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Great place, great food, super nice people. Just to reiterate: the Yelp listing and photos are a bit confusing since the location is now a trailer next to Primanti's and across from Shake Shack--not inside PA Market.
Tucked inside PA Market within the Strip District. The man who served us, I assume Edgar?, was very friendly. We got 3 tacos - chicken, beef, and shrimp. There was quite a wait until they were ready. I appreciated how much meat was in each of them, but unfortunately I found the flavor to be a little underwhelming... beef was probably best out of all.
Really some of the best tacos in city. Arrived at 1050 in the seated square outside and they told me to come on up to order early. Got the beef tongue and chorizo tacos with a shrimp tostada. The self pour salsas were delicious with a great range of spice. I will definitely be back
Pictures are the chicken, steak and lamb barbacoa. The steak and chicken tacos were good but the lamb Barbacoa was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and service was super. The pricing was pretty standard at $3.00 - $3.75 a taco. Great street tacos. I would eat them again when I need a taco fix.
Cute little taco stand in an interesting courtyard setup. This place makes you feel like you're in the Wild Wild West. Horse and carriage mural included on the wall along with a Skelton having a drink at the bar. Edgar greeted us with a smile on his face and was very friendly during our visit. He cooks the food himself and has a pretty big selection on his menu including drinks. I ordered the chicken enchiladas without lettuce. They came topped with a mole sauce. They were delicious! The beans were out of this world. By far my favorite part of the meal. They were cooked just right and topped with cheese. The rice was also very good. Flavorful and not dry at all. The street corn was okay, although it didn't seem to fresh. I was surprised that it didn't have cilantro or lime. It had a sweet tangy taste to it which was unique. My boyfriend ordered the chicken and chorizo tacos and said that they were really good. I could tell that he really enjoyed them as his eyes were rolling in the back of his head as he was eating them! He was all into the different sauces that were offered to top his tacos. We plan to come back when the weather is warmer so that we can enjoy the outdoor seating.
Great taco located right on the Strip. The kitchen was in a outdoor courtyard with some covered high tables and chairs. $3 authentic tacos--fast and fresh service.
The beef tacos are amazing. You HAVE to get the jalapeños queso - it's amazing! The prices are very reasonable and the portions are perfect. I typically order 3 tacos and 1 queso. The one thing to be mindful of is the wait on the weekends as it can be upwards of an hour, while weeks days it can be ready within about 10 minutes.
Stopped in for a quick lunch. Have not been to this location since they moved here from about a block away. The menu has a few tacos that are 2 for $5.00 but most of the selections are $3.50. My barbacoa and chorizo tacos were good but not anything special. The sauce bar is nice but it was a little messy when I was getting my sauces; thought it probably doesn't take much for just one person to spill stuff on the bar. The place is kind of amusing with all the menus pasted on a board behind the cash register and you can see some of the kitchen staff cooking. The room is kind of dark and dingy; it has been a few different restaurants over the years and has not been updated.
You guys if I could have the tacos and sauces injected in me I would. Edgar's is in my top two places for tacos in Pittsburgh. Everything is fresh. Always fresh. The flavors are so aromatic. I swear I get dizzy from eating this goodness. One bite and my head spins. Have to grab a quick seat to maintain my composure so that I may continue to inhale those tacos as though I've never eaten before.
Stumbled upon this place while walking to go somewhere else for lunch. Decided to go here instead. WOW! What a little tucked away gem. My coworkers and I loved it so much, we came back a second day in a row. I've gotten the burrito, which was HUGE. I couldn't finish it all. It was packed with rice and beans, onion, peppers, beef and everything in between. I also tried the beef empanada which was clearly very homemade and good!! We also shared chips queso/guac. Queso is so creamy and jalapeño and guac was very flavorful! The second day I got the mole enchiladas and street corn. SO GOOD. Flavorful and satisfying. You can taste all the elements of the mole. And the street corn was sweet and creamy and a little spicy. I can't wait to literally try everything on their menu. Not only does this place have great food, it's run by Edgar (I am assuming) and two other ladies. They are always so sweet and nice! Can't wait to tell everyone about this place and to go back!
Right in the heart of the Saturday afternoon market on the Strip, Edgar's and the competing taco stand just around the corner contribute to one of the best smelling street corners ever, with sweet and earthy tendrils of corn tortillas wafting by and hints of the various meats cooking on their griddles. With some of our brunch targets packed to the gills on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, my girlfriend and I switched to snacking at the various food stands on the Strip, with Edgar's being the main stop. I went with a chicken and lamb barbacoa tacos and their watermelon agua fresca to drink. The lamb was lightly topped while the chicken was more generously topped, while you're left ot finish it off with the salsa of your choice, and I just went with what looked like salsa verde. Sitting down at one of the handful of tables next to their stand, we dug right in. The lamb was tender and flavourful, and the sauce it was in kept it from getting too dry. There was a little bit of spice to the guac and a nice fresh pop from the pico and all of that was evened out by the queso fresco. The chicken had a mild flavour, but it was tender and moist, and topped equally as well as the lamb. The watermelon agua fresca was fantastic. It tasted simply of watermelon with very little, if any, extra sweetening, just letting the fruit stand on its own. Edgar's was an excellent spot in a equally great little area. Hit this place up if you're in the Strip.
After trying most Mexican restaurants & food trucks in town, Edgar's tacos are the most amazing tacos in Pittsburgh and are very authentic. I crave them on a regular basis. I've had the chorizo tacos multiple times. What I like about his chorizo tacos are they are delicious and flavorful, but not super greasy which is the case with most chorizo tacos. The shrimp in the tacos are small and fried, but equally delicious. I like how he has multiple salsas you can put on them. Even though I'm obsessed with his tacos the hibiscus tea was to die for. I could drink that every day. Soooooo good! The other great thing about Edgar is he is extremely friendly and his staff are as well. They are also very efficient. Like most taco stands in town, you either have to stand or take them with you. There is one small table inside, but that's it.
Saw this truck at yArt and tried a vegetarian taco that had mushrooms and potatoes with lettuce, tomato and onion. Sooo good! I've never had mushrooms that tasted like that. It had a kick and a good flavor. I wish I could figure out how to recreate it with spices! The corn shells were not overly thick, hard or rubbery. They were perfect. The people on the food truck were lovely. They had 4 types of salsa, forks and napkins readily available. I added the medium salsa to a portion of my taco, and it went very well with it. I hope I see this truck around again sometime!
1 year ago
AFFORDABLE but quality! Unusual in these times. Perfect for either a quick snack or a meal. Easy payment through square available. Take with you while you walk and enjoy this yummy mexican bite! read more
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2 years ago
Great place, great food, super nice people. Just to reiterate: the Yelp listing and photos are a bit confusing since the location is now a trailer next to Primanti's and across from Shake Shack--not inside PA Market. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Tucked inside PA Market within the Strip District. The man who served us, I assume Edgar?, was very friendly. We got 3 tacos - chicken, beef, and shrimp. There was quite a wait until they were ready. I appreciated how much meat was in each of them, but unfortunately I found the flavor to be a little underwhelming... beef was probably best out of all. read more
11 months ago
Really some of the best tacos in city. Arrived at 1050 in the seated square outside and they told me to come on up to order early. Got the beef tongue and chorizo tacos with a shrimp tostada. The self pour salsas were delicious with a great range of spice. I will definitely be back read more
6 years ago
Pictures are the chicken, steak and lamb barbacoa. The steak and chicken tacos were good but the lamb Barbacoa was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and service was super. The pricing was pretty standard at $3.00 - $3.75 a taco. Great street tacos. I would eat them again when I need a taco fix. read more
Cute little taco stand in an interesting courtyard setup. This place makes you feel like you're in the Wild Wild West. Horse and carriage mural included on the wall along with a Skelton having a drink at the bar. Edgar greeted us with a smile on his face and was very friendly during our visit. He cooks the food himself and has a pretty big selection on his menu including drinks. I ordered the chicken enchiladas without lettuce. They came topped with a mole sauce. They were delicious! The beans were out of this world. By far my favorite part of the meal. They were cooked just right and topped with cheese. The rice was also very good. Flavorful and not dry at all. The street corn was okay, although it didn't seem to fresh. I was surprised that it didn't have cilantro or lime. It had a sweet tangy taste to it which was unique. My boyfriend ordered the chicken and chorizo tacos and said that they were really good. I could tell that he really enjoyed them as his eyes were rolling in the back of his head as he was eating them! He was all into the different sauces that were offered to top his tacos. We plan to come back when the weather is warmer so that we can enjoy the outdoor seating. read more
7 years ago
Great taco located right on the Strip. The kitchen was in a outdoor courtyard with some covered high tables and chairs. $3 authentic tacos--fast and fresh service. read more
5 years ago
The beef tacos are amazing. You HAVE to get the jalapeños queso - it's amazing! The prices are very reasonable and the portions are perfect. I typically order 3 tacos and 1 queso. The one thing to be mindful of is the wait on the weekends as it can be upwards of an hour, while weeks days it can be ready within about 10 minutes. read more
Stopped in for a quick lunch. Have not been to this location since they moved here from about a block away. The menu has a few tacos that are 2 for $5.00 but most of the selections are $3.50. My barbacoa and chorizo tacos were good but not anything special. The sauce bar is nice but it was a little messy when I was getting my sauces; thought it probably doesn't take much for just one person to spill stuff on the bar. The place is kind of amusing with all the menus pasted on a board behind the cash register and you can see some of the kitchen staff cooking. The room is kind of dark and dingy; it has been a few different restaurants over the years and has not been updated. read more
You guys if I could have the tacos and sauces injected in me I would. Edgar's is in my top two places for tacos in Pittsburgh. Everything is fresh. Always fresh. The flavors are so aromatic. I swear I get dizzy from eating this goodness. One bite and my head spins. Have to grab a quick seat to maintain my composure so that I may continue to inhale those tacos as though I've never eaten before. read more
Stumbled upon this place while walking to go somewhere else for lunch. Decided to go here instead. WOW! What a little tucked away gem. My coworkers and I loved it so much, we came back a second day in a row. I've gotten the burrito, which was HUGE. I couldn't finish it all. It was packed with rice and beans, onion, peppers, beef and everything in between. I also tried the beef empanada which was clearly very homemade and good!! We also shared chips queso/guac. Queso is so creamy and jalapeño and guac was very flavorful! The second day I got the mole enchiladas and street corn. SO GOOD. Flavorful and satisfying. You can taste all the elements of the mole. And the street corn was sweet and creamy and a little spicy. I can't wait to literally try everything on their menu. Not only does this place have great food, it's run by Edgar (I am assuming) and two other ladies. They are always so sweet and nice! Can't wait to tell everyone about this place and to go back! read more
Right in the heart of the Saturday afternoon market on the Strip, Edgar's and the competing taco stand just around the corner contribute to one of the best smelling street corners ever, with sweet and earthy tendrils of corn tortillas wafting by and hints of the various meats cooking on their griddles. With some of our brunch targets packed to the gills on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, my girlfriend and I switched to snacking at the various food stands on the Strip, with Edgar's being the main stop. I went with a chicken and lamb barbacoa tacos and their watermelon agua fresca to drink. The lamb was lightly topped while the chicken was more generously topped, while you're left ot finish it off with the salsa of your choice, and I just went with what looked like salsa verde. Sitting down at one of the handful of tables next to their stand, we dug right in. The lamb was tender and flavourful, and the sauce it was in kept it from getting too dry. There was a little bit of spice to the guac and a nice fresh pop from the pico and all of that was evened out by the queso fresco. The chicken had a mild flavour, but it was tender and moist, and topped equally as well as the lamb. The watermelon agua fresca was fantastic. It tasted simply of watermelon with very little, if any, extra sweetening, just letting the fruit stand on its own. Edgar's was an excellent spot in a equally great little area. Hit this place up if you're in the Strip. read more
After trying most Mexican restaurants & food trucks in town, Edgar's tacos are the most amazing tacos in Pittsburgh and are very authentic. I crave them on a regular basis. I've had the chorizo tacos multiple times. What I like about his chorizo tacos are they are delicious and flavorful, but not super greasy which is the case with most chorizo tacos. The shrimp in the tacos are small and fried, but equally delicious. I like how he has multiple salsas you can put on them. Even though I'm obsessed with his tacos the hibiscus tea was to die for. I could drink that every day. Soooooo good! The other great thing about Edgar is he is extremely friendly and his staff are as well. They are also very efficient. Like most taco stands in town, you either have to stand or take them with you. There is one small table inside, but that's it. read more
2 years ago
Saw this truck at yArt and tried a vegetarian taco that had mushrooms and potatoes with lettuce, tomato and onion. Sooo good! I've never had mushrooms that tasted like that. It had a kick and a good flavor. I wish I could figure out how to recreate it with spices! The corn shells were not overly thick, hard or rubbery. They were perfect. The people on the food truck were lovely. They had 4 types of salsa, forks and napkins readily available. I added the medium salsa to a portion of my taco, and it went very well with it. I hope I see this truck around again sometime! read more
This place was such a hole in the wall, but really good. It's actually a lot bigger than I was expecting. You walk-in, order from the menu on the wall, and then wait at a table with the number they give you. They shout out the # when the food is ready and with a simple wave of your number the waitress found me and brought out my food. Since the ordering is at the front and there was only 1 cashier, the line got a bit long since my group was about 20 and there were also other patrons. This occurred around 3:00 on a sunny Saturday. The food was really cheap, and it was good. I could have gone for more food since it wasn't a huge serving, but it hit the spot and accomplished what I set out for. There's also free chips with guac and queso. The inside had lots of decorations drafting down from the ceiling, as well as stuff on the walls. It made it feel like an authentic Mexican place. There was also futbol playing from the World Cup which added to that element. The owner said that the liquor license was delayed about a month. I wasn't able to order a Corona, but anticipate by late July or August that the drafts will be flowing. At least I hope so for their sake. Either way, it's a cool place to check out near the strip. read more
5 years ago
2 years ago
Affordable, authentic, and delicious food at a great price! The nachos with the queso dip and guacamole dip were the perfect appetizer. Both dips as well as the chips had a unique flavor and texture and really impressed us. The dips were very creamy and reminiscent of the flavors they were suppose to represent with the perfect level of kick to them. The chips were freshly made and had a uniquely soft crunch to them. The chicken quesadilla was HUGE and was big enough for both of us which we both felt was a great deal for the price. Succulent chicken, a toasty tortilla, melted cheesiness and some veggies to add freshness is exactly what you look for in a chicken and cheese quesadilla. We look forward to coming back here soon and trying some of the other delicious food on the menu. read more
THE BEST! Added a couple of pictures of the burrito. Man this is really it! Chipotle Grill eat your heart out. What these couple of folks do in a small stand on Penn Ave. is flat out amazing. Today is first I had the burrito, just like the best you can find in SoCal. Loaded with flavory goodness! I would go on, but about to reheat another one. Let the pictures do the talking. Oh, and when you reheat a burrito on flour tortilla, wrap in foil and either bake at low heat or wrap in foil and reheat on stovetop. read more
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Delicious carnitas tacos and beans/rice. The fresh toppings (herbs, tomatoes, onions, etc) put everything a step above! Good spot to stop for a light lunch read more
8 years ago
A gut truck no más! This hombre is living the American dream and turned this into a full fledged restaurant. It's still in the works, but has so much potential. You still have to order from the front cashier, but it looks like they'll be taking tableside orders soon. It also looks like they're about to have a bar soon! There's still a steel encased salsa bar, a schmattering of Mexican refreshments, and all the Mexican meal basics. This place is legit. Bring your hankering-for-Mexican ass down here and give them your money so they can take this restaurant to the next level! read more
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