At first glance you think nothing is there but I am so glad I took a chance on this place. Management is absolutely amazing. Everybody's friendly. The food is made by hand. Everything homemade sopas are delicious. The tacos you can't get enough of and the sides are spot on. And it comes with this wonderful roasted jalapeño. You'll find yourself comfortable in a warm atmosphere. Busy during lunchtime. Perfect timing is a little after lunch. If you pass this place up, it's your loss, read more

Unassuming spot with amazing food. Fresh salsa and super friendly service--definitely worth a visit. read more

La Pasadita - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Charlestown, Indiana

This review covers two recent dining experiences. One previous dinner and lunch today. Dinner with a grandson early this week was delicious. So good I told my wife I wanted her to give them another try. Lunch today was average at best. The dinner included tamales that were delicious. However, today's lunch the tamales today were dry and tough. This restaurant has a real problem with consistent quality. Another problem, you have no idea how much you're going to be charged for an item. Yes, they do have menus with prices, but you may be charged a higher price. When I questioned one of my charges because it was higher than the menu, I was told yes, they raised the price. Here's a novel idea, use a pen or marker to change the menu price! I have a problem finding out an item's price is higher than I thought I was paying, AFTER I consumed it! Chips and salsa are $2.50, and if they bring you just a few chips and you ask for more, they charge another $2.50. I really, really want to love this place, but they make it difficult at times. read more

They have the best Tortas! I almost always get those. Their special sundays are extraordinary, and I love getting the blueberry shake. (yes they have blueberry!) read more

I hesitate to give this public review because I almost don't want to give away my best taco spot, but the food here is amazing. The location is very unassuming from the outside and people often overlook or don't know about it, like a little taco speakeasy hiding in plain sight. There's also a small Mexican grocery inside with a lot of cool stuff to try. They are really friendly and pretty fast in the kitchen. read more

It is one of the best Mexican restaurants I have had good food good service and overall excellent place to eat

The food and service were absolutely fantastic. In this trip we ordered food ahead of time and then ordered some chocolate shakes at the drive up window. Our meal order was great!!! Delicious and hot as expected. The shakes were cold and delicious. Dr. Charles read more

The steak tacos are the best you will ever eat. The sauce is hot but I assure you will want to try it. Everyone is very friendly and the service is great. read more

This place is straight fire. If you come here you just eat the Mexican style tacos. That is what this place is known for. I have tried a handful of things on the menu and nothing is as good as the tacos here. The tacos is what they are known for. you have to pay for chips and salsa. The service can be a little off sometimes. But it's no big deal. read more

Food is amazing!!! Have never had anything bad from there. Love how nice everyone working is. The restaurant used to be an ice cream place and for the longest time it still looked like an ice cream shop but they have slowly started getting it to look more like a Mexican restaurant. Still, don't go there to look at the walls go there for the amazing food!! They have also added a grocery next to the dinning room with all kinds of authentic items. Other than having to pay for chips and salsa it is amazing but if that's all I have to complain about then that says something right there. Don't believe me look at some of my other reviews! read more

Amazing food, great ice cream, and service you cannot beat!!! Excellent place to stop after hiking at Charlestown state park. a weekly tradition for us! read more

My friend and I went yesterday to grab some ice cream. We both got a twist, vanilla and chocolate soft serve ice cream, and it tasted like sour milk. It was bad. read more

Great fresh ingredients and they really care if you are pleased with you order. I like to talk to business owners from time to time (looking for catering for work or just to learn about them). They were friendly but knew when to leave me alone and let me enjoy the meal too. There are a few places in Lousiville that I would say equal the authentic quality but some are over priced or do not feel as authentic as I would like. I knew I found a good place when I walked in the second time and it was filled with Latino workers on their lunch breaks and lots of spanish conversations that I mostly could not understand. :-) The woman working the counter jumped from spanish to english but was kind enough not to assume that I was a gringo that would just come in for a burrito. She took the time to ask me a few questions and realized I knew what I liked and was accustomed to Mexican food from Mexico and the Southwest US. She asked me where I had lived and then made some suggestions. This visit I had the deluxe tacos and the recommended pork tamales they made that morning. Both were very good and plentiful. Don't confuse a deluxe taco from a place like this to say Taco Bell. They are worlds apart and two along with the rice and beans make a full lunch with all the toppings correct Mexican cheese and fresh salsa on the side. This is not fancy fusion Mexican you'll find at Wild Rita's or Taco Punk. This authentic home cooking, well prepared and generously served. If you like to buy fresh tortillas for home, sauces or Mexican spices pick them up here for fresher and better quality than the grocery stores carry. Many of these same items are available at Taqueria's like La Rosita's in New Albany but if your out in this area this is the best place to go. The only negative might be that rustic and rural setting can feel like a whole in the wall and may intimidate some people. the Grocery area could use some fixing up, but it made me feel more like I'm in a familiar local small town taqueria you might find in Arizona or New Mexico. read more

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Service was good. Food was too. Need hot sauce choices- more English speaking would help. Queso good. Chips interesting but good. read more

This place is very good and delicious. I gave it 3 stars though and let me tell you why. I called ahead and ordered pick up and they told me it would take 10 minutes. So I actually drove and arrived when they said it would be done and waited in a line, so by this time they were destined to be finished and ready. But, they weren't. I had to order again because it was like they didn't even tell the cook to start the order, I waited another 15 minutes for my food to come out and be done. Overall, the food was amazing. It's not really a restaurant, it's just like a taco truck that's a building. There's a cute little farm place next to it, and they sell ice cream and milkshakes :) So I gave this place 3 stars for the timing. But 5 stars for the quality of the food! read more

Great food! Highly recommend the tacos. Drive through and dine in. Super nice people too !

This place is sooooo good! Birria quesadillas are so and they have the best michaladas I've ever had! I've never had anything that's bad! 10/10 read more

Their Steak Tacos are delicious. Their dipped cones are weak on the dipped chocolate, could use more chocolate.

Does not look like much and was actually not marked well. We were told about this restaurant by word of mouth. It is a hole in the wall restaurant that has very authentic Mexican food. The staff was very friendly. Food was fantastic. Prices are very reasonable on a plus side they also sell ice cream which was very good. We will be back and I do recommend you try this place, I feel it it worth it. read more

All aboard this restaraunts bandwagon. I didn't think I would have to drive to the Indiana Kentucky border to find some of the most authentic Mexican food I've ever had. I was a little hesitant walking into an old train car to get some food, but I'm sure glad I did. The food was too notch. Hot, fresh, fast and delicious. My fajitas came with an incredible habanero sauce.that I literally put on everything. The service was great not sure what Ben's deal was but he must just be a salty gringo. If we needed chips, we got chips. If we needed drinks, we got drinks. The food came out at a normal speed for something made fresh. I think Ben should just go eat a Taco bell with all the other dirt gringos. So if your ever in BF Indiana. Make sure you stop in! read more

Love this place when I am craving some authentic mexican tacos, the carnitas mexican style tacos are my go to. Everything is fresh and yummy. read more

Amazing food and service! I had every one of the tacos-- don't skip the tongue! My partner had the hurache and they loved it. Kiddo had a small quesadilla. I was excited to see that they carried jaritos soda as well! read more

Highly recommend, everything they put on the menu is fire. Some things take longer than others like the hurt aches because they're made from scratch. So if you're looking for something authentic and high quality and quick I'd recommend using the drive thru and getting tacos. If you're looking for a sit down and some fire food and leave with your stomach more stuffed then a chicken then I'd recommend going in. Overall 8.5/10 read more

Good salsa, good tacos, very good service. The "red sauce" on the enchiladas is horrid. It tastes like chili powder mixed with a bit of water and nothing else. Also, the place is an absolute dive, which matters not to me if the food is good. read more

Usually for the lunch specials, either the two steak tacos with rice and beans or sometimes they have the Chili Renello or the Pork Rinds and Steak lunch. Food is simple but very tasty and filling. Have gotten take out couple of times from the dinner menu and the steak was really tender and tasty. The place is not very welcoming but on the main drag in Charlestown and convenient to where I live so thats good. Charlestown has just a few restaurants so this is a good option to go to when one is in the mood for cheap but tasty Mexican food. read more

La Pasadita - Mexican Near Me - Charlestown, Indiana

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I have been eating at this local establishment for years and the food is always great. You can never go wrong with a Torta Cubana or a lengua taco. read more

If you are looking for legit Mexican food, this is the place. Their tacos are authentic, cheap, and good. It's not the most welcoming shop, but its worth trying the food. Highly recommend for a person to eat here who misses Mexican food. Disclaimer: this isn't texmex so they don't have queso. Guisado, Tortas, tacos, sopes, etc. read more

Tacos are so good here. Really nothing else to say! This is my go-to for tacos. I always order for pick up so I have no idea how it is to eat inside but I've never had any issues. Staff of friendly and good is great. read more

Had the carne asada quesadilla this time. Tender juicy pieces of steaks, lightly seasoned with grilled onions...absolutely delicious! And the rice is always the best. The food is just so fresh, no other restaurant compares to it! Highly recommended! read more

Working close to Charlestown, IN can be tough to find good food especially good Mexican food. This was very tasty. Good homemade salsa and my burrito was very tasty with rice beans lettuce and sour cream inside. Nice tortillas and Mexican Coke! Cute young kid working with a great personality. I will definitely be back! read more

La Pasadita - Burrito! - Mexican Near Me - Charlestown, Indiana

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This place is amazing!!! The steak burrito and pork tacos make it hard for me to decide what to order. The tortilla chips are seasoned and out of this world! read more

My wife and I had dinner here last Saturday night. While camping nearby, and with heavy rain coming down, dinner out seemed the more reasonable choice. With two Mexican restaurant choices in Charlestown, IN we opted for this one even though it looked a little 'iffy' due to its location. Once inside the lighting was bright and the tables seemed to be just randomly scattered throughout. We chose a four top table sort of to the rear. It was not readily clear if there would be a server or if the large window leading into the kitchen was an ordering window. Soon, though, a server appeared through a door in the corner of the room with menus and we were in business. She appeared young and probably new to the serving profession due to her lack of 'table-side' manner. She returned in a few minutes to take our order. I ordered the 'Guisado de Puerco', a spicy pork stew in green sauce with rice, pinto beans and tortillas. My wife opted for the Flautas, a plate of four, with rice, beans and tortillas. While beers were on the menu they did not have beer for whatever reason so we both ordered a Fresca. The server came by with our chips and salsa. The chips were warm and salty, and the salsa, clearly a local recipe, had a real nice flavor. As we waited for our food we took off the hunger edge with the chips and salsa and were able to look around to see the many genres of decor making this Mexican Restaurant the most eclectic one that I have ever been in. It ranged from Elvis music to the Beatles, to Firefighter memorabilia, to old Indiana license plates lining the walls to a female manikin dressed to the nines which greeted customers on the way in the door. So, finally the food arrived. We hoped that the longer than usual wait would produce authentic food made to order. They did not disappoint! Both dishes were plated beautifully and the food was excellent. The flavors were rich and the spice level was just right. We typically are not members of the 'Clean Plate Club' because there is usually so much food on the plate, but in the end both plates were empty. We had to refrain from indulging in the 'Pan de Tres Leches' but I know that that too would have been delicious. The cost was fair and I hit the tip jar with an appropriate amount. As we will be back in that area to camp again, we will likely eat dinner there after church on Saturday evening again, too. read more

Horrible food and horrible wait staff. Decided to try this place tonight with my family and our food was horrible! The young male Mexican waiter was such a smart ass regarding me complaining about the food and initially refused to adjust the bill, since no food was eaten, but eventually he did with several smart remarks. I was so taken aback by his behavior and the horrible flavor of the food that I won't even consider coming back to this location and will strongly advise friends and family to stay away! read more

Ok i really didnt want to write a review because i dont want anyone going here. This is my secret place. Amazing, authentic mexican food prepared by mom and pop. The salsa is excellent and nice and spicy. Great taco special too. Take my word though and dont go there.;) read more

This is my favorite authentic Mexican restaurant. Customer service is great, and their food is like crack. I'm not kidding, they have me coming back every time I crave Mexican. It's cheap and everything is fresh & made to order. It's a little out of the ordinary because its easy to miss and the setting is a grocery/restaurant but it's something I've come to love about this place. It give it character & no shame I find myself driving 40 minutes just to get my fix. I love it! read more

We were in town for the weekend and everything is closed on Sunday so we gave this a shot. It was horrifying. We got it to go and took it back tot the hotel. I was extremely hungry and could only stomach a few bites. It smelled rotten and even the rice was inedible. I lived in Chicago for years and live Mexican food but this was nasty. read more

Recently my son made a special trip to try the Mexican food here. I decided on the chile rellenos which were prepared just as I expected and were fresh and delicious. My son shared some of his meal with me and the meat was tender and delicious. The amount of food on both meals was ample with plenty of corn tortillas served on the side. The service was friendly and efficient. There were many other menu items I would love to try. Now that I know the food here is delicious, fresh and authentic I'm already planning a return trip to experience more menu offerings. read more

Went here for lunch. Had the Steak enchiladas with green sauce, rice, and beans. Very, very, good. My son had the steak burrito and was also good and very big. Helpings were large and everything was tasty. If you want atmosphere this is probably not your kind of place, but if you want good food then definitely check this place out. I am more about the food and will definitely go back. read more

My family happened through as the restaurant was convenient to our route from Madison to Louisville. We are all vegetarian and didn't see much on the menu for us. We asked if they could accommodate us and ended up with some delicious veggie burritos. Service was fast and prices were reasonable. I would go back. read more

Excellent food. I'm from Texas and have had my fair share of authentic Mexican food. This place absolutely serves great food. It's location is a train which Is clean and quaint. I will definitely be back!! Much more better than the local competition!! read more