TIA CORIS TACOS

The grade here is the headline: TIA CORIS TACOS sits at a D (68/100) after its latest health inspection on May 11, 2026.

By score it ranks safer than 11% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. The report logged 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 7 basic violations. And the recent trend is down. Higher-graded kitchens nearby are mapped below.

D grade · 68/100 · safer than 11% of Volusia County restaurants we grade

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Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to TIA CORIS TACOS, by Florida DBPR grade:

Restaurant details

Health grade
D (68/100)
Violations
12 total — 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic
Address
214 N BEACH ST, Daytona Beach, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Mexican restaurant, Family restaurant, Latin American restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.3 stars (3389 reviews)
Seats
154
Phone
(386) 947-4333
Website
Official website
Photo of TIA CORIS TACOS
Photo: Tia Cori's Tacos

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.3 Community-sourced rating 3,389 reviews
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What diners say — our read

This is the pattern the site exists to surface: strong reviews, weak inspection. The staff tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.8 stars.

20 of 24 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 3 are two or lower. A third strand, pacing, appears in 17% of them at 5.0 stars. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 18 of 24.

The inspection record is the harder read. DBPR graded this kitchen a D (68/100) on 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 7 basic violations — a verdict the review average does not reflect. That result dates from May 11, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. On health score it sits safer than 11% of the Volusia County restaurants we grade. What the inspector actually wrote up: food from approved source and cross-contamination.

What to do with that is a judgement call — the reviews describe the experience, the grade describes the conditions behind it. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 24 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    Found this local spot when visiting Daytona with my family. The food, atmosphere, and music were phenomenal!!! We will be stopping in everytime we come to town from now on.

  • June 22, 2026

    It's ok. Little pricey

  • June 19, 2026

    The food was delicious and arrived quickly. We sat outside and enjoyed the weather and listened to the music they had playing thru the speakers.

  • June 15, 2026

    Always a great meal and great staff.

  • June 10, 2026

    The food here is excellent and well prepared, and the service was decent for the kind of place it is. The atmosphere is meh. The outside chairs were very uncomfortable and the unfinished spray foam in the window was unsettling. Other than that pretty good experience. Go for the food.

  • June 9, 2026

    Not good

  • June 4, 2026

    Food was delicious!! I highly recommend checking this place out. The lengua and Carnitas tacos were extremely tender and tasty!

  • May 28, 2026

    Excellent every time, might be the 'only' good mexican food in the greater Daytona/Port Orange/Ormond area

  • May 27, 2026

    I’ve Been coming here for over a decade, it’s my number one recommendation for all of Volusia county. Still the best carnitas Mexican style hard shell tacos I’ve ever had in my life. The owners are absolutely amazing and family oriented. Just wish they’d open a location in Saint Augustine beach 🙏❤️💯😎

  • May 27, 2026

    I’ll never go there again they don’t get the order right and they put stuff on the stuff when they weren’t told to order the taco salad. They put beans on it and they never done that before I ordered two orders of soft tacos and they only give me two tacos. Oh their mistake they misunderstood. They need to get their shit right

  • May 26, 2026

    In my top 3 for best authentic Mexican restaurants, of all time!! Tia Cori’s is an experience that everyone alike should attend at least once. Luckily, I live & work right down the road, so it’s become a lifestyle for me. I highly suggest Tia Cori’s if you like real authentic Mexican cuisine. You won’t be disappointed!! 😃

  • May 23, 2026

    The best food i’ve had in Daytona. Amazing taste, Amazing value, Amazing restaurant!

  • May 22, 2026

    Best kept secret in Daytona...

  • May 21, 2026

    The Burrito 🌯 was 🔥🔥🔥👌

  • May 12, 2026

    Food was delicious...and staff was friendly!

  • May 10, 2026

    Was some of the worst food I have ever eaten. Wife’s enchiladas were only tortillas with meant inside covered in queso. My chorizo was so greasy it had grease running out of the tacos. Our Birria tacos were bland and no sauce to dip. Will never go back! I had to come back and edit my review since this dump wants to argue and deny the very subpar food that we received. The girl told us we could get red sauce, green sauce, or queso on the enchiladas. And all it was was a little bit of meat wrapped in a tortilla. That’s definitely not an enchilada. The Beria tacos did not have sauce. Also being a Hispanic myself I know chorizo is greasy when you cook it but No, it shouldn’t be greasy. There are ways to get around it like draining the grease. This is by far the worst establishment that I’ve had since moving to Florida and the fact that the owner is on every review, trying to argue or discredit the reviews is insane. The right thing to do would just be to acknowledge that yes even the best restaurants mess up. Especially when they’re busy which you guys were. But the lack of accountability and the fact that they are trying to discredit these claims not only on mine, but on other reviews that I’m reading is insane and I hope they do not continue to sell subpar food very long.

  • May 5, 2026

    Best Mexican in Daytona Beach love this place and a real community leader

  • May 2, 2026

    OMG THE VEGAN EMPANADAS!!!! 🤩🤩🤩

  • April 26, 2026

    We vacationed in Daytona in 2018 and tried Tia's on a whim. We ended up going back two more times on that trip. This year we picked Daytona for our vacation just so we could get Tia's Tacos. I was going to say that it's my favorite mexican restaurant in daytona, but its more like my favorite mexican restaurant in the world. The food, service, and prices are all that good! Editing to add: we went back 3 more times while on vacation. I tried everything that I could but the standout for me was a recent menu addition, the Chilaquiles. It was excellent, we are already planning our next to to Daytona just so we can have more Tia's. 2nd edit: 8 years later and Tia's is still my favorite Mexican restaurant of all time. We've been to Daytona for 4 one-week long vacations and we have dined at Tia Cori's thirteen times! We literally vacation here just to eat at Tia's. We still have a few days left on this trip so you can bet we'll be back in there before we leave. You can't find better chips and salsa anywhere, and the meals are great serving sizes for the price. The staff have always been friendly, fast and extremely helpful. If you're looking for the best Mexican food in Daytona stop on by and try Tia's.

  • April 21, 2026

    The food is delicious but the chips and salsa are to die for!!!

  • April 18, 2026

    Went looking for somewhere to eat last night while here in Daytona. Came across Tias and took a chance. Boy were we glad we did. The Mexican food here is EXCELLENT. The proprietors were kind and friendly and gave us great service. We are fairly picky and had travel Much of the day and we were very leery as it was fairly quiet in the area but I can’t tell you how happy and satisfied we were when we left. Excellent quality, prices, and portions! We will be back!

  • April 15, 2026

    I need to remember to get pictures, but this place has great vegan options and is happy to veganize what they can. Good hours. Friendly employees.

  • April 12, 2026

    Good mexican food, ceviche,birra

  • April 12, 2026

    Steak tacos were amazing and the elote street corn was absolutely fabulous. Looking forward to our next visit and can't wait to try the tamales.

Overall Score

42 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 10/40
    Grade D
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.3★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 8 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 8 PM
Friday
11 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
Closed

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. May 11, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
  2. October 13, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: May 11, 2026