Dave&#x27;s Tacos

Family-owned & operated

12 years in business

Food was great!…read more Staff was very friendly! Soccer on TV was nice while eating and the aesthetic of the whole place was beautiful.

Their steak fajitas are the best we've ever had!! The cactus was a great addition. Chips and salsa…read moreare bomb, The cheese enchilada was just okay The service was so friendly Their patio was the perfect spot for a little date lunch while the kids were in school We will be back!!

Miklo Blood in Blood out Damian chapa

Hollywood celebrity at Nuestro Mexico Vince Vaughn

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Ramon Ayala

La Costa Mariscos

4.0(957 reviews)

0.5 mi

We had a great experience at La Costa Mariscos Ice House location! The drinks were absolutely…read moredelicious, especially the seasonal Paloma, which featured raspberries and blackberries muddled with tequila. It was fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor which was a perfect complement to our meal. The Michelada was also delicious, as usual! For the food, the Rancheros Camarones were flavorful and satisfying, while the trio fajitas with chicken, steak, and shrimp came out hot, fresh, and packed with a great ratio of meats to veggies. The Envueltos Camarones (bacon-wrapped shrimp) were another standou which was savory, juicy, and absolutely delicious. And, of course, we can't forget the freshly made flour tortillas! They're always hot, fresh, and homemade in-house, which makes the meal that much better. The service was excellent as always. We had a few babies with our party, and our waiter went above and beyond by bringing out some fresh fruit for them while we enjoyed our chips and salsa. It was such a thoughtful touch and really made us feel welcomed and taken care of. Overall, La Costa Mariscos is a tasty spot with flavorful food, delicious drinks, and some great house-made touches. Definitely worth checking out if you're craving mariscos and Mexican-style favorites in Bakersfield!

Pleasant surprise on my travels to Bakersfield…read more Chicken Burrito was customized perfectly and was delicious. My friends went with the chicken enchiladas with green sauce, as well as the fajita salad. Loved the ambiance, staff was great, and loved the energy. Will definitely be returning on my future travels.

Inside

Los Arcos Nachos (fish and shrimp) on the appetizer menu

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Michelada con Pacifico

Grandma's Tamales

4.3(182 reviews)

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Place is great patio setting with air coolers .Spanish music playing great atmosphere.. place…read moregets packed a the food is delicious highly recommend this place for a good bowl of menudo or birria you can't go wrong ! A the service is great .

I remember seeing a comment saying this place had the best breakfast burrito in town, and a bunch…read moreof other people hyping their breakfast up, so I was pretty excited to finally try it this morning. I ordered a breakfast burrito with ham, bacon, eggs, potatoes, beans, and cheese and added grilled jalapeños. Total came out to $16.49. Honestly... I wasn't that impressed. The burrito was on the smaller side and it leaned way heavier on the potatoes than the eggs. The bacon and ham were decent though. The grilled jalapeños were really good -- nice and spicy (hard to mess that up ). The green salsa was tasty, but the red salsa had a little too much cumin for my taste. For that price, I'm used to paying something similar in L.A., but usually the size of the burrito reflects the price, and this one didn't really. Overall it wasn't like "OMG this is the best burrito ever." It was just okay for me.

Menudo

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Mas Bella Restaurant & Lounge

4.3(182 reviews)

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A Delicious Stop After the Farmer's Market!…read more Stopped by Mas Bella after the farmer's market and had such a great meal! We started with three drinks: the Tullum Bloom, Strawberry Margarita, and Strawberry Lemon Drop. All three were delightfully fruity and refreshing, making it hard to pick a favorite! For food, we ordered the birria bao buns, shrimp bao bun, chile relleno, crispy beef taco with refried beans and rice, and camarones with refried beans and soft tortillas. The birria bao bun was my absolute favorite! The mini bao is packed with flavorful birria, and I absolutely loved the consommé they serve alongside it for dipping. It's such a fun combination, and that consommé takes the bao to another level. I also really enjoyed that they make their salsas in-house. They served both a verde and a roasted red salsa with the buns, and both were delicious. The chile relleno was another standout. That melted, cheesy goodness inside was everything you want from a chile relleno! The crispy beef taco was an unexpected winner. It was served with what seemed to be the same delicious birria-style beef, so it was instantly a favorite. The crispy shell paired perfectly with the tender, flavorful meat. The camarones with soft tortillas were also really good. The shrimp were well seasoned, and the soft tortillas made them perfect for building little tacos.

Well I got here at 11:00, their posted opening time, the staff and a few guests were waiting…read moreoutside because the Opening person was nearly 15 minutes late with the keys. I had been bragging to my friends about how delicious the Bao Bun Tacos were and unfortunately they were out of the bao buns. I ordered the Tulum Bloom cocktail which I had in a prior visit but was disappointed. The cocktail was not as flavorful as the first time, it was presented in a plain glass with no floating flower. The first time I had it it was so beautiful in its presentation and delicious. Sadly not this time. Dimas, our server was great, the food good, but I was so looking forward to the Bai Bun Tacos.

Interior decor

Bao bun tacos

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Interior

Ay Mi Pa

3.3(153 reviews)

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My bartender was cool until I asked for my bill and he decided to entertain the ladies on the other…read moreside of the bar. I couldn't really taste the difference between the Paloma and the margarita ‍. The place is decorated really nice but what they should've focused on was making agood food. I'm so glad I only ordered appetizers because had I ordered food I would've wasted so much money. Birria tacos simply taste like red beef tacos, no real authentic flavor. Shrimp skewers I was told was okay but even that had more veggies than actual shrimps. The rice wasn't cooked all the way. The presentation on nachos was excellent but the nachos were gross. No flavor in guacamole. Beans were plain beans bland af. The chicken wasn't seasoned and had an awful charbroiled taste, just awful! The salsa weren't spicy or tasty. I can only recommend this place for a good happy hour spot because prices are outrageous for drinks. Once again they should've focused on the food than the decor.

Me and my best friend decided to meet Monday night for dinner and she choose this spot. I called to…read moresee how long the wait was and It's was recommended that I make a reservation and so I did but when we walked in the restaurant it was empty. The server was patient and we tried to decide what we walked to drink and eat. The restaurant had a quiet atmosphere even though they are located at the Valley Plaza and it was the beginning of spring break. We both ordered the same drinks and food. Both drinks and entree (it was actually a shareable plate) tasted great but the salsa that came with the chips was a bit ordinary with no spice. Another staff member brought out two more salsas and jalepenos torneados. These salsas had more bite to them.

Full Beautiful Bar

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Bad girl

Sancho's Tacos

4.1(369 reviews)

0.7 mi

What a day I was invited to go grab a bite and after changing out of work clothes and into some…read moresneakers I headed out. This was my first time here, this place is small but don't let it fool you they have mad traffic. The service was excellent and the food was 10/10. Chill vibe, they offer beer, Jaritos and fountain drinks. My burrito was so massive that I could eat half lol. Walked it off at the bluffs and seen some shooting stars.

Absolutely floored by this place--it's a hidden gem!…read more Seating inside is pretty limited, but they do have outdoor tables and chairs, which honestly adds to the vibe. Parking is street only, but trust me... it's 100% worth the hassle. From the moment we walked in, the experience was great. We were warmly greeted and given the option to get recommendations or browse the menu ourselves, which I appreciated. After taking our time, we ordered the chicken quesadilla, nacho fries, and a California burrito, along with salsa verde, chubbie salsa, and chipotle salsa. The food? Incredible. A solid 10/10. Everything was packed with flavor, the meat was juicy (not dry at all), and the salsas absolutely stole the show. On top of that, the staff really made the experience stand out. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and kept checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. Great food, great music (nothing but bangers the whole time), and amazing service. I'll definitely be back!

Comfortable seating.

Burrito bowl (i think this was a burrito with tri tip, but he was able to make it without the tortilla)

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Tri Tip Burrito

El Puesto Cocina y Cantina

3.5(341 reviews)

1.8 mi

Food Drinks…read more Atmosphere Bartenders Overall experience at El Puesto was great. Manuel (Bartender) took care of us while we sat at the bar. The music was at the perfect volume level and the crowd size was small to medium. Perfect place to dine after being at work all day. We'll definitely be back.

I came in expecting a relaxed dinner where I could actually sit and catch up, but the experience…read morefelt rushed and poorly handled from the start. Before my guest even arrived, I was told the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes, which made it impossible to plan or order properly for both of us. About 30 minutes after being seated, the waitress asked to close out my tab and mentioned they were closing an hour and a half early, something that should have been communicated when I walked in so I could have chosen to go elsewhere. To make things worse, about 10 minutes before closing, they turned the lights all the way up and shut the music off, which made it very clear we were being pushed out. No one came by to offer boxes for our food (I had more than half my meal left), and my guest didn't even get to finish her drink. We were essentially rushed out before the already early closing time, with no proper send-off. Overall, the experience felt very unprofessional and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

Eating area

Not your regular Chips and Salsa. YUM

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Lunch hour margarita

Buena Vida Tapas Lounge

4.1(205 reviews)

4.2 mi

Food was plated so beautifully and the flavors were so authentic !…read more we had dinner at the bar area the bartenders we're awesome making us fill welcome and comfortable watching them make they're signature drinks from scratch and maid with love it's all in the little details the entire restaurant is definitely a vibe! From the music to the decorations everyone in there was in their own energy I'd say it's a must try!

We came here for breakfast with my parents and my husband, and every single dish was amazing!…read more I ordered the Flauta manana, and they were hands down my favorite. They were stuffed with chorizo, potatoes, and eggs, then fried to perfection so they were crispy without being greasy. The salsa on the side paired perfectly with them, and I even dipped them in the consommé from my mom's meal, which took them to another level! My husband ordered the A Huevo Que Sí and it was packed with flavor. The birria was incredibly tender, and the combination with the eggs and sauce was absolutely delicious. My mom isn't usually a breakfast person, so she ordered the quesabirria tacos, and they did not disappoint! The tacos were cheesy, flavorful, and the consommé was rich and perfectly seasoned. I definitely stole a few dips for my flautas! My dad had the Huevos Rancheros, and they were also excellent. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were generous, and every plate looked just as good as it tasted. The service was friendly, the food came out hot, and you can tell they put a lot of care into every dish. The photos speak for themselves, everything was fresh, colorful, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

Bar area

Taquitos Dorados

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Margarita flight!

Original Hacienda Grill

4.2(361 reviews)

1.4 mi

Found this amazing spot on Yelp. Easy off and on freeway access. Pearl took great care of us. Food…read morewas hot and delicious. Homemade chorizo breakfast burrito, best I've ever had. Hubby had chicken fried steak, beans and rice. Delicious. Clean and cozy.

Every time we go to Original Hacienda Grill we have great food, and great service. I wish they…read morewere in a better neighborhood, but they are absolutely the best thing in the hood they're in. The staff are so friendly and attentive. I will always go back for geeat food and service.

Cozy little bar

Wet Burrito.

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Large bowl of menudo

Sebastian's Taqueria

4.3(66 reviews)

3.5 mi

The service was excellent. The person working the register and taking the order was super nice…read more The decor of the place is quite simple, but nice. The Breakfast Burrito was perfect. I had one Burrito and tortilla chips. There is a salsa bar that is excellent. I highly recommend the salsa to the far right and the onions with habanero peppers. Both are superb. The Burrito was well cooked and it had multiple layers of food and flavors. I recommend Sebastian's Taqueria. It is open from 6 am to 2 pm.

First time and quite surprised. Only ordered a sausage breakfast burrito. Charged extra for beans,…read morebut I did get a small bag of chips. Selected my own salsas from their salsa bar. The burrito was great! Enough for 2 people. The green salsa was very hot and the chunky red was flavorful, a perfect combo to add to my food. The dining area was very quaint and somewhere I would go with my family. The menu, however, has hand drawn prices, missing prices and just poorly put together. I have added pics. Finally, they charge $1 for any credit purchases and $1 on refills. Overall, great food, clean and cute interior, just need to get their menu cleaned up to be more clear.

Cool seating

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Harry Balzana B.

13 years ago

I recently left a comment that was deemed inappropriate. I would like to apologize to stinky chinky aka the man in the stash. Youre taco is delicious but your spirit has been gang raped by the very mexican souls that you stoled your taco sauce recipe from. Youre a piece of shit and if you make my taco hot I will not let you suck my dick anymore and I will show the pictures of the sheep youre not so baaaaaaadddd now read more

Henry H.

398

12 years ago

Poor Hunter up there must be from Rosedale and has no clue what other food tastes like. The tacos are awesome, the sauce is insane, They are made out of a larger taco truck basically. So if you want air conditioning go to RJ's or wherever you look for a new GF. I eat these tacos every Monday they are incredible! read more

Joe M.

3 years ago

1 star because thats the least i can give this trash place if you dont like their topping you get plain meat they dont no cheese or anything i do not recommend this place no refills ect and $3 each taco no thanks read more

Harry C.

14 years ago

Quiet restrained and elegant with a dinner worthy of a last meal you'll also pay dearly for the privilege.

Clayton S.

10 years ago

My favorite tacos in town! Get the asada extra hot! These have been my favorite for years!

Erik G.

8 years ago

Aways a great experience. That sauce, the sauce the sauce!!!!. Always they got the spot.

Travis H.

8 years ago

Best tacos in town by far,just don't go expecting the standard carne asada taco's

Mary S.

260

235

14 years ago

Hubby was craving this so we got some before heading back to Porterville :-D

Deee G.

15 years ago

$1.60 for a very small taco?! way too expensive and the sauce is bland.

Terrin T.

11 years ago

Still love the tacos but its not the same as it used to be.

Destiny T.

15 years ago

Dave's Tacos are fresh authentic and A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!

Kyle L.

171

15 years ago

Best tacos ever. I hope they find a new place soon

Jennifer J.

12 years ago

Decent tacos but the service lacks a bit.

Benjamin R.

15 years ago

WORST TACOS EVER NOT WORTH THE $1.60 EA

Esteban A.

122

11 years ago

gross tacos, rude service. pass 4 life.

Manuel C.

9 years ago

Best tacos in town love them so good

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