Las Velas
21 Market Square, Pittsburgh
(412) 251-0031
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Service here was not good , server took a long time to get our appetizers and food. And when the food did come , most of it was wrong or missing, when we told the server it was wrong she said she would check the receipt which is weird because we know what we ordered . We didn’t get any refund on the 3 orders that were messed up. I’m ok with paying my food but at this point there was 3 orders messed up and we only changed one of them because we didn’t wanna take up even more time waiting .i don’t remember the servers name but she was tall Hispanic with glasses and brown/blonde highlights .Here are the pics
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Service was a bit slow, seems understaffed. Our server was running around a lot of tables. I waited 15 minutes for a soda refill. Not impressed with the queso, it was very watery and dripping all over us and the table. I wasn't expecting all of the pork/carnitas tacos to be al pastor style; I'm personally not a fan of the pineapple taste in my carnitas but it wasn't bad per se. This is one of the most sparsely decorated Mexican restaurants I've ever seen, kind of disappointing. And if it matters to you, there is a discount if you pay with cash.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Best food!!! Excellent service! Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita was perfection 👌🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got a pork plate, taco,burrito enchilada with rice and beans. The food had good flavor. Everything was lukewarm. My taco had hard reheated pork in it, I thought they were bones. Good atmosphere, clean, good service. I think all the businesses in that area are suffering from construction right outside their door. First Mexican restaurant were you didn't get chips and salsa. They were extra.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food and reasonable price and v quick for lunch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whenever the square is done with construction, this will be a nice place to sit overlooking everything. Massive portions! Decent guac, corn tacos are solid.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Market Square is under construction. It's hard to get there
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
I like the Asada and Mahi tacos. Meat was tender and moist and delicious. I had Cancun soup was very light, refreshing, and tasty. My boyfriend got Large margaritas and he loved it while watching the birds outside. I had mango margarita and was very good.
Love the Fajitas and tacos 🌮
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Salsa, Carne Asada
Pickle martini was poppin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely loved this place! The food was bursting with authentic Mexican flavor, you can really tell everything is made with care. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was warm and colorful, and the whole experience just felt special. If you’re craving real Mexican food, this spot is a must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
If you've never had good mexican food before, you may think this place is tasty. In reality, it falls short in flavor, texture, and volume compared to anywhere else. Save your time and money. Go somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Never got seated so I don't know the food and service. I was the only one waiting so i left. Tried again the next day, called first. Voice mailbox is full. Done.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
We went for a Sunday lunch & were the only customers. We were hopeful seeing such high marks for reviews. We were however disappointed.
Chips & queso was fine.
Tortilla soup was bland.
Chili rellenos were fine but the rice & beans were room temperature - not appetizing at all.
Twice we had to request our server to come over for things we needed.
Maybe we hit it at an off day but this wasn't a 4.3 star experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Tacos were fantastic. The short rib taco was the best I’ve had. Could eat ten. Sauces were really great too. Will visit again next time I’m in town.
Located on the upper floor of a building in Market Square, Las Velas can be a little tricky to find at first, but it’s absolutely worth it once you get there. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, and despite being a random weekday, the place was bustling—always a good sign!
I visited solo and chose to sit at the bar, which turned out to be a great spot to enjoy the quick service and friendly staff. I ordered the Al Pastor tacos, and they did not disappoint—flavorful, well-prepared, and satisfying.
As someone visiting Pittsburgh, I had heard great things about Las Velas, and I’m happy to say it lived up to the hype. I’d definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for delicious Mexican food in the heart of the city.
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