We moved to the area two years ago and found this little gem. The food was so amazing, every time we were in a pinch for dinner, we craved their tacos. Everything is so fresh and cheap (3 for 5 tacos), and the staff has always been so friendly! Its cash only, which isn't too bad because there is a free ATM at the Pantry One next to it. My only complaint is that after Aqui Es gained its local fame.. the prices increased a bit and we started to notice slight shortcuts with their food. Nothing major, but disappointing to see any changes to their perfection, but I guess they had to keep up with the crowds. Happy for their success none the less. Will continue our visits! read more

Best tacos in the area! Or maybe even best in PA. I have gone here multiple times and tried most of their tacos - all of them were good! It's pretty cheap too so I usually order a bunch. I always get all three salsas too to mix with my tacos. It's not fancy and it's more of a hole in the wall place but those places have the best food. Highly recommend if you are craving Mexican food in Bethlehem! Plenty of street parking as well. read more

A little overrated I thought and I've had plenty of tacos that tasted better. There a food truck in Queen's NY by the name of Birria-landia, try that place if you want great tasting tacos. read more

The tacos are so good! Real tacos with corn tortillas! They put a lot of meat in them too which is a plus! The quesadillas are also very good and really big. Kind people . Their tortillas for their chips and salsa are good. The salsa they serve is okay, good but not the best I've had but definitely still good. Rice and beans are also good. I would give 5 stars, but I don't like that it's cash only. But definitely a great place for Mexican food or just great food in general. I was so hungry and the food looked so good I forgot to take a picture ! read more

This is the best Mexican spot I have found in the Lehigh Valley. Bring cash as it is cash only. read more

Aqui Es - Mexican Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

This place deserves some props! I ate here on the suggestion of a friend and I was not disappointed. The tacos were fantastic! As well as everything else we tried. If you're undecided, give them a call and order some food. The proof is in the pudding. See, I made a food joke there. read more

I love this family owned and operated taqueria. It is touted as one of the best taco joints in the country- that's a bit of an exaggeration as I've had tastier tacos in Southern California and Texas. However, this is probably one of the best taquerias in the Lehigh Valley. Their al pastor burrito is my favorite- super creamy, tender meat, full of flavor with a hint of sweetness from the pineapples. Be careful at the counter by the entrance- despite the glass in front of the grill, there is a lot of oil that splatters beyond the glass so the ground is a bit slippery. Also, it's cash only. read more

Aqui Es - Al pastor burrito - Mexican Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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Amazing food and service! Definitely would check it out if you are in the area! The tacos are incredible!

If you Love real, fresh and flavored Mexican food... this is the place! It's more than a local restaurant, it's a feeling of family dining! The staff is so very nice and accommodating, and always a smile to share!! It's very clean, a little small inside, but they have seating upstairs! So worth waiting, if needed, to enjoy good food!!! Just a FYI, cash only! Looking forward to my next visit .... read more

Aqui Es - Carnitas Burrito Bowl and plantains!! Plantains are a must have... Yummy! - Mexican Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Great food, employees were so friendly and welcoming to us small building but accommodating

Used to be the best. Owners are great, but front people can be rude and obviously lack any training. "yea, what do you want" is poor quality service. As it gets busy, food quality declines. Seems that food and not cooked well any more. read more

Love the tacos reminds me of Cali, small place but food is never disappoints me, owner is very nice

**They are cash only so please come in prepared**Finally found some amazing Mexican food in PA !!! This place is fresh, authentic and very tasty. I had the fish taco and salmon taco and had to go back for more. Incredibly good food at an incredibly reasonable price with great customer service as well. I will definitely be going back and you should give it a try too - you will not be disappointed !!! If I could give them 10 stars I would read more

Aqui Es - Mexican Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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Aqui Es still remains as one of the best tacos I've ever had. They're a little pricey but so worth it! I recommend the Adobada tacos but the al pastor is also a winner. You can't wrong! read more

Aqui es A taste of Mexico can easily be missed if you are passing by the area. I was finally able to dine at this establishment, being that I don't usually carry money on me. I believe this is a cash only place and is a small mom and pop eatery. I stopped in on my lunch hour and ordered chicken tacos. I was not disappointed in my choice and the avocado salsa (I prefer spicier)was a bonus . I will definitely be back to try other options on the menu in the future. read more

Aqui Es - Mexican Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

My favorite spot for Mexican. Everything is absolutely delicious. The jumbo burrito is so big it requires a pizza box. The flautas are nice and cripsy and fried to perfection, if they are on the menu definitely take advantage of the opportunity. read more

Absolutely amazing tacos! 3 for $5 is a steal normally, but when the food is so good, it's highway robbery. I've brought friends, I've brought family, and I even brought my enemies here, and all loved it. Try everything, because it's all good. read more

Aqui Es - Chorizo, Al Pastor, Fish, and Bistec tacos (L-R), all amazing. - Mexican Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Best tacos in the valley!! Little pricey, but still Highly recommend! The guacamole is also extremely fresh and delicious and comes all separate which is something I didn't expect like nothing was mixed together (the cilantro, tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, lime) at first I was caught off guard but I actually love that they do this! read more

Wow. The tortillas. The Salsa de Avocado de aguacates jalapeño. Do not hesitate, just go....

Did not have a Wow experience here. It was solid Mexican street style food. Food was good, but it didn't earn the five stars I see from everyone else. Staff was very friendly and accommodating though. I will return one day, but it's not a "I need to go back ASAP" meal. read more

Muy Bueno!! Not fancy but the best tacos I've had in a long time. Simple and delicious is the best way to describe. read more

I had really high hopes when I saw all of the hype in the news about this place being number 3 in the nation for tacos. I thought to myself, "is there really a better place to get tacos then Mexico Lindo?" I'll cut to the chase. No, there's not. Save yourself the headache of standing in line, getting anxiety over a table (another review said there's only two tables but if you pass the register and go up the steps, there's about ten more tables in the back), and then waiting forever for three tacos that you paid five bucks for. Not worth it. We came at lunch time (this was a few weeks ago), stood in line for about ten minutes, and waited over 35 minutes for our tacos. Reminder, purchase a drink while you order the tacos, otherwise you will have to go wait in that line again. There really isn't table service. They will bring out your food but that's it. While you are standing in line, everyone's order is prepared in front of you. Okay, let's get to the food. We ordered the following: The chips and salsa were terrible! Chips had no flavor. We put salt on them, which improved the flavor but the were kinda greasy. Don't get me started on the salsa. Definitely came from a can or a jar. Gross. Overly sweet. Just yuck. Chicken taco Tex mex - chicken was tasty, no complaints here. Carnita taco - asked for it with just cilantro (heads up, they put huge chunks of onion on the taco) and it came out as Tex mex. Wasnt worth complaining about and waiting longer. Pork was average. Shrimp tacos - Bland. Beef taco - Average. Rice & beans - Zero flavor. Rice was mushy, almost like a paste. I feel bad for the people who ordered burritos. Beans were grainy and gross. Took two bites just to be sure how gross they were. You're better off going to Mexico Lindo a few blocks away. Daily specials (two dollar tacos on Tuesdays) and everything there is fresh and cooked to order. If I was on a budget, had some cash on me (CASH ONLY ACCEPTED), and there wasn't a line, I'd go back for a chicken taco but there are better local options. Taco Bell on Stefko Blvd, for instance. Kidding but there are better places. read more

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The food is always amazing, the staff are very friendly, and most importantly: everything is AFFORDABLE! There are soo many food options, all full of flavor and taste. I could come here once a week and would not be tired. If you come in and find it crowded or lacking tables to sit at, they have upper floor seating. Honestly, I wish they had Mexican food platters! Only downside is that they only take cash. read more

Aqui Es - Fish and shrimp tacos! $2.50 each! - Mexican Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Delicious food and amazing staff. Drove from King of Prussia to visit this establishment, love all the plaques on the wall! Much visit!!!

They to have good Mexican food, Their street tacos are awesome. That's all that I have to say

We ate everything we ordered so quickly we forgot to take pictures of how wonderful it all was. We had the Hawaiian chicken taco, chorizo taco, New York steak taco, chicken taco, quesadilla for our son. But wow, this place has amazing food and just as amazing service. The owner Daniel and his staff are so kind, welcoming, and more than generous. We came here from the Reading area for my husbands first meal back from being away for the military and what a joy it was! We will happily make the drive here again to try more of their food. read more

First time in this place, the food was delicious and the service wonderful. Don't be fooled by the size of the place the food is worth stopping here. I had a jumbo burrito and wow, it was big and good. They have additional seating on the second floor. read more

Of late, I've been enjoying reading Jonathan Gold's excellent pre-move-to-the-LA-Times collection of restaurant reviews (from his years at the LA City Paper) entitled "Counter Intelligence." The reviews are like foodie bedtime stories, and he always found something to laud in every restaurant, including the tiniest taco truck in some forgotten neighborhood. In fact, those taco stand reviews are among the most memorable, and generated in me a kind of melancholic envy - why can't we have tacos like _those_ here in the Lehigh Valley? I was browsing nearby restaurants on Yelp, and discovered that there's this little taqueria nearby (like, a quarter-mile nearby), and everyone (save a few apparently bitter souls) seriously swoons. I consulted with my wife, and we decided that Wednesday night would be taco night, and we'd give them a whirl. The menu is very focused, there are some tacos, quesadillas, a few novelty items: gyros (?), but I would venture that the heart and soul of the place are the tacos, which you can get three for a measly five bucks (toppings and tax extra). This could very well be the deal of the century. I had two chorizo tacos and one adobada, with marinated pork, on what seem to be homemade tortillas with that excellent masa harina depth. The chorizo was crumbly and magnificent, loaded with paprika and chile spice, and it married spectacularly with the tortilla. The adobada was delicious: marinated pork, some cilantro, a few bits of onion. My wife had the al pastor, which was pork with pineapple, which also was quite delish. They all come with lime wedges, three excellent salsas (guajillo, which has the serious depth of dried chiles; tomatillo, as bright and fresh as a cloudless sunrise; and avocado with jalapeño, which also just exudes freshness: unctuous, with the bulby heat of the jalapeño), and a couple slices of radish to freshen up after all of those flavor fireworks. We also got the corn nuggets, which are intense little bombs of corn batter and kernels, deep fried, something like a Mexican hush puppy. They were addictively, dangerously good. We also ordered a bistec quesadilla, which combined tasty bits of steak with some earthy cheese (I was unsure of the provenance). I think one could easily make a meal of the three tacos and the nuggets, your results (and appetite) may vary. My wife picked up the food, and reported that the petite storefront is very clean, the staff is exceedingly friendly, and the whole experience was very charming. Our Mexican feast ran us about $20, a number that continues to amaze. We are ecstatic that this delightful little place is right around the corner. We also agreed that tomorrow will probably be Taco Thursday! read more

Nice place for authentic and inexpensive Mexican food. I like that you can buy any item by itself, there are times I am not that hungry and don't need 3 tacos like at some places. I highly recommend the chorizo tacos, the meat is very flavorful. You can byob and hang out in their casual dining room. Just be aware.. they only take cash. read more

Was in town for business, and was looking for a taco spot. This place was legit, and really good! Would definitely recommend, only they close too early for my taste, so beggars can't be choosers! read more

I stop in for lunch here once or twice a month. Outstanding tacos at an affordable price (3 for $5) plus always several specials up on the chalkboard to try. Yesterday I tried the Pork Rib Mole Taco which was delicious. My favorite menu tacos are the Chorizo and Adobada. Staff is always extremely friendly and helpful. Service has always been reasonably paced with chips & salsa within 3-5 minutes and tacos arriving within 10 minutes.I have never had more than just one person ordering in front of me during my visits. Haven't tried any of the other food here since the tacos are quick, cheap and great. Don't forget to try their homemade hot sauces. The Salsa de Aguacates is my favorite but the Roja Guajillo sauce is also good with a nice heat to it. There is an additional dining room upstairs so the place is not as small as it may seem. Last but not least they are BYOB so bring your favorite adult beverage with you to enjoy. The only negatives for me are that they are CASH ONLY and that I am disappointed with their regular salsa which is served with chips and quesadillas. It is sweet, bland and basically just tomato chunks like ar jarred Picante. Only street parking along Linden St. but I have always found an open spot in front. read more

Aqui Es - Pork Rib Mole Taco - Mexican Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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Delicious food. Friendly staff. Get here early. While we waited they put up a sign advising there was a 2!hour wait for food! We got chicken, steak, park and pineapple , and chorizo tacos as well as beans and rice. Hands down the chorizo was the best! Horchata had a nice peppery cinnamon taste. Very refreshing. Homemade sauces were amazing. Really enjoyed the unique paprika sauce and the spicy avacodo cilantro jalapeño sauce. Spicy good! Worth the walk and worth the wait. read more

Aqui Es - Mexican Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Review 200!! I want to live here. I'm going to pitch a tent in the corner by the front window. I love horchata and it's been a while since I've had it. Well besides the rumchata I pick up at the state store every few weeks. The horchata here is amazing. It has a bit more spice to it then most. I'm pretty sure they add nutmeg in addition to cinnamon. It's also a bit less sweet which I like as well. It really gives the spices a chance to shine threw. I also had tacos while here. My favorite was the chorizo. It reminded me of the stuff we would get from the local butcher back home. I also liked the steak and al Pastor. I thought the al pastor could have had a bit more flavor but that's not to say it wasn't tender and piping hot. I also tried their fried corn things. They were good. Different then anything I've had at a Mexican restaurant before but something I would order again as a snack with one of their homemade salsas. The avocado on is amazing but quite spicy. I would come here every week if it wasn't so far from me. read more

Aqui Es - Al Pastor/Bistec/Chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Stop reading reviews and go eat here. I'm not even exaggerating! I'm legit mad at myself that it took this long for us to try the best Mexican restaurant in the valley. Aqui Es is perfect. It's small, super casual, cash only but you feel like family the moment you walk through the door. As a vegetarian, I'm not very picky. If there's even one option for me I'll give the place a shot. We ordered the veggie burrito, veggie tacos and a quesadilla. In addition to the house salsa and hot sauce on the counter, we were offered 3 homemade sauces, tomatillo, avocado, and red sauce. I can confidently say I over ate and I don't regret it. Cannot wait to go back!!! read more

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I can truly say this is the best taqueria in the USA. I am native Mexican and I travel constantly and like to try tacos anywhere I go. Beyond surprised I found the best tacos in the USA right here in my new home. The owners are absolute gentlemen and truly understand real hospitality and personal service to all their customers. read more

First time here and I have to say it is AMAZING!!! Simplicity at it's finest. Had the steak tacos which were seasoned perfectly. Also tried a fish taco perfectly fried fresh white flakey fish with simple garnish of cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Also had tacos el pastor simply delish. The meat is melt in your mouth incredible, perfect seasoning with the pineapple. The avacodo sauce is a delightful take on guacamole. Light creamy and refreshing. Overall fantastic. Will be back again. read more

Small hole-in-the-wall type of place that's easy to miss, but absolutely amazing! Got the special of 3 tacos for $5 (2 bistec and 1 chorizo), which also comes with chips and salsa. Chips are good and the salsa is sweet and tasty. Tacos have nice soft tortillas that are thick enough to actually hold the fillings. Nice meaty portions that are very flavorful and have nice seasoning. If you like spicy and delicious hot sauces, make sure to ask for the four chiles salsa. I believe it's homemade, and it is really spicy, but that's just how I like it. Only get it if you know you can handle lots of heat. To sum up, you get more food for the price than from something like Taco Bell, and the taste is 5x better too. Really can't go wrong. I always make sure to stop by whenever I'm in the area. read more

We love our local little taco joint. We always order takeout, cash only, and sometimes their phone acts up.... but don't let it deter you! The owner and everyone that works at Aqui Es is super friendly, and always welcoming with a warm smile. This is as close to Mexican street food as it gets in the valley... fresh, inexpensive and delicious! Run, don't walk. read more

Shrimp tacos are my favorite here... I just wish for as highly ranked as they are, they would move to a bigger location or remodel for more space and workers. Sometimes the +1 hour wait isn't worth the wait. read more

Aqui Es - Mexican Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

I grew up in Texas and really enjoy street tacos. I had the Tacos Al Pastor, and goat tacos. They were out of the Carnitas when I went. The salsas they offer rival anything I had I'm Texas, with the exception of the Salsa de Aguacate. This was average. These are authentic and good quality tacos. There was a recent article in the local press stating these are the 3rd best tacos in the US. This is a gross exaggeration. They are good, and certainly worth having regularly for lunch, but nationally recognizable...no. These are certainly among the best in the Lehigh Valley. I would say they'd do okay in Austin, TX but would be middle of the road in a place like San Antonio, TX. Overall good tacos that I will go back for regularly. I recommend them if you need a quick bite, or something different from pizza or cheesesteaks. read more