We moved and really really miss this place. The food is topnotch, the menu is broad but not overwhelming, and now with the expanded store it is comfortable inside. By far the best Mexican food around D'town. read more

Wow! What a place. More importantly the flavors on tacos! Ample menu, I have to go back and try many other things. Loved my experience here. Ample free parking lot. Great location. Inviting fresh ambiance. Very clean and helpful friendly staff. read more

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I've gone to the restaurant several times since I discovered how delicious the food is. We usually get the grilled chicken burritos and the guacamole and chips. The burritos are big enough to share and the guacamole is always fresh. I had tacos also which were very good. The staff gives you a smile and are friendly when you go into the restaurant. The restaurant is clean and there is a ice cream shop attached to the restaurant. If you like Mexican food, give it a try. Enjoy! read more

A friend at work kept telling me to try this restaurant. We used DoorDash and ordered this evening. The food was fresh, delicious, and authentic. We had the tacos, burrito bowl, and enchiladas. All delicious! read more

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Do not order the tostadas for take out. They are soggy every time. Our drive is less than 10 minutes. Everything else is always really good I just wish they had a better way to package to keep them from getting soggy! read more

Habanero Taco Express - Tostadas - Mexican Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Everything was perfect I never ever write reviews like ever ! But the taco de Asada and the Birria tacos were fire read more

Habanero Taco Express - Mexican Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

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We ordered some takeout a few days ago and definitely enjoyed our meal. There were four enchiladas that came with our takeout along with rice and a choice of refried or black beans. The grilled chicken was tender and not at all stringy. We also ordered the nachos which came with a choice of meat toppings. We chose beef which was also tender and not grisly. The guacamole was one of the best takeout versions I have had in a long time being both creamy and a little chunky. We were able to order online and pick up. Ambiance is a bit bare bones. Parking lot can be challenging due to the amount of traffic. Definitely a return spot for us. read more

Habanero Taco Express - Enchiladas with some of the rice and black beans. - Mexican Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

My husband is from California and is very demanding when it comes to authentic Mexican food!! We adore this place and eat there at least once a week! Everything on the menu rocks and their portion size is gigantic! Also have tamales on the weekend first come first serve. They have added delicious ice cream and street corn treats as well and their aqua fresca is to die for. read more

We're regulars now. They've scaled the business up quite a bit since they opened. The food has always been good, and I think it's improving. The Al Pastor could be a little spicier but it's not bad and we order it regularly. Good, reliable Mexican food that's reasonably priced and competently served. read more

The food is flavorful and portions are huge! Friendly staff and the place is clean! I will be back! read more

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First time here, what a neighborhoodgem! It's exactly the price point you want to pay for enchiladas and a burrito. This will be our constant choice for amazingly huge portions, friendly service, and affordability. It was also absolutely delicious. The best enchiladas I've had in a very long time. Maybe ever! read more

Habanero Taco Express - Steak enchiladas with verde sauce - Mexican Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

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Food was fresh hot fast plentiful and delicious! Service was friendly fast and polite. Ambiance was fun lively family oriented and respectful read more

Habanero Taco Express - Steak California burrito - Mexican Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Unassuming hole in the wall. But you're not here for the ambiance. You're here cuz you heard this is the real deal. And you're right. A large menu!!! Food is FRESH. Service at the counter with a smile. Guys in the kitchen hustling and friendly. Takeout action is nonstop. And that makes you happy. You want them to do well. They deserve it. And then you call friends and tell them, you're bringing dinner. And walk out full and carrying takeout bags. So here's an easy observation. You sit down to eat at the counter. You're there for approx 40 minutes from the time you order until you're ready to leave. And you're the only gringo. Everyone else is Hispanic. And you realize. You're on to something. You're part of the IN crowd. This is legit y'all. read more

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First time and how did I not know that this has been open for over a year?!? Clean and organized ordering, bar seats for 10 and two tables for 3 and 2, and truly "express" in terms of timing are accuracy. Fish tacos with the chipotle aioli were crispy and balanced by the freshness of the avocado and pico de gallo. Habanero side sauce was the bomb. Husband loved his tinga burrito, commenting that the chicken had a great smokiness ... big menu selection! We will be back. read more

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Really great spot. In a world that loves fast food bowls, this is a more traditional Mexican spot than Qdoba or Chipotle. That being said I think they did try to make it more American to get that crowd. The restaurant is small but clean, menu is bright and easy to place orders. Everyone is friendly. Chips were good, salsa was not bad, hoping they will make it chunkier, but hot salsa is seriously hot. read more

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Amazing spot! Affordable, delicious and quick. We had shrimp tacos with veggies amazing and healthy!

What is not to love about tacos? Habanero Taco Express gets the Taco thing right as well as a few other things I'm going to recommend in this review. Please order the Choriz Fries! I promise, it will change your life being that it's the best of both worlds, authentic nacho toppings on French fries with delicious Chorizo sausage! The steak tostadas were also very good with fresh toppings, you can't really mess those up & its a kid friendly item. I've had better Birria tacos in sit down hole in the wall Mexican restaurants but for carryout Birria, these tacos really hit. They were very good given it was a takeout order, the consommé was well flavored & the tacos were generously filled. If you like tacos, I recommend the Birria under the "Special Tacos" section of the menu. And if you're like me & grew up eating organ meat then you will appreciate this hidden gem on the menu which is only available on weekends. It's the traditional Mexican soup, Menudo! The broth is rich & flavorful & the tripe is perfect & succulent! It may have been beef tripe but it tasted like pork tripe to me. Regardless of the animal it came from, it was amazing & for $15 you can get some traditional soup (enough for two people) it sooths the soul, and it comes with a side of warm soft corn taco shells for dipping & fresh lime wedges, chopped Cilantro & onions to garnish. The only negative thing I can say is, handle your soup with care, it'll be piping hot & the takeout container soup lid may fall apart on you. read more

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If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. Extremely nice staff. I had the best birria tacos of my life as well as a 10/10 chicken quesadilla. New favorite mexican restaurant! read more

Love this place! As we are new to Downingtown, we've been eating out a bit more while renovating! Have been to Habanero a few times now! The food is excellent and prices are reasonable. On top of that, the staff is great! They also have a new ice cream shop now, which was excellent! read more

This food is legit! It's also spotless and staffed with super friendly, efficient people. Giant menu board, 5-10 minutes order and go or a dozen barstool seats or one table for 3. Will be back. read more

Habanero Taco Express - Grilled chicken, steak and carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

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Been here many times. The food is always fresh, authentic, flavorful! Def favorite place in the area.

I got the grilled chicken enchiladas with black beans and rice on the side. My husband got Asada fries and Gorditas Al pastor. Everything was fresh and tasted amazing. We will definitely be back again! read more

Habanero Taco Express - Grilled Chicken enchiladas (forgive the bites removed already!) - Mexican Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Staff is friendly, service is quick, food is awesome! I can tell the ingredients are fresh and prepared by experienced hands. During peak hours, consider takeout. Dining in is an option but the space fills quickly. read more

Great service fast food excellent taste clean restaurant brand new recommended 100% Big menu read more

AWESOME FOOD!!!! Huge portions! Best Mexican food we ever had! Service was excellent! Excellent burrito bowl! read more

Habanero Taco Express - Burrito Illegal - Mexican Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

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By far the most impressive presentation for take out food. Excellent quality authentic Mexican food. I had four corn tortilla enchiladas stuffed with shredded chicken and topped with a wonder earthy spicy mole. On top was crumbled Cotija cheese and shredded lettuce and I believe drizzled sour cream. A nice little garnish of red onion rings and sliced tomatoes. They also come with a green sauce which in my opinion was less spicy than the mole, but equally as tasty. The store is clean and well lit. The staff is very nice and the menu extensive. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Habanero Taco Express - Enchiladas, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Food is delicious! It is authentic Mexican food, flavorful, the meats are moist. This is my favorite place!!

Great Mexican take out. I had the chicken enchiladas suisses w verde sauce. Also had a chicken Gordita on another visit. All good made fresh. Great flavors. read more

Oh my goodness, was this what I needed! We ordered the enchiladas with shredded chicken and mole sauce and a burrito illegal with shredded chicken and verde sauce. Both were SO delicious! The restaurant was clean, the staff was nice -- seemingly a perfect place for authentic Mexican take out! I wish the owners much success! I look forward to coming back! read more

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Food is authentic and amazing! Just moved to Downingtown last week and seen this spot near my home. The restaurant was super clean, the menu was difficult to choose from because everything sounded good. Tried the torta milanesa, husband got the tacos (carnitas, chicken, asada-1each) and two sope asadas. Everything was so good. We're from California and moved out here slightly over a year ago, this place is the first spot we've been to that is actually good and authentic. Reminds me of home. The service was good, friendly and quick. read more

Great food. Great service. Great ambiance. Will definitely be coming back in the near future! read more

Foods great. Service is efficient. Ambiance of the place is really cool. 10/10 favorite taco place.

Clean, friendly, organized, and good food! Had 3 different tacos; they were great and the sauce(yes, one of them is h-hot!)! Can't wait to try some other foods, there! Generally a take-out place with a couple of seats for eat-in! They seem extremely efficient in putting out their product! read more

I visited this restaurant tonight. Customer service was good. Place is clean. But food is another story. We order two burritos bowls and fries. Fries was digestible, but burrito bowls was very bland. If you decide to visit this place don't have high expectations. You have been warn. read more

This place is Fantastic! W ow I am so glad that I had a fiance from Puerto Rico introduce me to the place. I must have driven by it a thousand times and never even noticed it. the grilled chicken tacos on the corn tortillas with onion and cilantro ...are out of this world ! ( Add thr green sauce) Excellent every single time (consistent) and I go weekly sometimes twice a week you can't beat the price the service is excellent the tacos are excellent I can't say enough good about them I'm not a big Beefeater but I do occasionally switch to the beef taco which are also excellent. Service is Speedy the atmosphere is friendly and very, very clean.. Best kept hidden secret in Downingtown..in Chester County..in my opinion. read more

Great food! Clean and nice seating area. Hospitable staff. The weekend special soup is delicious!

Food, Service, and store cleanliness are all very good. Would definitely recommend, worth a visit.

I've read some very good reviews about this place and it didn't disappoint! Food was delicious! I order lunch for my husband and I, my husband order ground beef burrito, and ground beef tacos in hard shell. He was very happy with his choices, very flavorful. I had the Baja fish tacos in corn shells with side of rice and refried beans. So yummy. We also tried an order of the mixed churros , plain, Strawberry filled and Carmel filled and definitely would get again. Don't hesitate and definitely give them a try! read more

Food is beyond amazing, you most definitely get what you pay for best Spanish food in town by far

Awesome food. Would definitely eat here again. Service was quick and friendly. Give them a shot!