Taco King Menu (2025 Update)

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Welcome to Taco King, the go-to destination for delicious and satisfying tacos in Hamden, Connecticut. Nestled at 2379 Whitney Ave, this vibrant eatery has quickly become a favorite for taco lovers. Their diverse menu features an array of taco options, including classic fried and soft shell varieties filled with tantalizing ingredients like seasoned ground beef, shrimp, and guacamole, all accompanied by fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.

Patrons rave about the soft, fluffy tortillas and the hearty portion sizes, making every meal a treat. Signature dishes like the Mini Chimichangas and Super Fajita entrees showcase their commitment to flavor and quality. Guests appreciate the friendly service and quick takeout options, with many reviews praising the consistently great taste. Taco King may not be traditional Mexican cuisine, but its unique twist and inviting atmosphere make it a must-visit for anyone looking to satisfy their taco cravings.

Fresh Flour Tortillas Tacos Soft Shell Tacos Quesadillas Nachos Burritos Tostada Salads Combo Platters Enchiladas Mexican Pizzas Entrees Fajitas by the Pound Mexican Rice Chicken Wings Soup Side Orders Lunch Specials Beverages

Fresh Flour Tortillas

1. Black Bean Fresh Flour Tortilla
US$2.49

1a. Black Bean And Cheese Fresh Flour Tortilla
US$2.79

2. Tex-Mex Chili Fresh Flour Tortilla
US$2.79

3. Mixed Vegetables Fresh Flour Tortilla
US$3.29

4. Chicken Fajita Fresh Flour Tortilla
US$3.29

4a. Chicken Fajita And Guacamole Fresh Flour Tortilla
US$3.59

5. Steak Fajita Fresh Flour Tortilla
US$3.99

5a. Steak Fajita And Guacamole Fresh Flour Tortilla
US$4.29

6. Shrimp Fajita Fresh Flour Tortilla
US$3.59

6a. Shrimp Fajita And Guacamole Fresh Flour Tortilla
US$3.89

11. Black Bean Taco

Fried corn tortilla served with iceberg lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese.
US$2.59

12. Chili Taco

Fried corn tortilla served with ground beef, kidney beans, iceberg lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese.
US$2.89

13. Guacamole Taco

Fried corn tortilla served with iceberg lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese.
US$3.49

14. Chicken Taco

Fried corn tortilla served with iceberg lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese.
US$3.49

15. Steak Taco

Fried corn tortilla served with iceberg lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese.
US$4.09

16. Shrimp Taco

Fried corn tortilla served with iceberg lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese.
US$3.69

Tacos

Soft Shell Tacos

11 S. Black Bean Soft Shell Taco

Soft flour tortilla served with iceberg lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese.
US$2.79

12 S. Chili Soft Shell Taco

Soft flour tortilla served with iceberg lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese.
US$3.09

13 S. Guacamole Soft Shell Taco

Soft flour tortilla served with iceberg lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese.
US$3.69

14 S. Chicken Soft Shell Taco

Soft flour tortilla served with iceberg lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese.
US$3.69

15 S. Steak Soft Shell Taco

Soft flour tortilla served with iceberg lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese.
US$4.29

16 S. Shrimp Soft Shell Taco

Soft flour tortilla served with iceberg lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese.
US$3.89

Q1. Jack Cheese And Black Bean

Made with two 7" fresh flour tortillas stuck together with melted cheese.
US$5.29

Q2. Jack Cheese And Tex Mex Chili

Made with two 7" fresh flour tortillas stuck together with melted cheese.
US$5.49

Q3. Jack Cheese And Guacamole

Made with two 7" fresh flour tortillas stuck together with melted cheese.
US$5.79

Q4. Jack Cheese And Chicken

Made with two 7" fresh flour tortillas stuck together with melted cheese.
US$5.79

Q5. Jack Cheese And Steak

Made with two 7" fresh flour tortillas stuck together with melted cheese.
US$7.19

Q6. Jack Cheese And Shrimp

Made with two 7" fresh flour tortillas stuck together with melted cheese.
US$6.39

Q7. Jack Cheese And Mixed Vegetables

Made with two 7" fresh flour tortillas stuck together with melted cheese.
US$5.79

Q8. Jack Cheese, Steak And Chicken

Made with two 7" fresh flour tortillas stuck together with melted cheese.
US$7.39

Q9. Jack Cheese And Jalapenos

Made with two 7" fresh flour tortillas stuck together with melted cheese.
US$5.29

Q10. Jack Cheese

Made with two 7" fresh flour tortillas stuck together with melted cheese.
US$4.89

Q11. Jack Cheese And Spinach

Made with two 7" fresh flour tortillas stuck together with melted cheese.
US$5.79

Quesadillas

Nachos

N1. Cheese Nachos

Homemade white corn tortilla chips covered with melted cheese, jalapenos, black beans, tomato, salsa and sour cream.
US$7.49

N2. Tex-Mex Chili Nachos

Homemade white corn tortilla chips covered with melted cheese, jalapenos, black beans, tomato, salsa and sour cream.
US$8.89

N3. Guacamole Nachos

Homemade white corn tortilla chips covered with melted cheese, jalapenos, black beans, tomato, salsa and sour cream.
US$9.29

N4. Chicken Nachos

Homemade white corn tortilla chips covered with melted cheese, jalapenos, black beans, tomato, salsa and sour cream.
US$9.29

N5. Steak Nachos

Homemade white corn tortilla chips covered with melted cheese, jalapenos, black beans, tomato, salsa and sour cream.
US$10.79

N6. Shrimp Nachos

Homemade white corn tortilla chips covered with melted cheese, jalapenos, black beans, tomato, salsa and sour cream.
US$9.59

B1. Black Bean Burrito

Large fresh tortilla with rice, black beans, cheddar cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream.
US$8.99

B2. Tex-Mex Chili Burrito

Large fresh tortilla with rice, black beans, cheddar cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream.
US$9.29

B3. Mixed Vegetables Burrito

Large fresh tortilla with rice, black beans, cheddar cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream.
US$9.69

B4. Chicken Burrito

Large fresh tortilla with rice, black beans, cheddar cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream.
US$9.69

B5. Steak Burrito

Large fresh tortilla with rice, black beans, cheddar cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream.
US$11.19

B6. Shrimp Burrito

Large fresh tortilla with rice, black beans, cheddar cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream.
US$10.29

B7. Spinach Burrito

Large fresh tortilla with rice, black beans, cheddar cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream.
US$9.69

Burritos

Tostada Salads

T1. Black Bean Tostada Salad

Crispy fresh flour tortilla with iceberg lettuce, jalapenos, tomato, cheddar cheese, onion, pepper, cucumber and red onion.
US$8.99

T2. Tex-Mex Chili Tostada Salad

Crispy fresh flour tortilla with iceberg lettuce, jalapenos, tomato, cheddar cheese, onion, pepper, cucumber and red onion.
US$9.29

T3. Guacamole Tostada Salad

Crispy fresh flour tortilla with iceberg lettuce, jalapenos, tomato, cheddar cheese, onion, pepper, cucumber and red onion.
US$9.69

T4. Chicken Tostada Salad

Crispy fresh flour tortilla with iceberg lettuce, jalapenos, tomato, cheddar cheese, onion, pepper, cucumber and red onion.
US$9.69

T5. Steak Tostada Salad

Crispy fresh flour tortilla with iceberg lettuce, jalapenos, tomato, cheddar cheese, onion, pepper, cucumber and red onion.
US$11.19

T6. Shrimp Tostada Salad

Crispy fresh flour tortilla with iceberg lettuce, jalapenos, tomato, cheddar cheese, onion, pepper, cucumber and red onion.
US$10.29

T7. Mixed Veggies Tostada Salad

Crispy fresh flour tortilla with iceberg lettuce, jalapenos, tomato, cheddar cheese, onion, pepper, cucumber and red onion.
US$9.69

T8. Spinach Tostada Salad

Crispy fresh flour tortilla with iceberg lettuce, jalapenos, tomato, cheddar cheese, onion, pepper, cucumber and red onion.
US$9.69

C1. Grilled Chicken And Steak Combo Platter

Served with Mexican rice, black beans, lettuce, tomato, two flour tortillas and a can of soda.
US$11.49

C2. Tex-Mex Chili Combo Platter

Served with Mexican rice, black beans, lettuce, tomato, two flour tortillas and a can of soda.
US$11.49

C3. Mixed Veggies Combo Platter

Served with Mexican rice, black beans, lettuce, tomato, two flour tortillas and a can of soda.
US$11.49

C4. Grilled Chicken Combo Platter

Served with Mexican rice, black beans, lettuce, tomato, two flour tortillas and a can of soda.
US$11.49

C5. Grilled Steak Combo Platter

Served with Mexican rice, black beans, lettuce, tomato, two flour tortillas and a can of soda.
US$11.49

C6. Grilled Shrimp Combo Platter

Served with Mexican rice, black beans, lettuce, tomato, two flour tortillas and a can of soda.
US$11.49

Combo Platters

Enchiladas

E1. Black Bean Enchilada

Wrapped in two flour tortillas and topped with melted cheese, rice, black beans, tomato and guacamole.
US$8.99

E2. Tex-Mex Chili Enchilada

Wrapped in two flour tortillas and topped with melted cheese, rice, black beans, tomato and guacamole.
US$9.29

E3. Mixed Vegetables Enchilada

Wrapped in two flour tortillas and topped with melted cheese, rice, black beans, tomato and guacamole.
US$9.69

E4. Chicken Enchilada

Wrapped in two flour tortillas and topped with melted cheese, rice, black beans, tomato and guacamole.
US$9.69

E5. Steak Enchilada

Wrapped in two flour tortillas and topped with melted cheese, rice, black beans, tomato and guacamole.
US$11.19

E6. Shrimp Enchilada

Wrapped in two flour tortillas and topped with melted cheese, rice, black beans, tomato and guacamole.
US$10.29

E7. Cheese Enchilada

Wrapped in two flour tortillas and topped with melted cheese, rice, black beans, tomato and guacamole.
US$9.69

P1. Tex-Mex Chili Mexican Pizza

Served with black beans between two 8" fried flour tortillas and topped with melted cheese, salsa, sour cream, sliced jalapenos and tomato.
US$9.29

P2. Mixed Vegetables Mexican Pizza

Served with black beans between two 8" fried flour tortillas and topped with melted cheese, salsa, sour cream, sliced jalapenos and tomato.
US$9.69

P3. Chicken Mexican Pizza

Served with black beans between two 8" fried flour tortillas and topped with melted cheese, salsa, sour cream, sliced jalapenos and tomato.
US$9.69

P4. Steak Mexican Pizza

Served with black beans between two 8" fried flour tortillas and topped with melted cheese, salsa, sour cream, sliced jalapenos and tomato.
US$11.19

P5. Shrimp Mexican Pizza

Served with black beans between two 8" fried flour tortillas and topped with melted cheese, salsa, sour cream, sliced jalapenos and tomato.
US$10.29

Mexican Pizzas

Entrees

A1. Super Fajita Entree With Chicken

Grilled strips of chicken marinated in our own special sauce. Served with Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, guacamole, onions, peppers and four fresh tortillas on the side.
US$16.69

A1. Super Fajita Entree With Steak

Grilled strips of steak marinated in our own special sauce. Served with Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, guacamole, onions, peppers and four fresh tortillas on the side.
US$16.69

A1. Super Fajita Entree With Shrimp

Grilled strips of shrimp marinated in our own special sauce. Served with Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, guacamole, onions, peppers and four fresh tortillas on the side.
US$16.69

A2. Mini Chimichangas Entree With Chicken

Two deep fried rolled tortillas with chicken, Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese and guacamole.
US$14.69

A2. Mini Chimichangas Entree With Steak

Two deep fried rolled tortillas with steak, Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese and guacamole.
US$14.69

A2. Mini Chimichangas Entree With Shrimp

Two deep fried rolled tortillas with shrimp, Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese and guacamole.
US$14.69

F1. Chicken Fajita By The Pound

Served with 12 fresh flour tortillas, grilled California onion and peppers, black beans and salsa ranchera.
US$24.89

F2. Steak Fajita By The Pound

Served with 12 fresh flour tortillas, grilled California onion and peppers, black beans and salsa ranchera.
US$29.29

F3. Chicken And Steak Fajita By The Pound

Served with 12 fresh flour tortillas, grilled California onion and peppers, black beans and salsa ranchera.
US$28.79

F4. Shrimp Fajita By The Pound

Served with 12 fresh flour tortillas, grilled California onion and peppers, black beans and salsa ranchera.
US$26.79

F5. Steak And Shrimp Fajita By The Pound

Served with 12 fresh flour tortillas, grilled California onion and peppers, black beans and salsa ranchera.
US$28.79

Fajitas by the Pound

Mexican Rice

R1. Mexican Rice And Black Beans
US$4.89

R2. Mexican Rice And Tex Mex Chili
US$5.49

R3. Mexican Rice And Mixed Vegetables
US$5.99

R4. Mexican Rice And Chicken
US$5.99

R5. Mexican Rice And Steak
US$7.39

R6. Mexican Rice And Shrimp
US$6.59

R7. Mexican Rice
US$4.49

R8. Mexican Rice And Spinach
US$5.99

W1. French Fries
US$4.79

W2. French Fries And Cheese
US$6.09

W3. French Fries And Wings
US$8.49

W4. 6 Piece Chicken Wings
US$7.69

W4a. 12 Piece Chicken Wings
US$13.19

W4b. 20 Piece Chicken Wings
US$20.49

W4c. 30 Piece Chicken Wings
US$29.59

W5. Wings And Mexican Rice
US$8.69

W6. Wings, Mexican Rice And Black Beans
US$9.59

W7. Wings, Mexican Rice And Chicken
US$10.09

W8. Wings, Mexican Rice And Steak
US$11.19

W9. Wings, Mexican Rice And Shrimp
US$10.49

Chicken Wings

Soup

Black Bean Soup

Tex-Mex Chili Soup

Chicken Rice Soup

17. White Corn Tortilla Chips
US$2.49

18. Guacamole

6 oz.
US$3.89

19. Jalapeno Peppers
US$2.49

20. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
US$2.79

20. Shredded Jack Cheese
US$2.79

21. Black Beans
US$2.49

22. Lettuce And Tomato
US$2.79

23. Salsa Ranchera
US$2.49

24. Tex-Mex Chili Con Carne
US$3.89

25. Sour Cream
US$2.79

26. Fresh Soft Flour Tortilla
US$1.00

27. Mixed Vegetables
US$5.39

28. Jalapeno Poppers

29. Fresh Spinach
US$5.39

30. Chicken Nuggets

10 pieces of breaded chicken breast.
US$5.39

31. Pico De Gallo
US$3.89

Chicken Taquito

Side Orders

Lunch Specials

Black Bean Lunch Special

Choice of two fajitas, two crispy tacos or two soft tacos. Served with choice of side, dressing and can of soda.
US$10.89

Tex-Mex Chili Lunch Special

Choice of two fajitas, two crispy tacos or two soft tacos. Served with choice of side, dressing and can of soda.
US$10.89

Mixed Vegetables Lunch Special

Choice of two fajitas, two crispy tacos or two soft tacos. Served with choice of side, dressing and can of soda.
US$10.89

Guacamole Lunch Special

Choice of two fajitas, two crispy tacos or two soft tacos. Served with choice of side, dressing and can of soda.
US$10.89

Chicken Lunch Special

Choice of two fajitas, two crispy tacos or two soft tacos. Served with choice of side, dressing and can of soda.
US$10.89

Steak Lunch Special

Choice of two fajitas, two crispy tacos or two soft tacos. Served with choice of side, dressing and can of soda.
US$10.89

Shrimp Lunch Special

Choice of two fajitas, two crispy tacos or two soft tacos. Served with choice of side, dressing and can of soda.
US$10.89

Generic Soda (Cans)

Will be selected randomly if we do not have what you requested.
US$1.35

Snapple

Will be selected randomly if we do not have what you requested.
US$2.60

16.9 Oz. Soda

Will be selected randomly if we do not have what you requested.
US$2.35

Water
US$1.00

2 Liter Soda

Will be selected randomly if we do not have what you requested.
US$3.60

Beverages