Las Velas is usually my go-to place when I'm in town for lunch. The food is delicious, the staff is very accommodating, and I love being on the second floor looking out on Market Square.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Guacamole, Combo Quesadilla
April Roberson
Updating my review: this place used to be great. Great location, food, and view. However, they have cut their menu into an eighth or smaller of its former self. They no longer have the Velada dish (their flaming pineapple). We would bring friends and family here specifically to get that. Being from Texas, the rest of their food is lackluster to me. We will likely not be back.
Kenneth Riddile
Been going there for years, but recently the menu has been reduced to a shell of its former self. The final straw was when we went there tonight and discovered that their signature "Velada" dish (the flaming pineapple thing that so many people have posted pictures/videos of on here) has been removed from the menu. Extremely disappointing to see all of the menu options that used to set this place apart get eliminated.
Kienna Johnson
Great food and service. Love the tacos.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Verdes, Chips and Salsa
Sandford Zeng
This wonderful restaurant in Market Square is a perfect place to go for happy hour and Tex-Mex eats. I really liked the sizzling steak fajitas and the freshly cooked vegetables on the side. Margaritas are awesome too. 9/10 joint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diana Torres
Small burrito...no
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: One Burrito
Carlos Remigio
Very good,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banderita
Beth Hurlock
This place has very good Mexican food. We're from the Southwest where good Mexican food is easy to find. Finding good Mexican food here has been a challenge. I had the rellenos with chicken, my husband had alambres pollo and both of us were very impressed. The chicken had been marinated & cooked on cast iron before being put inside my relleno which was egg washed and fried! It had amazing layers of flavor. The pico was fresh and crispy. My husband fell in love with the cilantro margarita. We has sopapillas for dessert which were thick, deep fried sopapilla chips with whipped cream, raspberry & chocolate drizzle & a scoop of ice cream. The food had authentic Mexican flavor & the ambiance is warm and welcoming & the use of multiple materials and textures shows the owners pride in his restaurant. We had a table that overlooked Market Square so we people watched & enjoyed Pittsburgh's historic architecture. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Queso
John Blankenship
Enjoyable spot! Cranberry margarita was good! This Mexican spot actually puts booze in their drinks too. Pleasant surprise for pittsburgh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
David Montañez
Excellent service, very good food, with exquisite presentations, delicious desserts,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas de la Abuela, Huaraches, Enchiladas Suizas, Banderita, Tostadas
Like that you can order singles. Had the Mahi Mahi and Fish (Tilapia) Tacos and both were excellent. Nice view by the windows.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Eric Eash
Was a Wednesday super slow server was on the phone took 20 min to check on us bc too busy on
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Quesadillas
Omar Chavez
Very good place, I loved
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jessica Kidd
No complaints from our party of four, that includes two picking young ladies. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The service was great. All the windows really open up the dining area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zachary Patton
I always enjoy Las Velas. It is a go-to for Friday lunches and happy hour. With a unique view of Market Square, friendly service, solid food, and a wide selection of tequila, it is a Downtown favorite to tourists and locals alike.
Las Velas is usually my go-to place when I'm in town for lunch. The food is delicious, the staff is very accommodating, and I love being on the second floor looking out on Market Square.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Guacamole, Combo Quesadilla
Updating my review: this place used to be great. Great location, food, and view. However, they have cut their menu into an eighth or smaller of its former self. They no longer have the Velada dish (their flaming pineapple). We would bring friends and family here specifically to get that. Being from Texas, the rest of their food is lackluster to me. We will likely not be back.
Been going there for years, but recently the menu has been reduced to a shell of its former self. The final straw was when we went there tonight and discovered that their signature "Velada" dish (the flaming pineapple thing that so many people have posted pictures/videos of on here) has been removed from the menu. Extremely disappointing to see all of the menu options that used to set this place apart get eliminated.
Great food and service. Love the tacos.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Verdes, Chips and Salsa
This wonderful restaurant in Market Square is a perfect place to go for happy hour and Tex-Mex eats. I really liked the sizzling steak fajitas and the freshly cooked vegetables on the side. Margaritas are awesome too. 9/10 joint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small burrito...no
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: One Burrito
Very good,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banderita
This place has very good Mexican food. We're from the Southwest where good Mexican food is easy to find. Finding good Mexican food here has been a challenge. I had the rellenos with chicken, my husband had alambres pollo and both of us were very impressed. The chicken had been marinated & cooked on cast iron before being put inside my relleno which was egg washed and fried! It had amazing layers of flavor. The pico was fresh and crispy. My husband fell in love with the cilantro margarita. We has sopapillas for dessert which were thick, deep fried sopapilla chips with whipped cream, raspberry & chocolate drizzle & a scoop of ice cream. The food had authentic Mexican flavor & the ambiance is warm and welcoming & the use of multiple materials and textures shows the owners pride in his restaurant. We had a table that overlooked Market Square so we people watched & enjoyed Pittsburgh's historic architecture. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Queso
Enjoyable spot! Cranberry margarita was good! This Mexican spot actually puts booze in their drinks too. Pleasant surprise for pittsburgh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Excellent service, very good food, with exquisite presentations, delicious desserts,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas de la Abuela, Huaraches, Enchiladas Suizas, Banderita, Tostadas
Restaurantji Recommends
Like that you can order singles. Had the Mahi Mahi and Fish (Tilapia) Tacos and both were excellent. Nice view by the windows.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Was a Wednesday super slow server was on the phone took 20 min to check on us bc too busy on
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Quesadillas
Very good place, I loved
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
No complaints from our party of four, that includes two picking young ladies. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The service was great. All the windows really open up the dining area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I always enjoy Las Velas. It is a go-to for Friday lunches and happy hour. With a unique view of Market Square, friendly service, solid food, and a wide selection of tequila, it is a Downtown favorite to tourists and locals alike.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish