It's been a while since Täkō first caught my eyes with their octopus and I'm so glad we tried it, now I understand the hype!! - Tako - love octopus! the hint of spicy from harissa aioli with the crunchy fried chickpea brought it to perfection, this is the winner to me Brisket - the meat is cooked to the perfect tenderness and so flavorful, recommend for sure Coconut Shrimp - gochujang mayo!! a must-have for all the Korean dish fans!! Guac & chips - a big yes!! Maitake Mushroom salad bowl - Highly recommend the bowl, so customizable, and everything we chose was delicious. Spicy Marg!! we had both cucumber and pineapple ones, both were good! - Their interior is gorgeous! It's a great place for some summer night hangouts!! read more

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I actually really love how chill this place is. You order your food and drinks at the counter and bar and you can sit wherever you like. There's really nice indoor and outdoor seating with great vibes. Love that they have the spotify board that automatically tells you what song is playing. Great playlist here by the way! This is a great happy hour spot. They have $6 margs and tacos and other apps. Their tacos are really good and I liked my marg a lot. They have a really full bar full of cool liquors I've never seen before. Their regular menu is really big and you have the option to build your own rice or salad bowl too. read more

Tako Torta - Fish tacos - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I was so pleasantly surprised with the drastic differences between this new location and the downtown location. The vibe was completely different, and I love the low-pressure environment encapsulated in this specific location. My friend and I came for brunch with the intention of ordering off of their breakfast menu, but the build your own bowls looked too good to pass up! There are a ton of options to add to your bowl, and I don't think you'd be disappointed with any creation! I really loved the pork carnitas, and I felt that it paired well with all of the veggie options. The interior is adorable! It is set up self-service style. You seat yourself, order drinks at the bar, and order food at the food counter. The food counter is themed as an old school movie theater, which was the perfect touch. There are multiple areas to sit in the restaurant including: the bar, a lounge area with couches, a classy room surrounded by alcohol bottles, and a back room that is more secluded. The best part... you don't need a reservation! The atmosphere was great, the staff was kind, and the food and drinks were both quite good. The food and drinks are a bit pricey, but totally on par with other bars/restaurants in this area. read more

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A great lunch spot! I had the brisket bowl with the charred carrots, it was amazing! It's such a great concept from how you order and pick up your food from the windows. You also have to try their margaritas, the spicy pineapple is one of my favs! read more

Tako Torta - Brisket bowl - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What a lovely addition to the Pittsburgh food scene! The RDS group is well known for the popular restaurants throughout the city and this one is no different. With a fast casual design, Tako Torta differs from its parent restaurant downtown but still offers amazing Mexican fusion inspired dishes. I went for Happy hour with a few friends and it was an amazing experience! The HH here is maybe one of the best in Pittsburgh. From $6 margs to tacos and shareables, its definitely worth a visit for the HH alone. The beef birria quesadilla is exclusive to HH and was very tasty (a little more broth would've been better). The queso is fresh and multidimensional. The fish taco was crispy and bursting with crunch and flavor. I got the spicy cucumber margarita and it was very light and refreshing! The space is adorable and plentiful, which gives more people the chance to dine indoors. There is a utensil station with takeout boxes for leftover and water/sparkling water on tap, as well as some sauce options to spice up your meal. Overall, I recommend visiting this place, definitely during happy hour if you get a chance. Will be back again! read more

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I really like the tacos here but they are not Pittsburgh's finest. They have really good drinks though and use fresh fruit! I like the space because they have casual lounge seating for sipping cocktails or small and large tables if you're group is looking for a meal. The food is prompt and tastes fresh. Being in bakery square is a huge plus because there's plenty of parking and other fun things to do before you go! read more

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Food was great and drinks are always delicious. This is a great space to gather with friends. There's tons of indoor and outdoor seating and the music and vibes are pretty great. Ordered the shrimp tacos and the octopus tacos. Great seasoning, decent corn tortilla and overall among some of the best tacos in the city read more

Tako Torta - Shrimp tacos - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Tako is like a cafeteria where you order at the front and pick up when it's ready. The people at the front were very patient and friendly: they brought our food to the table when we missed the pickup text message. I love the tacos here: huge portion sizes, lots of filling, close to the authentic flavors. The biggest downside is the price. I don't know if it's worth $17 for 2 tacos. Great lighting, versatile space for both open bars and private lounges. I went here a few times for work events and casual dinners -- equally delightful each time :) read more

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Was not thrilled to drive into the city and find out this was a QR code restaurant. Essentially you seat yourself, scan a code, place your order on mobile and food is then delivered. The only exception is bar seating, which we opted for. Bartender was polite and generally helpful. Unfortunately, we couldn't help being disappointed with their Salsa Trio, as none of the salsas had much heat or flavor. Ex. The salsa verde seemed like they had just blended tomatillos, maybe a hint of jalapeño....to be generous. The same can be said for their carnitas tacos and fish tacos (we make better at home TBH). While my husband kind of enjoyed the street corn, we could not believe they actually served it in a bowl, not on the cob. We had joked that we would walk out if it actually came in a bowl (per a random joke on the drive over)....but couldn't bring ourselves to actually leave after the 45+ min drive. Tried a higher end agave @ $25/serving, which had nowhere near the described "smooth, buttery, with a sweet finish". Have honestly had house tequila in the SW for a fraction of the price and 3x the flavor profile. We were really looking forward to some amazing food. Very much disappointed in the lack of flavor, heat, and love. Will not be returning. ETA: almost forgot about the water. If anyone from this business sees this review, please please please clean your ice containers. Our water had scum floating in the bottom of the glass once the ice dissolved. Absolutely gross! read more

Our first visit and there were 7 of us. The food was good as were the drinks. Loved the guacamole, one of best. They have a happy hour I think Monday to Friday read more

I've been to Tako downtown a couple times, including once with my dad who raves about the fish taco he got there. The problem is, every time he's back in town its a bit spontaneous and I don't have a reservation to take him again. In comes Tako Torta! I'd heard about this restaurant opening in Bakery Square a while back, but it wasn't until this weekend when I was with my father in Oakland that I put two and two together and thought to go try and get him a taco. Boy am I glad we did though! We showed up around 11:30 on Saturday morning. The restaurant was open, but almost completely empty of other patrons, and we were able to order his beloved fish taco. We also got a papas bravas, a fish torta (only sold during Lent), a coconut shrimp taco, and a carnitas taco. Mind you there were 4 of us, so all this food was shared with a larger group than two. Food was incredible as always and I really enjoyed the coconut shrimp this time. They were large, juicy, and full of great flavor. So happy to have this place to come to now! read more

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We've been trying to get to this place, with eager anticipation, for quite awhile. It appears we should have waited longer. The service was terrible. We waited for over five minutes before the greeter(s) bothered to get up from their comfy seats to seat us at a table in the nearly empty restaurant. Perhaps they were expecting their serving robot to do that. We made eye contact with 5 staff before someone came over. It took three different people to walk us to our table 30 feet away. Eventually, a different person came over and took our drink order. The margarita was very mediocre, and rather small, but not inexpensive, even during "happy hour." Eventually our server returned and took our order for appetizers (soup, quac, and queso). The serving robot came over, and it took three different people to take our order off the robot and set it on the table. We had finished our apps, before our server took our order for our mains - 5 street tacos for two people. Again, the robot brought our food. They didn't have their signature taco. Octopus (Tako). The food was very mediocre. The Camerones taco was mostly breading, overcooked, and "chewy." Overall, the food was somewhat interesting, but mediocre. The tacos were small, as to be expected with street tacos. They were drowning in sauce, and somewhat overcooked - but NOT cheap. Far and away the most expensive meal I've had in quite a while. I was quite looking forward to this meal. Suffice it to say, I shan't be back. read more

Such a great Happy Hour! Excellent Margaritas and a limited food menu which is just fine. The chicken, fish and mushroom tacos all rate top notch. Hard to beat a $6 tasty taco! And the drinks...again, only $6 for a Spicy Pineapple, Spicy Cucumber or Classic Margarita. My friend had Classic and I did the cucumber. Both were excellent! So good, we had to have 2! We were so hungry when the food came I forgot to take photos! I can tell you though, all three types of tacos we tried were really good. I especially enjoyed the more unusual taste of the mushroom taco. The fish and chicken tacos were delicious. We also had a side of potatoes which were really good too. It was the ending of a fun afternoon for my BFF since 3rd grade and me. We were "Breast Buddies" and went to Weinstein Imaging for our 3D mammograms. Then shopping at Tuesday Morning, ran through Anthropologie and then sat at the bar to order our drinks and food. Definitely sit at the bar if you can. The bartenders are really nice and have a fun sense of humor. And they mix a really fine cocktail. The Happy Hour was a great way to introduce me to this fine restaurant. Kudos to management for coming up with this brilliant marketing strategy. Now I want to come back to try the Tako Taco with octopus and the grapefruit sage cocktail I saw being mixed before my eyes. read more

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Favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh! Great food and drinks. Love to go here after a Pirates game.

The tacos are not good! The drinks are not bad but expensive. The staff didn't really know the menu. The vibe is great inside. The decor is eye catching. But I would not go back for tacos. read more

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Beautiful light and fun atmosphere ! Very chill staff and owner. All the staff were very kind and the food was great!

I love their fish tacos so much I could cry. This Bakery Square location is way different than the one Downtown Pittsburgh...you order at a counter and pick your food up when it's ready. Have to order drinks at the bar too, no servers at this location. I recommend coming for happy hour & sitting outside on the front patio read more

Tako Torta - Fish Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I have been meaning to come to this Tako location since it opened and I'm glad I finally got around to it! It is definitely a different vibe from the original Tako and it was really nice! You basically order your drinks at the bar and your food at the counter and you don't have a server. It's more relaxed and it's really fun if you can get a table outside! I would definitely recommend getting your drinks first as that definitely takes the longest. We got our food before we were able to get drinks- they needed more bartenders for sure when we were there. But get your drinks first and then go up for chips/salsa/guac. Then go up later for your tacos! That would be my recommendation. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Being a fan of their Tako restaurant downtown, I was so excited to try their food! We started with their street corn and papas bravas. They were so so delicious! We also had their coconut shrimp tacos which were ok, not my favorite but still very good. I had their carnitas tacos, which I highly highly recommend. These were my favorite. The restaurant vibe is super chill, very beautifully decorated inside with ample seating both inside and outside. They also have a good assortment of alcoholic beverages that I highly recommend. Overall, I had a great experience here. The food is delicious and the vibe is great. Cant wait to dine in again or even order food to go. read more

I haven't been here since they have opened, but have been to their main location downtown multiple times! Täko Torta offers similar items (such as their appetizers and tacos), but also includes a BYO bowl option which looked amazing!! Of course, we had to get the massive carnitas and Korean tacos, which have never disappointed! The tacos here are so fresh and flavorful, and it's always so difficult to choose which ones to get. Then we also got a BYO bowl with an amazing assortment of fresh vegetable toppings. It was much more expensive then your classic chain restaurant would be (like chipotle, qdoba, etc.) but it was SOOO much better and I would happily pay more. The papas bravas are a classic item we always get because of how addicting they are! Once you start eating them, you can't stop! Can't wait to be back here soon! read more

Tako Torta - Rice Bowl and Papas Bravas - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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So much different than Tako downtown. We came on a Friday around 5:30pm. It is seat yourself so we basically just stood outside until someone got up. I wish there was a list to put your name on so you didn't have to pounce on a table as soon as it opened. Anyways...once we had a table I went inside to order at the counter. They then text you when you order is ready and you pick it up in a cubby by the kitchen. I ordered the fish tacos, my husband ordered a bowl and I ordered a side of rice for my daughter. The rice was pretty terrible- do not recommend. My husband said his bowl was just okay. My fish tacos were actually super good. I would definitely order them again. We also ordered the queso which wasn't very good. Overall, it was just an okay visit. It was really nice to sit outside but its really very expensive for what you get. You also do a lot of the work yourself like finding your own seat, ordering at a counter, picking up your own food etc. ehhh, not sure when I will be back. read more

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Best space for private events Deshantz is the best Free parking Love the patio Tacos are the best in the city read more

Lovely spot to grab tacos and margs for happy hour! Huge fan of the vegetarian taco option with mushrooms, the truffle sauce on top was so delicious and complemented the taco really well. They offered to replace their regular tortilla (which is made with lard) with a corn tortilla for us. We even convinced our non-vegetarian friend to try the mushroom taco and she also approved! For happy hour, you can sit anywhere, including the room with the adorable jungle decor! Note there is no table service as you place your order, seat yourself, and get a text when your order is ready. The decor and atmosphere was amazing and created a pleasant fast-casual dining experience, very different from the tako location downtown. The happy hour specials were great with $6 tacos (1 per order), $6 margs, and $3 sides. We ended up trying all of the sides and I particularly liked the papas bravas and street corn. The nachos were also a great starter, although the queso and toppings were a bit sparse. Parking is conveniently free in the attached parking lot and garage for Galley Bakery Square. Already looking forward to planning my next visit! read more

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Came here last month with a friend on a weeknight and was pleasantly surprised to actually find a table near the bar. First, here are some pros: drinks were on point, food is nearly outstanding, ambiance is super cool. Cons: I do not love how they have set this location up for you to go order and then they give you a number. I know that's all the rage these days but I don't think it works well here. Then they put your tacos in a little pod when your order is ready. Honestly, it cheapens the experience. Additionally, $22 for 2 tacos is outrageous. Lastly, you have GOT to consider a mix and match option. Why do we HAVE to order two of the same tacos? Isn't that why other taco places are so successful? I think they tried too hard to make this a trendy concept when they should have just stuck with their original locations operations. Overall, I won't seek this place out again, but their food is good. read more

Okay....this is definitely going to be my new go-to spot. I LOVED the new Tako in Bakery Square. The ambience and decor is super cool and trendy. It does remind me of Coop De Ville in the way that you get in line to order food and then order drinks at the bar. You go pick up your food from the cubby number on your receipt and then sit down. It is casual and the food comes out fresh and quick. My boyfriend and I went on a Saturday in the middle of the day for lunch/dinner at 4 pm. There were people there, but it wasn't busy. There was no line when we got there, and when we left at 5 there was a line of maybe 10 people. The cashier and bartender were both friendly. We ordered the guac to start, and I got the Tako (spanish octopus) tacos. They are filled with harissa aioli, fried chickpeas, slaw, charred jalapeno pico, mint, and cilantro. Two tacos cost $22, and I wasn't sure if they would be enough to fill me up. They were medium sized tacos, but full of octopus meat. I was definitely full by the end. They were so juicy and delicious - not chewy at all. I am obsessed with these tacos. It wasn't like any other octopus dish I've ever had. I liked the guacamole and the very salty chips, but probably wouldn't order it again since it was $14 for a small container. For cocktails I was torn between trying a house margarita since it was my first time there or ordering a specialty drink. I went with the grapefruit and sage drink instead, and I'm glad I did. It was similar to a paloma, but with sage added. It was delicious and boozy. Don't skip the churro either! So crispy on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside. Best churros ever.. I already can't wait to go back, especially now that they announced happy hour Wed-Sun 4-6. 5 stars for the food, ambience, cocktails, service, and vibe. Great experience all around! read more

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Second location. Order at the counter and u r texted box number to pick up ur order. Menu has tacos, tortas, Bowls and sweets. Had a build your own bowl. Tasty and very good. A tad on the expensive side for what u get. Had carnitas that was good but the amount of protein was small for the price. Nice space with a bar and outdoor seating. Was crowded and we were there later in the evening. read more

Really nice interior. Coconut shrimp taco was really good. You get 2 with your order. The Korean taco was ok but needed something like pickled veg or citrus. First time here so we didn't know the ways. Seat yourself. Go to counter and order food, leaving your cell number. They'll text when ready. You puck up your food from the numbered cubbyhole. Get your own plastic ware and napkins. Return trays and trash on your own. I guess we need to ask for water at the counter first, not sure since I didn't see any cups. Beautiful Ambience though. read more

Tako, whether downtown or here at Bakery Square is expensive for what you get. It's tasty, but I have a hard time justifying the price. For lunch today, I got a salad bowl ($11), chorizo ($6), and a frozen margarita ($??), Total with tip $35.56! The photo is below. Yes, it was good. No, it was not worth it. read more

Tako Torta - Bowl with greens and chorizo. - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The octopus taco is just *chef's kiss*. For two tacos per order, it's kinda expensive, but it's worth ordering at least once! The octopus taco isn't chewy, has a satisfying crunch, and has a multitude of flavors that go well together. Their interior is young, modern, and hip. There is an area in the back, where the ceiling is covered with flowers, and the wall is donned with Andy Warhol-esque art (He's from Pittsburgh, by the way)! Pretty cool place to take pics at. I'll be coming back for sure. read more

What a wonderful addition to Bakery Square! I've been waiting for this one to open for months and it didn't disappoint. My first visit was for brunch, but I loved that the full menu was available. If you've visited the downtown location, it's a very different experience. We seated ourselves and were told we could order drinks at the bar and food at the counter. It's more causal, but I still enjoyed it so much! I had to start with the queso and add the tortillas. I also did a make your own bowl for my meal and it was fabulous. My only complaint was prices were still high for not really having sit down service. Overall, a great addition and I will be back often! read more

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I really enjoyed my 1st outing here. As others have said, it's very different from the downtown location -a completely different vibe. It seems much more casual and when I was there around 6pm on a Saturday there were tons of families. I was there with with my small child and didn't feel out of place. The great: Food. It's just as good as the other location with some fun additions. Tried the chicken torta and it was really yummy. I always get the Tako taco and the octopus was tender and delicious. The good: I enjoyed the vibe. It's a much bigger restaurant than its downtown partner - there's plenty of indoor seating, some fun comfy seating, and a big outdoor area. The drinks. They were good, but not quite the same as downtown. They came in plastic cups rather than glasses. The just ok: I didn't love the 'fast casual' aspect - you have to stand in one line to order your food, but if you want a drink you have to go to the bar and wait to order a drink - this took a very long time because you're trying to flag down the bar tender who is also helping people sitting at the bar. You have to get our own cutlery which is flimsy plastic. Finally, you have to bus your own table - that's not make or break for me, but it's not my favorite. Overall, I will go again. I prefer the downtown location, but this is a great option for me if I'm dining out with my kid and want a more causal spot. read more

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Love the vibe of this place, very spacious, nice outdoor seating space (in the works) and solid size for groups. The service was friendly and fast. The food was pretty good, I had the Baja chicken torta, the bread was phenomenal and the flavors were solid but the chicken was dry. The sweet tea agua fresca was a super small portion for the price tag but given the taste I would still buy two! Nice small touches like an easy to go process, including a station with both tap and sparkling chilled water (a pleasant surprise!). Of the two tako locations this one takes second place for me on taste alone but I'll be back! read more

Some of the best tacos in the Pittsburgh area. This location is especially well placed in the Bakeey Square shopping area. They do not take reservations but on my visit seating was easy to get. Very modern decor with very very high ceilings and plant runners along the pipes. Though not real plants I appreciate their effort to have the outdoor feel indoors. Bar has a wide array of alcoholic drinks if you are in need. Not too noisy as some other taco places and therefore it was a good place to come with my family read more

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My wife and I ordered queso/chips and classic margaritas (w/ El Tessorro tequila) to start with until our octopus, fish, and coconut shrimp tacos were ready. The octopus taco here may be the best taco I've ever had, but everything else was great also. Managed to snap pic of half eaten fish tacos, but missed opportunity for other items. I just dove in because they looked so good. Paling pretty simple, if not directly outside, should be plenty of spaces available in garage. I parked in garage and was close to 2 hours and was free. The only reason I didn't go 5 star, and if any criticism, a bit heavy on the solo type sauce on shrimp and fish tacos. Definitely a thumbs up. read more

Tako Torta - Fish tacos. - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Good happy hour place. Their tacos are pretty big, so 2-3 are enough for a meal. I also got the corn with cheese, and that was pretty nice read more

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I am so glad this opened up in my neighborhood. It's a delicious and pretty casual experience. It's a "seat yourself" style place, which is perfect for finding a spot for large parties. Their house drinks are unique, and my personal favorite is a mezcal Negroni. It adds a smokey twist on the traditional Negroni. They also have alcohol slushees, which are great for a hot day. The bartenders are super cool as well, and they'll gladly help you find a drink. For the food, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I've tried the bowls, tacos, appetizers, and desserts, and it's all delicious. My personal favorite is the mushroom taco. This is a spot I'll keep returning to. read more

We checked out the new location!! This set up is different than the downtown location. You sit down, check out the menu, then order up at the front. They will text when the order is ready and give you a box number to pick up your order from. The designs are amazing and it's perfect for groups and dates. They feature a variety of seating areas with unique decorations. My favorite spot is the jungle area that includes a twist on Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans. The chips and salsa were ready immediately after ordering and the cashier recommended the Arbol salsa. Caution: This is only if you can handle heat! I ordered the steak tacos and my friend had the carnitas. Amazing flavor on both. You get two loaded tacos for the order and it is the perfect amount of food. We went home with leftovers and a new favorite spot! read more

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Had dinner and margs and it was incredible-the vibe and aesthetic are so cool, the food is amazing & the drinks are delicious! Cafeteria style food & walk up bar access. Yinz need to check it out! read more

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The ambiance of this place is casual but it still feels like you are in a nice Tequila bar. The service was great. It was our first time here and based on previous yelp reviews we were asking for things they no longer served. The cashier attendant was patient and kind and gave us some great food suggestions. We wound up getting a taco trio (beef, chicken, pork) and a bowl, which was delicious. The margaritas were tasty and the bar tender was lovely. read more

Great place to get some tacos and drinks. Their salsa is excellent along with their margarita.