Tocayo is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh. The decor is so well done. The staff is…read morevery friendly. The food is fantastic. I enjoyed my birthday dinner there one year. Anytime my mom and I are out near Shadyside, we love to eat there. We love Mexican food and they do it so well. My husband loved his pozole soup. I had the tortilla soup today and it had such great flavor. I would be easier to eat if the tortilla strips in it were a little bit smaller. The birria tacos were phenomenal. The shredded beef is so tender and has the most amazing flavor. They're also super cheesy. The consommé really made it too. The chimichangas are very crunchy and you can't go wrong with any protein you choose. The guacamole is so creamy and tasty. Their chips are really good too. I have never had a drink there but they always look good. Go check them out if you like Mexican food. We have loved everything we have tried and you will too. Absolutely loved the birria tacos. So tasty and cheesy!

Second time here but first review. We live in Shadyside and this is the place for Taco Tuesdays. We…read moregot chips and salsa to start; the salsas are on the mild side (we got roasted tomato and tomatillo and both tasted mild) so if you want spice go for their spicy salsa. The service here is excellent. In both visits the attentiveness has been perfect. The environment is musical, decorative, and darker. It is great for a date, a visit with friend, or a chance to scratch that taco itch. Now, their tacos are so good. My favorite is the chicken taco (sounds boring?); these tacos are amazing. Guacamole cream, kale, and spiced chicken. I also had chicken and chorizo, which is very good, but that chicken one is the bomb!

We all know Mexican food is no good in Pittsburgh. We must admit it. People say in hushed tones in…read moredark corners, "I wish I could get a burrito around here and not be disappointed. Sure, I want the basics - like tacos and guac and enchiladas - but sometimes I want to mix it up, like a t-bone steak topped with chorizo and cheese, or shrimp cooked in a pineapple. I dream of a menu with an unreasonable number of options, all at reasonable prices. And even if I pick one of those options at random, I want it to always be delicious. Indeed, Jim Gaffigan says that the foundation of all Mexican dishes is the same four ingredients, so why can't they all be delicious? Surely, surely such a Mexican restaurant like this exists in Pittsburgh, but now that ICE destroyed a just-okay place like Emilianos, I guess we'll just have to accept that good Mexican restaurants don't exist around here." Yes, these are all things that we say. I myself said this for years. But now that Casa del Tequila has come along, I can no longer say it with a straight face. It's official: Pittsburgh now has a Mexican restaurant that's actually really good. This has been one of our go-to spots for a while now, and everything here really is delicious, whether it's the fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas, or more unique options (yes, they do cook shrimp in a pineapple). Even my two-year-old loves the place, who calls salsa, guac, and queso all "dip." The staff are really friendly, and everything really is pretty affordable (especially when you consider that you get basically two meals worth of food from any order, but it's just one meal for you, and you feel a bit ashamed about that, but it's also so satisfying). Yes, Casa del Tequila has immediately become a cornerstone of Pittsburgh Mexican food, which is only fitting, because it sits on a corner at a prime location in Squirrel Hill. I can only hope that the Manor movie theater next door now smells like those delicious, delicious fajitas.

Located in the heart of the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Casa Del Tequila is a Mexican…read morerestaurant with extensive menu options. It's right up my alley as there is a lunch menu, and they offer à la carte options for those that don't want a full/heavy meal. The dining area is clean & tastefully decorated with a pleasant atmosphere, and there's plenty of bar seating as well. Meals start off with complimentary chips & salsa, which are happily refilled upon request. We started off with cheese nachos, which were tasty without being overly cheesy- a great option for something to munch on while waiting for food. We went with 3 chicken tacos, 2 (à la carte) chicken quesadillas, and a chicken chimichanga (lunch special). While none of the meals tantalized the tastebuds with regards to flavor, all the meals were fresh & delicious, and were a decently sized lunch portion that fulfilled the job of filling us up without being too heavy of a meal. Service was friendly and efficient, and the food was served quickly. I'd rate the overall experience a solid 4/5, as we loved the food, extensive menu options, and the reasonable prices. I'd return to Casa Del Tequila and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others looking for Mexican food in Pittsburgh.

This food was nearly revolutionary and close to incredible. Everything I tried was amazing. That…read moreshrimp was demolished by myself however. I've never had shrimp that good, that fantastical, that beautiful. I will cry happy tears when that shrimp and I reunite once more in my mouth. Service was good no complaints. The atmosphere was very nice as well. All round very tasty spot.

I came here with three other guests after we heard that this place had Mexican food most similar to…read morewhat we miss from California. I ordered the birria tacos and one of my guests ordered the quesabirria, both of which being almost entirely flavorless. The consommé was oily and lacked any flavor whatsoever. The only thing I enjoyed was the meat inside. My other two guests enjoyed their burrito and mojarra frita, so the experience may depend on what you order. I did feel the food was overpriced, though -- our chips and salsa alone were $8. Our waiter was very kind, but unfortunately not very attentive. We waited quite a while for our check, and my water was never refilled. On a positive note, one of my guests asked for avocado and was brought an entire sliced avocado, which ended up making for some inexpensive homemade guacamole.

I was fond of Taco Cat, so wasn't too jazzed about the same kitchen (more or less?) doing a mix of…read moreNew Mexican dishes with the addition of Buffalo NY favorites. But they made it work. Hot take: Pittsburgh has terrible wings. Overcooked, rubbery, blah. Worse than every dive bar in buffalo. The Eastman has the best wings in PGH. Also brings beef on weck and pizza logs (pepperoni rolls ala egg roll wrappers). And still has top notch Christmas style tacos, braised meats, and pickled veg. Something for everybody.

My friend and I met up at The Eastman for brunch on a Sunday. We didn't know they had a brunch menu…read more(it's not posted online) so that was a pleasant surprise! The Eastman focuses on food with flavors/inspiration from New Mexico and Buffalo, NY. It sounds like an interesting and unique combination of flavors and it was for sure! We sat at the bar but there is ample seating in the space. I had a Bloody Mary and my friend had a beer. Drinks were okay! For our entrees, we split the chilaquiles and the breakfast burrito. The food was delicious and you can tell it is prepared with love and care. The chef even came out to talk to us while we were eating, which was so nice. It was really cool experience. Overall, we had a great time and I'd go back again to try some other menu items.

Beautiful so far, everything tastes amazing and wonderful service. I don't normally leave reviews,…read morebut I couldn't help it with this place. The Fresh Guacamole and salsa alone was the best I've had in years. It's very clean, and well balanced as far as decor. I cannot wait to bring my friends here so they can try it.

3.5 stars. Teocalli is a local family-owned Mexican restaurant that opened months ago. The menu is…read moreextensive and lists tacos, fajitas, soups, salads, quesadillas, burritos, seafoods, steaks, chicken, etcetera. Customers may dine in or order delivery or catering. My husband and I ate one lunch here. The hostess/waitress promptly seated us at a clean table. I asked her to recommend her favorite menu items, and she mentioned a couple. She sort of talked as if we were not familiar with Mexican cuisine, but my husband is part Mexican, and we have vacationed in several Mexican cities. Here are my ratings for what my husband and I ate: Mangolada/Mangonada - 3.5 stars - I said and pointed to the Mangolada mocktail when I ordered, but the waitress brought and charged me for the Mangonada margarita. It did not have a strong taste of alcohol. The serving size for this drink was large. I enjoyed the flavors of the mango and coconut. The drink was also on the exterior of the glass, so my fingers got dirty. I should have been given and charged $7.50 for the mocktail, but they instead gave and charged me for the $13 cocktail. Fresh Guacamole - 4.5 stars - This guacamole was not made at the table but was fresh and tasty. We liked the seasoning on the tortilla chips. Carne Asada - 4 stars - I was going to order tacos, but the waitress recommended this carne asada, so I ordered it. The steak has a reasonable amount of flavor. I liked the rice, refried beans, onion, jalapeno, pico de gallo, salad, guacamole, queso, and tortillas. Chicken Fajitas - 3.5 stars - The chicken was tender, but it lacked adequate seasoning. My husband described the flavor of the chicken as "plain" and "too toned down," and I agree. Other ingredients were peppers, onions, rice, refried beans pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole. I encourage the chef to make that chicken more flavorful! The total price for these menu items plus one soda was $67 plus a 3% credit-card fee and a tip.

I can't tell you how many times I have been here thru the past 10 years since it is my husband's…read morefavorite restaurant in the 'burgh. I also do really like it! I have had everything on the menu more than once and nothing had ever been disappointing. Therefore, it came as a shock when we learn they are were closing for a while. Knowing how long it took them reopen some of their other restaurants, we are a bit sad. Maybe they will make it a little less dark inside which would be great. Sometimes it is a bit too lick like a club in there. Also perhaps they could add the octopus tacos to Tako Torta ! We visited for one last hoorah last weekend. The octopus wasn't on the menu but after checking with our waitress, they still had a few. We got both this one and then queso! I got chips for the queso since I don't do gluten and then corn tortillas with the tacos. The octopus was well cooked as usual. I had a frozen pain killer which was great. See you soon I hope!

Very small, dimly-lit, Mexican restaurant with delicious food…read more Have a bunch of drinks + taco options. Tacos come in a serving of 2 per order, but they are fairly large so this is enough Their namesake is their octopus taco. I got this, chips & guacamole, + their passionfruit beverage. It was all fantastic Service was unbelievably fast Downsides are that the place's seating is fairly uncomfortable (lots of stools with no backs) and it is pretty loud.

Really wanted to like this place but my meal just didn't take it home for me. We went here…read morespecifically because someone in our group was gluten free. Ambiance is super cozy - low lighting, tropical vibe decor. Our server was great. We got the loaded papas fritas and tres apertivos as appetizers. The fries could have been a little crispier but I'm sure all the sauce contributed to the texture. All the dips were excellent, especially the mushroom queso. Then came the main course. I went out on a limb. At home I always cook chicken. It's in constant rotation.... So I decided to order the carne asada and treat myself. It was not a treat, and I should have gone with my tried and true. The portion was very small for the price. And the meat was VERY dry. I had my husband try it as well and he agreed. His shrimp tacos however were excellent. Our drinks were also very good. We ordered the Manzanita and the Rosalina. Awesome flavors - order the manzanita when you're in the depths of winter and missing that crisp autumn air. If my main course would have been better there would have been more stars. But for that price and small of a portion? The meat better be good.

I can't get over how amazing the food was here. Looked at all of the locations for my non-dairy…read moreallergic and dietary restricted friend and we were over the moon at how great everything was. We sat in the restaurants seating area. Was amazingly cute. We had drinks and tacos and went with the mushroom tacos, hongos Al pastor and the fish, dorados tacos. Service was amazing and completely judgment free, felt so good to get all the feedback and recommendations! Ambiance was thriving is love for all. Colors are vibrant and very Mexican, loved every bit of this bar.

I would definitely recommend coming here for lunch or dinner! I come here almost every week for…read morelunch since I work not too far from here. The chips and queso are great and the spicy beef tacos are some of my favorite tacos. I consistently get the spicy beef tacos every time. However, my coworkers have all gotten a variety of things here and I've never heard anyone say they didn't enjoy the food. Even though the place is super small; they do have seating. The seating is a few picnic tables outside so make sure to go when it is nice out. You can order online or you can order at the window for here too.

Food is okay. Expensive for what you get. Definitely not good enough to deal with the horrible…read morecustomer service. You're better off going to Taco Bell.