Taco Tuesday will never be the same for these Chicago guys who love good tacos and Lucha Libre…read more Life is God. Family. Tacos. Lucha Libre. Santo Tacos is the new temple of tacos. We drove a long way to get there and we were - initially - put off by the appearance. It kind of looks like a strip mall fast food joint appropriating the Lucha Libre legend El Santo. We walked in - not expecting much and walked out full of great food and great company. This is a must visit for Lucha fans and taco lovers. My last Birria taco was in Puerto Rico at a little hole in the wall that made their name on Birria tacos. I decided to see if this little joint in Valparaiso could compete. I warned Chantal (our server and occasional photographer) that I had high hopes for the Birria. She was unfazed. She knew. She was confident. We started with a nacho plate with salsa and guacamole and warm cheese sauce. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We stuffed out faces as we marveled at the décor. We discussed who was who in which poster and which masks were in our personal collections. When Chantal brought the three tacos to the table, it was clear to see they were of the highest quality, perhaps even better than Puerto Rico. The spices were blended perfectly. The meat was moist and the tortilla was soft where it needed to be and crunchy where it was supposed to be. Fresh food always elevates the dining experience. This food was all fresh and well prepared. I have been having bad luck with smoked jalapenos lately so I only ate half of it. It was also quite good, but I know the danger that lurks in a smoked jalapeno. My buddy got a burrito - it was a monster. He and I have eaten many Mexican dinners before or after a Lucha Libre show. He tends to eat with moderation. Not this time, he destroyed that burrito talking between bites about how good it was. We had Chantal take some pictures around the restaurant at various spots. We're two corny old guys having fun with our hobbies (tacos and Lucha Libre). She was very patient and accommodating - doing everything in her power to get the best pictures she could for us. When the service is five star and the food is five star - the only problem is the distance. We will be back - of course - but sadly not every Tuesday as we'd like.

I was traveling for work and stopped at Santo Taco for lunch. I had no issue finding a parking spot…read moreand was seated right away. In terms of ambiance, the staff was cleaning and the TVs were old (poor quality) and had nothing of interest on. I ordered the poyo taco (loved) and the alambre (hated - the steak was so chewy. I know it's skirt steak, but this was not edible). I also ordered the churros; which were fine. It may be worth going back and ordering something different, but you can also get a taco just about anywhere.

Had 4 tacos, "al pastor" is not Al pastor, tasted more like pulled pork, Barbacoa was good, asada…read morewas ok. Food was tasty, hot and served fresh. I'll return.

I Doordashed from this place for the first time a few days ago and I honestly, with how well priced…read moreeverything is(especially for doordash) I didn't have super high hopes. But let me tell you, expectations were met. I ordered the quesabirria tacos and beef nachos. Both things arrived incredibly fresh and well packaged. The portions were just right and the flavors were well done. I know that it may seem like a trivial thing, but my sour cream and guac were still cold on my nachos when it arrived lol. That makes a difference to me! Thank you for a lovely meal! I will absolutely order again! If you live in the area, give them a go! I think you'll be a repeat customer like myself! 10/10

My fiancé and I had not had El Amigos food since high-school until a couple of weeks ago. We both…read moregot cheese steak tacos with rice and beans, chips, and 2 different types of salsa. The food is so fresh and tastes so authentic. The service is always so fast whether you go it to go or eat there. The ambiance of the restaurant is small and old school with booths. Many people do choose to order for pick up. Greatly afordable. Highly recommend!

23 years later, this spot still slaps! Used to come here often until 2002. Complimentary chips and…read moresalsa upon seating. One puréed red mild salsa and one chunky pico de gallo. Both mild. Carne asada steak was succulent, seasoned well, gristle free. Lettuce, beans, cheese, rice wrapped in deliciousness. Friendly fast service. Calm atmosphere w 5 tables filed w customers on a Saturday summer afternoon. Refreshing horchata was a tasty treat to finish the meal. My friend enjoyed his taco plate. Hope to return sooner than another 23 years! A+

Small, not fancy, super clean dining area. The food is outstanding...this place is totally worth…read morethe stop. Great, friendly service, very attentive. I'll definitely be back here! The chorizo is the best, but so are the other choices.

Best tacos I've had in Valporaiso! The salsa all tasted homemade. 100% family owned and operated.read more

Just ordered $40 worth of food and got three tacos, two tostadas and a rice and beans and an…read moreHorchata.... seven dollars for a tostada of this caliber is absolutely embarrassing. Some things need to change if they plan on being successful in the future

I recently moved to the area and every time I rode by they were always busy. It was between lunch…read moreand dinner so we stopped in. The raspberry margarita was delicious. Good beer options for my husband. Every one was friendly. We both had steak tacos, cilantro and onions. Really good. The complimentary chips and salsa were delicious.

Food was fantastic! Service was super fast! Atmosphere was colorful and clean. Do not be fooled by…read morelocation. It was great!

Don't be fooled because they're connected to a gas station. It looks like it from the outside, not…read moreon the inside. This was my first time. They're only 9 miles from my house but weren't on my radar because of the gas station. We went on a Saturday around 2:00, steady flow of customers. The first server was not engaging at all. I ordered a mango margarita on the rocks. He asked if I wanted a salt and lime rim. I said no, just lime. He brought me a lime margarita. Then went on to argue with me. Brought me a mango margarita within 30 seconds so not sure what I really got. Thankfully another server took our food order. Night and day different. Super nice and joked around with us. Food was good. Nothing extraordinary. The salsa was the highlight.

The food here is absolutely excellent and they nail it 100% of the time! The staff is also very…read moreincredibly friendly and I've known them for a long time. (The problem at hand) ~ this place gets absolutely packed most of the time so if you call a takeout order, it's a 50/50 chance you will be appeased. I would like to see more attentiveness, follow through and diligence in the takeout area of the restaurant. I've ordered a torta and instead of them calling me and telling me they didn't have the bread, my wife showed up 30 mins later for there to be no order. They had just told her we didn't have the bread to make it and gave her a menu...

This is my second time coming here and it was just as good as it was the first time super nice…read moreambience super nice vibe still gives a mom and Pop type vibe but not really but everybody was super friendly. Wanted to help. Everyone was really just nice like it was a place to go that everyone was nice. they had a really good size menu and something for everybody. I'm sure if you like Mexican food you'll find something that you like/love here. I had more pictures, but yelp was being a bully and won't let me post them. Everything was really good hands-down a good time good authentic Mexican food were poured strong and food came out quickly. Everything was hot and well seasoned but that rice, I had with the seafood and the crab on top. Oh my God 10 out of 10.

Joe's Downtown Tacos catered our Meet & Greet reception, and they exceeded all expectations! We…read moreordered full trays of chicken and beef tacos along with all of their fabulous sides. The trays were generously packed, and every bite was absolutely delicious. I cannot thank this restaurant enough for helping make our event such a success. The food was fresh, flavorful, and enjoyed by everyone who attended. I highly recommend Joe's Downtown Tacos for anything from a casual dining experience to a large-scale catered event. Their quality, service, and attention to detail were outstanding, and they handled everything beautifully. Thank you, Joe's Downtown Tacos, for providing such a wonderful experience for our guests!

Spotted Joe's Downtown Tacos while checking out Chesterton's cute downtown area. Colorful exterior…read morecalled to our tired selves after a 5 hour drive. Walked into the sounds of tejano music, so cool! Two seating areas, we chose the bar side, with the festively decorated bar. Mini piñatas and greenery put us into a great mood, lifted our road weary spirits. Ordered two Coronas with lime, we just wanted something light and familiar. Chips and salsa on the house came out with our brews. Simple salsa, but hit the spot. Thick chips, my fav kind. Menus extensive but not Cheesecake Factory crazy. Ordered tacos, since that appears to be a specialty. Steak milanesa, chile relleno, and mashed potato tacos were too interesting not to try. Also ordered the queso, a warm creamy white dip that went nicely with the salsa. Faint bite, so if you like things hot, add one of the hot sauces, which are placed on every table. Super friendly staff all around, always a bonus. Also, place was very clean, all tables neat and wiped down, very nice. Looked around while waiting for our tacos and noticed some great murals on the walls. Also noticed the huge tequila collection behind the bar. Ordered our food in to go containers since we planned to take most back to our hotel. But we had to sample hot first! So all the tacos were good. Beans and rice were simple and authentic, excellent! The mashed potato came in a crispy fried shell, light and delicious. The milanesa was also yummy. But the star was the chile relleno taco! Nice bite and so good! Fun experience at Joe's. Hope we can make it back sometime. Muy delicioso!