I keep coming back for one thing: the salsa verde enchiladas. They're easily some of the best I've had--bright, flavorful, and just... addictive. And the chicken?? I don't know what they're doing back there, but it's insanely juicy every single time. Never dry, always seasoned right. The horchata is also solid and worth adding. Pro tip: go on Tuesdays or Fridays--they run specials and it's the perfect excuse to try even more. This spot is lowkey a gem. read more

Taqueria El Limon - Birrria taco special on Tuesdays and Fridays - Mexican Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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$1 taco Tuesday. Go get you some. Great service and great street tacos, can't be beat for $1 each.

Service: my female server was just OK, but food was fresh and served quickly. Food: I visited for Taco Tuesday lunch. I'm certain the beef fajita taco I ordered was served as beef tongue, which I did not like. Chicken taco was just Ok. Shredded beef taco was the best of the 3. Cilantro was overly plentiful; at first glimpse I thought my tacos were a salad. Later that evening, I ordered the shredded pork tacos for my children for dinner . By then, the pork was like jerky; so dry and stringy . My Children did not enjoy the tacos. Salsa: brighter red in color, very chunky, super tangy; I was not a fan. Ambiance: very basic Go for lunch, if you want the fresher food. read more

The best menu item I've had here is the el pastor street tacos. They are consistently fresh and flavorful especially if you add the green sauce--that is if the waitress remembers to bring it to the table before the tacos get cold. I usually like a side order of guacamole with my tacos. The guacamole I ordered was mostly parsley, cilantro and onions with hardly any avocado. I found it to be inedible and never ordered it again. The beef burrito meal I tried one day for lunch was dry and flavorless with very little filling. The rice and beans were lukewarm. The Margaritas are a weird green color and they don't have a typical lime flavor. They are not served with lime or salt. When I asked for salt, I was told they don't do that anymore because they get too busy. Whaaaat? You've got to be kidding me. There was only one other table with two customers in the whole place. Begrudgingly, the waitress brought me an empty mug; a plate with salt, and some dried out lime slices. I proceeded to make my own salted Margarita. Don't even try asking for a glass of water unless you don't mind waiting 15 minutes. When I paid my bill I noticed I was up charged for the lime slices. I'm surprised they didn't up charge for the salt! The next time I'm in the mood for Mexican food, I'll drive right on by Taqueria el Limon. You should too. read more

Every time I have come to the restaurant it is always packed. The food is phenomenal and you definitely have to take advantage of $1 tacos on Tuesday. read more

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It was before and I still stand by my opinion now: Taqueria "El Limon" on Jones Creek is the best authentic Mexican taqueria in BR!! No one beats their sauces.. no one. The Cueritos Tacos are what pork dreams are made of (for me at least), Lengua tacos are delicious and that El Pastor is . The corn tortillas can make or break a taco, and theirs are on point. Not too strong flavored but also hold up and don't crack, and they only use 1 instead of layering 2 so you have a lot more room for tacos. A great thing too is that they also serve an array of Mexican beers, cheladas, micheladas and Jarritos, Topo Chico etc I love having a beer with my food! CASH ONLY They also speak English for anyone who's shy or apprehensive. read more

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I love going on sundays for their morning breakfast menu & love going on tuesday for the taco tuesday !

This was my first time trying the restaurant and the food was fantastic. The spinach and cheese papusa was flavorful and delicious; my favorite was the tostada the crunchy shell and cabbage brought out the flavor of the beef and other ingredients. The plantain empanadas were the best I've ever had! They were the perfect ending to an outstanding meal read more

The food was amazing. I placed a to go order and went back in for more. The people were very friendly.

Tried some Menudo and Pozole. Don't think I'll go back for Pozole but Menudo was... Okay I would concentrate on making menudo better. Will be back to try different menus. read more

Wow! Yummo! An unexpected find. Had burrito a lengua and fajitas de planchita. Def a repeat ASAP! Hurry before the gringos find it and ruin the food read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while and hearing all sorts of good things. While you can get typical "Tex-Mex" fare here, you'll want to do yourself a favor and try some of the more authentic dishes. We ordered quite the spread so we could try a few things. Unfortunately they were out of salsa but the guac and queso were good substitutes. The chips were fresh. If I have a critique I think the guac could have used some salt and lime, but it was still fresh and delicious. For the "main event," we tried the enchiladas verdes with a combo of meats including chicken, pork ribs and flank steak. Honestly we could have stopped there, but we also ordered a tamale, a steak taco and a pork taco (with chunks of pineapple!), and a lengua (beef tongue) gordita. You really can tell how homemade everything is. The tacos were flavor explosions--the pineapple on the pork taco was excellent. The tamale was freshly steamed. The beef tongue (it was my first time trying) on the gordita was really tender. The enchiladas are essentially cheese enchiladas (it appeared to be cotija), and the meat is served on the side. It was a large serving, as I alluded to previously. The verde sauce stole the show. Most importantly, the service was top notch. We really felt at home and our server gave us great recommendations. We can't wait to come back and try some of the specials and the breakfast! read more

Taqueria El Limon - Mexican Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Salsa was homemade. Pretty tasty, a little spicy. Rice and beans were good. The pepper in my Chile relleno was kinda tough. Not a bad place. read more

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Definitely the best taqueria in town. The entire office calls in and orders togo on a weekly basis and they never get the order right (even when you order in Spanish) but we keep going back because the food is just that d*mn good. read more

Best Mexican food in town. Customer service is amazing! 10/10 would recommend eating here!!

The most authentic spot I've been to in Baton Rouge. Food is really flavorful with decent pricing. Very small place, not much on the decor but if you solely care about the food it's a must try. With the cool weather coming up they have some nice soup options such as Menudo and Pozole. I personally had the Beef Ribs (Costillas de Res) which were pretty good and easy to eat. If you plan on visiting this place it is CASH ONLY. If you can speak Spanish when you go it's a plus since no one speaks very good English here. Enjoy! read more

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Fantastic Mexican cuisine at very reasonable prices. Authentic food and drinks. Small dining room in a casual atmosphere

When speaking spanish is a prerequisite for ordering food, you know you're in the right place. This joint is just about as good as it gets for authentic mexican in baton rouge. The prices here are much cheaper than any other place around (i had two tacos, a small quesadilla, and rice and beans for about $8 last time I was here), but that's due to the fact that they don't serve you complimentary chips and salsa. There are two factors keeping this from being a five-star dive: one, they are a cash-only operation. Being a person that rarely carries cash unless i plan on playing some carnival games, I find this very annoying. And two, the entire place smells strongly of Pine-Sol. I used to chalk it up to the restaurant being new, but they've been open well over a year now and the smell is just as strong. Definitely distracts from the flavors of the food. If they could address these two things, I would eat here all the time. read more

Taqueria El Limon - Tacos, quesadilla pequena, arroz y frijoles. - Mexican Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I have no idea why any legit reviewer would complain about lack of authenticity. El Limón was packed for Sunday lunch and Spanish was being spoken at every table. My menudo was perfect and equal to any I've had in Mexico. Nice warm corn tortillas. Dishes are not drenched in cheese or sour cream. The carnitas combine spiciness and subtlety. Waitress spoke good enough English. Had an issue with my check which was quickly resolved. Overall a great experience. I reserve five stars for WOW! but this is top 10%. read more

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This is the best Mexican restaurant in town by far! The food here is high quality and properly cooked and seasoned. Service here is always great. My favorite menu items are the the short ribs and the fajita tacos. read more

This place is the bomb. Taste like I'm in Texas. Anyone that doesn't like this place doesn't like real Mexican food!!!!! This is not a Tex mex. this is great Mexican food read more

Taqueria El Limon - The best tortas. - Mexican Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This is about the truest Mexican food I have had in the BR area. Reminds me of the real street tacos from carts in Mexico. If you are looking for Tex-Mex this is definitely not your place. A true family run restaurant for simple Mexican food, it is good and it is tasty. Fresh ingredients and average quality. read more

I'm from Texas and Mexican... So saying I know Mexican food is an understatement. NOT IMPRESSED. Like others have said they only accept cash so I had to walk over to the ATM. Get there, order, and wait... Still waiting... Really thinking about how nice my water is going to taste if I ever get it. I'd be nice if they had complimentary chips and salsa while I waited. Finally get my two gorditas (carnitas and carbon). Pretty decent but I like mine with beans and this isn't the case here. Chose that because the tacos and the rest of the menu is over priced. Had to ask for my water because we never got it. My partner said his carne asada was delicious but overpriced. Overall, not coming back, I'd rather go to La Tiendita on Siegen. read more

Waited too long for 2 carnitas tacos and 1 steak. The steak was so tough that i swear it cut the side of my mouth, and the pork was all FAT! No joke. As for me and my Michael Kors wallet, we wont return read more

As with all good things, El Limon had to end. No, it isn't closed yet. But their prices have doubled and the portions have shrunk. The quality of the beef is now non existent - what used to be delicious slivers of marinated steak in the tacos now appears to be something akin to those oversalted "steak-umms" slivers you buy in the store. Or rather, you don't buy in the store because they're fucking disgusting. Burritos are $3 for something the size of a small egg roll. It's rather heartbreaking to say goodbye to a place I loved as much as el limon, but I reckon I'll get over it. The sooner they close down, the sooner something else can open in their place - so I'd recommend nobody go here any more so we can look forward to newer and better things. read more

No, no, no no, no. Did not enjoy it at all and won't go back. I should have known something was up when the parking lot was near empty.

Great enchiladas. You have to pay cash, but it is affordable so that's ok. They don't have fountain drinks, but you have your choice of the "Mexico Coke" that everyone raves about, or many other fruit or soft drinks in a bottle. Since the food is delicious, the small inconveniences listed above are fine with us. We try to visit nearly every week and the food is some tasty! read more