It was a great experience! After a long day I'm glade I stopped in here as my last stop! All I wanted was to sit down and get something to eat and this was perfect. Kaeli (I hope I spelled that right) was a perfect help. I ended up with the pineapple margarita from her suggestion and it was refreshing. I always have to try everyone's empanadas and I'm happy camper eating these. Tacos I choose short rib (delicious never fails), cochinita pibil ( kinda sweet meat taste), and papas rajas( light and delicious). I'm very happy with my picks. I sat inside at a table since I was out all day and just wanted a break and the noice level and seat was perfect. Comfy and pleasant. The football game was on so kinda nice being able to keep up on that. All and all it was a great first impressions and would be happy to go back. read more

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I've been to the Nashville location and this was close to my hotel in Pittsburgh, so I figured, why not. I was unimpressed by the tacos- the shrimp and al pastor were not great quality which was a bummer. The service was great and the bartender was friendly, but I would go somewhere else if I was in the area again. read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My husband and I finally tried Bakersfield after having it in our list for awhile. Unfortunately, we felt that the tacos were just okay and overpriced. We preferred our appetizers (chips, guac, and very good smokey salsa). I think in the future we may just come for drinks and some snacks. I don't think the tacos are worth the price personally. Their salsa roja is very good, it has a unique smokey flavor we really liked. the stuffed poblano pepper was also good. The equites were just okay, boring and not really worth it. The ambiance is fun and lively. I think coming for drinks and snacks at the bar is the way to go in the future. read more

Bakersfield is one of the best spots downtown to go for drinks and a light meal or late night snack! Their margaritas are great - especially their amazing seasonal margs that you can order in a glass or pitcher for the table. Their guacamole is absolutely delicious (though a bit hard to scoop) and I know others are big fans of their queso as well! When ordering tacos, keep in mind that they're very small and you'll need to order a few if you're hungry or pair or with a full or half salad. I do wish they had more vegetarian food options but the huitlacoche taco and salads are great! read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Lemon mint margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Made a reservation thru Open Table as per website. Checked in 5 minutes before reservation time, 30 minutes later still couldn't be seated. Told front desk gentleman to cancel our reservation. Was for only 2 people sitting at a high top table. If you have the right to cancel a reservation after 15 minutes late, you should seat people no later than 15 after reservation time. Menu looks great, but I will not try coming again, you only have 1 try to make a good 1st impression. That did not happen here. read more

Our first time here didn't go so well, but I was impressed with how hard the staff worked to make it right. I know this restaurant is busy and popular and would do just fine without my patronage; but Jeff, the manager, really went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. I really liked the fish tacos, the pork belly is a knockout. read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Mushroom and pork belly. PB is my personal fav. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is the SECOND time I've let Yelp fool me. Don't let the 4.2 stars fool you either. I grew up on Mexican food and I don't expect this food to be at the same calibur as my grandmother's cooking but I expect my food to be hot and flavorful. This was just sad and I wish I could give this place a good rating. My heart and eyes LIT UP when I saw the menu had Huitlacoche. For those who don't know, Huitlacoche is corn smut (or fungus) and is sooo hard to find in the states. Firstly.. The smallest tacos I've ever had at a restaurant and for $4.50 it's not worth it at all. The tacos came out on a room temperature tortilla that looked like it was placed right out the tortilla bag. The Huitlacoche was anything but..I've had Huitlacoche in Tijuana and while I don't expect this to be the same it is a faint and pathetic resemblance of what Huitlacoche is suppose to be. The queso was good and we enjoyed our drinks but the tacos were so mediocre and small it was incredibly disappointing. It seemed like they measured out an entire tablespoon of taco fillings for our small, 1 tortilla taco. Still can't get over the tortillas weren't at all cooked, no burn marks from being cooked, no warmth just a sad room temp tortilla. We aren't ones to return our food but we agreed it was the most disappointing meal we had in Pittsburgh. Our server seemed like she didn't want to be there. Not mean but definitely not welcoming or informative on anything we ordered. The only good thing was the cocktail and mezcal we got with orange slices and worm salt. I wouldn't recommend if you want a filling meal. You'd had to order 6 tacos at least to get a filling dinner. read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Mezcal - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I booked a weekend work lunch through Open Table We were in town for a conference and this spot was super close to the convention center. I loved how they had the option for a reservation since we had limited time for lunch. The service was great and fast! Our server walked through their menu since it was our first time there and she even asked if we had any food allergies. She checked on us a few times to make sure we had a great visit. The food was really good! We all shared the Trio (amazing guac!) and I had a few delicious street tacos - Huitlacoche & Pollo Diablo. The Pollo Diablo was definitely hot and I had a little crema to help with the heat! read more

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This is my fav taco place in the burgh! For me the street taco size is the perfect portion. I usually get 3 tacos to satisfy my appetite. This is even after the BEST guacamole that comes our fresh, with homemade chips. The queso is also a great appetizer option. The Bakersfield Margarita is always on point, with a nice little kick and not too strong. My favorite tacos are the Pollo Diablo - but make sure you like heat! They will def surprise you if you don't like heat! The service has always been great, fast and efficient! I always try to make a reservation prior to showing up as it is usually busy! The seating can be offered separately or family style (where you share a table with others you didn't go with) The noise level is loud and they usually have old country westerns in the tv! In the summer, they have outdoor picnic tables that line up along penn ave! read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Guacamole, Queso, Chips - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Stumbled across this place my first night while visiting Pittsburgh for work. Sat at the bar, had great service, and enjoyed a great happy hour. Rex, the bartender is awesome. I ended up coming back every night for the shot of the day and a taco after we wrapped up for the day. Great vibes (upstairs and down), love the shot of the day and the tacos are on point - get the Baja Shrimp. Also, the Johnny salad is great, you know, if you're into that kinda thing at a taco and tequila bar. FYI - $10 shots of 1941 on Tuesday!! 10/10 would recommend and if I ever make my way back to Pitt, I'll be stopping in again. read more

I recently went to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania for a work trip. This is the view from my window in the Westin over looking the David Lawrence convention center. Tacos from Bakersfield and a small "doggie bag" full of chips tacos were great. The menu had a full assortment but I always ask for the chef favorite. It was delicious! Service was great! read more

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There's a famous episode of Seinfeld where the characters wait at a restaurant that failed to seat them even though they had a reservation. I could have watched that episode twice in the time they kept me waiting between showing up for my reservation and actually getting seated There are some foods worth waiting for. Bland filling inside a gummy tortilla is NOT one of those foods read more

Fantastic food, V is the best waitress, she was the highlight of my whole experience. Very welcoming and down to earth. this place also plays very good music. 10/10 read more

I came here for my birthday this year. Just reminiscing makes my mouth water. If you've never been, I recommend the pineapple margarita. "Enjoying" this will be such a great way to start to delight yourself in the plethora of food and drink options this place has. Baja Shrimp, huitlacoche, al pastor, and short rib were the tacos I ordered. The blast of flavor that was included in every bite makes me want to cry right now. I wish I hadn't waited this long to write this because now all I want is to get some more If I had to choose one (which really, it's practically impossible) fish to recommend, I would say the huitlacoche. I want you to realize how hard it is for me to choose a non-meat dish. If that doesn't tell you how worthy of mention this one was, then I don't know what will. The truffle corn, cotija cheese, roasted poblano, and cilantro, just packs so much punch. That said, the short rib was to die for too! And don't forget the... see? Too hard to just pick one. Definitely check them out, and don't skip out on that pineapple drink. You'll thank me later. read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Pineapple margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great salsas, guacamole and even better on happy hour time! Margaritas and old fashion were good, dolly salad delicious! Great service and clean environment! read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Upstairs bar area - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I found Bakersfield online listed as a taco shop. I got excited because my girlfriend and I love tacos, but what we got was really disappointing. We each ordered 3 tacos and they were the smallest tacos I have ever seen. The tortillas and meat were also dry. It looks like a great place, but I honestly just feel disrespected paying $30 for barely any food. It seems predatory given the photos on their website and I can't support a restaurant that does that. read more

I've been to Bakersfield in Pittsburgh a few times (I've also been to their Nashville location). Every time it's been pretty solid. It's a very chill and relaxed vibe--but it can be very loud. The food itself is good! I've never had a taco I've disliked. I particularly like their salsas and queso dips. This place is good for groups and service is pretty typical unless it's busy then it's a bit slow. Their margaritas are good but definitely not the strongest. It's definitely better than Condado in my opinion if you between tacos spots downtown within a similar price range and vibe. read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The tacos are 10/10 (I tried half of them) and the drinks are stellar! If you go sit at the bar and ask for Rex (Tues-sat) and you will not be disappointed. I was on a work trip from Florida and will not be going anywhere else when I am in Pittsburgh! GO HERE! read more

Came here with 2 of my bestie gals for my friend's birthday lunch. It was so much fun and such a cute place! They have beautiful presentation and everything is instagram worthy Great lil tacos, awesome flavors, some really spicy taco options available as well like the pollo diablo! Big menu with lots of mexican food options. They have the BEST chips & guac, I was a little hesitant because I'm picky with guacamole but I loved theirs! Large selection of cocktails here as well. I got the Bakersfield Sour and it was perfect and refreshing on a hot summer day. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Bakersfield really used to be the place to be but I think it's fallen off the last couple years. I used to obsess over their three salsas and their salads but in my recent visit I was not impressed. The guac was just an avocado. The tacos are mid. The pineapple margs however were delish. My server was great too. The food just isn't doing it for me anymore. Thought I will say the short rib queso was very unique and I scarfed that down. read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stopped in for a quick lunch before my flight back. Ordered three tacos: short rib, fish and pollo verde. The short rib was by far my favorite and the fish was a close second. Thank you, Rex for the amazing service and great advice for when I return to Pittsburgh! read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Tacos, Tequila, Whiskey !!!! Now that I got your attention...Bakersfield doesn't sound like a Taco Joint but it is. With multiple locations across the US, Bakersfield is renowned for its take on Mexican Street food. We stopped in at the downtown Pittsburgh location while attending a conference at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. I called ahead to get a reservation for our group and was fortunate enough to get a same-day reservation. Bakersfield is one of the busier places in the downtown core, so be smart and book ahead. It's decisively large than it looks from the outside with high ceilings, a massive bar, a patio, and a lower level to accommodate more guests. We sat at a large booth at the back of the restaurant and luckily, right beside the bar. We ordered drinks which included tequilas, whisky, and some craft beers. We then moved on to several apps, but the one that stood out the most was the Short Rib Queso, made with braised short rib, pickled white onion, crema, radish, queso fresco, and cilantro. This was interesting and very good, and we ended up ordering two of them for the table. next up for the main course, our table agreed on the Selecciones De La Casa which is marketing as a multi-course experience designed for parties of 6 or more and they charge$18 per person. The Meal was a hit as we all got to try various tacos from the taco menu and some other dishes. This was a great experience and if you are a Taco lover then give Bakersfield a shot. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and had a great experience. The service was great, and so was the food. I would have liked to see a special lunch so I could try more items. The tacos are small, so a smaller portion of chips and salsa with tacos as a meal would work out nicely. The Tacos were great, so I'd try them again, but I'd rather pay these prices for dinner and get a Margarita as well. read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Al Pastor and Shrimp Baja Tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Thoroughly enjoyed the dinner here. First of all the margaritas are to die for... Well prepared- uses agave syrup rather than a mix and the bartenders are good enough mixologists to make those drinks without measuring which is a tricki in and of itself. The tacos were spot on - given my prior experience in Mexico. Worthy of a repeat performance. Not sure you go wrong here Dash hopping place with good food and good drinks. read more

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Interesting spot, didn't expect to be a taco place from the outside. We stopped in for a snack, after our initial plan fell through (this place IS open on Mondays!), and the food was good. We ordered a few tacos, the cauliflower (pictured) and the chips and salsa trio (red, green and guacamole). The happy hour deal wasn't particularly impressive, $5 margarita in a boot though smaller than regular, but I appreciated that our waitress broke it down and told us what we would get. Would recommend if you find happiness drinking from a cool glass, we just ordered beers. Overall happy we stopped in. I hope they'd continue to expand their menu, as I'd return for a snack or drink, but not so sure for a whole meal. read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Roasted Cauliflower - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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TACOS!!! Yeah this place is great! Who doesn't LOVE tacos but I really had a great experience and wonderful service. I stopped in during a non busy time for a late lunch but was beyond pleased. The server and service was amazing! For this lunch, I went with three tacos: 1. A SHORT RIB ($4) - shredded short rib on a corn tortilla (braised short rib, queso fresco, crema, pickled white onion, radish, cilantro). This was a recommendation from the server and was my favorite. 2. A POLLO DIABLO ($4) - chicken on a soft corn tortilla (arbol chili glazed chicken; chipotle lime crema, pickled white onion, queso fresco, radish, cilantro). This taco was good but I needed some hot sauce in my opinion. 3. An AL PASTOR ($4) - pork taco in a soft corn tortilla (chile marinated pork, pineapple, pickled white onion, cilantro). All good stuff! Loved the pineapple on this one. I even liked the table hot sauce that was out! I would add it to a bite here or there and was great on the chicken taco. Great restaurant, good food, clean restrooms, and a fun modern atmosphere. So excited to find out there is a location near me in Columbus as well! I do recommend reservations during high traffic times as this location seems like it would be crazy busy during peak times! read more

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Tacos were perfection. They were out of a couple of proteins, so we weren't able to try a lot of options. The server was very friendly, he also asked me for a job.... Queso was a delight, and salsas were a good mix, but I wish they had more heat and complex flavor. read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Server was great, but the food was not. The Pollo Verde was alright, however the Baja Shrimp taco was more of a cabbage taco. One breaded shrimp with 90% red cabbage. The queso was lumpy and pretty bland. I would be more ok with the subpar food if the tacos weren't so small and expensive (4.50 for one the size of my palm). Honestly just go to Condados around the corner read more

Service was great, the food was not flavorful. Queso was bland and their tacos are boring.

My boyfriend and I decided to grab a bite to eat here before a Pens game and walked out quite disappointed. Bakersfield has been on my list for quite some time, so I made sure to make reservations ahead of time to guarantee a table in a timely manner. When we entered, we were seated right away; however, our waitress was extremely unwelcoming and impatient. First of all, she was noticeably annoyed when my boyfriend asked if they had any drink specials. We brushed it off and ordered drinks. When she returned, I asked if it was possible to substitute queso for one of the salsas in the drip trio. Before I could even finish my sentence, she said, "NO." We proceeded to order queso, and then we ordered tacos when she returned. I know they are gourmet tacos, but holy cow were they tiny for the price! We ate our tacos and waited an additional 15+ minutes for her to return to our table. We wanted to have a few more drinks, but honestly, we didn't feel like dealing with the poor service. I will say... the queso was delicious, but sometimes the service can ruin the entire experience. I understand that most places are understaffed and overwhelmed, and I am always very mindful of this. read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food: Delicious tacos that were okay with regard to price. Had a nice selection of the tacos but was disappointed by the lack of any "extra" spicy sauces in a place that sells tacos. Drinks: I just drank beer but friends were very happy with their cocktails Service: No complaints, friendly and helpful Ambiance: The upstairs is a little lame but downstairs is super cool. Beautiful throughout Overall: I will definitely go back, and hope to sit downstairs. Cool place to go read more

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This place only gets 3 stars everything was amazing thanks to Lilly our waitress. She was beyong patient and super helpful and assisted amazing with taking our order. 3 stars only due to MIKE HE WAS THE ABSOLUTE WORSE! Terrible attitude and terrible person. He seems like he hates his jobs and is so miserable. Because of him this did not get a better rating. read more

This is not your traditional taco place... everything is a la carte, which can add up pretty quickly. We had several different tacos, but loved the short ribs the best. The salsa trio was great as well. read more

The food was amazing drinks were delicious as well as our service our server cailee was amazing!!!!

I met friends at Bakersfield for dinner before a concert. To be honest, I was less than impressed with a few things there, but let's get down to the whole experience. When we (4 of the 6) arrived, we were seated at a high top table in the basement. The ambiance was nice - lots of wood and a cool table set up. Unfortunately, the temperature did not seem to be well-controlled. We were SO warm! Our waitress greeted us promptly but then did a few disappearing acts throughout the night. We all ordered different things. A few got tacos and let me tell you - they are TINY! At a bare minimum, you'd need to order 3 to have any bit of satisfaction in the meal. I ordered taquitos which were decent but also a small portion. For my drink, I chose the "Sunrise Spritz". I have never in my life sent a drink back but I sure did with this one. I couldn't handle more than one sip. It was sour and bitter at the same time. I was really in the mood for a strawberry margarita but there wasn't one on the menu. Our other two friends joined us a bit later and I'm happy to say that they were helped quickly. It took awhile to find our waitress for the bills. Since I only got the taquitos (luckily she had taken that drink off my bill), my bill was quite reasonable. I know there are a lot of people who like this place so I'll probably give it another shot in the future. Hopefully my next experience will be better. read more

Nice spot to grab something before a show downtown. They were accommodating for a large group as well. Really fresh and flavorful tacos to choose from. The spicy margarita pitcher was a hit around the table as well. read more

Great food, drinks and experience! You have to sit at the bar because Rex is the absolute best in the city!

We had dinner here on a Saturday night and appreciated that the staff was so accommodating when we were running late for our reservation. We were seated right away. We ordered chips and guac to start and a Moscow mule and margarita. We ordered the chicken sandwich, chorizo tacos, shrimp tacos and pollo Diallo taco (very spicy but good!) The vibes and the prices are good but the portions are incredibly small - even 3 tacos is not enough for dinner. I think this place might be better for a happy hour and light bites vibe and not for a full dinner. read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - 3 Chorizo and potatoes tacos, shrimp taco, pollo diallo taco - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great Mexican spot! I dont have a picture of the tacos we ate but we tried a variety of them and definitely enjoyed the flavor they had!! While on the smaller side, the tacos taste fresh and well constructed. I loved the Baja fish and carnitas on the fresh made corn tortillas. The gem of Bakersfield is probably the queso for me. Ive tried all the queso and I must say that they are all awesome. The cheese is perfect and really start off a great Mexican meal. Get the short rib queso! Overall, a lovely downtown spot for a good Mexican meal! Definitely get a margarita pitcher to share and a queso to start. The service has always been good and the ambience is lively. read more

Bakersfield Penn Ave - Loaded queso - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We arrived on a Wednesday night aroind 9pm after a very long drive to Pittsburgh. We choose this locations as they were one of the few locations open after 9pm and it was conveniently located across the street from our hotel. They have outdoor seating as well as indoor seating and they also have a basement area for indoor seating as well. The basement area tends to be a little bit quieter than the main floor. None of the employees are wearing masks and social distancing is definitely not enforced. Overall the food was OK. The tacos are alacart and you pay about four dollars a taco. They are roughly the size of the palm of your hand. My husband ordered two short rib braised tacos and they were OK. I ordered the AL Pastor as well as the Papas and chorizo. The Papas and Chorizo were tasty - good heat and the creama was very good. The Al Pastor was ok. The meat tasted a little overcooked. Overall - fun atmosphere but the service was a little unpersonable. When our tacos were brought to us they were brought all together on one giant plate. The server who brought them to us said she was going to get us additional plates but never did. So we ended up just using the plate we were given and we had to ask for napkins as they were not immediately brought to us. These little details made the overall experience lack luster. Not a location we will most likely revisit. read more

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