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    El Campesino

    3.7 (101 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Fajitas Del Mar
    Julia E.

    We visited El Campesino around 6pm on a Saturday. It was surprisingly not busy at all. We were seated and waited on immediately. I ordered the fajita del mar because I was craving seafood. It had shrimp and scallops and was really tasty. It came with rice and beans which were just okay. My husband ordered combo #17. He said it was just okay. Overall are visit was good. Not sure when we will be back. Parking close by is a pain on the weekend but we were lucky and found a spot not too far away. If you visit, I recommend the shrimp!

    Melody B.

    Perfect spot for a dinner outside on a warm night! Friendly staff. Quick service, and yummy drinks and food. Being seated and immediately served with chips and salsa is my kind of place!

    Chili Relleno
    S S.

    The worst. Whenever I go to a new Mexican restaurant, I like to order a chili relleno. This restaurant's chili relleno was two green bell peppers, with ground beef, drizzled with cheese. Not the kind of chili relleno that I've ever had before but I wanted to give it a try. It did not taste good.... Bland beef and waxy cheese. When I asked about how this was not the chili relleno that I was expecting, a server that was not ours, said that this was a traditional recipe from the owner's family and that she herself was Mexican so she knew what it should be. This recipe may be a family tradition but it was executed poorly. It just wasn't a chili relleno.... And the mole was too salty to eat

    Rice and beans
    David B.

    This El Camposino location was unfamiliar to me, however I've been to the McKnight Rd restaurant many times. The service was very good, as we were seated and served promptly. The menu features lots of choices, with lots of good values on the lunch menu. The food is good and the portions are large. Parking is convenient.

    Diane Rukmini B.

    Bad food. Quick service, nice servers, but, damn! Isn't Mexican food supposed to be flavorful? I got one of the vegetarian meals and it was completely bland. I regret going there. I don't eat out often, so this was a real disappointment. Do not recommend.

    Anisha D.

    I usually would go to the El Campesino in Monroeville, but the one in Homestead is far more better. The size and feel of the place is a lot more laid back and fun. I just came here on Friday to meet a friend for dinner. For one, the service is EXCEPTIONAL. The prices are fairly decent. The complimentary chips and salsa are well-appreciated. The food is delicious and well-prepared. Def a must for authentic Mexican food !!!!!

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    Lynnann W.

    It's in a great location! The Waterfront is a beautiful and remarkable entertainment/dining/shopping experience. This is near the movie theater within the complex. Everyone was hustling, the place was bustling ... we had confidence in our choice to come here. The inside has piñatas suspended from the ceiling and very basic, rustic decor. I'm from the West Coast and probably eat Mexican four times a week. For Pittsburgh, by far it was the closest to salsa vs ketchup that I could find in town. The cheese dip also was a success. Major love goes to their chicken fajita quesadillas. They didn't skimp and it had quality veggies which is always appreciated. Gustavo C was a rockstar as a server; always knew when to stop by, everything was accurate and he always had a smile. Also super affordable. Quesadilla was less than seven dollars and cheese dip only five. Mind blown! I will definitely return here when in town!

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    Les R.

    This place was a life saver as I was so hungry, and in an unfamiliar city. Located in Homestead, just outside of Pittsburgh in this neat shopping area called The Waterfront. Parking was easy and outside there was this cool art. Walking in I waited a bit to be seated and the restaurant appeared to be understaffed but it was OK. I was going for TACOS! I started with some Nachos with salsa and then moved on to the Tacos Al Pastor for the meal. The three pork tacos were served in corn tortillas with chopped cilantro, onions and delicious pineapple. It also came with with rice and beans. Everything was really good. Server was nice but the critiques would be that service was slow across the board and no salt or extra napkins for messy eaters. All in all, a good visit and I would recommend the restaurant and especially the location. Make sure to check out more of the outdoor Waterfront shopping area.

    Chips
    Rachel Macie H.

    Looking for Mexican food that's very salty and reminds me of fast food well you've come to the right place as that's exactly what I experienced here! So let's start by saying our service was terrible I'm not sure if our server was overwhelmed with tables or if he was having a bad day but wow his energy, attitude, and whole demeanor was very very negative like almost toxic levels of bad energy throughout our experience with him I get it your understaffed like everyone else is but you don't show that to the guests I work in the service industry and even when things are bad you keep your composure especially when serving as I'm sure that's where the bulk of your pay comes from. So when it came time to order I went with one of the combo plates as it sounded good but I was totally wrong as what I ended up with was a burrito, enchilada, and a stuffed bell pepper all with the same overly salty ground beef like this meat was comparable to what you'd find at a fast food chain it was that bad. My burrito was just stuffed with it needless to say I didn't finish it my enchilada that was supposed to be cheese was also stuffed with it with no cheese to be found whatsoever and that stuffed bell pepper I didn't even eat because I hate bell peppers they are the worst out of the pepper family. So when our server came back I asked him is this what you guys call a Chili Relleno he said oh we have a poblano one too I said can I have that one instead and he said sure and went to get it for me and a few minutes later he came back like it couldn't have been more than two minutes tell he came back which I thought was kinda strange as it would take at least a few minutes to make it especially with how long we waited for our food before which had to have been at least 20min or so. Once he came back with the Chili Relleno I cut into it only to find that it was Luke warm like it had been sitting for a while which totally sucked because this was the only thing that I was presented with that was actually some what good had it been warm the way it should be I doubt I'd be as disappointed. So after all that disappointing food my friend and I both felt the same way our food was salty and terrible our service was horribly toxic and the best part of our meal was the chips and salsa and even that was mediocre at best! Overall salty terrible cold food horrible service with an attitude and a stuffed bell pepper that's being played off as a Chili Relleno making for one not so great experience all around so do yourself a favor and don't come here unless your looking for food like that.

    Taco al pastor 10/10

    El campesino's great all around, been going here for a while now, people are friendly in there and the food is really good.

    Combination dinner Platter 17
    Abby A.

    Quick and convenient Mexican dinner place at the waterfront! After grocery and otherwise shopping came in because we were starving. We were seated promptly during a busy Friday evening, and quickly brought chips and salsa. Our waitress came around quickly and was helpful and often refilled drinks. It felt like only 10 minutes or so before our food arrived and it was good! Lots of good cheese and the beef was well-seasoned and tasty. Overall fast and friendly service, good food and reasonable prices! Would recommend

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    Is the outdoor seating area open?

    Yes it is! Also there is talk of enclosing the patio area with winter coming. BEST Mexican restaurant in the "Burgh"! Great Food and Greater Service !

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    Sunday at 9pm, Monday-Thursday 10pm and Friday- Saturday 10:30pm.

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    Tocayo Taqueria & Tequila

    4.5
    (471 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Tocayo is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh. The decor is so well done. The staff is…read morevery friendly. The food is fantastic. I enjoyed my birthday dinner there one year. Anytime my mom and I are out near Shadyside, we love to eat there. We love Mexican food and they do it so well. My husband loved his pozole soup. I had the tortilla soup today and it had such great flavor. I would be easier to eat if the tortilla strips in it were a little bit smaller. The birria tacos were phenomenal. The shredded beef is so tender and has the most amazing flavor. They're also super cheesy. The consommé really made it too. The chimichangas are very crunchy and you can't go wrong with any protein you choose. The guacamole is so creamy and tasty. Their chips are really good too. I have never had a drink there but they always look good. Go check them out if you like Mexican food. We have loved everything we have tried and you will too. Absolutely loved the birria tacos. So tasty and cheesy!

    Second time here but first review. We live in Shadyside and this is the place for Taco Tuesdays. We…read moregot chips and salsa to start; the salsas are on the mild side (we got roasted tomato and tomatillo and both tasted mild) so if you want spice go for their spicy salsa. The service here is excellent. In both visits the attentiveness has been perfect. The environment is musical, decorative, and darker. It is great for a date, a visit with friend, or a chance to scratch that taco itch. Now, their tacos are so good. My favorite is the chicken taco (sounds boring?); these tacos are amazing. Guacamole cream, kale, and spiced chicken. I also had chicken and chorizo, which is very good, but that chicken one is the bomb!

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    Outside view of the restaurant
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    Duo’s

    Duo’s

    4.6
    (146 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    This was a wonderful experience. I've been to Pittsburgh like 10 times now, and this was the first…read morerestaurant in the city that wowed me. From the wait staff being friendly, to a great menu, and a quirky atmosphere, Duo is my go to recommendation for this city. We took a group of different diets, and were able to make a family style meal out of it. The menu has that breadth, and is concise enough for the staff to execute well on. I really liked their ceviche and beef tartare tostadas. The lavender infused tequila cocktail was refreshing! I am definitely coming back here soon.

    Duolingo opened a taco spot? We definitely made an effort to check it out during out weekend trip…read moreto Pittsburg trip last week. I was expecting it to be more of a casual taco joint, but it was far from it. The interior is modern, with a lot of warm lighting and elegant decor. We got there on a Friday around 1:30 PM, 30 minutes before they closed in preparation for dinner. Fortunately, the service was quick, and we were in and out within 40 minutes. TACOS DE SUADERO (3) - 14 Each taco contained a fair amount of beef brisket in each one. However, the beef was pretty dry and not the most flavorful. Probably our least favorite out of the tacos we ordered. TACOS DE AL PASTOR (3) - 14 Definitely more of a modern twist to tacos than traditional. I felt like there was more pineapple flavor than al pastor in these al pastor tacos. These were okay at best. GUACAMOLE Y TOTOPOS - 15 I actually really enjoyed this appetizer. They gave us plenty of guac, which was creamy and lightly seasoned. The totopos were super thick and crispy (also not too salty), and we got an extra bowl of them without charge since we had so much guac leftover. We also got an order of TACOS DE ESTILLO BAJA, which is crispy shrimp tacos. I didn't try one since the salsa and pico de gallo all had plenty of cilantro mixed in, but my friend thought these were the best tacos out of the three we tried. Duolingo... How are your tacos just as pricy as your subscription? Each taco could easily be finished within 2-3 bites. Besides the guacamole y totopos, I personally didn't think the suadero or al pastor tacos were worth getting.

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    Downstairs and upstairs seating
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    Brisket tacos
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    Shorty's - Waterfront

    Shorty's - Waterfront

    3.4
    (119 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Last night we did an escape room with some friends and decided to grab apps and drinks afterward…read more We arrived at 8:20 and the kitchen was closing at 8:30. We were about to leave when the owner/manager appeared out of nowhere and insisted we should stay. He was super nice! We ordered 4 apps to share and a few drinks. No one made us feel rushed at all. It's nice to have that kind of service so kudos to Shortys!

    I was really looking forward to trying Shorty's at the Waterfront, but unfortunately our experience…read morewas extremely disappointing. We were visiting from California and were excited to eat here, so we had a few questions about the menu. The Black female employee who helped us was very short and rude when answering our questions, making us feel like we were inconveniencing her simply for asking. To make matters worse, the cups we were given were dirty. When we politely asked for the tab because we no longer felt comfortable staying, she responded by saying, "It's cool, you all can just leave." That level of customer service was shocking. Earlier, she had also rudely asked our group if we could move to another area of the restaurant because they had a large party coming in. We were happy to accommodate the request, but the way it was communicated came across as dismissive and disrespectful. I understand everyone has difficult days, and I always try to give people grace. Throughout the entire interaction, our group remained polite and respectful. We simply wanted to enjoy a good meal while visiting from out of town. I'm genuinely disappointed because we went out of our way to come here based on its reputation, only to leave feeling unwelcome. I hope management addresses both the cleanliness issues and the level of customer service, because no guest should be treated this way.

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    Shorty's - Waterfront
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    Las Palmas

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    4.5
    (291 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    The tacos at Las Palmas are SUPER delicious and I definitely need to go back there again when I'm…read morein Oakland!! The service is fast, they make it in front of you, and you have the option of picking some stuff up at the grocery store while you are there. Friendly family type ambiance and it feels good to know you are supporting a small business like this. At $4 a taco, when they are generous with the authentic meat filling, double up on the freshly grilled corn tortillas, and allow unlimited toppings made fresh daily make these tacos one of the best deals around. The filling is already super flavorful, so you don't necessarily need extra toppings, but I like adding extra onions and cilantro. For me, a lot of the salsas were extra spicy, so my recommendation is to taste them before putting them on the taco. The ones I got honestly didn't need any extra added flavor. I got the steak and onions and the pork with pineapple and loved them both equally. I got them last week and already miss them - the smell and texture of the meat, the fresh toppings, how your breath tastes after, the combo of everything together - definitely a solid taco joint

    BEST tacos in Pittsburgh!!! The chorizo is amazing and is so flavorful. However, i would skip the…read morechicken and al pastor. You have to place an order inside first before ordering outside. The tacos are given to you instantly after ordering and there is an unlimited topping bars with great sauces. There are no seating so this is mainly a takeout spot but it is perfect to take to a park to enjoy.

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    2 tacos - pork and pineapple and steak with onion
    2 tacos - pork and pineapple and steak with onion
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    Al pastor and bisteck tacos
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