This place is a nice hidden gem in Arlington! Great tasting tacos! The green salsa has a nice kick to it. I'd recommend the crispy tacos, they were so good I forgot to take a picture. The Cheeto birria bomb was interesting and full of flavor! The grilled pineapple on the pastor tacos was phenomenal!! read more

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Third visit to Gilberto's. First time: bland and barely seasoned. Not good. Second time: surprisingly delicious, though it still needed a little salt. Third time: back to bland again. Almost no flavor. The biggest issue here is consistency.I literally had to add my own salt just to make it taste like something... If they could get consistent with their seasoning, this place could be solid. Right now it's a gamble. The service is outstanding and the place is very clean. read more

I was excited to try and was disappointed. I had three tacos de carne asada and the meat was just pale with no flavor! The fries stale the burrito falling apart with the same pale meat but the chips and queso saved me because everything else was a fail. read more

Pass this location so many times that we finally decided to stop in when we realized our typical taco joint was closed. So happy that we're so close to many good taco places! My husband got the chilaquiles which he's always happy to find when places have them. It was pretty filling and reasonably priced. I got the quesabirria which was okay. The churro was okay too. Hard to be great with these when there is a lot of competition in the DFW area. Location was very clean and spacious. Service was friendly. Look forward to going back again to try something else! read more

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I'd give it a 3.5 if possible, but not a 4. That being said, I'll still probably come back again to give them another try & will update my rating if needed. Service 4/5: The staff was really nice, pretty easy going. But it seemed that they forgot one of my friend's food. Two of us had received our order, we still had her number on the table & then after awhile we were asked if there was anything else we were waiting on. It came out quickly afterwards. Maybe just a miscommunication amongst staff, but like I said. They were super nice. Food 3/5: Kinda hit & miss. Breakfast burrito, super greasy but really bland. The hot sauce made it much better. Carne asada plate & tacos, delicious. Birria Ramen, this was also pretty bland... the noodle were great but it was missing some overall flavor. I do wish we could sub some sides, even for an uncharge. I would have rather had chips & cheese than fries, but it wasn't allowed so I didn't order a torta like I originally wanted. But the girl was super apologetic about it, rules are rules, I appreciate how nice she was about it. Prices are pretty good & the servings are huge. Atmosphere 4/5: It's chilly in there, which I like, definitely wear we need in Texas. Booths are spacious, good for groups & they have large tables put together as well. The restroom needs better plumbing, there was a warning about it so I hope it improves. Love the murals, chill atmosphere. Maybe this place was overhyped but has potential, so I'll be looking try another menu item next time. Maybe it was an odd day. read more

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There shouldn't be a drive through and I have to wait over 15 mins for the food for the person in front of me then wait for mine for another 10 this is absolutely insane and terrible service read more

Friendly staff who comes around and checks on you and your satisfaction. Food is delicious!! We got 3 tacos: tripas extra crunchy, carnitas, and carne asada. We also got a carne asada torta. Everything was fresh and hot! Definitely recommend! $2 tacos tuesday with $3 margaritas too! read more

Gilbertos Taco Shop 2 - Tripas Taco, Carnitas Taco, Carne Asada Taco - Tacos Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Went to a track meet in Arlington on Friday & after we left we saw so many cars wrapped around the building, so decided to give them a try. What I will give them props on is their price. Their individual taco prices (roughly $2.50) & meals ($11-14) are very reasonably priced. I also like that although their line was consistently wrapped around the building, waits weren't long. When it comes to flavor ? Ehhhhh. I honestly have to say nothing stood out to me, but then again all I ordered were carne asada tacos. Maybe this spot is more known for other things that I should come back to try, which I'd be open to because what I had did not hit the spot. read more

Being from San Diego this was just like home. I honestly never knew about this place until I came here and saw their menu. Was just like a San Diego taco shop. I brought my buddies here and we all loved it. I started things out with their hot Chito Carne Asada fries, which were amazing my buddy got Birria tacos. He loved them. My other buddy got a shrimp quesadilla and he fell in love with it. We also got rolled tacos and Carne Asada tacos, which we shared, and Man felt like we were in San Diego again. They have tons of drinks lots of seating inside the restaurant was clean, which is always a plus and the service was good. Definitely coming back here. read more

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I just did delivery. The breakfast burrito is amazing. so good. A big burrito as well, definitely had a lot of meat, potatoes etc. I loved the packs of salsa,very smart. I also had a Adobada which was so good. i definitely will eat here again read more

First Id like to mention that the establishment is very clean. We do love a clean environment. Everyone was nice for the most part. We came here based off a FB group recommendation. Let's get straight to it. The amount of food they give you is very much worth the price. However the food is not great. There is no taste. You look at the food and the amount given and get excited until you bite in. I'm gonna have to agree with the people who say there's no seasoning in some of these reviews. Those are the accurate ones. My son ordered tacos, he requested them to be like the queso birria tacos but with asada instead. If that wasn't possible just say that and we can order something else. Instead they basically threw something together and gave him tacos with yellow packaged shredded cheese. So like El Finex type of thing. If you like watered down Tex Mex this is your spot. Personally we enjoy comida mexicana. Not to mention the tortilla was just dry and hard. So disappointing. My husband and i ordered a burrito with cabeza. Again no taste. We also ordered the nachos supreme with asada and the meat was dry, no taste. The chips were nice and crunchy and toppings did their thing. Same with the tacos de asada we ordered. We like to try new places and order several items to get a great review. None of these items were made with any type of seasoning and not to mention the asada did seem old. My son is back of the house and said the same about the meat. Also, they sent us away with no salsa! We like salsa with our tacos and burritos. We came from DeSoto so it's quite a drive. Good thing we noticed and turned back. Someone in these reviews said the salsa is homemade? The salsa was packaged. Maybe they offer homemade when you dine in? So sad. I hate leaving these type of reviews but I just want to be honest. Maybe it was the cook? I don't know. The 2 stars are for the amount of food for the price and the clean environment. Restrooms were very clean as well! So much potential but no flavor to back the food up. read more

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Well, I took a picture of my drink because my order was completely messed up. (Ordered on door dash) When I called them, I was sooooo annoyed but by the end of the call - I was fine. I spoke to Jose and he was so sweet and empathetic, maybe the owner? Maybe the manager? I'm not sure but he's great. Needless to say, I hope they succeed in all their locations, due to customer service alone!! I'll try again next week for my hot Cheeto fries read more

Gilbertos Taco Shop 2 - 32 oz. Horchata - Tacos Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Quite literally just got home with my order... ordered 2 Arlington burritos for my husband and son.... So good!!! But this post is aimed more towards the customer service. I wish I would've got her name, but the young girl who was working at the drive-through was the absolute sweetest! Her customer service is A1. She asked me how I was and we started chitchatting for a bit and told her I was starting a new job And the whole experience was great. I got home opened up my order to give to my family and saw this and it brought me to tears. I showed my husband and he was shocked as well. I feel so horrible for not catching her name, but for the young girl who was working the drive-thru THANK YOU! you made my day! You have such a beautiful positive energy about you! Never lose it! read more

Gilbertos Taco Shop 2 - Thank you! - Tacos Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Slow, slow, slow,slow,slow,slow,slow,slow service and it's not asada. More like Grizzle tacos!!! Horrible

Update: I have been back twice since my last bad experience. They seem to have fixed the service issues, and the food is great. Love that red sauce. read more

Should have listened to the person who said that the food was flavorless smh! Someone also said that the birria ramen was hardy, but should have been made with a broth, and I agree 100%. I tried the ramen and after about a pound of salt and seasoning and 2 packs of the green salsa/sauce it was good. My kids love quesaillas but refused to eat them because the pieces were cut all weird plus they were soggy!!! My husband got a burrito. It was a good size but again no flavor. I guess Gilbertos should have stuck with being 1 restaurant and perfected everything! read more

Food and service are great my only complaint is the dining room was a bit cold. Other than that everything is great.

Food wasn't bad, per se, it's just not great. And with other places in the area with better tacos, I likely won't return - at least not for their tacos. I ordered the three taco combo. It came out to $17 and change for the and a bottled Coke. The fish was the best flavor wise but the amount of fish they give you is laughable. The carne asada tastes like Lawry's seasoning and the carnitas tastes like it was cooked in rancid oil. The bottled Coke was barely cooler than room temp. The positives are the friendly staff and the time I had to wait to get my food was around only 5 minutes after I ordered. The atmosphere is very casual. You order at the counter and they bring it out to you. read more

Thank goodness for Yelp friends or I would have never known this was here.as I tend to avoid Copper all together. Gilbertos 2 is not on Cooper, it is just east of it, behind the pharmacy. New location, beautiful mural, same quality tacos you expect from Gilbertos. This location also is easier to get in and out of, as they have a good amount of parking. And don't forget the drive thru! I stopped by and got the asada and fish tacos. I had not tried their fish before and I had been missing OUT. SO good! Next time though, I would ask to leave off the sour cream. It is hiding under all the veg and isn't my favorite. The fish is perfectly cooked, and so flavorful. The asada is a bit on the greasy side, but so tasty. I am a salsa verde fan and they have two! This place being so close to my work could get dangerous, but I am here for it. read more

Gilbertos Taco Shop 2 - Two asada one fish - Tacos Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Tried this place on a whim...got the chile rellano burrito. YUMMY! The onions were a little hot but...the flavor of that rellano was amazing! Take the green sauce with it! Very good! Cashier gave me recommendations but I went rogue and hit a winner-great service. Went at late lunch and it was quiet. read more

I stopped by for lunch today [ Park Row] had the #1 combo, staff was great, food? way to much lettuce, food was not even warm! i've been to the location on Abrams for Taco's several times, Great tacos!!! read more

Our first time here and we loved the fast service and EXCELLENT FOOD! We'll definitely be back and the Atmosphere is Amazing aswell. The Food was on point and Hot, Made to order. When it comes to food I'm a harsh critic and I loved the fresh, hot food. Thank you and we'll be back again read more

Gilbertos Taco Shop 2 - Menu and the women that took our orders. Thank y'all for the excellent service and professionalism and patience. - Tacos Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Food shit asf they gave us the wrong order I paid 45 funky dollars for what I ordered and they gave me four beef burritos that I didNOT order! read more

I love their super fries burrito it's hot fresh and so good. It has carne asada , French fries, cheese, sour cream and guac. sooo good! I've tried the rolled tacos too a handful of times they are hit or miss with the shell being fried too hard sometimes. And having a drive thru always gets my business with I have a toddler in the back who can't sit still to dine in! read more

Gilbertos Taco Shop 2 - Tacos Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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They're Breakfast Tacos are good but be warned the Arlington Burrito is muy grande and could be shared by three people. It has everything in it stays Caliente for a long time. They're friendly and very helpful. I will put this on my list of places to get TexMex. Expand my choices. No fresh brewed ice tea. read more

I recently visited Gilberto's taco shop for the first time and from the moment I walked in the staff was very friendly and helpful! The food was delicious, fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be coming back more often!! read more

Ambiance was good, no complaints however we came for some good tripa tacos. Now if you like tripa tacos extra crispy all crunch no bite of meat, these are the tacos for you but not for us! We like our tacos cooked but with some meat to bite into. read more

Great Food & Good Food, Thanks to Carmela for taking our order! Tacos were on point. read more

Gilbertos Taco Shop 2 - 10 Taco Order - Tacos Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Long intrigued by the mural on park row, my family and I finally tried Gilberto's! We ordered the Birria Quesadilla, the Birria Tacos, a pork Torta, and a shrimp taco. Safe to say this was plenty of food! Make sure you come hungry, these portions are GIGANTE!! The service was great! Everyone was so polite and friendly. They also had stranger things playing in the restaurant which my kids enjoyed. The mural in the restaurant was very cool and fun to look at! We will definitely be coming back to Gilberto's! read more

Gilbertos Taco Shop 2 - Birriria tacos - Tacos Near Me - Arlington, Texas

This is the worst Mexican tacos i ever got the salsa is good but the carne asada is fatty and and it's more tortilla then actual meat good thing i only got 3 tacos i wont ever go back to bad because the salsa is on point smh read more

Gilbertos Taco Shop 2 - Taco plate - Tacos Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Loved this place so much. The food was amazingggg! Will def come back I love food so much and especially this food!!

Arlington breakfast burrito, Asada hot Cheetos burrito, #1 and enchiladas. Anything you order - you can't miss. Bussin bussin! Bet! Yesterday was the surprise soft opening of @gilbertostacoshop # 2 off Park row & Cooper. I enjoyed meeting and sitting down with owner, José. We spoke about all the dips and climbs of opening a new business. José made it through it all from permits to receiving a letter from the city to take down his new mural. read more

Listen, I was sooooo excited when I saw a Gilberto's being built so close to my home. Funny thing - I hadn't even been to the original, yet! Gilberto's has a reputation, and a good one at that in Arlington. On more than one occasion someone has said to me, "You have to try Gilberto's!" To be honest, the old location was a little off-putting, appearance wise. It always looked a bit too old to me, and not kept the best. Entering this new Gilberto's, however, I was excited. The menu is plain and simple. Truly straightforward and easy to understand. You can order the usual combo platters or tacos a-la-carte. The first thing that I noticed when digging in was that the beans were spectacular. They were salty but not too salty, and not a lump to be seen. The rice was good, too. The tacos were compact (smaller than somewhere like Papaya) but they packed a punch of great taste. The Birria Tacos came with the dipping sauce on the side, and the meal came with three salsas. We ordered the chips separately for an additional charge. Reportedly, the fish taco and grilled chicken tacos were a bit dry, but I did not try them. Despite being dry, the flavor was reportedly great. I believe that a dash of spicy salsa added to the taco could have solved that, but not my taco, not my problem! I really liked that they sell their salsa by the jar, too. I didn't pick it up (this time!) but surely will in the future. One drawback - the plumbing ventilation needs work. It's not overpowering, but the building does have a very slight sewer gas smell. It wasn't overpowering or off-putting to me, but could be to some. Did I mention - the drive thru is open til midnight? All the more time to give it a try! read more

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I tried their Arlington Breakfast burrito and it was so good. First of all the size of it alone. Don't think anyone can finish the whole thing at one sitting. The taste is like your grandma made it with all your fav breakfast meats. It has chorizo, eggs, cheese, ham, bacon and sausage. The green hot sauce is creamy and spicy! I have ordered this same breakfast burrito at least 7 times and always save half for next days breakfast. read more

The food was great the breakfast tacos are good. My daughter loved it. The menudo is good as well. A 5 on the cleanliness on the staff, and on the restroom. Staff is nice and helpful. read more

Food is just great Chilly inside on a warm day and the drive through stays open late. read more

Gilbertos Taco Shop 2 - Open, airy, great vibe. Food is typical Gilberto's - SO good. - Tacos Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The food is authentic and delicious. It makes no sense how good the food is and the service is great. I can't believe I didn't know about this hidden gem. read more

Amazing delicious great service clean ! bring your whole family will be back ! Great location ! read more

Gilbertos Taco Shop 2 - Birria tacos ! - Tacos Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Food is overpriced and bland. Tostada was so soggy it was almost impossible to eat even with a fork.

I've only ever gotten the carne asada and birria tacos. They are always good but inconsistent levels of good. Sometimes the asada meat is really crispy and sometimes it's soft, both good but different. The salsas are always the same. The beans are good and not overly fatty. You order at the counter and they bring it you. Fast and efficient service. The restaurant is very clean, you throw your own plates away. Workers are constantly cleaning tables. If you go during the school year be prepared to have some high schoolers in there with you. read more

Gilbertos Taco Shop 2 - Carne asada tacos with rice and beans - Tacos Near Me - Arlington, Texas