I love the vibe of this place. You can tell they really care about their business and customers…read more The prices are fair and the food is out of this world! The staff were all really friendly and accommodating. Mezcal Margarita - sticky, sweet, sour, just the right hit of smokiness. Strawberry Margarita (on the rocks) - perfect sour base, the strawberry takes it to another level. Strawberry Mojito - super minty, insanely refreshing. Chorizo Cheese Dip - salty, savory, creamy perfection. We almost licked the bowl clean, no lies. Queso birria Tacos (w/ rice & beans) - I'm calling it right now: hands down the best birria I've EVER had. The corn tortillas were crisped to perfection. Plus, cilantro on the side? Huge win in my book. Chicken Chimichanga - totally loaded and the chicken was so juicy and well-seasoned. The queso on top was fire!

Generally good. I got a chance to dine in this time, and the service was excellent. It was fun to…read moregrab a seat at the bar and order some dinner and a beer. The space is relatively laid back and comfortable. I ordered a dinner combo with a few different options. A vegetarian taco with peppers and onions. A half chile relleno, also with peppers and onions. A side salad. Some vegetarian refried beans. Overall, it was a good combo. Not spectacular, but nicely crafted. I probably should have ordered some salsa or hot sauce on the side, and it would have been nice to be prompted for that option. Overall, this is a comfortable destination. Reasonable food. Excellent service. Nice space.

Wow this is the best Mexican food I have had in a long time. My friend picked Viva La Vida for her…read morebirthday dinner. We arrived and our waiter greeted us almost instantly. We ordered drinks and had them on our table less than 10 minutes later. The drinks were phenomenal by the way. I opted for the merlot and it was a great pour. When it came time for food, everyone at the table was so pleased. I had the steak fajitas and they were fantastic. We also purchased the birthday package for our friend, and it was so worth it. The music, sparklers, and the dancing shark were such a highlight, and she said it was her favorite birthday yet. I think we will make this a tradition every year!

First time here, and also my last time here…read more Never in my life have I had Mexican food with no taste. I got the viva sampler, and everything from the taquitos to the Mexican street corn tasted like cardboard. I took the chicken out of the taquito to see if maybe it was just the tortilla, no - it was just flavorless. The sauces it came with were the only things that were halfway decent. Then, my sister and I decided to split the flan and tres leches. Mistake numbers two and three. The flan was grainy and the tres leches has no flavor - where was the cinnamon the spices the sweetened condensed milk. Those were terrible. The mocktail was just overly sweet juice with no real thought or effort put into it. For $54 - I expect more. It's overpriced. It's flavorless. And the atmosphere was nonexistent. They're charging for nonexistent "vibes" and neon signs. Not worth it. The service was just okay. Plaza Azteca is the superior choice if given the option.

Tocayo is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh. The decor is so well done. The staff is…read morevery friendly. The food is fantastic. I enjoyed my birthday dinner there one year. Anytime my mom and I are out near Shadyside, we love to eat there. We love Mexican food and they do it so well. My husband loved his pozole soup. I had the tortilla soup today and it had such great flavor. I would be easier to eat if the tortilla strips in it were a little bit smaller. The birria tacos were phenomenal. The shredded beef is so tender and has the most amazing flavor. They're also super cheesy. The consommé really made it too. The chimichangas are very crunchy and you can't go wrong with any protein you choose. The guacamole is so creamy and tasty. Their chips are really good too. I have never had a drink there but they always look good. Go check them out if you like Mexican food. We have loved everything we have tried and you will too. Absolutely loved the birria tacos. So tasty and cheesy!

Second time here but first review. We live in Shadyside and this is the place for Taco Tuesdays. We…read moregot chips and salsa to start; the salsas are on the mild side (we got roasted tomato and tomatillo and both tasted mild) so if you want spice go for their spicy salsa. The service here is excellent. In both visits the attentiveness has been perfect. The environment is musical, decorative, and darker. It is great for a date, a visit with friend, or a chance to scratch that taco itch. Now, their tacos are so good. My favorite is the chicken taco (sounds boring?); these tacos are amazing. Guacamole cream, kale, and spiced chicken. I also had chicken and chorizo, which is very good, but that chicken one is the bomb!

This is a review from an individual who grew up in the Bay Area, California, eating nothing but…read moresome 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.

The restaurant was decorated fabulous! The staff was nice and friendly. Our waitresses wasn't sure…read moreof 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.

Hands down the best queso I've had in Pittsburgh. I might actually say that this is my favorite…read moreMexican food in the area. Normally I don't venture out to the South Hills for dinner but I will definitely be back to try more food on the menu. We got the table side guac and queso for the table which alongside the chips and salsa they give you, I was already getting a little full. I ordered fajitas for dinner and they were delicious. Unfortunately I didn't save room for dessert but next time I'd love to get the churros and flan. Parking was not too bad - it's street parking but I found a spot about two blocks away.

Good food, nice place and quick service too! Portions are solid, but overall I would say a little…read morelacking in as much flavor and spice as I was expecting. The drowned burrito was large but chicken didn't have that much flavor. Still, it's a solid spot for Mexican in the area, so wouldn't mind going back.

Had dinner here tonight. Food was very good but what prompted this review was the service we…read morereceived from Ashley. She couldn't have been nicer or more attentive and will be the reason we return.

We had an excellent experience and meal here. It had a wonderful atmosphere, perfect service (shout…read moreout to Ashley), and the food was authentically delicious!! 10/10 total experience. We cannot wait to go again!

La Palapa catered our big Indian- Mexican wedding in Nov 2025…read more Oscar was so helpful in helping us design a menu, was responsive and most importantly provided INCREDIBLE tacos. We heard from multiple guests about how great the Mexican food was. Cannot praise Oscar, Jesus, and their team enough!

We came here for an early dinner around 5 on a Friday. The restaurant was nearly empty. It had high…read moreceilings and brightly colored blue, purple, and yellow walls, with traditional decorations throughout. They have a large cocktail menu and many vegetarian options. To start, we had the jalapeño cheese dip. The jalapeño flavor was subtle, but detectable. However the cheese tasted like American, so it wasn't the most authentic. For my main, I asked if they could add soy-chorizo to the mushroom and cheese enchilada and the waiter said they were not able to, which was a little disappointing. I ended up getting the enchilada with just soy-chorizo. It was tasty, but the soy-chorizo was a bit dry. My husband enjoyed the steak burrito, but found their hibiscus juice a bit too sweet.

food was FANTASTIC! staff was friendly and helpful when ordering, the store has lots of products as…read morewell if you're looking for any cooking staples you walk in and order your number of tacos inside then take your ticket outside to the grill out front and let them know what meat you want so so so good for a quick bite

The tacos at Las Palmas are SUPER delicious and I definitely need to go back there again when I'm…read morein Oakland!! The service is fast, they make it in front of you, and you have the option of picking some stuff up at the grocery store while you are there. Friendly family type ambiance and it feels good to know you are supporting a small business like this. At $4 a taco, when they are generous with the authentic meat filling, double up on the freshly grilled corn tortillas, and allow unlimited toppings made fresh daily make these tacos one of the best deals around. The filling is already super flavorful, so you don't necessarily need extra toppings, but I like adding extra onions and cilantro. For me, a lot of the salsas were extra spicy, so my recommendation is to taste them before putting them on the taco. The ones I got honestly didn't need any extra added flavor. I got the steak and onions and the pork with pineapple and loved them both equally. I got them last week and already miss them - the smell and texture of the meat, the fresh toppings, how your breath tastes after, the combo of everything together - definitely a solid taco joint

Stopped in for lunch on a weekend, it wasn't busy inside at all but service was great. We loved our…read morefood. I got a margarita that was also very good. Love the vibe and everyone was so friendly. Food was amazing, would definitely go back for a late night dinner!

I used to love this place, but it feels like things have become lackluster. Maybe either catering…read moreto the surrounding area and making things not as hot and less seasoned. I used to love getting the chimichangas or tacos on taco Tuesday. I just find myself skipping this restaurant now the service is always fabulous, but every time we visit, it seems like there's only a handful of other people in there along with us, which makes it a quiet environment. I hope they can work on the recipes again and bring that wonderful flavor. They once had back.

I can't tell you how many times I have been here thru the past 10 years since it is my husband's…read morefavorite restaurant in the 'burgh. I also do really like it! I have had everything on the menu more than once and nothing had ever been disappointing. Therefore, it came as a shock when we learn they are were closing for a while. Knowing how long it took them reopen some of their other restaurants, we are a bit sad. Maybe they will make it a little less dark inside which would be great. Sometimes it is a bit too lick like a club in there. Also perhaps they could add the octopus tacos to Tako Torta ! We visited for one last hoorah last weekend. The octopus wasn't on the menu but after checking with our waitress, they still had a few. We got both this one and then queso! I got chips for the queso since I don't do gluten and then corn tortillas with the tacos. The octopus was well cooked as usual. I had a frozen pain killer which was great. See you soon I hope!

Very small, dimly-lit, Mexican restaurant with delicious food…read more Have a bunch of drinks + taco options. Tacos come in a serving of 2 per order, but they are fairly large so this is enough Their namesake is their octopus taco. I got this, chips & guacamole, + their passionfruit beverage. It was all fantastic Service was unbelievably fast Downsides are that the place's seating is fairly uncomfortable (lots of stools with no backs) and it is pretty loud.