Aqui Es

Great Mexican restaurant in North Wales!! Gotta love the free chips and the seasoning - seating…read morearea is super cute and fun. Lots of food options - I've gotten their nachos, tacos and split apps with friends. Can't go wrong here!

Local bar vibes. It's cozy inside, servers are always friendly and the food is good. My friends are…read moreI are obsessed with their chips and salsa- the seasoning on the chips is so addictive.

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4.0(5 reviews)

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This place was great! It's smack in the middle of Allentown which may scare some of the whitest…read morefolk. Latinos on stoops, ambulance sirens, homeless people. Nothing to fear though. The restaurant itself was empty on a Wednesday at 8 p.m. The food was classic Tex-Mex. Chips and 3 salsas to start. We got the guac which was fresh and delicious. Everything we ordered was solid. I shall return.

After reading reviews from other sites about this restaurant being in a "dangerous area" my…read moreboyfriend and I decided to take the risk. We drove in and it was all Latinos,which was cool to me because I am Puerto Rican. So I had no problem with the atmosphere. White people may fear this area. I also wouldnt advise people who arent familiar with the town to go to the restaurant past 5 o'clock.beware if you are white you will be the only person in the restaurant,and the only one who knows english and not spanglish.haha the gaucamole was the best gauc i have ever had in my life and the food melted in my mouth. by far this is my favorite mexican place ever.

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3.9(190 reviews)

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Go where the locals go! Go to Mexico Lindo. Super delicious…read moreauthentic Mexican food. Super fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor in every bite. Large portions with enough left over to bring home and enjoy the next day. All ways huge hit with the family. Nothing better in all of Bethlehem.

I visited here while in town for a night with some friends and I definitely recommend giving this…read moreplace a visit. It is nearby the busy area bust still felt authentic. The service was great and they have different specials each day of the week. All of the food we got tasted great, and the prices were extremely fair for the amount of food you get. You even get endless chips for the table.

Interior

Mexican Sausage Quesadilla

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Beef Burrito

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3.5(143 reviews)

11.5 mi

Amazing food!! Love the black bean burritos and my husband loves the fish tacos! Nachos are great…read moretoo staff is super friendly!

Yes, still a fan of this place! They are always super busy with orders and this place can get…read morepacked. Ordered the chicken quesadillas with the black beans and rice and a chicken burrito. Everything was as good as I remembered it from my last visit. Definitely order the red sangria...it's quite strong

Chicken empanadas

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Beef Taco salad

Torre Restaurant

3.6(427 reviews)

5.0 mi

Came in on a Wednesday night. The tequila selections were huge. Had the enchiladas and a couple of…read morethe happy hour tacos. The food was good and service was great.

So underwhelming, every, single, time. Waitress was awesome, very attentive and friendly. The food…read morewas extremely mediocre, and the ridiculous pricing knocks it down to a 2/5. Tortilla Chips with House Guac - 9/10 No real complaints here. The chips are amazing. Super crunchy, near flaky. They do them very well. The guac is solid, nothing special, but tasty nonetheless. Would definitely come back for this if I wanted to go get drinks. Birria Loaded Fries - 4/10 Sad excuse for a meal. Soggy fries covered in what seems to be literal canned cheese sauce with a few green onions and white sauce on top. To make it worse, the birria meat itself sucked too. Completely bland and unseasoned. It wasn't chewy so it at least had that going for it, but that's a pretty low bar. Los Cabos Tacos (mahi mahi tacos) - 1/10 Sucked. Badly. Sent these back they were so bad. Felt like I was eating a fried crust with nothing inside of it, like next to no fish. Taste wise equally bad. I saw a few reviews warning about these, should've listened. Don't get these. Chicken fajita plate - 5/10 Average. For $30+, sad. Just some unseasoned grilled chicken with some sautéed vegetables and tortillas. Wouldn't come back here besides for drinks and chips & guac.

BEAUTIFUL LIGHTINGGG, X marks the spot

Fish Tacos

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Nice bar area.

Cali Burrito

4.0(651 reviews)

7.3 mi

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!

Inside interior - seating on either side of this photo

The El Dorado - take a look at this hunk of meat!

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Inside interior - seating on either side of this photo

La Perla Tapatia

4.7(215 reviews)

9.9 mi

My girlfriend picked La Perla Tapatia and we DoorDashed our dinner…read more Our food knocked us right out. I love Mexican cuisine and this is the best I have had in roughly ten years. My girlfriend got three pork tacos with pineapple. They were stellar due to high-quality meat that was perfectly prepared. The pineapple added some great flavor to the dish without adding sweetness. My barbacoa burritto (no rice by choice) came heavy with exceptional meat and flavor. Absolutely incredible and well balanced. And their guacamole is phenomenal. Although we cannot wait to order from here again, we look forward to visiting the restaurant. Our thanks to the entire kitchen staff for preparing amazing food as if we were dining in their establishment.

As a 5+ year resident in southern california i've come fairly accustomed to Mexican cuisine. I have…read moremy go-to's as well as trying something new from time to time to enrich my taste. that being said i was very interested in seeing what mexican food on the east coast could offer me. It's a small restaurant with limited parking and the dining space being fairly spacious considering its size. Walking in we approach an empty podium but are greeted with a warm welcome within seconds of entering. Our waitress politely greeted us and let us choose our seating. Within a few minutes we received menus and assistance with spice levels and items on the menu and for food i chose a few items. I started with a Chicken and cheese empanada. presentation was good and the flavor was OK but also isnt something i typically get. i didn't eat it right away and will say it's something that's best eaten the moment it hits the table. A few minutes later came the Flautas and i don't like to compare my food to other places but i couldn't help but think of my Fathers flautas when eating these. again, presentation is nice and they weren't inedible but it felt like something was missing. Minutes later came the Carnitas and barbacoa tacos with 1 of them being the carnitas and the rest barbacoa. The waitress recommended i eat the carnitas first then move onto the barbacoa. Doing just that i ate the carnitas and was immediately blown away. The Pico was well made and the flavor was something new, i couldn't compare nor think of something similar to its taste and that became my favorite thing there but moving forward the barbacoa was fairly the same as the flautas in the sense that something was missing. Presentation was good and the crunch on the tacos was just right; not too crispy, not too soft. My girlfriend has the Carne Asada plate with her rating being a 3/5 stating the carne asada was thinner than she prefers and portions being slightly uneven. Overall i'd give it a 3/5 but i give it a 4 due to excellent service. The ambiance is slightly lacking but is something that could improve overtime. For the price id say this place is a great choice for their tacos but some items are questionable. I would come back here again!

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Pozole (Soup)

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Storefront

Street Eatz

4.3(12 reviews)

0.3 mi

Found this brand new little gem of a restaurant through the local newsfeeds about Up And Coming…read moreRestaurants and patiently waited until their opening today. The decor is delightfully modern with an old world flair to it. We were delighted to find outlets and USB charging ports at each table, a great little touch for the working lunch or tech savvy crowd. The staff were extremely polite, courteous and attentive to our needs and extremely helpful when questioned about the menu. We got there literally 20 minutes after they opened their doors for the very first time and were surprised to find them ready to go with their Taco Tuesday menu up and rolling. They started their new venture with a Taco Tuesday menu offering multiple tacos from a Ground Beef, Chorizo, BBQ Brisket to Fresh Fish and Veggie Tacos. Tried hem all and enjoyed every one. Their Fresh Homemade Salsa and Chips were fresh and delightfully tasty, a little spicy but not overpowering like some restaurants where their salsa leave the tastebuds unable to enjoy the entree. After trying these delights we are eagerly awaiting the roll out of the complete menu in the next week or two. The owner Rose Liotta made a point of coming around and visiting each table to greet her clients and thank us all for coming to Street Eatz on opening day, something that is not always a good idea if the restaurant is not prepared and ready, but Street Eatz were ready and eager to go. Next visit should be very very soon and we cannot wait. Finally a well priced, tasty option in the area where food is only outdone by the service.

So I ordered 3 different things (called in my order):…read more 1) My shrimp tacos were absolutely delicious. Absolutely cooked perfectly and the line, cilantro and onions were good toppings for them. 2) So I absolutely love fresh made guacamole. I had called my order in and asked for guacamole and was told it was just one size for $5 and it came with chips. Upon checking out, I looked at my to go and it had a small side of guacamole and a million chips. Not at all what I saw in the pictures. And the guac was just ok. A tad too much salt. The chips were delicious. 3) I ordered some Caldo. Which according to the pictures looked so good. Unfortunately this was the worst thing I ordered. I'm thinking it's going to have some amazing seasonings, and just overall be delicious. It had absolutely no seasoning whatsoever, not even salt. I'm very surprised no one tasted this to see that it was missing a whole lot of stuff. Honestly if I lived around the corner, I would have brought this back. I know this is a new restaurant, so I'm just hoping that soup will improve. Also I was told my food would take 10 mins. Got there in about 11 mins and it was not packed at all. And I still waited another 12 mins or so for my food and my order was incomplete. So waited about another 5 for the rest of it. The restaurant itself is very spacious and looks warm and inviting. So these are the reasons for the 3 stars. I do plan to come back.

Taco Tuesday Offerings.

Main dining room

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Open taco station, great idea

Casa Toro

3.7(228 reviews)

7.5 mi

Celebrating my daughter's 19th birthday today with a family dinner as Casa Toro…read more 7 of us all got something different and we all enjoyed our meals. Tacos, burritos, fajitas, a cheeseburger, coconut shrimp, and bar drinks. All were excellent and flavorful. Our service was excellent, quick delivery of our drink orders, food was hot and fresh. It was a happy and enjoyable evening. Thank you Casa Toro for a wonderful dinner.

Love the paella here. Chips and salsa yummy. Very consistent on quality and taste of food. Been…read morecoming here for 10 years now. Clean and friendly staffs.

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Storefront, 5 outdoor patio tables too!

Chimichanga

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Mole sauce was amazing.

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Ruby J.

149

9 years ago

I placed a very large order over the phone just half an hour before they closed, and they still had it ready by the time I got there! They even helped me carry the boxes out to my car. Since it was such a large order, they gave us a bunch of to-go cups of radishes, different flavors of salsa, and limes so that each person could customize their tacos. Food was delicious and they were so kind and helpful. read more

Gary F.

10 years ago

I have pretty much tried out most authentic Mexican places in the Lehigh Valley, and i must say this little spot is on my top 2, taste is authentic very well seasoned and their home made fresh salsa is on point, prices are very very fair, i would recommend the chicken mini tacos, or their shrimp tacos as well, my next thing off the menu will be the steak burrito witch looks delicious and huge. read more

Miriam T.

5 years ago

Best tacos in Bethlehem! The chorizo tacos are to die for and their salsa roja (spicy red sauce) is not for the weak...super spicy but still super tasty. This place is delicious, cheap and always has great service. I wish you were still able to eat inside but it's still great. If you call your order in ahead of time it's usually ready within 10/15 minutes. Recommend 100%! read more

Brendan M.

5 years ago

Fantastic food, prepared right in front of you in a prominent kitchen. Prices feel lower than they should be. Portions are generous, flavor is exceptional, atmosphere is informal and friendly. Everyone takes a lot of pride in this place, and it shows. read more

Robert J.

9 months ago

I had Amazing carnitas tacos here. From the street it looks mostly like takeout. There is a very nice and clean dining room upstairs. The staff and owner were Super nice!! I recommend Aqui Es for anyone looking for something of value and excellence! read more

Brandon S.

2 years ago

I love this spot. Never had a bad meal. My wife and I order take out from here all the time, and it never disappoints. Sometimes we dine in upstairs too, and the staff is always so kind. Can't recommend enough. read more

Joana G.

11 years ago

If you really want a taste of authentic Mexican food this is the place to go!! The tacos of chorizo are to die for specially with there hand made tortillas. Keep up the good work "Love this place" read more

Alex R.

7 years ago

Great service, friendly atmosphere, even better food. Just what I needed when I was craving authentic Mexican food. Definitely recommend. Will come back again soon. read more

Joe C.

9 years ago

Love this place. The owners are so nice and the food is real authentic. And it wont hurt your pocket. We go once a week. Thank you for wonderful food! read more

Burt J.

9 years ago

Most authentic hole in the wall Mexican food restaurant . Top rated across USA. I recommend Horchata and Shrimp Tacos. Delicious!

Angeline C.

4 years ago

I ordered there once, and I was not too impressed. I'm sorry, I don't mean to ruin its reputation so I'm giving it a 3 star.

John D.

9 years ago

The burrito was longer than my for arm and better than burritos I've had in Mexico all for around $11 will be back for sure.

Becky R.

4 years ago

Best friggin tacos. No wonder they are all over the news and various magazines. Best tacos in a 50 mile radius, if not more.

Ajeeb T.

10 years ago

Great food at a great price!!! BYOB. Enjoy!! We've been here three times in one week since we found this place!!!

R C.

8 years ago

Good food, cheap prices. Bring Cash! It's cash only. Their chips and salsa is amazing! Great flavors and nice staff.

Rayce L.

10 years ago

Stopped by on a road trip, by far best food of the trip! Order the tacos, made fresh on the grill as you order.

Kyle G.

10 years ago

Food might be a four star but for value and authentic feel -- all in all the experience was a five for me.

Juan Noe S.

11 years ago

Los tacos alpastor son delisosos y las tortas ni ablar riquisimas las quesadillas celas recomiendo

George A.

10 years ago

Love the food, very authentic.. One of the three best taquerias in Bethlehem!

John G.

8 years ago

Great Food and the Tacos are GREAT!!

Aqui Es - mexican - Updated October 2026

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