Food: good, for the area, but don't expect authentic Mexican tacos Service: nothing extraordinary Ambiance: clean and open space
Philip C.
In Metairie to take granddaughter to an appointment and looking for a nice place to eat tacos. Very quaint, and the girl taking our order could not have been nicer. GD ordered the Rock Tacos and I had the platter of five with three brisket and two pork. The sauces to use had a very nice kick to them but yet not overpowering - great flavor but yes spicy. We also had the queso and we try many different Mexican-style places and this may have been the best queso. My platter had some caramelized onions that adorned my platter, and WOW they were perfect. Atmosphere was very quaint, and would like to try one of their margaritas next time. Highly recommend it.
Vaibhav T.
I'm from California and this place is easily better than 75% of the spots there. Birria was great and Horchata was amazing. Service was quick and cool people behind the counter. Definitely recommend
O C.
This place is pretty expensive it's VERY expensive when you take into account the quality of the food ordered 2 burritos one with chicken the other with Birria, for one it wasn't birria it was slow cooked beef with zero seasoning or chilli's in it at all so I'm confused on why they are calling it Birria, the chicken also had zero seasoning and was bordering on dry, fresh Ingredients but absolutely no flavour in the food and to add insult to injury the only thing to add flavour is their salsa bar which has different options but you're ultimately left with "not spicy or flavourful at all" or "incredibly bitter and not spicy" salsa, service was mediocre the girl that took our order seemed to be annoyed the interior looks kind of run down which got me excited usually means the food will be good but I was heavily disappointed especially for spending $30 still being hungry and then being upset that I've had hundreds of better burritos, the only reason it's 2 stars is the horchata is very good
Bridges S.
I have been coming to Pacos Tacos for a few years. Today 1/10/24 I visited because I hadn't been there for awhile. Well I wasted my money tonight. I ordered the dog house burrito, which was dry as the Mojave Desert, the tortilla was was very dry. I have ordered the dog house burrito before and it did not taste dry like this. I also ordered pinto beans they were dry and unseasoned. Very disappointed, especially when I know they can better than this.
Miranda S.
I love the rock tacos but I tried the pacos tacos (of course added some pico de gallo and lime from the toppings bar) and I think they are my new favorite!!Also the temperature inside the restaurant was much cooler!! Great service as always!
Blake P.
Overhyped undelivered, they say they have the best Birria tacos in town, if that's true then New Orleans just has lousy tacos. Probably a tourist trap which is why the reviews are high. To elaborate, with the birria tacos, every time I've had them the cheese was hot and melted, and the onions usually were hot as well, having the cheese and onions cold really throws off how "fresh" the tacos could have been, the consume' was pretty good. However it just amounted to an average at best taco when promised "the best" isn't going to cut it when expectations are high. The paco taco steak was dry, just not much flavor. My partner had the chicken tacos, they were dry, (the chicken was) at the end of the day if you're promising the best tacos in town it's a let down with such high promise.
Yari W.
The first time I visited the place, everything was okay. However, my experience a few days ago was quite disappointing. Upon my arrival, the person at the front counter skipped the usual greeting and promptly asked, "What can I get for you?" with no acknowledgment of my presence. When I requested a moment to check the menu, I received an unfriendly look. Eventually, I placed my order, but to my dismay, the tacos arrived cold, with the tortilla feeling as if it had just been taken out of a plastic bag. Interestingly, amidst the preparation, there were five employees engaged in laughter and singing, yet their demeanor changed when it came time to hand over my order. Despite calling my name, there was a distinct lack of warmth or smiles in their service. Regrettably, my final impression of the place was overshadowed by the subpar tacos. Dissatisfied, I left, convinced it would be my last visit. However, the consequences extended beyond mere disappointment. Later that night, I awoke to a terrible stomachache, accompanied by nausea and heartburn. This unpleasant experience has left me with second thoughts about returning and compelled me to share my less-than-ideal encounter.
Katelyn H.
Get the rock tacos, you won't be disappointed! Love that they have glass bottle cokes.
Cajungeek G.
I highly recommend the rock tacos which I tried for the first time on Saturday. They were juicy, cheesy, and full of flavor. The consumme is a great dip for them. Get there early since the tables and the parking lot fill up quick (additional parking in the back and outdoor seating).
My go to taco joint. Literally has never disappointed me. So cute and everything is so good.
Steven W.
Amazing!!!! Basic place, great food and quick service. This is the tacos and vital Mexican food you see all over social media
Cyborg S.
food is awesome, the people are super friendly. we come here pretty often. the quesadillas, the brisket tacos, and the rock tacos are all my go tos
Don T.
We read the reviews on YELP for this restaurant so we decided to try this restaurant. It was fantastic. We had the chicken nachos and they were delicious. We also ordered the ribeye tacos and they were some of the best tacos i have ever had. They cook to order so everything was hot and fresh. I can not wait to go back.
Greg Y.
It's ok. They don't wipe down the table, the kids who work the counter are tweens and the people who cook make faces when asked something. I ordered the birria quesadillas and it didn't come with any birria sauce when I asked the cook lady, she rolled her eyes and did a little hands up in the air emoji face to her line cook mates. Most of the clientele looked about 15-17 years old too. They blast the mariachi music really loud too. It's maybe a place for teenage dates, idk?It's ok but just take it to go.
Food: good, for the area, but don't expect authentic Mexican tacos Service: nothing extraordinary Ambiance: clean and open space
In Metairie to take granddaughter to an appointment and looking for a nice place to eat tacos. Very quaint, and the girl taking our order could not have been nicer. GD ordered the Rock Tacos and I had the platter of five with three brisket and two pork. The sauces to use had a very nice kick to them but yet not overpowering - great flavor but yes spicy. We also had the queso and we try many different Mexican-style places and this may have been the best queso. My platter had some caramelized onions that adorned my platter, and WOW they were perfect. Atmosphere was very quaint, and would like to try one of their margaritas next time. Highly recommend it.
I'm from California and this place is easily better than 75% of the spots there. Birria was great and Horchata was amazing. Service was quick and cool people behind the counter. Definitely recommend
This place is pretty expensive it's VERY expensive when you take into account the quality of the food ordered 2 burritos one with chicken the other with Birria, for one it wasn't birria it was slow cooked beef with zero seasoning or chilli's in it at all so I'm confused on why they are calling it Birria, the chicken also had zero seasoning and was bordering on dry, fresh Ingredients but absolutely no flavour in the food and to add insult to injury the only thing to add flavour is their salsa bar which has different options but you're ultimately left with "not spicy or flavourful at all" or "incredibly bitter and not spicy" salsa, service was mediocre the girl that took our order seemed to be annoyed the interior looks kind of run down which got me excited usually means the food will be good but I was heavily disappointed especially for spending $30 still being hungry and then being upset that I've had hundreds of better burritos, the only reason it's 2 stars is the horchata is very good
I have been coming to Pacos Tacos for a few years. Today 1/10/24 I visited because I hadn't been there for awhile. Well I wasted my money tonight. I ordered the dog house burrito, which was dry as the Mojave Desert, the tortilla was was very dry. I have ordered the dog house burrito before and it did not taste dry like this. I also ordered pinto beans they were dry and unseasoned. Very disappointed, especially when I know they can better than this.
I love the rock tacos but I tried the pacos tacos (of course added some pico de gallo and lime from the toppings bar) and I think they are my new favorite!!Also the temperature inside the restaurant was much cooler!! Great service as always!
Overhyped undelivered, they say they have the best Birria tacos in town, if that's true then New Orleans just has lousy tacos. Probably a tourist trap which is why the reviews are high. To elaborate, with the birria tacos, every time I've had them the cheese was hot and melted, and the onions usually were hot as well, having the cheese and onions cold really throws off how "fresh" the tacos could have been, the consume' was pretty good. However it just amounted to an average at best taco when promised "the best" isn't going to cut it when expectations are high. The paco taco steak was dry, just not much flavor. My partner had the chicken tacos, they were dry, (the chicken was) at the end of the day if you're promising the best tacos in town it's a let down with such high promise.
The first time I visited the place, everything was okay. However, my experience a few days ago was quite disappointing. Upon my arrival, the person at the front counter skipped the usual greeting and promptly asked, "What can I get for you?" with no acknowledgment of my presence. When I requested a moment to check the menu, I received an unfriendly look. Eventually, I placed my order, but to my dismay, the tacos arrived cold, with the tortilla feeling as if it had just been taken out of a plastic bag. Interestingly, amidst the preparation, there were five employees engaged in laughter and singing, yet their demeanor changed when it came time to hand over my order. Despite calling my name, there was a distinct lack of warmth or smiles in their service. Regrettably, my final impression of the place was overshadowed by the subpar tacos. Dissatisfied, I left, convinced it would be my last visit. However, the consequences extended beyond mere disappointment. Later that night, I awoke to a terrible stomachache, accompanied by nausea and heartburn. This unpleasant experience has left me with second thoughts about returning and compelled me to share my less-than-ideal encounter.
Get the rock tacos, you won't be disappointed! Love that they have glass bottle cokes.
I highly recommend the rock tacos which I tried for the first time on Saturday. They were juicy, cheesy, and full of flavor. The consumme is a great dip for them. Get there early since the tables and the parking lot fill up quick (additional parking in the back and outdoor seating).
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My go to taco joint. Literally has never disappointed me. So cute and everything is so good.
Amazing!!!! Basic place, great food and quick service. This is the tacos and vital Mexican food you see all over social media
food is awesome, the people are super friendly. we come here pretty often. the quesadillas, the brisket tacos, and the rock tacos are all my go tos
We read the reviews on YELP for this restaurant so we decided to try this restaurant. It was fantastic. We had the chicken nachos and they were delicious. We also ordered the ribeye tacos and they were some of the best tacos i have ever had. They cook to order so everything was hot and fresh. I can not wait to go back.
It's ok. They don't wipe down the table, the kids who work the counter are tweens and the people who cook make faces when asked something. I ordered the birria quesadillas and it didn't come with any birria sauce when I asked the cook lady, she rolled her eyes and did a little hands up in the air emoji face to her line cook mates. Most of the clientele looked about 15-17 years old too. They blast the mariachi music really loud too. It's maybe a place for teenage dates, idk?It's ok but just take it to go.