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Taco Bus

Mexican restaurant

Converted school bus doling out Mexican street fare, including vegan plates, around the clock. People often mention time, good, tacos, Taco, friendly, chicken, times, taco, seafood,


Address

501 County Line Rd, Plant City, FL 33566, United States

Website

taco-bus.com

Contact

+1 813-764-0522

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (716 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 6 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: time (17) good (15) tacos (11) Taco (10) friendly (7) chicken (7) times (6) taco (6) seafood (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Amanda “MommaBear” B. 3 years ago on Google
    It was delicious...this is my second time having them as I'm a long haul truck driver and remembered this place the last time I was thru here and remembered them being delicious. The steak meat was a little on the dry side this time but they were still really good. I got the street corn this time and I tell ya, it was so good I nearly cried. The last couple of times across my travels I have had some really bad experience with street corn and taco's so this was a wonderful come back from my experience on the road. It was quick, the Ladies making it and serving were friendly. I will definitely be back again the next time I come back through here for work!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 NED 7 months ago on Google
    Was a little worried about this place because it is in a gas station. I ask the people at the hotel I am staying and they said it was good. I had the taco salad with ground beef. I was pleasantly surprised. It was good. Nice staff. Very fast service. I WILL be eating here again
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Benny L. 6 months ago on Google
    Food was good , at first I thought it was expensive but when i got my food I was surprised to see so much food on my plate. I recommend a few dishes like the Torta and The Taco salad and the Enchilada with Queso! The only reason for the 2star in atmosphere is because it is in a gas station and seating is near the back close to the in Door trashcan, too many flies buzzing around while you eat
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 francis f. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered 2 soft shell beef tacos. The meat tasted kinda blah, not a lot of flavor, although there was plenty in each taco. The lettuce and tomato was good. Shell was soft and warm. Couldn't find unsweetened iced tea. The sweet tea on the counter had good tea flavor but way too sweet me. The spigot on the container was not high enough to get the cup under. Overall not bad, but needs more seasonings.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RoyaLtyy L. 11 months ago on Google
    Each Taco Bus in the area has its own flair to it. This particular one is the best of all 3 . The woman who has helped me the last 2 times is awesome . Always kind and gives me EXACTLY what I ask for . The reason for the 4/5 is because other employees haven't been as *kind* . She gets a 10/10 in my opinion. Don't knock it until you try it . I get the shrimp tacos almost everytime and from here, they do it the best ! Thank you . Bring back the military discounts tho (:
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Chloe T. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered a quesadilla with chicken. It came out so soggy that it fell apart. I love the downtown Lakeland one and thought I would try this one. Have never been so disappointed in a quesadilla. Like what kind of quesadilla doesn’t have cheese on it. None. Of any kind.

  • 5/5 Misty R. 1 year ago on Google
    Fast, friendly service and always huge portions. Don't judge because it's in a convenient store. The food is delicious.

  • 2/5 Manuel R. 9 months ago on Google
    I love Taco Bus! But I was very disappointed this time. You don't see any help until you finish placing your own order in their self-service kiosk. So you are placing your own order, and in the end, there's a mandatory minimum tip of 5%!!! For no help whatsoever! I ordered the Chipotle chicken burrito and just got regular shredded chicken. When I asked the employee, he told me that's all he had... at 5:30pm? I'm having second thoughts visiting this location again.

  • 5/5 Mari G. 11 months ago on Google
    Visited this location last week while passing through the area. Mo was knowledgeable in the menu so we ordered their vegan quesadillas and burritos and they were fantastic. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time.

  • 5/5 Alex K. 9 months ago on Google
    First time trying this gem. Food hit the spot. Will stop by everytime, I pass through here. Service was nice and friendly. Churros were very scrumptious with the chocolate dipping sauce. Not easy finding a good spot to eat as a trucker.

  • 5/5 Joseph G. 11 months ago on Google
    This place is a gem. I would say hidden gem but I am sure the locals already know. I had the best tacos I have had in a long time. Stopped here on our way to Orlando not expecting much. Not was I surprised.

  • 5/5 Kenric F. 10 months ago on Google
    This is a great spot in Lakeland, FL.. the food is good..it's in a great location right off I-4.. ex 33.. they do have breakfast as well..it is also connected to a truck stop for u big rig drivers.. friendly with the portions..check it out

  • 5/5 Jennie B. 5 months ago on Google
    It might be in a gas station but this food was very delicious! Staff was friendly and quick at getting the food. It's on the list for being next to a truck stop for my trucker!

  • 4/5 Jenna C. 6 months ago on Google
    Obviously the food here isn't 5 star dining but it's a good option for quick takeout. Good quality. Fast service. And big portion sizes. You can eat 3 to 4 times off $25 here. The burritos are massive and so was the quesadilla. I'll warn you that the salsa Verde is spicy though.

  • 3/5 Rafael R. 7 months ago on Google
    Food is average. It became so commercial that it doesn't bring what traditional Mexican tacos have to offer. The service was good, quick , with a smile! Sometimes, you find a diamond in the rough, but it definitely wasn't this place.

  • 1/5 Osunny T. 4 months ago on Google
    Men this is the worst taco I have ever had. Bought 2 tacos for 6.99. never knew it was a dollar extra for each steak tacos coming out to ten dollars for 2tacos. Taco tasted horrible, no taste at all. Steak did not look like steak nor taste like one, looks like vegan meat. Come on at least use real meat

  • 5/5 Darwin B. 8 months ago on Google
    Good authentic mexican food. Delicious. First let me say when I did the review I was driving and I didn't have my reading glasses on, just sunglasses. I want to apologize for my error. Everything was great. I stop there just about every time I go through Lakeland area, which is every couple of weeks. Sorry guys it should have been 5 stars for sure.

  • 5/5 Sharron B. 1 year ago on Google
    First time getting food from them!!! My son, who was with me on this visit, had been telling me for several years how good the food was, he use to eat there when they were still only located in Tampa!!! I was not disappointed with the chicken taco salad!!! Even my 6yo granddaughter was impressed!!! She'll usually only eat taco's if they are homemade but she is ready to go back, already knows what she wants!!! The employee, sadly I can't remember her name, was very knowledgeable about the menu, answered any questions I had and the best part was everything we ordered was in the bag!!! That doesn't happen too often!!! Will definitely be going back, hopefully soon!!! ****We are actually planning on going Thursday night!!! My son is off work that night, usually we try to do something special with my granddaughter, his daughter, when he's not working. Haven't told her yet but I know it will light up her precious little face.***

  • 5/5 Duvarn B. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place to get hard shell tacos to go ..thwy have this hot sauce that has to be made by the hot chip challenge...food is good one of my spots

  • 3/5 Roderick B. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been coming to Taco Bus almost a month now. I was hooked on the seafood burrito. My first experience eating it was the phenomenal full of flavor and the seafood was cooked well and it was blackened. The girl who originally cooked it however is no longer employed there. After her leaving the company I gave the other girl a chance as from my first experience there she was working that night as well. I will say as of late every time I come and order the seafood burrito when she is working. The seafood is never cooked fully or blackened leaving me with an upset stomach for the next few days. I saw the manager there last night talking with the former employee who made my burrito and was the reason I gave Taco Bus a chance to begin with along with the current employee who doesn’t cook the seafood fully. I think the restaurant can and has the potential for me to rate it five stars because I do stop by shells to get gas and it’s convenient for me when I’m working late. I feel that she needs to be trained on how to cook seafood before it causes someone else food poisoning and possibly a law suit.

  • 4/5 Original D. 1 year ago on Google
    Got food from Taco 🌮 Bus for the 1st time & food was decent. Blackened Seafood Burrito with Mexican Rice 🍚. Try em out....

  • 5/5 Donald M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great chicken quesadillas. Good quality food but located in a gas station. Tables were dirty and crammed up against the bathroom in the back .

  • 1/5 Mariana G. 1 year ago on Google
    Worst empanadas I ever tryied..almost a compliment!..by the way if u mark the dough from outside with a fork before ove u will recognize different flavors...even if it is "Taco flavor"

  • 5/5 Mandy F. 1 year ago on Google
    Taco Tuesday! But one get one Taco free. We got 4 tacos, chips and a drink for less than $10.

  • 5/5 BrRepsAwol 1 year ago on Google
    The two managers Jamie and the tall guy Robert are AMAZING! They explained the menu so wonderfully and were very knowledgeable of what is actually inside the ingredients. 13/10 Will come back again.

  • 2/5 Luis B. 1 year ago on Google
    Finally stopped into one of these taco buses after moving out here over a year ago. Unfortunately we were pretty disappointed. Service was great, but whoever seasoned the meat was high and must have dropped in an entire container of salt because that's all we tasted in both the beef and chicken tacos we ordered.

  • 4/5 Carl H. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a quesadilla with their special grilled chicken. I was impressed! Tasted fresh and excellent portion size. Couple friends had chimichanga and they were big! I would definitely go back and hope to try more of their options in the future!

  • 1/5 Joey T. 1 year ago on Google
    We have eaten here several times first visits were really good. This morning was a simple breakfast taco, food was good Young lady behind the counter was terrible. Offered absolutely no help, barely could understand her when food was ready she threw it on the counter and walked away made no announcement that it was my food only after I asked her as she walked away.

  • 4/5 matt r. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and friendly staff. Overall not a bad price. The only let down is all the times I have went there while they were supposed to be open just to find them closed. Otherwise one of my favorite places to eat.

  • 5/5 Deborah L. 2 years ago on Google
    I got "twin pork tacos" and hubby got 1 beef burrito. Both were AWESOME!!! There was enough for for FOUR people or 2 second meals for the next day. There was no room to try a dessert. Looking forward to the next time.

  • 1/5 Lesly B. 1 year ago on Google
    No longer coming here, they always get your order wrong, on top of that they ask for tip, you wouldn’t have to ask for tip if you actually did your job right and got the orders right. I’ve gone to this place about 4-5 times and out of all those time Ive only gotten my order perfect once and that was the first time I came. I understand we all have off days when we’re busy or just forget sometimes but for it to be something regular isn’t fair to customers. This last time was the straw that broke the camels back.

  • 5/5 Jennifer R. 2 years ago on Google
    Cashier was friendly, menu was easy to read, price was perfect for the amount of food, and food was satisfying.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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