Taco Tontos' long history started in 1972 with a man named Mike Miller, aka "Tonto" who ran a small food cart outside a local bar in Kent, Ohio. In the early 80's Maureen Gartland moved Taco Tontos from food cart to closet-sized kitchen located in the basement of The Loft in downtown Kent. Though the menu was small, the food was prepared fresh each day, and cooked individually for each customer.
People enjoyed and appreciated the quality, tailor-made food and thus began the long tradition of very loyal customers. The expanding business moved in 2002 to it's current location on Franklin Ave. in downtown Kent. We were honored and elated to have the opportunity to become the owners of Taco Tontos in 2012.
People enjoyed and appreciated the quality, tailor-made food and thus began the long tradition of very loyal customers. The expanding business moved in 2002 to it's current location on Franklin Ave. in downtown Kent. We were honored and elated to have the opportunity to become the owners of Taco Tontos in 2012.
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Josh Rininger
Feb 03, 2022
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Natalie P.
Jan 29, 2022
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Cory Weddell
Jan 17, 2022
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Elizabeth Callahan
Jan 17, 2022
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Jenelle Omalley
Jan 09, 2022
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Taco Tonto's is THE PLACE in Kent for fresh and delicious burritos, tacos and homemade salsas. They also have a small bar with all kinds of craft beers. There are a few tables inside and they also do take out. The food is made to order and is made fast so it comes out very hot and fresh. The service is consistently good and fast. They ways have new items and specials too- always worth trying! 100% go eat here.
Elaine Wolfenbarger
Dec 25, 2021
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George R.
Dec 23, 2021
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Nadia Savelieva
Nov 30, 2021
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Keith Smith
Nov 19, 2021
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Jim F.
Sep 21, 2021
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Heather Hite
Sep 15, 2021
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I’ve been eating at Taco Tontos since I moved to Ohio 17 years ago, and it remains a favorite even though I’m no longer living in Kent. The staff is friendly, the food is always excellent, and I now drive from Cuyahoga falls to pick it up because it can’t be beat. Thanks for always being so great!
Rena S.
Sep 05, 2021
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We wanted to try a new taco spot and had heard some amazing things about this place online. It did not disappoint! There is not a lot of indoor seating and if you're going to order at dinner time, I highly suggest you consider ordering ahead of time, or just be prepared to wait. We orders the nachos and a taco basket of three tacos of the day - the banh mi tacos - to share. We weren't sure if this would be enough for two hungry people, but we couldn't even finish it and had to take some home. The nachos were incredible - crisp, flavorful, with a kick. The tacos were very wet - get
Bayadir Alrehaili
Aug 31, 2021
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Carl K.
Aug 25, 2021
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Shawn K.
Aug 20, 2021
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Kat S.
Aug 09, 2021
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There's nothing better than getting off work at KSU, heading to Zephyr for a cocktail, and then ordering Taco Tonto's (which has a convenient pick-up window on the Zephyr patio). There are terrific daily specials and deals, especially Tuesday's $5.00 taco special. I love the-layer with queso as the "lube." I recently tried their Friday blackened fish burrito bowl, and that was killer. I loved the house pickled veggies.
I've yet to have something I don't like here, and of the other options for tacos downtown, this is the best by FAR in terms of both the food
I've yet to have something I don't like here, and of the other options for tacos downtown, this is the best by FAR in terms of both the food
Richie R.
Jul 01, 2021
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Nice interior space with an outward looking view. Cool outdoor seating area. Called ahead to see if there's a full bar, was told yes. Arrived and there were only select cocktails. Staff didn't know what a full bar meant, kept having to ask a lot of questions to understand each other. Just a heads up. Everything was bland. The crunchy shell tacos didn't taste like anything. The meat was bland and there was rice in the taco, washing out the meat flavor. Small portion of meat in the tacos. The salsa didn't help much.
Curtis Posner
Jun 21, 2021
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Alicia S.
Jun 23, 2020
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I've lived in Kent a couple of years now, and I'm sad to say this was just my first time eating at (rather ordering take-out) from Taco Tantos. Everyone we talk to when we had first moved always recommended it, but we just never walked down.
With that being said, it did not disappoint. Unfortunately, I feel like you often get small portions at small/local businesses as everyone is trying to cover their margins. However, this was not the case with Taco Tantos. We ordered to "el biggo" combination burritos (beef & bean) and a large side of chips and queso, and it was plenty
With that being said, it did not disappoint. Unfortunately, I feel like you often get small portions at small/local businesses as everyone is trying to cover their margins. However, this was not the case with Taco Tantos. We ordered to "el biggo" combination burritos (beef & bean) and a large side of chips and queso, and it was plenty
Alek B.
Mar 23, 2020
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When you think of Kent, this is one of the places you think of. Taco Tonto's IS the place for good burritos in the area, and probably the only place you should be going for Mexican. They have specials each day, which always make ordering interesting, and have an amazing selection of tasty sauces. I highly recommend taco Tonto's for burritos, tacos, beer, anything in that realm. If you ever come to Kent, this is a must(plus, you're supporting small business!)
Robert S.
Feb 15, 2020
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Jay M.
Oct 11, 2019
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Daniel R.
Jul 12, 2019
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Been hearing about the famous Taco Tonto's for a while now, and finally had the chance to go there this weekend. Based on the menu prices, we each ordered two tacos and an order is chips/salsa. That was PLENTY of food! What a steal - the chorizo tacos were amazing, and they stuff those puppies full. Seating was limited, and we had to eat outside, but the tacos were so delicious that I forgot where I was or even what year I was in. Big thumbs up.
Dan W.
Apr 03, 2019
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Adam R.
Jul 18, 2018
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Taco Tontos is a Kent staple. You can choose takeout, eat in their small but eclectic dining room, eat on one of their tables on the sidewalk or order by phone and pickup in the window on the Zephyr patio, which is the option I would recommend.
What sets Taco Tantos apart from other burrito spots around here is the fact that they grill the burritos. It adds such a distinct flavor and texture that can't be matched. On top of that, it isn't a big chain, which is always a plus. I love their mild sauce too.
You can get a regular or an El Biggo. The El Biggo's huge, but usually a
What sets Taco Tantos apart from other burrito spots around here is the fact that they grill the burritos. It adds such a distinct flavor and texture that can't be matched. On top of that, it isn't a big chain, which is always a plus. I love their mild sauce too.
You can get a regular or an El Biggo. The El Biggo's huge, but usually a
Kat G.
Apr 22, 2018
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This is a great casual taco joint in the heart of Kent. We came with a group of 10 people after a show on a Sunday afternoon and were able to squeeze in at a table. The service was fast and casual, and the food was decent but not amazing. I ordered a steak burrito but what I got much more closely resembled carnitas (it was still delicious). The sun was streaming into the restaurant making it quite hot, and someone kept changing the volume on the radio so the music varied between nearly inaudible and eardrum blistering.
Street parking is difficult to find but theoretically convenient if you can
Street parking is difficult to find but theoretically convenient if you can
