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    Cilantro's Taqueria

    4.4 (321 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Mike L.

    Good little Tacqueria. I went with 3 tacos and they were pretty good. Lunch rush was moderately busy so that was a good sign. Nothing really stood out both good or bad. So if your in the area and need some tacos definitely worth checking out.

    Carnitas bowl and Al pastor burrito

    This is the best food we've ever had. The service and ambiance was amazing and everyone was so kind to my husband and i. Will definitely be coming back soon

    Burrito bowl chicken and steak.
    susan r.

    Cute interior and clean. Food was great and nice size. Drink was included. Service was great and quick.

    Chicken and steak fajita tacos

    I was the first customer of Cilantro's Taqueria 8yrs ago and have come back many times over the past 8yrs and each time the food is always fresh, flavorful, hot and quick! Consistency is always the same, never skimping on portions or flavor! That can not be said about every restaurant, but it's facts with Cilantro's! The owner is always there to greet me, "my friend!" Patron for life!

    Pinto beans, rice, fajita beef taco, Carne Asada, Carnitas tacos
    Brett F.

    The best quality, portion sizes, and price around. Authentic and everything was so good. So friendly and fun atmosphere.

    Paulee R.

    Wow wow wow!! So yummy. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place. The chorizo burrito was amazing. My partner had the taco Tuesday deal: carne asada, chorizo and al pastor and all the meats were amazing. Definitely a great spot.

    Kirbie W.

    I happened upon Cilantro's while at Hourglass Brewing and wasn't really feeling any of the food truck options they had that night. As a sodo local with gringos, tin and taco, and black rooster all a stone's throw away, I was really impressed! While most a la carte tacos are averaging close to $5 a piece nowadays, the tacos here ranged between $3-4 and came with chips and house made salsa, both classic and verde. I LOVED the salsa verde, more sweet than spicy!! I got fish, shrimp and carne asada taco, all were delicious. I'm assuming white meat tacos come with cojita cheese and red meat tacos come with more of a shredded blend. It is walk-up style ordering; you pay using the new iPad POS systems which we all hate but oh well it's the way of the future, and you seat yourself with a ticket number. You can tell it is a family owned and operated establishment. The same man that took our order came to check on us while we ate, and staff preparing the food also participated in delivering food to the table.

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    Leesa T.

    Cilantro's offers Mexican and Tex Mex style dishes plus empanadas. We didn't order their tacos (not sure anything will quite compare to the tacos I had on the street in Mexico City). I chose good ole Tex-Mex fajitas. While the seasoning was good, the portions were small. The young man at the counter who sold us the special of the day didn't mention the sides were separate. I saw fajita dinner on the menu and thought it was the option I would get fajitas with rice and beans. He didn't ask me if it was my preference, I asked for the fajitas. He ordered a single fajita. The inside was clean and had nice art displays. I enjoyed the art and music the most. However, the soda machine only served caffeine free Diet Coke. I improvised and mixed it with a tad of regular Coke but it wasn't the same. Overall, I chose this restaurant due to its high Yelp reviews/scores and food pics. The burrito would have been the best thing to try but I didn't know. I wasn't sure why a Mexican place served fajitas so I was curious. The single fajita was good but not too filling. Overall, it's a cute place but the food wasn't five star by any means.

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    Jenna H.

    Cilantros is a gem of a restaurant in the Curry Ford/Hourglass District area. The owner, Edward, is always there and so friendly and helpful whenever we visit. I am not typically a beef taco fan but do not sleep on the beef tacos at Cilantro's! They are out of this world. All their tacos come with chips and tasty homemade salsa. My daughter loves their cheese empanadas. They always have great combination specials on the board up front. There is a hot sauce bar and a fountain station, along with coolers with awesome selection of Mexican sodas, beer and other beverages. They also have fresh agua frescas available. Every time we visit there is great music playing over the speakers.

    Chicken quesadillas and a Pineapple Jarritos.  YUMMY!!!
    Amye M.

    Amazing food and service! Would recommend to anyone looking for some good food and atmosphere!

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    Brittany N.

    Love this place. It's a great little spot that's tasty for lunch. Taco Tuesday is a great deal and they have a variety of options for the tacos and the drinks. Parking is a bit difficult, but it's worth it. Just note, they are closed on Mondays!

    Mia P.

    HOW did the place fall off my radar!? Was last here in 2019 and was hoping it was as good as I remembered, it was-and even better! Absolutely love this spot and the amazing flavors they are serving up. It's a small spot but their seasoning and authentic tacos are so delicious. Love the green tomatillo salsa on their shrimp taco, it was my go to here. It's a smaller place in the hourglass district, but worth a trip here to enjoy some tacos and flautas. Cannot wait to come back and try more items.

    Fish tacos
    Delanee B.

    Cilantro's is authentic, fresh and has a super cool atmosphere. The servers were friendly and the service is super quick. My dad and I went here together and we got the fish tacos (my dads favorite- he goes there often) and they sure did not disappoint. The fish was cooked to perfection and had a nice crisp on it. I really liked their salsa and that they give you a lime wedge was a nice touch.I've also tried a steak burrito and that is excellent as well. Next time I would get an order of their guacamole as well, that looked delish! It also comes with chips! The only thing missing from cilantros would be a margarita, but not to worry they do have beer & wine! I will for sure return here.

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    I love this place fresh and tasty! Easy to access from my shop!! Thx for the best fish tacos, chicken enchiladas in a hurry at good prices

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    Really good Mexican food. Nice atmosphere. Nice service. Been there a couple of times.

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    Smells delicious, tastes great! This week's special - shrimp fajitas tacos and an empanadas!

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    One of my favorites! Food is always fresh and tasty. Great specials and happy it's walking distance!

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    The yelp profile says there are vegan options but I don't see any on the menu. What vegan options are there?

    Nothing is veggie or vegan. I know the owner and he is far from honest. Everything is grilled on the same grill as the meats and seafood. Beware if you have shrimp allergies!

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