Taco Beach Shack - Mexican Restaurant in Hollywood Beach

"Our waiter took our food and drink order all at once because the "kitchen was about to close". It felt rushed but I appreciated that he let us know. We ordered nachos, margaritas and water. Only when the waiter brought the nachos did he notice that we had not received our drinks, not even water. He had walked by our table multiple times in the meantime. He said he would check on the drinks, made a quick stop at the bar, and then went out the staff door. The restaurant was not busy - a couple of guests at the bar, one or two couples at tables other than ours. Plenty of staff. We started eating our nachos (still no water) and were more than half way through before he came back with our Italian Margarita and regular margarita. He gave a half apology by complaining about the bartender being slow tonight. The Italian Margarita was delicious, sweet and coconut-y, exactly what I expected from the description. 5 stars for it. Nachos were a good size, enough to share. Good enough flavor but not something that would get me to come back, hence the lower stars for food. The atmosphere was loud yet the low couches and table arrangements felt more intimate. The music was blasting, which would have been fine if it was a busier night, crowded bar, etc. But there were only a few guests that all seemed to be trying to have conversations. The loud music made us have to yell over it. Back to service, I asked again for water; nachos were nearly gone by the time we got any. Then he brought the bill and 20% gratuity was already applied, which he certainly did not earn, plus he ASKED for additional tip, saying that the hotel takes 6% of that, so he really only gets 14%, which even if true, not sure he earned that either. It was truly some of the worst service we've experienced in a long time. Hope they can do better with training their service staff. It could be a really fun place and that Italian Margarita was amazing."

"AMAZING. food was great, service was quick and accommodating! our waiter, Juan was very sweet and wonderful at his job. environment was fun and lively with the live music, the DJ was super friendly and played great music! the staff even went out of their way to put the football game on for my family and i! excellent experience, would 100% come again!"

"Hit or miss. Monday, I had a great experience! I was immediately sat at a comfortable table and my margarita and water came quickly. My waiter (man with curly hair)was very warm, polite, and attentive. He smiled and made eye contact. This margarita came in a glass, with sugar on the rim, and with a fresh flower. He brought out the beautiful margarita pictured and was either hadn't been expecting a decent tip from a single girl with just a drink or acted surprised. This day and this waiter get 5 stars. Tonight I came in, and was told to sit anywhere, so I did. When several waiters walked past repeatedly and nobody helped me, I moved. I was asked to move again, to either a group of benches with tables below knee level or a little knee pinching circle table near the street. Took awhile longer to get my order taken. An Italian margarita, a chicken bowl, and a water. My drink came first in a cracked plastic cup, no sugar rim, and a desiccated lemon circle (pictured). Then my food. I had to ask 3 times for my water and straw. I'm going to assume this waiter was completely overworked. But it's like the people actively didn't want me there. I really wanted to end my vacation on a high note. I know the lone woman in cotton clothes and no makeup probably looks like a terrible tipper, but I was just hoping to repeat my Monday there to end on. To take myself "out on the town" a little. Disappointing and I know now not to come back unless the place is nearly empty. The midrange star counts average both visits."

"We were guests at the connecting hotel so we were regulars for a week. The staff was very pleasant. The atmosphere was amazing. The bartenders, Keith and Austin were both wonderful, even surprising me with creative cocktails to my liking. The manager, Johnnie went above and beyond to make sure our stay was one to be remembered. We will definitely be back on our next adventure to Hollywood Beach."

"We came to this restaurant more o less 1 year ago. We decided to come back because theirs carnita tacos were amazing I can tell you about those amazing tacos that I tried a long time ago. Are not the same They were cold and had no flavor at all . The Nachos also was so cold that not even the cheese melted. The server wow. Took the order. We never saw her face again. Incredible !!"