Domo Taco

I had a food truck wedding in Brooklyn and Domo was one of the trucks we hired to cater. The tacos are awesome!!! Everybody loved them. The food is so delicious and we loved having food at our wedding that we actually eat on a regular basis and is actually good. They were a total hit. I took one star off just because they were a little late arriving the day of, but really the food was so good that we are totally glad we hired them. Thomas the manager is also super responsive over email and pretty easy to work with. Also the fish tacos are SO GOOD! Get them.

Having heard great things about how delicious the temporary pop-​up stands were (by Times Square), I decided to venture out one day during my lunch break.
Since I arrived around 1:30pm, most of the lines have already subsided since it was slightly past lunch. Despite this, you could easily still smell the grills cooking a vast variety of food, ranging from tacos to lobster rolls, bowls, among others. Beware, not all of the stands accept cash!
I walked by Domo Taco and was intrigued with the aroma that it emitted, which was how I picked my prey. Reasonably priced at three (Asian cuisine styled) tacos for $ 9, I asked the employee what he recommended and he immediately suggested the steak, brisket, and the chicken. His quick response showed me that these were most likely the fan favorites and I went with his suggestions, which did not disappoint at all.
Of the three, my favorite was the brisket as it was juicy and super flavorful, although the chicken came in at a close second. Despite the steak being my least favorite, that’s not to say that the steak wasn’t good; the others were just significantly better.
These tacos were so good that I eventually had tacos again from a different restaurant two days later, which really wasn’t as satisfying. Alas, I went to Domo Tacos again a week later but was disappointed to see a long line, which went by pretty quickly. This time, I stuck with the chicken and brisket tacos and tried the shrimp tacos, and was slightly disappointed with the shrimp. There were also a few pieces of shrimp shells that weren’t peeled correctly, which took a few brownie points off due to carelessness. Despite this, I’d still recommend the brisket, chicken and streak!

Above average food truck food. They’ve got a little popup stand in Times Square until June 24^th along with what appears to be every other Mexican food truck in the city, but Domo does a great job of mixing Japanese and Mexican. The Japanese cheese tater tots are DOPE. Tacos are decent but definitely the most popular choice.

I was lucky, when I went for lunch, there was no line. The moment I placed my order for six tacos (2x three taco combo, $ 8 each), it was ready within minutes! I wasn’t expecting the order to have such a generous portion! (Other places I’ve been to serve tiny tacos for the same price.) My sister has the fish, steak, and shrimp tacos. For myself, I ordered the teriyaki steak, braised pork, and shrimp tempura, but the guy must’ve misheard me because I received two braised porks instead of the shrimp. But that’s okay, because everything was so delicious and filling! The order was so huge, I couldn’t even finish the third taco. I’d definitely order from them again. There are so many topping to try!

Came here today to treat myself to some junk food on my birthday, thinking it’d be a yummy (and cheaper!) alternative to Takumi Tacos. I was so wrong. The steak and pork were fine, nothing to compliment but not bad enough to ruin the tacos if the toppings were good. The fried fish was just greasy chunks of batter. They were out of Pico so they told me they’d substitute carrots. They were also out of spicy mayo.
What I ended up with was tortillas that were soggy like second day leftover tacos you tried to warm up, just completely disintegrating between my fingers. I’m guessing that’s why they made each taco with TWO tortillas — double the gross stuff, great idea! Top this with so-​so meat and chunks of fried, soggy batter, shredded carrots, cheese, and «spicy salsa» that was just sweet red stuff.
Aside from my serious disappointment that I am now stuck eating a salad from Essen on my birthday, I am also so upset that this place has anything more than one star. The individual components of their meals range from gross to barely edible if you’re starving, and the concept is just horrible — cheese and shredded carrots?! How does that sound good to anyone…

Had the Domo Taco truck when it was near by my job on Hudson street yesterday. Within 2 minutes of ordering my food was ready. I was asked if I wanted it spicy I said yes however I did not know spicy meant with sriracha added to it. There is a difference between a spicy sauce and sriracha that is why I have given Domo Taco 4 stars instead of 5.
The chicken was delicious and flavorful as we’re all of the other ingredients. The star of the dish was the spicy mayo. It tied all of the flavors together I wish I would have asked for more on it. Now I know for next time.
The dish was so different and so yummy. I definitely recommend

Now I don’t know am I just lucky to escape from the bad side of Domo Taco or people are just unlucky but like many have said, I’m quite surprised by the low rating that Domo Taco got. My first encounter with Domo Taco was at Broadway Bites and I quickly felt in love with the quality, taste and size of their tacos. In the recent days, I was super excited to find out they come by the FiDi (Hanover Square) on Fridays, I was a regular there every single Friday for the last 4 months or so (it was my Friday ritual and I even announce it loudly at the office before I send myself off) It was the one day that I look forward to when it comes to lunch time! (if you know FiDi, cheap quality food options can be limiting)
I usually hit up the Domo Taco truck around 1pm every Friday at the Hanover Square location and there is always a line! You really never know where they are going to be unless you check Twitter for their location but it just happens every Friday they are here so lucky me ;)
There is more than one truck, the two I remember seeing were the lime green one (super easy to spot) and the military green one.
The process to order is quite simple,
you first choose your carbs: Burritos, Rice Bowl, Quesadilla or Tacos
and a protein: Lemongrass Chicken, Braised Five Spice Pork, Teriyaki Steak, Fish Tempura, Shrimp Tempura, Kimchi Falafel, Black Beans and Guacamole
Then let them know if you have any dietary restrictions or else they’ll rain down the following into your order: monterey jack and cheddar cheese, black beans (none for tacos and Quesadilla), miso slaw, pico de gallo, pickled daikon/​carrots ((none for tacos and Quesadilla), and hot sauce.
Then you pay and walk away happy!
I tend to go for the 3 for $ 8 tacos combo, it’s inexpensive and it lets you try a variety of proteins.
My go-​to choices for proteins are: Braised Five Spice Pork, Fish Tempura and Kimchi Falafel
Braised Five Spice Pork: When I first started coming, I never dare to mess with the pork and steak because most of the time, it gets hard and rubbery so I stick with the Fish Tempura and Kimchi Falafel. BUT then one day I don’t know what hit me, or I was just in an adventurous mood, I said Braised Five Spice Pork and my life was changed forever.
Seriously these had to be some of the most flavorful pork I have had in a truck, you can taste the five spice, especially the star anise. They usually shreds the pork but some days you’ll come across a whole chuck of pork in your tacos and JACKPOT! that’s when you realize Domo Taco ain’t cheap with their proteins, and I hit that JACKPOT pretty often!
The flavored pork, topped with a pile of monterey jack and cheddar cheese, miso slaw, pico de gallo, cream and hot sauce– truly a flavor texture overload to your mouth! The well seasoned miso slaw was crunchy, the pico was chewy, oniony, the mixed cheese was light and creamy, add the generous portion of cream and hot sauce! YUMMMM– PERFECTION– MUST GET!
Fish Tempura– Sometimes you get lucky and you get fish tempura that’s right out of the fryer! not all the time but these happens pretty frequently so I’m always happy about that. The fish tempura was super delicious, it was lightly battered, well seasoned and a generous amount. I love how light the fish is, you bite into it and you want to say it’s so fluffy I want to die! but what a deadly combo it makes especially with the miso slaw, pico and mixed cheeses, it’s like a big party in your mouth while feeling healthier cause you are eating fish!
Kimchi Falafel– On the topic of feeling healthy, someday when I feel fat, I’ll go for the Kimchi Falafel (sadly I order two pork ones on top of this). When I first had Domo, this is my true go-​to until I discovered other options. It’s all about the flavors and texture here folks, the Falafel is fried, light and fluffy and you top that with the slightly spicy, sour and crunchy Kimchi and BAM you got yourself a winner. No matter how far I venture away, this will always be my comfort food choice!
Service: People in the truck are usually super hip and it’s always fun to catch them dancing while preparing your food! No attitude, just fun and friendly people.
Price: Very reasonable– It’s hard to escape from a $ 10 lunch at the FiDi so 3 tacos for $ 8 = SO WORTH!
Overall: Love Domo Taco! I’m always impressed by their quality, taste and their generous portion (something you don’t see a lot in food trucks), it’s not the best tacos in the world but with that price and that quality, it’s pretty hard to beat. if you had them before and was disappointed, maybe it’s time to give them a shot again and make sure you eat with your hands this time so that flavor can seep into your nail and remind you how good your lunch was!

Got Domo Tacos from Broadway Bites at Greeley Square Park yesterday, and I was super sad when they told me they couldn’t make the fish, shrimp, or falafel tacos because their fryer was broken. So as a pescatarian I had to settle for the black bean tacos. My disappointment was soon turned around as the black bean tacos were better than I expected. It’s actually good value for money too. They really stuffed the tacos with beans, guac, cabbage, etc. The only thing I didn’t like was the red sauce they added to make it «spicy.» It tasted like that really flavorful korean chili sauce that’s not actually spicy. Once I added some habanero sauce that really did the trick. I’d come back to (hopefully) try the fish and shrimp tacos.

Hit up Domo Taco truck at 6^th & 52^nd for lunch. Beef burrito was similar to a small depth charge in shape and was weighty (eat it all at once and you will be satisfied for the rest of the day).
It was delicious, i found myself nibbling around to get the many tastes within, i recognized a cole slaw taste which was a pleasant enhancement.
If you ever see Domo Taco, give their menu a read, i think you will find something to your liking.
Try it, Dome Taco will win you over !

Coworkers and I were on our way to a quick grab and go when we walked passed the Domotaco truck. I effin love tacos so I couldn’t say no.
Tacos weren’t «cheap» but definitely reasonable. They were 3 $ each (4 $ for fish or shrimp) but they had a 3 for 8 $ deal and a 4 for 10 $ deal. AWESOME.
I had the fried shrimp, fried fish, pork shoulder and the steak tacos. They were all amazing. The slaw and sauce was tart and packed with flavors. Also the best part is that they don’t skimp to on the meat. Lotta taco places will just sprinkle it in but this place piles it on. Great great spot with a really reasonable price point.
Hope it stays around my office down in TriBeCa!

After moving out to California, I’ve gotten well acquainted with how well Asian flavors go with Mexican food. It’s literally a match made in heaven so I had relatively high expectations trying this place @ Broadway bites.
They didn’t have beef today :(so I went with the lemongrass chicken in a rice bowl. It was spicy and gingery, the meat was probably the best part of the whole bowl so I can’t imagine the vegetarian options being too good here but who knows.
The rice bowls come with rice + beans, cabbage, carrot slaw and this miso-​based sauce (I think??) I also got hot sauce on top which helped tie it all together.
$ 9 for all this seemed a little expensive but it was filling! I don’t think it would be as good in a burrito to be honest.

Domo Taco is a pleasant deviation from your typical taco. It is different from the other Asian-​Mexican fusions I’ve tried so it is a nice supplement for taco enthusiasts who want the full diverse selection between traditional Mexican, Korean tacos and Domo.
So far, I’ve had all of the tacos. The best was the teriyaki steak. They give you some great big chunks of meat. The wildcard winner is the kimchi falafel. I had the most trepidation with that one as it is a Frankenstein creation of at least three different ethnic backgrounds, but it was fantastic.
The worst is by no means unpalatable, but rather sabotaged. The braised pork was cooked perfectly; it was moist and tender and again, in generous proportions. However, it was just far too sweet which undermines the meat. The cabbage itself adds even more sweetness that I wish they toned down the sauce. That is a general criticism you will find with their tacos.
Given its low key locations, you may get a lot of inconsistencies at different visits, but it is a place I find myself stopping by often.

I came here once I heard that Broadway Bites/​Urban Spaces were back at Time Square. I came here a few times but if you want the most bang for your buck, I suggest going straight for the burrito because they do not hold back. I tried both the Teriyaki Steak and the 5 Spiced Pork Shoulder. In the end, the 5 Spiced Pork Shoulder won due to the tenderness of it and how all the toppings in one way or another complimented that succulent pork. I was able to finish the burrito but it takes time and I would not suggest it for the faint of heart. The burrito is massive compared to the three small tacos which cannot compare is size. Seriously, if you put a Chipotle burrito next to this one; you’ll be wondering if this burrito has been juicing to get this big.
I came by with couple of co-​workers and we all agree that the burrito is the way to go as its amazing in terms of flavor profile along with texture and a perfect concoction of the East meets West. However, I do have some complaints as I wish the flour tortilla was a better vehicle to handle this massive burrito instead of completely falling apart and having to fall back on a fork and knife to finish the job.
I would definitely come back here and plan to in the coming weeks as it reminds me of Korilla (Another East Meets West Burrito Food Truck/​Restaurant). I have to say it deserves a try and for everyone to make up their own opinion on Domo Taco.
Recommendation:
5 Spiced Pork Shoulder in a Burrito

A nice choice outside my company on a freezing Thursday day! Everyone suggested to me to try their taco yet I got the steak bowl. More than satisfied. Loved their salsa sauce which tasted fresher than elsewhere.

Not sure why it has so many negative reviews, the flavors are so accurately infused.
I love the fish tempura bowl. The flavors blend so well!

I tried Domo Taco when they were at Broadway Bites and I’m surprised it has as many negative reviews as it does. I thought the fusion of Pan-​asian and Mexican flavors was really clever and and my tacos were delectable. Almost as importantly, it was relatively inexpensive. Frankly, this was one of the better dishes at Broadway Bites (and trust me, I tried nearly all of them). More details below:
I ordered the braised five spice pork taco with everything on it, including avocado ($ 1 extra) for $ 5 total. I was worried it was going to be a tiny serving, but was pleasantly surprised when they loaded up the two corn tortillas pretty generously.
Too many other stands at Broadway Bites (and other events like it) charge excessively for small portions. I think part of the reason is that most of the stands are unique in some way, and people are generally willing to pay a premium to try something new (e.g. ramen burger). I think the other part is that when a restaurant is included in an event like Broadway Bites, people inherently assume the participants have earned some stamp of approval. Whether I’m right or wrong, the result is that too often the offerings are overpriced novelties, even if they are tasty.
The entire point I’m trying to make is that Domo Taco isn’t like those places I just described; it’s actually a good deal. And, while the robust flavors clashed on some levels, overall the Asian-​inspired taco was very satisfying. What you need to know is that Domo Taco serves a unique, hearty snack at a reasonable price, and you should check it out.

If You Can’t Fold a Taco is it Still a Taco?
Food:
After not seeing Domo Taco for quite some time I decided to pay them a visit while roaming the streets of Midtown looking for a new place to try out. Since the line wasn’t too long I decided to visit them once more. I went with the combo chicken quesadilla and fish taco.
The fish taco has a good overall flavor to it and the ingredients work well together. However, the fish was stone cold when I ate it (about 5 – 7 minutes after receiving it). When ordering a dish of fried fish I expected the fish to be fried as the taco is being made. I wonder how long ago the fried fish was made and/​or how long it was sitting on the counter and/​or in the refrigerator.
The size of the taco is big enough where you lose half the contents after folding it. In my case I decided to channel my inner laziness and used a fork and knife.
The tacos may be large, but the quesadillas are larger. Each triangle is stuffed to the brim with the ingredients of your choosing (cheese and chicken for me) and topped with a delicious sauce. Make sure to eat them quickly when you arrive to your destination (hopefully within 5 minutes) because they will sweat making the quesadillas at the bottom soggy. The chicken is dark meat (I’m assuming) which isn’t an issue, but it doesn’t look too appetizing. It isn’t dry, but has no flavor to it, hence copious amounts of sauce is needed. I was happy the quesadilla was warm after the cold taco.
A combo of a taco and quesadilla is enough to make ones stomach expand to sizes never imagined. If you are hungry after this meal, then congratulations you fall into the 1% of people whose stomach is bigger than their eyes.
Speed & Service:
Overall the service is standard. The staff is helpful to newcomers with questions about recommendations. The speed of service is above average. You will receive your food rather quickly after ordering it, unless the line is exceptionally long that day.
Overall: 2.49 Stars
For the price you receive a large quantity of food, with below average quality.
The lines are long, but service is rather quick so the wait time isn’t bad. Friendly staff.
I would recommend trying it, since it’s an interesting fusion, but don’t go in with high expectations or any expectations for that matter.

Got the 3 for $ 9 tacos. The tacos are huge and a lot of flavors packed into each one. I got the 5 spiced pork belly which was okay. The chicken teriyaki was pretty good and the lemon grass chicken was even better. I like that they are generous with the amount of meat and extra ingredients.
Next time I will try the burrito and the bowls!

I’ve seen some of the negative reviews regarding the food quality and I had a completely different opinion after devouring my food! What’s unique about this truck is that it’s a Japanese/​Mexican taco fusion truck, which explained the long line I saw and is probably the 1^st of its kind that I’ve ever seen. The menu is pretty much classic Mexican though with tacos, burritos, quesadillas and bowls with a Japanese twist/​ingredients. For those who have big appetites they also have «combos» consisting of basically just more food on top of single orders (i.e. 3 or 4 Tacos Mix and Match, Burrito + Taco, etc)
After some thought I ordered the (Steak) Burrito + (Chicken) Taco combo for a reasonable flat $ 10. This would’ve probably cost me $ 12-​$ 13 at Chipotle. The taco was served in a tupperware. It wasn’t really put together well because it just fell completely apart. If anything it seemed like all the ingredients were just thrown together on top of some soft flour tortillas. Disregarding the presentation, the combination of ingredients (salsa roja, salsa verde, soy miso slaw, sesame crema) was VERY GOOD! I was pleasantly surprised at how well all of those mixed together in a taco form.
As for the burrito, it was humongous! There was a ton of rice inside, but in no way did they shy from filling it with plenty of steak as well. It was a typical burrito with beans, cheddar, monteray jack. In addition, they threw in the salsa verde, soy miso slaw and sesame crema. If I didn’t know any better I would’ve thought they had spicy mayo in there instead because there was a spicy flavor to it. Anyhow, I felt the ingredients mixed together perfectly and it absolutely gave a good representation of a burrito, but at the same time confused me a little with the Japanese spin.
Even with a large appetite, I think the burrito is more than enough for any single person. I managed to finish both the taco and burrito, but it was not without some struggles along the way. It was just that good and that’s how I managed to squeeze in the final bites!

While walking around Broadway bites 34 street, I stumbled upon domo stand. I passed by two people eating what it looked like was two bowls and I decided to try. I chose the teriyaki steak bowl.
The choices were 3 tacos for $ 9, a burrito $ 9 or a bowl for $ 9. There were choices of chicken, pork or steak $ 9 and shrimp tempura or fish was $ 10?
The teriyaki beef bowl came with a side of tomatoes salsa and red cabbage salad as a side. The beef was over white rice and slathered with mayo sauce. It was very heavy. The beef was chewy and tasted kinda like its from the flank part of the steak.
All in all I wished I had chosen the tacos instead.