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Dining & Cafe

The Mad Taco

Essex Junction
The Mad Taco

At The Mad Taco, we are committed to supporting our local farmers for all of the health, social, economic, and environmental benefits that strong local food systems create. Our Chef-Owner along with his partner run Marble Hill Farm in Fayston, which supplies us with many of the fresh ingredients that we use in-house.

Restaurant
Reserve

Menu

Beer

  • Focal Banger

    Price varies

  • Heady Topper

    Price varies

    Vegan · Vegetarian · Pescatarian · Gluten Free

  • Pacifico, Colima

    Price varies

    Vegan · Vegetarian · Pescatarian · Gluten Free

  • Modelo Especial

    Price varies

    Vegan · Vegetarian · Pescatarian · Gluten Free

  • Modelo Negro

    Price varies

    Pork Free · Red Meat Free · Sesame Free · Shellfish Free

  • PBR

    Price varies

    Vegan · Vegetarian · Pescatarian · Gluten Free

  • Miller High Life

    Price varies

    Vegan · Vegetarian · Pescatarian · Gluten Free

  • Miller Lite

    Price varies

    Egg Free · Pork Free · Sesame Free · Shellfish Free

Cocktail Specialties

  • Margarita de Casa

    $12

    Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten Free · Dairy Free

  • Spicy Margarita

    $13

    Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten Free · Dairy Free

House Specialties

  • Burrito

    $15

    Rice, beans, cheese, fire roasted salsa, guacamole & cilantro in a flour tortilla

    Pork Free · Sesame Free · Shellfish Free · Soy Free

  • “Wet” Burrito

    $16

    Oven baked with everything above plus your choice of red or green sauce (or x-mas style)

    Sesame Free · Shellfish Free · Soy Free · Tree Nut Free

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Amenities

Bar / loungeDeliveryHigh chairsOn-site parkingOutdoor seatingRestrooms

Accessibility

Kid safePet friendlyWheelchair friendly

Gallery

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Details

Address

21 Essex Way #213, Essex Junction, VT 05452

Phone

(802) 662-5098

Website

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Hours

  • Mon12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Tue12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Wed12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Thu12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Fri12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Sat12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Sun12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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