Speedy Taco

About

Mexican, Desserts, Soup

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4.5 stars

Location

Adress: 5295 S Hwy 27, Somerset, KY 42501

Phone: (606) 679-8814

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch
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    Bike Parking
    No
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Jason E.

    star star star star star 14 October 2026

    Decided to finally try Speedy Taco. Ordered a take out order that was done very quickly. Service was nice and they made sure the order was ready and correct before we drove home.

    Daughter ordered the Steak, Lengua and Cabeza tacos Mexican style (corn tortilla with cilantro, onion and lime). They were great! Meat was thoroughly cooked and the well seasoned.

    Wife ordered the cheese dip (the container leaked slightly but the cheese was good) and the chicken nachos which were great as well. She said the chicken was moist and well seasoned.

    I ordered a Chorizo taco, Mexican style. It was real chorizo (some claim to have Chorizo and it is just hot pork sausage) and it was great with the lime on top. Also had the Gude Chicken Burritos. Very tasty. The best part is if you order something you don't get six tons of beans and rice with it. The entree is the star of your meal and it was good.

    Cost is reasonable and slightly lower than the competition but the food exceeds expectations. I would recommend a Speedy Taco to anybody who wants some real honest to God Mexican food, not these places that "Americanize" Mexican food. (By the way, you can get the tacos "American" style with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese, but why ruin a perfectly good taco?)

  • Steve M.

    star star star star star 13 October 2026

    I have ZERO reservations giving this little shop on Somerset's south side a five star review! Wonderful! Now I love Mexican food, I really do, but this place is hands down the best I've had in a long time. I ordered four tacos (American style because I like flour tortillas and no cilantro). I figured I'd try as many as I could eat. So I went with one of each, chorizo, asada, pollo, and al pastor. People, these tacos were the real deal. Top notch and just like you'd get south of the border, except I did mine gringo style. But that's a choice you have to make.
    And with all that bragging I haven't even mentioned the buffet style salsa bar! And if you want to win me over, feed me salsa! And all theirs was excellent. I ended up mixing the hot and the tomato mild for just the right combination of flavors to have me going back for thirds! Salsa bar people! Don't miss out on this little crown jewel that doesn't even have a paved parking lot. YUM!

  • Anna W.

    star star star star star 11 October 2026

    We have eaten here several times and we love it! Family friendly, friendly and speedy service, and the food is amazing! Super clean and always cooked as we have ordered it. No alcohol served and the deserts are delicious too! Higgly recommend for date nights or family night out!

  • Mathew H.

    star star star star star 7 October 2026

    Amazing!!! I'm so blown away to find a spot like this in KY. The meats and sauces are up to par or better than my favorite taco carts in LA. I had five of the Mexican tacos: asada, al pastor, cabeza, lengua and chorizo. The asada (steak) was decent but not memorable, it's pretty much grilled cubed steak, but it's a safe bet if you're not too adventurous.

    But be bold folks!! Get the other four types above and do yourself a favor and don't look up the translations. Top them with a little salsa, squeeze some lime and you're good to go! Congratulations, you've now set the bar unseemingly high for every future Mexican restaurant. These folks deserve all the praise though, this place is authentic, clean and affordable.

    Also, they have free self-serve chips and salsa with a variety of salsas as well, definitely try a little bit on a chip first before you top one of your tacos. They do NOT play games with the heat--it is serious.

  • Scott R.

    star star star star star 29 September 2026

    This is by far the best Mexican food in Somerset.  Perhaps the best in the state.  (I don't know this for sure, as I haven't eaten at all of Kentucky's Mexican restaurants).  
    I highly recommend the chorizo, lengua and cabeza tacos.  
    The self-service chip/salsa bar is a huge turn-on.  But be careful with the "very hot" salsas.  They are so amazingly wonderful, but they come with a relatively painful exit wound, if you are picking up what I'm laying down.
    This is a "must-eat-at" restaurant in Somerset.  Great people, great service, great food, always a great experience.

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