“Yum,” “delicious,” and “favorite” were among the patron descriptions for tacos at Fácil Taqueria.

Fácil Taqueria is a taqueria with a full bar. It is a simple neighborhood restaurant that is located just off I-215 on 4500 South in a small strip mall. Don’t be fooled by its humble appearance, the food, beverages and service are outstanding and this restaurant is becoming popular.

The restaurant was opened in 2021 by married couple, chef Dallas Olson and operations manager Spencer Herrera, along with their friend Edward Struman, who serves as kitchen manager.

Olson and Herrera were expecting their first child when they decided to change jobs and bought a food truck to sell gourmet tacos. This allowed them the opportunity to be with their baby and have flexibility in their work schedules. Olson is an experienced chef and the food truck was so successful that it gave birth to the idea of opening their own restaurant featuring the tacos.

The menu consists of meat, fish and unique vegetarian and gluten-free tacos like the Nashville hot chicken, pork carnitas, blackened salmon, beer battered fish, squash and green chile, local mushroom and cauliflower and avocado tacos.

John Brown, a repeat patron of the restaurant, was dining with his friends and summed up his dining experience at Fácil Taqueria in one word, “Yum!”

If your palate desires more than a taco, well there is the “Not Taco” portion of the menu offering enticing items like red chile seared scallops, glazed pork belly burrito or even the street pineapple and watermelon.

Wash down the tasty bites with a refreshing beverage from the full bar which includes a wide variety of beer, wine, mixed drinks like tequila sour, Moscow mule, a spicy margarita with jalapenos, sangria and so much more. 

“This is delicious!” Zach C-Adams from Sugar House said while eating the blackened salmon taco. “I’m glad there is a place with good tacos and great drinks in the area now.” C-Adams was dining with family and friends celebrating birthdays.

A personal favorite of locals is the cauliflower and avocado taco. “I never knew cauliflower could be so amazing,” Marie from Millcreek said. “This taco alone has made Fácil Taqueria one of my favorite restaurants.” 

Some of the best homemade chips and fresh salsa are made here too and what meal is complete without a dessert option like horchata rice pudding with berry compote.

To keep things simple, all meals are served on a small cookie sheet which is quickly forgotten once you taste what is in front of you.

Fácil Taqueria, 4429 S. 2950 East, is open Tuesdays through Saturday 12-9 p.m. and is available for catering.  λ