This is a review from an individual who grew up in the Bay Area, California, eating nothing but some of the best Mexican food. Both of my grandmothers were your typical Hispanic women who made the best Mexican food I had growing up. Living in Pittsburgh, most Mexican restaurants I have visited usually miss the mark and I typically never return. Not with Buenatarde! I usually avoid eating at Mexican restaurants in Pittsburgh, as I'm always disappointed with the quality of the food. Most restaurants seem to use premade ingredients, which is insane cause Mexican food cooked fresh is usually not that hard or expensive. Not with buenatarde, everything we ordered was made in house. The refried beans and rice tasted almost as good as my grandmothers use to cook. Not quite, but close! The carnitas tasted really good, the only issue we had was it was a tad dry. Not sure if it was overcooked, but it did taste good. Otherwise, everything else was great and we will be returning to try the brunch on a weekend. read more

Buenatarde Tequila y Mezcal - Refried Beans Yellow Rice Plate carnitas - Latin American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The restaurant was decorated fabulous! The staff was nice and friendly. Our waitresses wasn't sure of some of the questions we had but no big deal. The refried beans with cheese, queso on top of the chimichanga, and plantains were amazing! Unfortunately, the carnitas were dry and bland as you can see pictured. The tortilla could have been cooked longer as well. The chorizo was surprisingly spicy and good. The prices seem high but you get a decent amount of meat. We'd go back again and try the brunch menu or another protein. read more

Buenatarde Tequila y Mezcal - La Chimichanga with carnitas, Sweet Plantains, Refried Beans - Latin American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I really liked the food here. Drinks were reduced during Happy Hour ($7 per drink) but I really enjoyed my bowl. Rice can have a bad impact on my glucose but they offer quinoa and it was very good! I got the shredded chicken, cheese, and black beans with my quinoa. My other "ingredient" was chorizo (another protein!). The dish had a bit of spice, mostly from the chorizo, and I ate half for dinner and half the next day. Service was good, no complaints nor was it amazing. The ambiance was pleasant; there is a patio but it was full when we came. Inside was cool and quiet without being a library. We would go back. My wife had their tacos and wasn't too impressed; she wants to get a bowl next time. read more

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One of the best things about Shadyside is all the shops and restaurants that are walking distance from living areas. Great night to walk to a Mexican on a Tuesday in April. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The umbrella tables were full so we sat inside at a tall padded bench along the wall. Happy Hour has half off most appetizers weekly drink specials. We chose Queso Con ground beef, house margarita, and a Paloma. Street Tacos: three tacos with your choice of meet. I chose tinga chicken. Comes with refried beans and rice; red sauce and green sauce. The red sauce is very flavorful and I used it all. Their refried beans lack flavor. Hubby ordered Make Your Own Bowl. He chose grilled chicken (asada), black beans, chorizo, quinoa... He loved it. Maybe I'll try that next time. read more

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What a great find in the Pitt area! Located in a quaint street, we got served one of the best meals we've had here in Pittsburgh. 3 street taco meal ( chorizo, chicken tinga, ground beef) with a side of Mexican corn and Maduros- sweet plantains. Came with salsas. Chorizo packed a punch with flavors, chicken tinga was well seasoned with a kick, and the ground beef was salted just right. The tortilla was crunchy on the corners and still soft enough. Each taco was filled and they didn't skimp on the meat. The carne asada, well, it was shining right beside the tacos! Our steak- Grilled to perfection and smoked - was amazing. Sides were cauliflower rice and Maduros. Grilled scallions lent a sweeter bite. Chicken tenders and fries from the kids meals were good, but honestly my kids wanted my tacos more. Margarita with tajine rim and raspberry iced teas to cool us down. Service was great, friendly and in good timing. Restrooms are clean. Street Parking. Would highly recommend! read more

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came here for taco tuesday, good cheap beers and filling tacos. ok service. nice open table and easy to reserve. had a fun time chatting with the gvng read more

Buenatarde Tequila y Mezcal - Latin American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I got the shrimp fajitas (3.5/5) and a tinga chicken taco (3/5). The shrimp fajitas were good, but I wish there were more shrimp in it. It was a little expensive for what it was. The chicken taco was pretty dry and not super flavorful. Other members of my party got different tacos and liked them better, so I am excited to come back for a taco Tuesday special and get more $2-$3 tacos. The service was pretty good (4/5), and the patio is really nice on summer evenings since it is in the shade (4.5/5)! read more

Buenatarde Tequila y Mezcal - Shrimp Fajitas (3.5/5) - Latin American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I never have a bad thing to say about Buenatarde! The food is always outstanding, they have great beer options, and the service is always on the ball. I've never been when it's overly busy, but the vibes are always great and everyone always seems to be having a good meal! read more

Buenatarde Tequila y Mezcal - Bowl - Latin American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We happened to go during happy hour where apps are 1/2 off (minus guac) The Al pastor in the pork was tender, juicy, and flavorful. I was thrown off a bit by the fact that it was on a hoagie bun but it was still tasty The yuca was fried to perfection and not too dry. The plantains were sweet and complemented the rest of the dish well. We asked for chicharrones sub for our nachos. They came out with normal chips and were kind enough to rectify the mistake. This however took the entire time it took us to eat the rest of our food. We had all finished our mains and were sitting around waiting for the nachos to come out. They eventually did but it was with a sprinkling of chicharrones - not a full sub of the chips. Additionally, we asked for it without sour cream and cheese (allergy) and when it came out it looked like parts had some sour cream on it at some point :/. The chicken on the nachos was also dry Nachos were a big disappointment but the torta (4/5) was very tasty. Also be careful if you have an allergy of sorts. read more

Buenatarde Tequila y Mezcal - Mexican Torta Ahogada - Latin American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Yes, we took our daughter and her husband there for her 25th B-day. She loves Mexican food and spicy margaritas. I made the reservation and included a note that she has a gluten allergy. They gave us so many meal and combo choices that she could safely have and we were stuffed, and SO HAPPY we tried Buenatarde! We will definitely be back, and I am sure she already has plans to take her friends in the future. Great food, service, and ambience! Also, everyone needs to try your Yucca fries! Best ever!! TY! read more

This brick and mortar on Ellsworth has seen several businesses come and go over the years and I'm hoping to see longevity for Buenatarde. Mezcal and tacos, what could be better? Well, I'll tell ya, the entire menu (at least what I've had)! The mix of coziness and warmth with artisan tequila, and even frozen cocktails, and a twist on Mexican food makes for a long-lasting endeavor. A neighborhood gathering place with friendly service and food and drink that will make your body thank you over and over again. The range of quality and flavor from fajitas, chimichangas, ceviche, and more never waivers. I like meeting up with friends here before a night out in Shadyside. read more

We had been downtown for the Friendship house tour. This restaurant was one recommend to us. Food, drinks & atmosphere were all very good. Fair prices for good quality. If you are in the area - definitely check them out. read more

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3/8/25 Ate List: Lunch Combo: Chicken Quesadilla - 7.6 Beef Tostada - 6.3 Fries - 6.8 First some general pros: - Atmosphere is great - Staff was nice - Cost was great too Quesadilla was great. Could've crushed 2 or 3 of these on their own. Perfectly crispy, chicken was delicious and the cheese was just right and not too overwhelming. Tostada fell apart fairly quickly from the moisture of the meat. Would get something else next time. Fries were surprisingly good. Not really crispy but not that flimsy either. Right in the in between. They became addictive after awhile. Wish the serving size was just a touch more. read more

Buenatarde Tequila y Mezcal - Tostada, Quesadilla, Fries. - Latin American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Came here on a date night and it was trivia night coincidentally. Burrito was good but dripped all over me. Guac was as to be expected, classic, but honestly it was all a little pricier than I would've expected. read more

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This place is owned by the owners of El Sabor I believe, and I really enjoyed El Sabor, so I decided to give this spot a try. Wow. It did not disappoint! Wayyy better than Chipotle. I got to try their BYO bowl with yellow rice, cheese, yucca bites, sweet plantains, and sweet and spicy chipotle sauce. I also threw in one of their tres leches cake slices. Everything was pretty much perfect, even without a protein! The yucca was perfectly fried and so sweet and flavorful. The yucca was also great and went perfectly with that very balanced, delicious sauce. Even the rice was great! I will say the cheese is a bit rubbery. The tres leches was also amazing. Solid portion, perfect amount of sweetness, drenched in that delicious milk. Very nice. All in all, I highly recommend both this place and El Sabor for the fresh and delicious food they make. read more

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Came here for a quick casual bite and everything was great. Food came out super quick and i enjoyed the margaritas

Came here for lunch and got one of the lunch specials. The food was really tasty and the environment is really nice. I would like to come back to sit outdoors as well. read more

Buenatarde Tequila y Mezcal - Chile Rellenos and taco with side of Seasoned Red Potatoes - Latin American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I got the street style tacos with tofu! They were so delicious and the cilantro rice on the side was amazing. I appreciate that they are able to make accommodations for vegetarians as the waitress suggested I swap the original rice with cilantro rice since it isn't cooked in meat stock. I love how nicely decorated it is inside as well! While I did enjoy the options on the menu, it would be nice to have more options in the future. read more

Buenatarde Tequila y Mezcal - Street Style Tacos - Latin American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I almost always love Mexican food, but man this really hit the spot. The guacamole and salsa were both great and the chips were nice and fresh. I got a burrito with their Al pastor pork and it was delicious. The meat was both super tasty and tender. Even the side salad that came with it had a nice little spicy twist to it. The staff were all super friendly as well and I will most definitely be coming back to try some more! read more

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It's owned by the same restaurant group that owns El Sabor and it definitely shows in the food and menu. I got the lunch combo with a Burrito and Chile Relleno. The food itself was very good and similar to El Sabor, but the vibe was much more corporate. Everything was well flavored and well executed, especially was a fan of the steak in the burrito, it just felt empty in there though. It is newly opened however and hope it can find its footing as time rolls on. read more

Buenatarde Tequila y Mezcal - Latin American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

First visit to Buenatarde! I thought it was good! I'd give it a 3.5 if I could! Went with friends and got a table outside - small patio but pretty spacious interior! Very friendly and efficient staff and servers. We ordered margaritas which were good! I had a blood orange marg. I got the bowl with quinoa, tinga chicken, plantains, queso fresco and corn. It was pretty good! I wish you could also get greens as an options because it would make things less heavy and elevate the texture of the dish. My friends got the chimichanga and the shrimp street tacos. Both said it was good! I think it's a little misleading to charge for a protein the way they have it. Just include the lowest option in the price and do the additional few dollars. Anyway, I look forward to returning and trying some other dishes. read more

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The best tacos!!! And you can customize the tacos to your liking! great service also!

Cinco de Mayo fun! Che & Greta were an awesome staff! We were seated in a timely manner and the service was nice and accommodating. Loved that the rain held off so we could enjoy the garage door being opened. Such a cute and comfortable stop. We ordered chips, salsa, guacamole, and two queso's for the table to share. And everyone ordered a different entree. I was able to order ale carte which was great. And very much enjoyed the house margarita! read more

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Bring your appetite and friends! This has become my favorite restaurant when I visit Pittsburgh, but we usually carry out. Dining in, early evening on a Thursday in mid-December, my college student and I had wonderful service and the best meal! We started with the nachos, which were the best I've had in years! As always, the carne asada was perfect. The churrasco was as tasty as it was beautiful. The portions were huge and these 3 dishes could easily have fed four. We look forward to our next visit and we will definitely leave room for dessert! read more

Buenatarde Tequila y Mezcal - Nachos and carne asada - Latin American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The margaritas are quite good, at an about average price. The food was pretty good, but surely a tad overpriced for both portion and quality. Their bowl/plate combos are a step down in quality from Chipotle/Qdoba type places, and is much more expensive. But once again, the food was good, just wished the portions matched the price. Our server was very kind and outside of overly loud music (seriously, it was way too loud, but at least it was a live singer), the ambiance was nice and comfortable! read more

We had a wonderful evening at Buenatarde. The food was delicious- we had fajitas. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Excellent service.

I came here yesterday around 4:40pm and was able to get a table for six right away. This is where the old Stack'd used to be and I was happy that it's fairly close to me. There's a patio with a few tables for four, a fairly large bar, and a bunch of different tables available. We stayed until around 6:30 or so and it was filling up for the dinner crowd. The prices for happy hour are pretty good. I got a $7 house margarita which was good and a couple of appetizers to share with a friend and those were half off. The quesadilla we got with steak was delicious and filling. The taquitos con queso was a little strange and the cheese inside reminded me of paneer. Our server was very friendly but there seemed to be some miscommunication issues. I asked for my check and so did a couple of other people at the table while one friend asked for another margarita but our server brought out all of our checks at once. Additionally, a friend and I got there first and asked for the house margarita and she brought it out on the rocks without salt or sugar on the rim without giving us options. Later, other friends got the option of frozen or on the rocks and salt or sugar on the rim. Overall, I thought the happy hour pricing was great and that they may just need to work out some kinks with their service. I would come back to try more things on the menu! read more

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Ceviche was excellent never had it with salmon, will be back for that! Service was great. I love to dine outside, the place was jumpin!

Never given five-stars before, but what the heck, why not. In a sea of dining disappointment since the pandemic, this place checked every box for me. It was in a nice location right on Ellsworth Ave, nice building, relaxing patio, and decorated nicely. The staff was very friendly, especially the young lady of Cuban heritage, sorry I don't recall her name. The menu is not big, but the options are great. I got the Churrasco platter which was super tasty. It had sausage, beef, cbicken, shrimp, cilantro rice, and fried plantains. Wife got shredded chicken tacos. She had one remaining this morning and took it to work and it was still holding up...most tacos die overnight. Finished it off with tres leches cake and coffee and it was great. Do yourself a favor and check it out. Just a really great place. My first five star rating! read more

This place is a legit hidden gem. My co-workers stumbled upon this by accident, and honestly I can say it has amazing Mexican food! The quesadilla trio is my go to every time. I can't say enough good about the food and atmosphere! read more

Delicious food, great service, and awesome margaritas. Im always skeptical of frozen margs. However, they are so great here! They have multiple flavors to pick from. The food here was so delicious! I got the tacos rice and green beans. I know green beans BUT they were amazing! The workers here were all extremely nice! read more

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Tried it for the first time. Has nice outdoor patio and we were lucky to be sitting there because of the unusually warm fall weather. Food was decent and drinks were ok but maybe it depends on the kind of margarita... ‍ Although might be biased because Tocayo is one of my favorites. Anyway I'll come back here again to give it another try because I want them to be successful. read more

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The food was really good. There were 7 of us and we all had "special" issues. But, all of the dishes were customizable, so that was no problem. Our server was average, at best. We asked questions, if she didn't ask us to repeat it because she wasn't paying attention, then she didn't know the answer. She often didn't know specific ingredients. For example, I have the cilantro gene, and it tastes like soap. I asked if there was cilantro in a dish. She had me repeat it and then said she didn't know-she said the ingredients are written on the menu. Another in our party had a question about beans-she didn't know. We stopped asking questions which is probably what she was hoping for. Our food came out very quickly and everything was done exactly as we ordered. Great food. Service-hmmm... read more

This experience was incredible! Started out with some margaritas which were absolutely divine! Maybe the best queso I have ever had, incredible plantains, and the most tender meats! Went for their Valentines dinner for 2 and were blown away, plus fun heart decor to get us in the mood. Workers were not only sweet but speedy too. Great time! read more

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The food is amazing here. And the atmosphere is great. You won't regret coming to enjoy authentic cuisine!!!! read more

Buenatarde Tequila y Mezcal - The Quesadilla with pulled chicken in red sauce. So delicious. Quesadilla was enough for dinner for one. So worthy of coming here. - Latin American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food and drinks were good! Drinks were decently strong and good flavor. It's a cute new place with patio sitting. Our food took a long time but it seemed there was an issue with the printer and they compensated us by giving free dessert. Higher priced Mexican food but is worth trying out. read more

Buenatarde Tequila y Mezcal - Latin American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This is my go-to place in Shadyside. Great food and service. I also love that they serve wine from Spill, a Bloomfield wine bar (another favorite spot). read more

Everything was great! Food, service, drinks, atmosphere it was all a great experience.

4.5/5 Stopped here for lunch on a weekday! Food and ambiance were great. All staff were extremely friendly as well. We got the pork belly street tacos and carne asada. Portion sizes were very generous and I liked the tortillas for the tacos a lot! There are a variety of sauces to choose from for the tacos - we got the chimichurri and salsa verde and highly recommend! The street corn was decent, though I wish there was more cream. Yuca fries were . Overall, had a great experience here and would come back again! read more

Buenatarde Tequila y Mezcal - Carne asada + street corn + yucca fries (top); Pork belly tacos (bottom) - Latin American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We were here on a Sunday night, only a few tables in the whole place. The waiter was great! He was attentive and very nice. The food was AMAZING, and this is coming from people who are Mexican and live in Mexico! My mother is VERY PICKY and she loved it. The carne asada is TOP NOTCH! And the quesadillas de carne or pollo for kids are also great. The street tacos with carne asada are quite the dish. Congrats for wonderful food! read more