Taco Brothers (ELK Studios) – Review & Demo Play

Taco Brothers Slot Overview

Taco Brothers is a 5-reel, 3-row slot from ELK Studios set in 1881 Santa Maria, Mexico. Cpt Diaz has taken the villagers’ money, and Paso, Pepe, and Pico blow the vault to give it back. I like how the story ties into the gameplay, with the brothers trying to escape the long arm of a corrupt lawman. With 243 ways to win, the session flows well and never feels fiddly. It’s light to pick up, yet there’s enough tension to keep me spinning.

Core features are Wild Symbol, Taco Brothers Wild Respin, and Wild Escape Free Spins. Standard wilds help complete wins, while Taco Brothers symbols count as wilds and can trigger a respin that sets up the heist nicely. Hitting Safe symbols is the key to blowing the vault and entering the bonus. Once inside, the action shifts to Running Wilds and a win multiplier. It’s a tidy feature set that fits the theme and links every spin back to the brothers’ getaway.

Bonus Features in Taco Brothers

Wild Symbol appears throughout, but the Taco Brothers symbols are the standout in the base game. When they land, they act as wilds and can award the Taco Brothers Wild Respin, giving a fresh look at the grid and often chaining wins across the 243 ways to win. I’ve had plenty of teasers where a respin lines up more safes or characters. It keeps the pace snappy and sets up the big moment when three Safes hit together.

Wild Escape Free Spins opens with a multiplier between 1x and 3x. Each brother becomes a Running Wild that steps left one reel per spin. They pay as they move and leave the scene when they drop off the first reel. Cpt Diaz can imprison them, which kills the momentum, yet the Señorita can send them back into play for extra chances. I like the cat-and-mouse flow here; it mirrors the storyline and can swing the round either way.

Because the brothers are tied to wild behaviour, the game’s upswing often arrives in steps rather than a single screen full of wins. I’ve had base spins where a Taco Brothers Wild Respin nudged balance, then the next spin dropped the third Safe to open the bonus. It’s not the highest ceiling, yet the mix of respins, multipliers and Walking Wilds keeps momentum going. When the Señorita turns up at the right time, the feature can surprise.

Symbols in Taco Brothers

Safe symbols are the trigger in Taco Brothers; land three and the vault explodes to start Escape Free Spins. Standard wilds substitute as usual, while Taco Brothers symbols double as wilds and can fire the Wild Respin. During the bonus, Paso, Pepe, and Pico turn into Running Wilds, with Cpt Diaz trying to lock them up and the Señorita able to free them. The paytable leans on character power rather than a long list of icons, which suits the chase.

Taco Brothers Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x4
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.8
	5	x1
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.5
	5	x0.8
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.2
	5	x0.8
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.2
	5	x0.8
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.2
	5	x0.8
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.2
	Wild, Respin
	Bonus
	Wild

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in Taco Brothers

Taco Brothers runs at 96.3% RTP with medium volatility rated 6/10. Hit frequency sits at 24.0%, so wins land often enough to keep balance ticks coming, though the bigger bursts are tied to the Escape feature. Stakes range from 0.10 to 50 per spin, on a 5x3 layout with 243 ways to win. The max win is 1,500x the bet, which matches the series’ early era. I’ve found it steady over time, with spikes when the multiplier behaves.

Escape Free Spins in Taco Brothers

Trigger Escape Free Spins by landing three Safes; the vault blows and a multiplier of 1x to 3x is set. A brother then enters on the right and walks left with each spin, acting as a Running Wild. As long as he’s on the reels, he can help form wins along the 243 ways. When he exits on the first reel, the next brother joins. If the Captain grabs him, momentum dips, which is where the Señorita becomes vital.

Her appearance returns an imprisoned brother to the reels, reviving the feature and prolonging the escape. I’ve had rounds where a timely rescue turned a modest bonus into a tidy payout, especially when the 3x multiplier was active. The rhythm of step, pay, and step again feels spot on, and the tension ramps as each brother nears safety. It’s not a sprawling bonus, but the interplay between Diaz and the Señorita gives it proper bite.

Playing Experience in Taco Brothers

I rate Taco Brothers as easy to play, with a fun cast that encourages longer sessions while chasing the perfect escape for a big win. The base game ticks along thanks to the Wild Respin, and the bonus has enough push and pull to keep me engaged. It won’t shake the earth for size of prizes, yet the story, Running Wilds, and rising multiplier create a neat loop that brings me back when I want a lighter ELK run.