While visiting with friends in Merritt Island, Florida, we decided to go for Taco Tuesday at Tapa N Tacos in Cocoa. They had been before for lunch and enjoyed the $10 Taco Tuesday special, three tacos, and a margarita. The restaurant is in a village square, with outdoor seating available on the sidewalk in front. There was live music, which we enjoyed having in the background.

We were a group of seven, so there was a short wait for a table. Jenn and I had happy hour margaritas at the bar while we waited. Still skittish about crowds, I was delighted when they gave us an outside table.

Unfortunately, while our server was friendly, he was not very attentive, forgetting things such as sour cream that we requested when we ordered. We were disappointed to find that the selection of tacos for the special was limited and did not include chicken, which had not been the case when Jenn had gone for lunch previously.

Taco Tuesday Tapa N Tacos Cocoa Florida

I decided on two pork tacos and a chorizo taco. All were tasty, though nothing exceptional. The tacos consisted of the meat topped with a sprinkling of cilantro and a few pieces of tomato. I thought it was unusual that the regular tacos have cabbage instead of lettuce. It wasn’t a bad thing, but I had never seen tacos done that way before.

Chris went more exotic with his taco selections, picking two specialty tacos, which had more to them than the Taco Tuesday tacos. The Taco De Pulpo had smoked octopus, while the Soft-Shell Crab Taco had, you guessed it, soft-shell crab. Both tacos also had cabbage, pico, and lime crema. While Chris enjoyed the tacos, again, they were nothing special.

The margarita, on the other hand, was delicious. I’m not fond of a syrupy margarita, and this one did not disappoint. It was bright and fresh tasting. I would be inclined to return for Taco Tuesday again, for the margaritas if nothing else.

Cost for the Taco Tuesday Special (a margarita and three tacos), two specialty tacos, and a side of sour cream $35.04.

Chips and queso Tapa N Tacos Cocoa Florida