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    Taqueria El Mexicano

    4.2 (33 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Adele C.

    This place is amazing and one of a few true Mexican restaurant in a town with way too much Tex-Mex. We think they have the best guacamole around and it's served in a molcajete which makes it more fun. There are tons of meat options for a la carte tacos which is perfect for me since I like to try a little of everything. The tortas are huge and delicious. We love the quesobirria tacos. Great margaritas, too. My daughter loves that they serve sliced radishes and cucumbers, too. The walls are adorned with funky murals and the service is friendly, albeit with a bit of a language barrier.

    Birria Taco
    Tony L.

    How do tacos say grace? Lettuce pray! You gotta come here for the barbocoa tacos, menudo, and the birria tacos! #LambChopOnTheGeaux #lafayettela #taco #tacqueriaelmexicano

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    Peter N.

    Great service! Very vibrant ambience, and delicious food! My favorite spot to get birria tacos! Check @eatinglafayette on Instagram and Facebook for more Lafayette food things!

    Tacos!
    Marty A.

    Just discovered this gem! In my neighborhood! The one thing I love more than an amazing taco truck... Is an amazing taco truck that I don't have to chase! This place is real deal. Terrific tacos Great menu Nice spot Cool bar Friendly service We had our baseline choices for this kinda place Tacos: Carne Asada Al Pastor Pollo Asada and of course, chips and salsa Everything was on point!

    birria pizza

    Went to the 2nd location on ambassador. All of the food was fantastic. Salsa was very fresh. Chorizo queso was good. We got Al Pastor & beef barbacoa tacos and these were good and had a lot of meat. The star of the night was the birria pizza. The pizza is only 8 slices, but it is HUGE. completely filled with meat. No one at the table could eat more than 2 slices. It was fantastic !

    Kelly C.

    This place is a secret gem. I went here like 3 times within 2 weeks because it's so good and affordable. Definitely recommend the tacos chilangos deal- $9.99 for 5 street tacos of your choice. My favorite is the barbacoa! Quick and friendly service, clean, and free chips and salsa!

    Chicken Quesadilla
    Craig R.

    Great selection of meats for your tacos, tortas or quesadillas and more. They have great service and a full bar. The restaurant was very clean. I tried a the pork heart, beef tongue, pork tongue and they were all delicious. Looking forward to trying more menu items

    Carne Carne Asada
    Sara B.

    Amazing food , great service . Salsa , pickled onions are fresh. Meats are flavorful! Best hidden gem In Lafayette.

    Birra tacos
    Kayla G.

    This was some good. Definitely going back. It was a straight vibe in there and the food didn't take long

    The best quesabirria I've had in a long time. Can't wait to eat more of their food.

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    6 months ago

    Very good Mexican food. If you want a good lunch for cheep try the taco plate. Great service. The people there are wonderful.

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    5 months ago

    BEST authentic Mexican food we've ever had! And we eat a lot of Mexican food. Prices are also very reasonable!!

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    Muy buena comida y servicio, solo que te incluyen la propina y en el ticket no te deja saber que ya va incluida.

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    2 years ago

    Not good at all and gave us food poisoning. One of the worst places I've ever had Mexican food from

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    3 years ago

    The gringa Mexicano quesadilla was phenomenal. The chips seemed a little stale the day we went but the salsa was good

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    I am so happy that I was told about this place. The food is awesome and authentic. I'm very picky and a strong critic and I am SOLd.

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    This is one of my Wife and I's top 5 favorite places in Louisiana…read more Their menu as far as apps and main dishes go can fluctuate. More specifically their flatbreads and loaded fries, which I do not currently see on their website. Most of the time they have loaded fries which in the past have consisted of gravies and sauces. One preparation we ordered came with pickled okra. The fried green tomatoes are also very good, especially to start with or share. As far as main dishes go we have tried the following: All Hail Caesar (Flatbread) Spicy Chicken Sandwich Smoke Fried Chicken-N-Biscuits Social Cheeseburger The Mac n Cheese is a must get as a side in my opinion. One of the first times we visited they had carrot cake as a dessert, we still talk about that carrot cake today. If you are a sweet tea lover this place has a twist which I love. Their sweet contains brown sugar and mint, get it, try it, it's delicious.

    Food and drinks were amazing! We will return…read more Had the burnt ends for an appetizer, and let me tell ya, I could eat that for breakfast lunch and supper every day! My steak was cooked perfectly and was tasty tasty tasty. Fries were hand cut and crisp. My wife had the shrimp and grits and, holy cow, that was delicious! The sauce on her grits was to die for! I stepped it up a notch by dipping my bites of steak into her sauce and my mouth was exploding w delight! If you're a bourbon/whiskey drinker, they have more than enough options to choose from. My wife had a smores flavored old fashion, and it was just up her alley. I had a house old fashioned that was just right. We will definitely return.

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