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This place really surprised me. When we entered (group of 5) there was no one else here except the staff. Staff was so nice btw, they even stayed open a little later for us to finish. The food was delicious, everyone ordered tacos and it happened to be taco Tuesday so we got a little discount on them which made us happy haha. We also got guac & chips! Very nice ambiance inside. Overall a good and chill spot! I will definitely return back when I'm in the area again. Cheers!
Serviceable, but weird, with a few small things they could do to significantly improve the experience. The space is really strange. It's just a long tunnel with tables lining the sides. There are cute accent pieces here and there, but the ambiance would be much improved by putting something in the middle, whether adding more tables, staggering the tables on the wall, or even just putting decor like a fountain, anything to help break up the space and make it feel less like a retrofitted hallway. The first thing you see upon stepping in is the broken glass on the door, which was difficult to open and slammed shut behind us. There was no one at the host desk, so we watched the lone server slowly walk down the long restaurant to get us. It was quiet and awkward. The bar in the back is hardly a bar and more a quick service counter. The service was very slow, despite there only being 2 other guests in the restaurant. Our drinks - the sweet Isla Bonita and bitter Guava Margarita - were delicious, but the food took around 15-20min to arrive. When it did, the presentation was immaculate. My Hamburguesa Norteña was beautifully stacked and paired with absolutely massive potato wedges. But despite having the longest description on the menu, the hamburger was nothing special (what did I expect getting a hamburger at a Mexican restaurant?). My partner's tacos, on the other hand, were amazing. The steak was deceptively juicy, and she had a great time with them. A point also gets deducted for their Happy Hour. There's a sign out front, but nothing on the sign nor the menu indicates what this happy hour entails, and when asked, the server didn't offer any insight. Still, we were happy with the price, so we may have gotten a good deal. So, fixing the weirdness of the space, the speed of service, Happy Hour signage, and the taste of the burger would definitely elevate this experience.
Our group was going to a comedy show a few weekends ago and we wanted something uncomplicated to eat for dinner. We stumbled upon this place and luckily, they were not busy. I honestly don't remember anymore what we got. All I know is that the food was good. Some were a bit salty, but for the most part, the food was satisfactory! One feedback I have is I would love to have side dishes that can balance the saltiness and heaviness of their main dishes.
La Isabella is run by the same folks that have Indita Mia. I have been to Indita Mia once before and simply loved it so I was was excited to come here. And it didn't disappoint in the slightest. Excellent food all the way around! I had the Enchiladas Pobres which was a deep fried corn tortilla that was in a spicy salsa , stuffed with queso fresco, topped with onions, cilantro and sour cream. Ingredients were fresh and simply delicious. An amazing dish. For dessert we polished off by sharing both dessert options, the Tres Leches Cake and the flan. And both were fantastic. I am so glad I shared this with Steve because it was a tough choice to just pick one. Personally I don't think you can go wrong with any of the menu options here so you are bound to be in for a wonderful dining experience no matter what you choose off the menu.
Wow!! Excellent and might I add truly authentic Mexican restaurant. If you're expecting "American Mexican"food, not the place for you. Had the ENCHILADAS A LA DIABLA!! Amazing. The place is an unassuming "hole in the wall" in downtown Tacoma. In fact, you might not think to go in. Think again! The service was a 10, so attentive and friendly. I forgot her name, but she was Venezuelan and understood the menu!! The smile I won't forget and the joy she made me feel great service. If you're ever in Tacoma!! This is the place! I'll be back.
I really like the restaurant. I had two kinds of tacos. 3 Tacos Was Way too much. I have a tremendous appetite and I must recommend that you never do more than two tacos. It's a fantastic restaurant. Carmen was my waitress. She had great advice and made the evening very memorable. I would totally go back there when I have more free time. There's a lot of things on the menu and pictures in the yelp pad that you should just pick it off the picture even though things weren't on the menu anymore from the pictures they made it for me anyway fantastic crew. I had not enough time to stay and had to put a rush on my order and they really did stop everything and the kitchen got to work for me so I could eat something before I had to go on my trip. I think it's a beautiful little restaurant. I know the owners put a lot of work into it. I think people take certain things for granted granted today, but when a business really tries their best and his customer service oriented or at least that's the way it sounds to me when I deal with someone like Carmen. It's a rare thing today.
The good: Stopped in here for my bday dinner. We ordered the tacos de asada and tacos al pastor. Both were very good! Service was great. Drinks are a little pricey but were also delicious. The bad: There is a dance studio next door that was hella loud, there were a few annoying fruit flies, and it was super warm inside.
I'm having deja vu since this is the same owner's second? Third? Restaurant opening in Tacoma. Same style, same food, different price points, but basically the same experience. It's in the old Indita Mia location, and the sign is still up. The inside is exactly the same as it was with Indita Mia. This location has less food items but at more affordable prices, that's the only difference.
This place should be packed every night. Get there to enjoy it before that happens. Started off with the indita Mia cocktail. Perfectly balanced cocktail with mezcal and hibiscus with just a hint of heat. Ordered the burrito with asada, as I wanted to try both the guacamole and refried beans. I was so excited when it came in two parts on homemade tortilla! The jalapeño avocado salsa was a perfect complement. I'm here all week and will be back to try other dishes. This place is legit!
5 months ago
Such a good dinner spot! The food here is hands down my favorite for tacos in the entire PNW. The service here is always the most friendly and kind, they make great food recommendations if you need them. We ordered the guacamole appetizer, I'd get this every time! We also ordered street tacos and a burrito. The barbacoa here is to die for. The interior of the restaurant is nice and clean and sleek but they add just the right touch of Mexican flair meets Tacoma with their giant glass heart sculptures! Love this spot. read more
Sunday evening visit... Guacamole is smooth and tasty. Served with beans that are smooth and so delicious... dare I say tastier than the guacamole?...everyone at the table loved both. It was a quiet night here- although seems they are busy with take out orders. We ordered: Taco Toreado, Torta de Asada, burrito pollo, bistro con papa y chili poblano and birria tacos. We loved everything! We hope they are busier during the week.... It was a really great meal. Our hostess/waitress was super. read more
This place really surprised me. When we entered (group of 5) there was no one else here except the staff. Staff was so nice btw, they even stayed open a little later for us to finish. The food was delicious, everyone ordered tacos and it happened to be taco Tuesday so we got a little discount on them which made us happy haha. We also got guac & chips! Very nice ambiance inside. Overall a good and chill spot! I will definitely return back when I'm in the area again. Cheers! read more
Serviceable, but weird, with a few small things they could do to significantly improve the experience. The space is really strange. It's just a long tunnel with tables lining the sides. There are cute accent pieces here and there, but the ambiance would be much improved by putting something in the middle, whether adding more tables, staggering the tables on the wall, or even just putting decor like a fountain, anything to help break up the space and make it feel less like a retrofitted hallway. The first thing you see upon stepping in is the broken glass on the door, which was difficult to open and slammed shut behind us. There was no one at the host desk, so we watched the lone server slowly walk down the long restaurant to get us. It was quiet and awkward. The bar in the back is hardly a bar and more a quick service counter. The service was very slow, despite there only being 2 other guests in the restaurant. Our drinks - the sweet Isla Bonita and bitter Guava Margarita - were delicious, but the food took around 15-20min to arrive. When it did, the presentation was immaculate. My Hamburguesa Norteña was beautifully stacked and paired with absolutely massive potato wedges. But despite having the longest description on the menu, the hamburger was nothing special (what did I expect getting a hamburger at a Mexican restaurant?). My partner's tacos, on the other hand, were amazing. The steak was deceptively juicy, and she had a great time with them. A point also gets deducted for their Happy Hour. There's a sign out front, but nothing on the sign nor the menu indicates what this happy hour entails, and when asked, the server didn't offer any insight. Still, we were happy with the price, so we may have gotten a good deal. So, fixing the weirdness of the space, the speed of service, Happy Hour signage, and the taste of the burger would definitely elevate this experience. read more
Our group was going to a comedy show a few weekends ago and we wanted something uncomplicated to eat for dinner. We stumbled upon this place and luckily, they were not busy. I honestly don't remember anymore what we got. All I know is that the food was good. Some were a bit salty, but for the most part, the food was satisfactory! One feedback I have is I would love to have side dishes that can balance the saltiness and heaviness of their main dishes. read more
La Isabella is run by the same folks that have Indita Mia. I have been to Indita Mia once before and simply loved it so I was was excited to come here. And it didn't disappoint in the slightest. Excellent food all the way around! I had the Enchiladas Pobres which was a deep fried corn tortilla that was in a spicy salsa , stuffed with queso fresco, topped with onions, cilantro and sour cream. Ingredients were fresh and simply delicious. An amazing dish. For dessert we polished off by sharing both dessert options, the Tres Leches Cake and the flan. And both were fantastic. I am so glad I shared this with Steve because it was a tough choice to just pick one. Personally I don't think you can go wrong with any of the menu options here so you are bound to be in for a wonderful dining experience no matter what you choose off the menu. read more
Wow!! Excellent and might I add truly authentic Mexican restaurant. If you're expecting "American Mexican"food, not the place for you. Had the ENCHILADAS A LA DIABLA!! Amazing. The place is an unassuming "hole in the wall" in downtown Tacoma. In fact, you might not think to go in. Think again! The service was a 10, so attentive and friendly. I forgot her name, but she was Venezuelan and understood the menu!! The smile I won't forget and the joy she made me feel great service. If you're ever in Tacoma!! This is the place! I'll be back. read more
3 months ago
I really like the restaurant. I had two kinds of tacos. 3 Tacos Was Way too much. I have a tremendous appetite and I must recommend that you never do more than two tacos. It's a fantastic restaurant. Carmen was my waitress. She had great advice and made the evening very memorable. I would totally go back there when I have more free time. There's a lot of things on the menu and pictures in the yelp pad that you should just pick it off the picture even though things weren't on the menu anymore from the pictures they made it for me anyway fantastic crew. I had not enough time to stay and had to put a rush on my order and they really did stop everything and the kitchen got to work for me so I could eat something before I had to go on my trip. I think it's a beautiful little restaurant. I know the owners put a lot of work into it. I think people take certain things for granted granted today, but when a business really tries their best and his customer service oriented or at least that's the way it sounds to me when I deal with someone like Carmen. It's a rare thing today. read more
The good: Stopped in here for my bday dinner. We ordered the tacos de asada and tacos al pastor. Both were very good! Service was great. Drinks are a little pricey but were also delicious. The bad: There is a dance studio next door that was hella loud, there were a few annoying fruit flies, and it was super warm inside. read more
1 year ago
Such a great place. We were in town for work and found this gem. Super friendly welcoming staff and amazing food. Drinks were great and the food was even better. Gov ethos place a visit when you are in town. read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
Me and my stopped there for quick dinner after a long day of hiking. The food was amazing and drinks were delicious. Service was quick and efficient. Ambience was great. Very clean and calm space. We'll definitely visit again when we're back in Seattle!! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Food was amazing. The service was great. Came here after visiting my dad in the hospital. It made me feel so much better. Very cute and clean inside. read more
I'm having deja vu since this is the same owner's second? Third? Restaurant opening in Tacoma. Same style, same food, different price points, but basically the same experience. It's in the old Indita Mia location, and the sign is still up. The inside is exactly the same as it was with Indita Mia. This location has less food items but at more affordable prices, that's the only difference. read more
8 months ago
Las Isabella is one of my favorite restaurants in Tacoma. This restaurant consistently serves quality Mexican food and cocktails. The service is also great. I would highly recommend anyone in the Tacoma area to at least try La Isabella read more
This place should be packed every night. Get there to enjoy it before that happens. Started off with the indita Mia cocktail. Perfectly balanced cocktail with mezcal and hibiscus with just a hint of heat. Ordered the burrito with asada, as I wanted to try both the guacamole and refried beans. I was so excited when it came in two parts on homemade tortilla! The jalapeño avocado salsa was a perfect complement. I'm here all week and will be back to try other dishes. This place is legit! read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
First time here after seeing it in IG. Didn't disappoint, the enchiladas and street tacos were both delicious. We also had the refried beans as an appetizer but I didn't get a picture before we stuffed our faces. Service was great with a nice ambiance. Will definitely come back! read more
Service was good and the space is beautiful. The margarita was perfect. Now the tacos.... They were so good! The meat was perfect and the little sauces/salsas were all yummy. Really good prices too especially for how good it is. read more
1 year ago
The food was amazing! The service was even better! The waiter made the experience very enjoyable! Definitely will be coming back! read more
2 years ago
If you like Authentic mexican flavors, eat here If you're looking ground beef in a hardshell, don't eat here We've returned a couple times already Always get the chicharron tacos and the flan Love read more
1 year ago
We went on a Thursday evening and it was pretty empty but the food was delicious and the service was great. We got three different dishes to share and they didn't disappoint . read more
1 year ago
If you're looking for REAL Mexican flavors, this is the place to be! Cool staff and relaxing ambiance! read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
My husbands & I are here from out of town. He was craving Mexican food. So I looked up on Yelp for a place to go. This restaurant had great reviews & since it was just up the street from where we were staying, made it an easy decision. There was a big party that was there before us. But the waitress did a great job at taking care of us quickly. We did not feel like it took extra long at all. I ordered the asada street tacos & a margarita. My husband ordered the chicken street tacos. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! They were so good. Tortillas were homemade. The meat was not dry & had great flavor. The waitress told me their ingredients for the margaritas are fresh squeezed juice. No store bought nasty stuff. I would definitely recommend La Isabella read more
1 year ago
Nina was an amazing server the entire night and provided a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the chilaquiles and it tasted amazing. Will be coming back for the food and the service. Such a wonderful atmosphere. read more
2 years ago
In town for business with an open lunch hour. What a great addition to the convention district. Once inside you will forget you are in Tacoma. The interior is tastefully designed and your senses are filled with the aromas of classic meats and sauces. The tight menu offers many classic Oaxaca dishes with well developed flavor profiles. A small bar offering provides several creative cocktails. The staff is genuinely friendly and knowledgable. We settled on the Tostada and Guacamole, Carne Asada Street Tacos and the Enchiladas Verde. My only concern is the prices are too low to keep the doors open. read more
2 years ago
Food is tasty. The service was amazing! Staff very friendly. I would return with my family to eat again. read more
2 years ago
Great food, strong drinks ! Server was our bartender as well and made delicious and strong drinks, food was bomb!! Definitely be back read more
1 year ago
I loved this place. I'm glad I have yelp because I would've missed it if I didn't have a map. The food and service were fantastic. I will definitely return when I'm back in town. read more
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