EatBeat: Vinyl Taco has a string of menu items to offer

A bright, pleasant place that bids welcome on South Columbia Road. Vinyl Taco has a string of menu items including a popular crispy chicken mango taco. Also popular is the cilantro lime chicken taco.

Written by: Marilyn Hagerty of The Grand Forks Herald
September 13th, 2021

Vinyl Taco has been bidding welcome to passers by on South Columbia Road for the past few years. Many have come accustomed to the friendly choices for tacos available in a bright ambiance.
For me, a stop by on Labor Day was a pleasant enlightening. I was with my daughter Gail Hagerty (GH) of Bismarck. She has been familiar with a similar Vinyl Taco on visits to Fargo.
So we passed by the window seating in the bar area and chose a small booth among those surrounding the bar. The booths are small and pleasant for a two-some. The small tables along the windows at the front of the bar give a view lookout on the passing scene.
My choice was a Gringo Taco. It was crisp and tasty with a fresh appeal. So, too, was the vegetarian taco that GH chose.
Our waiter told us the most popular menu item s the Crispy Chicken Mango taco. And also the cilantro lime chicken version.
Chips, made in the house, we agreed are really good. Crisp and light. And we enjoyed the queso for dipping. Some customers eat two or three. And I am sure on a good, clear day I could do the same.
The menu at Vinyl Taco is in the form of a big black record in a slightly flexible material. It lists appetizers, soup and salads, chimichangas, smothered burrito supreme combinations, enchiladas, and specialty bowls. Eating out in September is inviting with the plethora of special events scheduled around Grand Forks and the area.
There is reason to dawdle at Vinyl Taco over Mexican fried ice cream and cheesecake chimichanga. I would settle for the ice cream drizzled with chili-infused honey. Some may choose the ice cream and cheesecake chimichanga rolled in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with chili-infused honey.

The Best Tacos in Every State, According to Yelp

Written by: Eat This, Not That! Editors
August 14th, 2020

Tacos have become a culinary sensation, with countless iterations across the 50 states alone. But do you know exactly where to go to find the best tacos—and what to order once you’re there? To help us find the absolute best taco in every state, we consulted our friends at Yelp.
Methodology: This is a list of the best taco places in every state in the country, according to Yelp. The company identified businesses in the restaurants and food categories with a large concentration of reviews mentioning “taco,” then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews mentioning “taco.”
Salivating yet? Put away the utensils and grab an extra stack of napkins before you head to grab the best taco in every state.

NORTH DAKOTA: Crispy Chicken and Mango Taco at Vinyl Taco

A taco with crispy chicken? We’re in. Add mango to it, and it’s easy to see exactly why this is one of the restaurant’s most popular menu items. And you can enjoy these tacos while you’re listening to music played on vinyl.

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Best Taco in North Dakota – Vinyl Taco
By Thrillist Food
May 4th, 2018

The record-shop-themed interior of Vinyl Taco isn’t exactly what one expects in the middle of Grand Forks, North Dakota. But this little slice of modern hip in the northern prairies serves up tacos that could stand up to anything from a bigger city. The menu is long on Mexican street fare, and if you like the traditional stuff the chili chipotle barbacoa is the way to go. But Vinyl’s made its mark with more-creative tacos. Try the smoked sweet and sour pork belly with tobacco onions, or the crispy chicken and mango with fresh spinach, cheese, and a sweet onion vinaigrette.
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