Hear the sizzle and smell of the delicious aroma of peppers in the air; that can mean only one thing, National Fajita Day! Be everyone’s favorite boss or friend by throwing the perfect Fajita fiesta; just be sure to order a Fajita Bar from Taco Ocho! What is National Fajita Day? National Fajita Day (every year on August 18th) is one glorious day spent celebrating the culinary wonder that is the fajita! Fajitas are a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine made from grilled meat, onions, and peppers served on a tortilla. While Fajita Day may not be your traditional holiday it is the perfect excuse to celebra ..read more

Tacos are one of the most versatile food options because they’re good for almost any occasion or gathering. They’re affordable and almost anyone can eat them. If you have vegetarians or vegans who are guests, it’s easy to substitute the meat with vegan options. Plus, you can also opt for a create-your-own taco bar so people can pile on the toppings they like. But how many tacos should you ask your catering service to prepare? Order too many and you’ll have leftovers for days. Order too few and you risk letting your guests go hungry. Wonder no more. In this article, we’ll help you arrive at a p ..read more

Cinco de Mayo may only come once a year, but its impact on everyday culture can be celebrated anytime. Most Texans have heard of Cinco de Mayo. The name directly translates to “Fifth of May,” which is why most people celebrate it on May 5th (no surprises there!). What’s interesting about the holiday, though, is that it’s much more a celebration of Mexican heritage and culture than it is about what happened on that specific date. Here’s what I mean: Cinco De Mayo is when Mexico beat the French On May 5, 1862, Mexico was under attack. Just after getting through a civil war, the country was nearl ..read more

Trying to find some Vegan Brunch options can be pretty challenging at times. At Taco Ocho, we have three vegan brunch items in Flower Mound, Richardson, McKinney, and Frisco. Here is a look at our current Vegan Brunch offering. Our Vegan Brunch is available on the Weekends till 3 pm. If we end up offering more, we will add it here. If you need a Mimosas, we pour those on the weekend for $3 each since boozing while eating breakfast is the best. (Mimosas are $3 all day on the weekends) Vegan Breakfast Taco - If you like Breakfast Tacos, this is our Vegan Version. We call it a Vigas. It's ou ..read more

Today it seems like tacos are so infused with the average American’s life that imagining a world without them is impossible. We eat them all the time, but what do we know about the history of this delicious Mexican dish? Come on a culinary quest to learn all there is to know about tasty tacos! The History of Tacos You may not realize when you bite into a delicious taco that you're eating history, but it’s true! Tacos are an ancient nosh that predates the Spanish conquest of Mexico. There is evidence of ancient Mexicans eating fish tacos, but the first historically recorded taco was enjoyed in ..read more

Taco Tuesday.  It’s not a national holiday, because it happens weekly.  But if it happened once a year it would totally be! Most mexican restaurants all over the country have some sort of taco special on Tuesday.  And at Taco Ocho we totally have you covered on Taco Tuesday too at our locations in Richardson, Frisco and Flower Mound.   Taco Tuesday is one of our busiest days at Taco Ocho.  And for good reason. We offer two tacos all day for $7.00 at our Flower Mound, Richardson, and Frisco locations.   You can pick from thirteen different tacos on the menu (t ..read more

Tostadas are the most flavorful combination of Mexican ingredients, but these savory sensations can sure make a mess! How do you eat a tostada without losing your ingredients or making a mess? What is a Tostada A tostada is a lushly layered Mexican dish built on top of a crunchy fried tortilla. Tostadas combine all the flavors you expect from a taco or burrito but with the added crunch of a chip-like tortilla base. The tantalizing flavor of tostadas is perfect as an appetizer and delicious as a dinner. Their layers typically include a crunchy tortilla base, beans, meat, and cheese. They bring ..read more

We get asked lots of times what a Torta is, and we tell our customers to think of it as a Mexican Sandwich or a taco in sandwich form.   If you look up what a Torta is on Wikipedia it has a lot of different meanings depending on country. For example in Spain the word torta is used for sweet cakes.  But in good old Mexico, a Torta is a Sandwich. Those are the Tortas we have at Taco Ocho. We sell Torta’s because they are a super good and really filling.  If you go to Mexico, Torta’s are sold everywhere from street vendors to soccer games to restaurants.  They are considered ..read more

Mexican cuisine is incredibly popular around the world because of its bold and vibrant flavors. There are endless options for tasty Mexican food, from tangy tomatoes to spicy peppers, to creamy beans and cheese.  When ordering catering, customers should not only think about taste and quality—they must also consider other crucial aspects like service and how accommodating caterers are when it comes to dietary requirements and restrictions.  Over 40% of Americans follow specific nutrition rules, whether by preference, ideology, or because of allergies and restrictions. So before you ma ..read more

When I opened the third Taco Ocho in Flower Mound, I wanted to make sure we had a larger bar area.  The other Taco Ocho’s, really don’t have a large bar area for customers just to come and relax and meet other locals.   So the bar idea worked out pretty well at Flower Mound, and we have regular customers that come in and it’s good to know these customers on a more personal level.  It is nice to see them come in weekly.  Anyway if you have been to the Flower Mound store, you know we have a decent number of local craft beers on tap.  Typically we have something fr ..read more