Great food. Great family. Best service. Will always recommend this CASH ONLY restaurant. Non like…read moreit in allentown.

We were heading home and stopped for Take out Dinner. Red Chicken & Red Cheese Enchiladas with Rice…read more& Beans fantastic as always!! The Family that runs this authentic Mexican restaurant are the best! Happy, Fast and they make sure you get a great experience! They are also going to a Delivery Service option soon!

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!

Been there a few times. The last two times, the soft drinks had a horrendous taste. Thought maybe…read moreit was just the cup the first time so just didnt drink it and let it go. Last night went and it happened with all of ours (4 in our party). I ordered a soda, two unsweetened tea's, and a water. The taste was a strong cleaning solution taste. We let our waiter know and asked for new glasses and cups. He brought us glass cups instead of plastic and all tasted the exact same, cleaning solution disgusting taste. We let the waiter know again, and opted for bottle water and glass bottle of mexican coke. The manager then came over and shared that this was an ongoing issue and suggested that it was the city and that they have bleach sometimes come thru or their water is dark and that there isn't anything they can do. What should be done is not sell fountain drinks or any drink and if it is the water which is used in all drinks and in food that should be a red flag for customers to be ingesting whatever this is. At the very least provide a disclaimer that drinks and food may be contaminated with whatever they believe it is.....and let the city know.

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.

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.

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.

Who doesn't love a good taco!? Am I right? Road tripping through Allentown we didn't want the…read moresame old bar fare, nor in the mood for fast food. I was scrolling TikTok for places to eat and we drove past Plaza Azteca. We have one near us so we figured we would give it a shot. Warm chips and salsa to nibble on while reviewing the menu. Fully filled tacos, juicy plump enchiladas and burritos and a smiling happy server. We couldn't ask for anymore. Bathrooms are kept clean but the ladies looks like it needs some maintenance with clumsy doors and half done repairs. Other than that the place was the perfect pit stop to refuel before we headed back to the city.

We enjoying sitting at the bar and enjoying our dinner and drinks. It's a great place to unwind…read moreafter the work week. The table side guacamole is worth every dollar. The burrito Al Pastor is the best we have found in our travels. The mojitos are on par! We love the service we receive. Everyone is friendly and welcoming.

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

This review is based on the Enchiladas Poblanas, bc I happened to order it first and it was so good…read moreI have repeated it 4-5x. I've not found a Mole sauce this good anywhere this side of the Rockies (lived in Southern Cali for a couple of years and there were 1-2 places there that could rival it). The rice and beans are perfect as well. I don't know the owners, but this seems to be an old school family-run establishment. Bottom line: I'd argue this is best Mexican you'll find in Lehigh Valley, maybe in PA overall, and beyond. Don't hesitate. (And get the Enchiladas Poblanas.)

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!

I was nearby for work and had a taste for Mexican food. Did a quick search and narrowed it down to…read morethis place and another and ultimately chose to eat here The place is small and I imagine parking can at time be a little tricky but I was able to find a spot right out front. The restaurant is small but clean. The staff was super friendly. I ordered the chicken fajitas. The meal came with chips and salsa. The chips weee good, the thicker kind. And the salsa was really good. It wasn't spicy at al which was fine for me, and it had a sweet taste to it. I really liked it. The fajitas came out with a generous amount of corn tortillas and rice and beans. Everything tasted so good. The fajitas were seasoned well as was the rice. The beans were more like a bean dip but had a good flavor as well. The meal was super affordable and was enough for me to have lunch the next day. I'd go back if I was ever in the area again.

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.

So this is a review, 13 years in the making…read more I used to work in the Allentown area and one of my coworkers suggested stopping for lunch. I had passed Cali Burrito several times but didn't know much about it. My life was forever changed. My tried and true order is the 'Humbolt". It's perfect in every way and it appeases to vegetarians and meat eaters alike. I have turned several of my friends, family and coworkers on to Cali Burrito over the years. Id like to mention I lived in San Diego and the burritos in Allentown, Pa far exceeded any burrito found in the Golden State. I now live in Virginia Beach area and my love for Cali Burritos knows no distance. Yesterday, I had to take a drive into the area and you better believe I stopped in for a burrito. 720 miles, round trip and worth every mile.

I finally managed to get my car in Cali's parking lot. But, I had to wait for another patron (which…read moredidn't take long) to arrive and I followed them into the restaurant. It's not easy to figure out where the enrtance is. Okay, so I ordered the the ground beef tacos for $12 bucks. You get 2 tacos in a basket with tortilla chips. The chips are a bit weird and different, still not sure how much I liked them. Like Moe's, they have a salsa bar with 4 salsa choices along with various condiments. The salsa's are tasty and I like the flavor in all 3 I tried. I ordered tacos and what they brought to my table resembled a tacos, but the taco expectation ended there. These so called tacos, to me, aren't realy tacos at all. Their assembelled usinf both a hard shell and a soft shell (Taco Bell offers something similar). Whatever you call it, taco is not the thought that comed to mind when eating it. I was hungry and did manage to eat both of the tacos, but considered throwing out the 2nd taco. I was confused and unsure what I was eating. The ground beef wasn't bad, but my main complaint at a Mexican Eatery nearby (Plaza Azteca} is the same. The ground beef is unseasoned. This is fundamentally wrong to me. All the Taco Kits at the grocery store come with a seasoning packet to add to the ground beef when preparing the tacos. I left unhappy, that's not to say I wouldn't try their burrito's. They looked good as seen on other patrons tables. I'm 70 years old and the theme of Cali reminds me of the 60's/70's. The decor, interior, and interior are psychedelic. Retro throwback to the hippie days. The staff reflects that theme - they came across in a kind weird way to me; but not in a bad way! Their is no shortage of happy campers enjoying their lunch (I went at 1PM). It seems like a cult following which speaks to the freshness and quality of the food served. I'm still unsure what was in the alleged tacos I ate. Lol!

This place is a hidden gem! From the outside it looks like it's just a take out spot. However, it…read morehas a cozy dining area as well. My family all had something different and all were flavorful and cooked to perfection. The owner and young lady working were so kind and accommodating as well. My husband had the steak tacos and they were delicious. I had the chicken enchiladas, the chicken was tender and well seasoned. My son had a chicken burrito which was huge and he said was also very good. My mom only wanted the sweet plantains, which was made into a dessert with tortilla chips with a sweet condensed milk on top. The pictures speak for themselves!

While most places seem closed on Mondays, we have Aqui Es open :)…read more This is your authentic place for "street" tacos....and I'm all about it! Went with the Chicken Fajitas Tacos special which comes with rice and beans.....loved it! My bride ordered the Chicken Quesadilla and she commented on the great taste of the tortilla... however, it didn't have much Chicken - especially compared to my tacos at the same price. Very clean and fairly large dining Area. Very friendly service!