making the taco or the person making the taco will act like that request was an act of asserting dominance and will rebel against it to show that they don?t take orders from random customers. Either way, the food is good, ju

I purchased the "Oreo" donuts and i'm not kidding when I say they are one of the best desserts I have ever had. I am a lover of sweets, so the sugar, oreos, and syrups were an amazing combo. I regret not buying another order for "later". 10/10 for sure.

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