This is basically an authentic version of Chipotle, and it is GOOD! Plus they're open crazy late…read more When you walk in, you'll stand in line to build your meal. They have burritos, bowls, salads, tacos and quesadillas. I wasn't super hungry, but my husband was so he decided to get tacos. You get THREE tacos in an order, and you can pick a different protein for each one if you'd like. They have tofu and veggie options for vegetarians, which is amazing. Next you'll add your toppings, such as veggies, cheese, guacamole, etc. We added a side of chips & queso and WOW! I think they make the chips in-house because they were very fresh. And the queso was different than what I'm used to as a born-and-raised Texan...however it was INCREDIBLY TASTY! This was a wonderful surprise seeing as this restaurant is located in Pennsylvania (which isn't exactly known for good Tex-Mex, if you feel me). The icing on the cake is that the staff members were so friendly! I always appreciate good service, and I feel like they went above and beyond here, especially considering that this is a counter-service type restaurant. Definitely give them a try if you're in the area!

I told my husband I'd choose this over Chipotle: the shrimp, pickled onions, fresh greens, Mexican…read morerice. We were only in town for the weekend and I was so sad I couldn't go back Sunday since they were closed. The staff was so KIND and genuinely enjoying their jobs. Very welcoming environment and so delicious.

We've been going here since it opened! They have an extensive menu that covers all tastes. The…read morestaff is friendly and knowledgeable! I highly recommend!

I have now eaten at both their Allentown and Saucon locations. Good consistent food. Good service…read moreand atmosphere was similar to most Mexican restaurants in the area. Would go back.

Got an email from Yelp asking if I visited here and meant to write a review. I was visiting my…read moreparents over Mother's Day weekend. My mom wanted to include me on some trip with an overnight stay somewhere. I suggested Poconos, which we went to Jim Thorpe for a couple of hours to look around, but ultimately my mom wanted to go to Allentown for several reasons, mostly shopping considerations. One of the other considerations for Allentown was that my mom was really looking forward to another Mexican restaurant, a national chain, but when we got there, there was a sign on the door saying permanently closed and thanking customers for patronage. If they wanted to visit me, well the Columbia, MD location near where I live closed too. I felt bad for my mom (& my dad to a lesser extent). I desperately searched on Yelp, etc. Initially, we picked another local Mexican restaurant a few minutes from the large shopping center, but I said that's pretty bad the sign said the Restroom is out of order; I think we should look elsewhere, which my parents agreed. I suggested La Cocina del Abuelo in downtown Allentown. I said parking is probably street but should be free on a Sunday evening, which it is. We walked in and were the only customers. There were a few to go orders/deliveries. God bless this woman, who was our server, but was also running the kitchen, & getting pick-up/deliveries ready. I asked about enchiladas as I didn't see on the menu. She said it's part of their "secret menu", which is always an interesting concept. I was looking forward to enchiladas, getting 2 chicken & 1 steak, which comes with rice & black beans. My mom got tacos, and my dad got steak fajitas. Considering this woman was doing everything, the service was pretty quick. We all enjoyed our food. It was a large mound of rice, which was delicious eating all. Black beans & enchiladas were pretty solid too. The server gave a business card with a discount for next time. My dad happened to see I think 25% off on a discount app he has, which the server had no issue accepting. But this is where the business & server really earns the 5-stars. She gave flowers to my madre (mom) wishing her a happy Mother's Day, which was very nice, and above & beyond any usual restaurant experience. The only negatives were the tables were a little small for up to 4 people, but we managed fine. Also, while the restroom was clean, they were out of paper towels. My dad had mentioned it earlier, but she was very busy; so I'll give a pass on that. Overall, I highly recommend La Cocina del Abuelo for the excellent customer service & great food.

The waitress was nice BUT:…read more 1-extremely slow in the kitchen. Waited over 40 minutes for food. 2-once we got the food: It was extremely salty!!! I could not even eat my albondiga soup. So much salt made my stomach sick. Tortillas were greasy. They charged me for limes to put on my soup!!!! WTH And the rice was pretty bad. My friend ordered chicken tacos and also were super salty! Cucumber lemonade was weird. Not sure why it had a neon lime green color Too sweet and didn't taste homemade. Just overall a bad experience.

Newly discovered hidden gem of Coopersburg! Fresh made tortillas and fantastic service. Will return!read more

Very unassuming spot with a straightforward menu. Came for lunch and it definitely hit the spot. We…read moregot the birria tacos, which I am always a fan of. These were nice: the consomme was flavorful and not too salty, the tacos had a good amount of meat, and I appreciated that there was only one layer of tortilla as I feel like usually they're double-wrapped. We also got the chicharron preparado with steak. I thought it would be difficult to eat but it ended up being easy enough. This was fine, a little on the heavy side with the mayo, but a good dish to share. The price point for everything was reasonable, especially for the amount of food with the chicharron. And the complimentary chips to start were complimented nicely by the hot sauces they provided.

Not a long wait for a busy Valentine's night. Drinks were amazing! The food was so good. Service…read morewas quick and restaurant was flat and spacious for those looking for accessibility. Looking forward to going back.

Generally decent Mexican food with many of the unique features that make it enjoyable: guacamole…read morecart that comes to the table, mixed sports bar + sit down vibe, and friendly staff. The vegan options make the menu especially great- the veggie fajitas come with soy meat and plenty of toppings. The dishes came out quick and the prices were reasonable. There were occasional fruit flies in the restaurant that didn't make it quite as clean as I'd like but overall a solid restaurant.

The food here is absolutely amazing. This place deserves much more recognition. I got the salt beef…read moretacos they were some of the best tacos I've ever had. Our waiter was very nice and welcoming. Great service, great place.

Carne Assda Tacos & El Pastor Sopes. Tijuana Tacos - Emmaus is a truly uplifting choice for an…read moreauthentic experience! The food is always hot and fresh, and the portions are incredibly generous. The service is attentive, friendly and warm. The menu is thoughtfully provided in English and Spanish. This has quietly become one of my favorite BYOB spots. Glassware and generous ice service is deeply appreciated by me! #rushieeats #rushiecocktails

Cambiaron su suplidores de 3 leches añ parecer y estos están malisimos, secos q se supone q el 3…read moreleches sea mojado y tenga la leche q se vea, y la textura del bizcocho seca gomosa y sin sabor, además no tiene etiqueta de ingredientes ni fecha de expiación y nose q esta pasando en la cocina últimamente pero era uno de mis restaurantes mexicanos favoritos y siempre pido tacos de carnitas y sopes, hoy el sope no tenía aguacate que siempre tiene y le habían echado tomate q nunca trae, igual en las carnitas no echaron ni el jalapeño ni el cebollin típico q siempre ponen en la orden y la carne y los tacos empapados y sabor diferente. Nose que esta pasando pero porfavor arreglen eso!

This restaurant could be really good because food had good homemade taste…read more Chicken in chicken fajitas was shaped like little cubes, like processed chicken from a can. Refried beans didn't look like beans because they were liquid. The two salsas were from a can, one too hot, the other too mild. I liked the way Tres Leches was chilled; if sweetness was reduced, it would be amazing. Was not impressed with carne asada first time we came here.

I stopped by this Mexican restaurant when I was visiting our friend in Allentown. The food was ok…read morenothing particularly special but it was prepared well. Portions sizes were fair for the price and the staff were friendly. It's a fine spot for Mexican food to try out for a one time meal. Parking can be tricky. I forgot to take pictures of the food but I have some from the inside and menu.

DO NOT ORDER FROM THEIR WEBSITE. They do not have control of online orders. I placed an order on…read moretheir website for BBQ Ribs. I called the store to confirm the order and was told the item was not available and the order was cancelled. I never got an email that the order was cancelled. I called and spoke to the one person that speaks English and was told I had to call another company but he did not know the name of the company, so I had to go back to the website to find the telephone number to call: "From the Restaurant" 1-866-883-6967. I spoke to a person name Alex, who asked me so many questions, because he did not have access to the system that controls the order. He told me that I would get a refund in 5-7 business days. I still have not received an email that I will get a refund. USE CAUTION when dealing with this company.