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    Santa Fe Express

    4.0 (1 review)
    ModerateFood Trucks, Tex-Mex

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    Mad Mex - Shadyside

    Mad Mex - Shadyside

    3.7
    (480 reviews)
    5.9 km
    $$

    Had lunch the other day with a friend, and it was good. Not the authentic Mexican I'm still…read moresearching for, but we had several tasty items. My friend recommended the black bean dip, and it was quite good. I'm a guac/salsa & chips girl, but this was a nice change. It was flavorful and had a nice smoky kick from chipotle. Sadly, this is another Mexican place that has eliminated the free chips & salsa. For my entree - a Mad Mex bowl with shrimp. The grilled corn was a great addition. The faro was a bit thick with the other items, but the grilled peppers & onion, with fresh cherry tomatoes, avocado, and shrimp were really good. I did ask a server for some salsa, and she brought a small ramekin of this *fabulous* pineapple habanero salsa that she said was her fave, and I quickly saw why. Excellent stuff - the pineapple really sings with a zip of citrus & heat. Yum! My friend got his usual - the crispy Baja tacos. The 3 tacos were crammed with cornmeal breaded & fried tilapia, slaw, avocado, cilantro, and topped with a zingy chipotle aioli. The only negative to me was the flour tortillas; I'm a corn tortilla girl. That dish came with rice o & beans. It was a TON of food. We each ended up taking food home. It was a nice lunch. Service was ok. Next time I come, I'll either try their signature burrito or - my friend's sister's fave: the wings (at a Mexican joint?!?). My friend - who has been coming for years - thought the prices had gone up on the menu. Almost $18 for *tilapia* fish tacos is definitely a bit much. Still, I would try it again. Love the decor inside. The place is huge. Great for big parties.

    Mad Mex has been overshadowed by Noodlehead for me for the past year, but I finally decided to give…read morethis place a shot after signing up for their birthday coupon! It's a very lively space with a not-too-adventurous menu (great for less adventurous grandparents). Some things that I wish were a little smoother include: - not placing us with a baby directly under a strong cold air vent - faster service for both drink refills and getting our food out, this took extremely long on a weekday evening Overall we had a decently good time and I'd consider coming back for happy hour or late night happy hour, but it's unfortunately not high up on my list for a regular meal based on how long everything took.

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    La Palapa, Mexican Cuisine & Mezcal Bar

    La Palapa, Mexican Cuisine & Mezcal Bar

    4.2
    (447 reviews)
    2.7 km
    $$

    We came here for an early dinner around 5 on a Friday. The restaurant was nearly empty. It had high…read moreceilings and brightly colored blue, purple, and yellow walls, with traditional decorations throughout. They have a large cocktail menu and many vegetarian options. To start, we had the jalapeño cheese dip. The jalapeño flavor was subtle, but detectable. However the cheese tasted like American, so it wasn't the most authentic. For my main, I asked if they could add soy-chorizo to the mushroom and cheese enchilada and the waiter said they were not able to, which was a little disappointing. I ended up getting the enchilada with just soy-chorizo. It was tasty, but the soy-chorizo was a bit dry. My husband enjoyed the steak burrito, but found their hibiscus juice a bit too sweet.

    I came for their taco tuesday deal where if you get 2 tacos, you get the 3rd for free (listed as…read more$12.95 on their menu). These tacos are made Mexican style, meaning it comes with onions and cilantro with lime on the side. It also came with a side of grilled onions and potatoes. The potatoes were too soft in my opinion. I think if you were going for grilled side veggies, it's better to make it a tad crispy and browned. For the Taco Tuesday Special, I got the al pastor, steak fajita, and chicken tinga tacos. The best one had to be the al pastor because it wasn't dry and had lots of flavor. I opted for the red morita spicy sauce, and trust it actually has spice and kick to it. The tacos are double layered, which is nice. Decent meal for a Tuesday dinner, their menu is pretty basic for a taco place. For instance, their only dessert is churros with chocolate sauce.

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    Las Palmas

    Las Palmas

    4.5
    (291 reviews)
    3.4 km
    $

    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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