Quote: The Taco Shop in Hays, KS, has been serving hungry people since 1970. Their formula is simple: produce fresh, tasty food at a reasonable price. They have succeeded, but after 37 years, I think they know that.

The first time I ate at the Taco Shop, back in 2001, I was most impressed by their salsa bar. It is here you can fill up the portion cups with a variety of salsas, jalapeños, onions, and the world’s best fresca. Someone wakes up early to prepare the entire sauce selection fresh, daily. And for a town with beer-drinking college students, my hat goes off to those food preps.

Most items are available for fewer than $3 and there is nothing over $6, so the bang-for-your-buck factor falls into play here. Cold beer is available, as are Pepsi products and water. The Taco Shop runs daily specials, but that’s not necessary, considering the prices are already ridiculously low. They deliver, but I’m not sure if there is a charge or not. They have a website: www.tacoshop.net and are a high speed ‘hotspot.’

The Taco Shop is located in downtown historic Hays at 333 West 8th Street. They are open from 11am until 11pm Sunday through Thursday, and 11am to Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
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