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Taco Spot

Name: Taco Spot
Address: Lot 3, Bogue Hill Road, Montego Bay Coming From Fairview Take The Left At The Stoplight After You Pass Atl Plaza. When You Reach The Entrance To Bogue Village Take The Right Turn (at The 4-way) And As Soon As You Make That Right Turn, There Will Be A Taco Spot Sign On The Left. Go Left Up The Steep Hill. Coming Up The Hill Keep Coming Straight, Find A Park And Walk All The Way To The Back On The Right Gate, Montego Bay JMCJS12 Jamaica, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 4 reviews

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Taco Spot is a $$ mexican & tacos casual restaurant in Montego Bay rated 5.0/5 by 4 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Taco Spot is tucked up a steep hill in Bogue, just off the main road between Fairview and Montego Bay. The directions in the address sound complicated because they are — this isn't a place you stumble on by accident. Four reviews, all perfect scores for food and service, mid-range pricing with a 4.5 for value. That's the kind of consensus you get when someone's cooking what they actually know how to make and not trying to impress tourists with a menu they can't execute. The atmosphere rating matches everything else, which suggests the setting works even if the location is unconventional. You're going for the food, and based on the numbers, that part delivers. Park where you can find space, walk to the back gate on the right, and expect to wait if it's busy — kitchens this small don't rush.

At a glance

Area: Montego Bay
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: mexican
tacos
Dietary options: —

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