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I've been coming here for years and I love La Poblanita!! I recommend that everyone stops by to check out the market and grab some tacos on your way out! The guys working behind the grille are always very friendly and do a great job making delicious tacos! The market is very traditional and offers a very wide variety of food items, as well as an array of different products. I have nothing to compare La Poblanita to, as I've not yet visited any Hispanic regions, but I do know that I've never seen anything like La Poblanita anywhere else in Pittsburgh, and I'd certainly consider it a gem! I tell everyone I know about this place, and I hope you will do the same soon :) Note: Please don't be offended by any weird looks from any of the employees. I'm sure they appreciate your business but might not like the feeling of being sort of like a tourist attraction. Definitely don't let that steer you away though!
What's not to love about a Mexican grocery and taco stand built from an old abandoned gas station? Here is the process: Go inside first. Grab yourself a drink from the cooler and let the cashier know what tacos you are ordering. That person will them give you a post-it note with a hand written number specifying how many tacos. Walk outside and immediately to your left, you hand the note to the grillman and let him know what tacos and if it is to go. Be mindful that the tacos have different pricing so if you buy the more "premium" tacos like Lengua (tongue) then you would pay like an extra dollar. He will tell you and may have to go back in and pay if your order was paid comensurately. Beyond that there is a covered eating area, the back left hand corner top your tacos with an awesome salsa bar. All in all, my favorite spot when around that area.
I just got some food here, died and went to heaven! My son and I were heading to his Riverhounds soccer camp after school crew practice and needed to find a place to eat fairly quick. He checked Yelp, and it was close by in Coraopolis on State. Best Yelp search ever! This is not American style Mexican. This was a trip back to the 70's traveling through Mexico down to Panama, street shop authentic fare. I had the Caldo de Res beef soup, and it was INCREDIBLE! It was OMG delicious. The flat bread was incredible. The lime and onion chili garnish perfect. My son was thrilled with his meal as well...a shrimp based soup. Oh, and the churro for dessert? Perfection! This find was wonderful! Go there, you must! This is the best Central American food I've had in literal decades. Never had better in the US.
So, I've read a bit about this place over the past year that I've been visiting the area and have been wanting to try it for a while due to all the positive reviews. I finally got to try it on a Friday, when they offer buy 2 - get 1 free tacos. Firstly, I went to the wrong location... turns out there are two restaurants across the street from each other; one is a grocery store with the taco stand and the other offers ice cream and a lot more items, like fried whole fish, etc. but no tacos there. So, be sure to go the appropriate location for the food you desired. So, when I walked across the street to the tacos stand, the guy at the outdoor grill told me to go inside to pay. When I did, I waited a long time at the register before seeking out an employee, who looked like he was stocking a shelf. He came over and rung me up and had somewhat of a bad attitude. The price was decent, only about $7 for the three tacos. Brought my ticket outside to get my tacos, the guy outside made them by heating up some corn tortillas and then added tons of meat to them, so you definitely get a very large portion here. They have a salsa bar (which is refrigerated, since it's outdoors) to fix up your tacos the way you want. I tried one pollo, one chicken fajita, and one carnitas. The two chicken tacos were just ok, not very flavorful and very dry. The carnitas was pretty decent. All of them needed lots of salsa to get more flavor to them and each also needed some lime squeezed on them. Overall, I can say that I've finally been, but I'm definitely not going back... I crave really good tacos and after this visit, these are definitely not "craveable" to me.
Came back after last weeks review in the fast station taco shop across the street (same name). This was an ice cream shack with outdoor window service. Excited to order the mojarra frita which was cooked perfectly. Super flakey with a plastic fork. Avocado and lime were nice additions...much needed as the rice and beans needed more flavor. The tortillas came in silver foil and super hot with nice char. I'd order this again for sure but wish I could go across the street to the salsa bar to enhance the rice.
**When you walk up be sure to go straight to the cashier and "buy" your tacos in advance as the food cart doesn't handle the money** I learned that the hard way after I stood around for about 5 minutes watching other people get their meals and not getting called upon to place an order. Buying tacos is a fairly straightforward process but inside they also advertise tamales which is confusing because those you do pay for directly, but it's across the street at the ice cream shop...go figure... as far as I can tell the gas station side is for tacos (which are paid for inside), and the snack shack across the street is for ice cream and tamales and maybe other entrees for which you can pay at the shack. Due to this confusion I can't give this experience the full 5-stars I wanted to. Back to the food. Tacos are made to order and loaded with meats. Next to the taco cart are all the salsas, pico de gallo etc... that you can then select and add as you please. There are a few picnic tables around but I opted to eat right out of my car for ease. My wife and I split 4 tacos which were great, but not quite enough food to be satisfied. So we drove across the way to the ice cream stand and got a tamale and a flan for dessert. I'm a big tamale fan and this was my favorite part of this meal. It was a little spicy but I really enjoyed it. Flan was good but not super special in my mind. Though this place is a little off the beaten path for me, I wouldn't hesitate to come back for more tacos and tamales.
Cool place! I like how you could add as many toppings as you'd like. The dessert you could buy in store was also incredible and everyone there was very kind. Some options such as the beef tongue didn't taste very fresh however. Even so, very affordable options and again AMAZING DESSERT!!
Get the Mojarra Frito...Amazing!! Crispy on the outside, light flaky and juicy on the inside. Hubby enjoyed Carne Asada and 2 Carne Asada tacos. Kids had Carnitas tacos and flan. Ice cream was also worth the trip.
Descent prices, though it IS an old gas station : so EXTREMELY DIFFICULT for any wheelchair shopping . But they try to assist
Let's be honest, this place isn't pretty. It's a Mexican convenience store that's extremely compact inside. A great shelf of different hot sauces caught my eye and some coolers full of drinks. I bought a Mexican Coke in the glass bottle and paid for my tacos at the counter. You then go outside with a post-it note with what you paid for and hand it to the gentleman working a flat top under an tent. Takes about a minute to get your food in a to-go box and then you yourself get to load it up with different toppings like lettuce, onions, guacamole, hot sauce, lime wedges and salsa. Seemed like a majority of the people who were in front of me just took their food home, but I stayed and enjoyed my tacos on one of the folding tables in the parking lot. Not the most pristine setting to eat dinner in a dirty parking lot while traffic rolls by, but it is what it is. All of the tacos were great. Very authentic and flavorful. The hot sauce has a big kick so don't put too much on like I did! Thankfully they double up on the soft taco shells cause they give you a good portion of meat in each taco. I still had some blowouts while eating though cause they give you so much. A good experience and a great taco. If you are wary of kinda sketchy atmospheres then I'd recommend going, getting your food and taking it home, but if you have a small sense of adventure and know that some of the best food comes from less than picturesque places, stop by this hidden gem!
Drove about a half hour to this spot after we heard about it on social media. It was delicious and totally worth the drive. We got chicken, pastor, ribeye and carnitas tacos. All were tasty, with ribeye having the least amount of flavor. After enjoying our tacos we went across the street for tamales and flan. The tamales were a little spicy, but really good! The flan consistency seemed to be a little "off" to me, not quite as custard-y as I remember from previous times. The flavor was great though!
Coming from the desert Southwest, I know a few things about tacos. These are LEGIT tacos. Fast service, great options, fair price and DELICIOUS!!
How have I been in Pittsburgh for 2 years and I just found La Poblanita? I found a diverse group of people eating on the picnic tables outside. I ordered 3 tacos. It's the usual pay inside and give the cook your order. I had carnitas, asada, and chorizo. All 3 were very good. They had the full selection of self/serve toppings. Tacos were $2.50. 2 would be a meal and 3 will leave you full. The only comparable restaurant I have found in Pittsburgh is Las Palmas. Las Palmas has the edge on food, but La Poblanita has a better sitting arrangement, and La Poblanita has a an ice cream stand across the street. I'd give them the edge on experience. I will be a new regular.
6 days ago
I pulled up and felt like I was in Mexico - no really. This is the authentic real deal Mexican food. It's an old gas station filled with souvenirs from Mexico while they have a taco stand out front where you can grab street tacos, burrito, or quesadilla and I'm telling you I felt like I pulled off a dirt road to a family owned business that is out of this world and does not feel you're in this country with that authenticity! Looking to support some real authentic humans with authentic street taste this is it! read more
7 months ago
I've been coming here for years and I love La Poblanita!! I recommend that everyone stops by to check out the market and grab some tacos on your way out! The guys working behind the grille are always very friendly and do a great job making delicious tacos! The market is very traditional and offers a very wide variety of food items, as well as an array of different products. I have nothing to compare La Poblanita to, as I've not yet visited any Hispanic regions, but I do know that I've never seen anything like La Poblanita anywhere else in Pittsburgh, and I'd certainly consider it a gem! I tell everyone I know about this place, and I hope you will do the same soon :) Note: Please don't be offended by any weird looks from any of the employees. I'm sure they appreciate your business but might not like the feeling of being sort of like a tourist attraction. Definitely don't let that steer you away though! read more
What's not to love about a Mexican grocery and taco stand built from an old abandoned gas station? Here is the process: Go inside first. Grab yourself a drink from the cooler and let the cashier know what tacos you are ordering. That person will them give you a post-it note with a hand written number specifying how many tacos. Walk outside and immediately to your left, you hand the note to the grillman and let him know what tacos and if it is to go. Be mindful that the tacos have different pricing so if you buy the more "premium" tacos like Lengua (tongue) then you would pay like an extra dollar. He will tell you and may have to go back in and pay if your order was paid comensurately. Beyond that there is a covered eating area, the back left hand corner top your tacos with an awesome salsa bar. All in all, my favorite spot when around that area. read more
5 months ago
I just got some food here, died and went to heaven! My son and I were heading to his Riverhounds soccer camp after school crew practice and needed to find a place to eat fairly quick. He checked Yelp, and it was close by in Coraopolis on State. Best Yelp search ever! This is not American style Mexican. This was a trip back to the 70's traveling through Mexico down to Panama, street shop authentic fare. I had the Caldo de Res beef soup, and it was INCREDIBLE! It was OMG delicious. The flat bread was incredible. The lime and onion chili garnish perfect. My son was thrilled with his meal as well...a shrimp based soup. Oh, and the churro for dessert? Perfection! This find was wonderful! Go there, you must! This is the best Central American food I've had in literal decades. Never had better in the US. read more
3 years ago
So, I've read a bit about this place over the past year that I've been visiting the area and have been wanting to try it for a while due to all the positive reviews. I finally got to try it on a Friday, when they offer buy 2 - get 1 free tacos. Firstly, I went to the wrong location... turns out there are two restaurants across the street from each other; one is a grocery store with the taco stand and the other offers ice cream and a lot more items, like fried whole fish, etc. but no tacos there. So, be sure to go the appropriate location for the food you desired. So, when I walked across the street to the tacos stand, the guy at the outdoor grill told me to go inside to pay. When I did, I waited a long time at the register before seeking out an employee, who looked like he was stocking a shelf. He came over and rung me up and had somewhat of a bad attitude. The price was decent, only about $7 for the three tacos. Brought my ticket outside to get my tacos, the guy outside made them by heating up some corn tortillas and then added tons of meat to them, so you definitely get a very large portion here. They have a salsa bar (which is refrigerated, since it's outdoors) to fix up your tacos the way you want. I tried one pollo, one chicken fajita, and one carnitas. The two chicken tacos were just ok, not very flavorful and very dry. The carnitas was pretty decent. All of them needed lots of salsa to get more flavor to them and each also needed some lime squeezed on them. Overall, I can say that I've finally been, but I'm definitely not going back... I crave really good tacos and after this visit, these are definitely not "craveable" to me. read more
Came back after last weeks review in the fast station taco shop across the street (same name). This was an ice cream shack with outdoor window service. Excited to order the mojarra frita which was cooked perfectly. Super flakey with a plastic fork. Avocado and lime were nice additions...much needed as the rice and beans needed more flavor. The tortillas came in silver foil and super hot with nice char. I'd order this again for sure but wish I could go across the street to the salsa bar to enhance the rice. read more
5 years ago
**When you walk up be sure to go straight to the cashier and "buy" your tacos in advance as the food cart doesn't handle the money** I learned that the hard way after I stood around for about 5 minutes watching other people get their meals and not getting called upon to place an order. Buying tacos is a fairly straightforward process but inside they also advertise tamales which is confusing because those you do pay for directly, but it's across the street at the ice cream shop...go figure... as far as I can tell the gas station side is for tacos (which are paid for inside), and the snack shack across the street is for ice cream and tamales and maybe other entrees for which you can pay at the shack. Due to this confusion I can't give this experience the full 5-stars I wanted to. Back to the food. Tacos are made to order and loaded with meats. Next to the taco cart are all the salsas, pico de gallo etc... that you can then select and add as you please. There are a few picnic tables around but I opted to eat right out of my car for ease. My wife and I split 4 tacos which were great, but not quite enough food to be satisfied. So we drove across the way to the ice cream stand and got a tamale and a flan for dessert. I'm a big tamale fan and this was my favorite part of this meal. It was a little spicy but I really enjoyed it. Flan was good but not super special in my mind. Though this place is a little off the beaten path for me, I wouldn't hesitate to come back for more tacos and tamales. read more
Cool place! I like how you could add as many toppings as you'd like. The dessert you could buy in store was also incredible and everyone there was very kind. Some options such as the beef tongue didn't taste very fresh however. Even so, very affordable options and again AMAZING DESSERT!! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Descent prices, though it IS an old gas station : so EXTREMELY DIFFICULT for any wheelchair shopping . But they try to assist read more
2 years ago
Let's be honest, this place isn't pretty. It's a Mexican convenience store that's extremely compact inside. A great shelf of different hot sauces caught my eye and some coolers full of drinks. I bought a Mexican Coke in the glass bottle and paid for my tacos at the counter. You then go outside with a post-it note with what you paid for and hand it to the gentleman working a flat top under an tent. Takes about a minute to get your food in a to-go box and then you yourself get to load it up with different toppings like lettuce, onions, guacamole, hot sauce, lime wedges and salsa. Seemed like a majority of the people who were in front of me just took their food home, but I stayed and enjoyed my tacos on one of the folding tables in the parking lot. Not the most pristine setting to eat dinner in a dirty parking lot while traffic rolls by, but it is what it is. All of the tacos were great. Very authentic and flavorful. The hot sauce has a big kick so don't put too much on like I did! Thankfully they double up on the soft taco shells cause they give you a good portion of meat in each taco. I still had some blowouts while eating though cause they give you so much. A good experience and a great taco. If you are wary of kinda sketchy atmospheres then I'd recommend going, getting your food and taking it home, but if you have a small sense of adventure and know that some of the best food comes from less than picturesque places, stop by this hidden gem! read more
Drove about a half hour to this spot after we heard about it on social media. It was delicious and totally worth the drive. We got chicken, pastor, ribeye and carnitas tacos. All were tasty, with ribeye having the least amount of flavor. After enjoying our tacos we went across the street for tamales and flan. The tamales were a little spicy, but really good! The flan consistency seemed to be a little "off" to me, not quite as custard-y as I remember from previous times. The flavor was great though! read more
4 years ago
Coming from the desert Southwest, I know a few things about tacos. These are LEGIT tacos. Fast service, great options, fair price and DELICIOUS!! read more
2 years ago
How have I been in Pittsburgh for 2 years and I just found La Poblanita? I found a diverse group of people eating on the picnic tables outside. I ordered 3 tacos. It's the usual pay inside and give the cook your order. I had carnitas, asada, and chorizo. All 3 were very good. They had the full selection of self/serve toppings. Tacos were $2.50. 2 would be a meal and 3 will leave you full. The only comparable restaurant I have found in Pittsburgh is Las Palmas. Las Palmas has the edge on food, but La Poblanita has a better sitting arrangement, and La Poblanita has a an ice cream stand across the street. I'd give them the edge on experience. I will be a new regular. read more
2 years ago
An authentic Mexican taco stand. You can trust that because most of the signs were in Spanish. Great soft tacos cooked on the grill. Lots of toppings to choose from (including roasted jalapeno peppers. The guacamole topping was rather soupy, but that's my one complaint. There are picnic tables where you can sit outside, underneath the former gas station overhang. Some cold drinks from the cooler, mango or guava, and you are all set. You order and pay inside at the counter, and the cashier gives you a little post-it note to take outside to the chef. Nothing but a cool scene, and for an excellent low price. read more
Delicious, fresh Mexican cooking. Not a huge menu, quesadillas and tacos primarily. You go inside to order and pay for your food and then walk back outside where the fellow cooks it for you under a tent. You then add your own toppings like fresh salsas, jalapeños, cilantro, etc. Very inexpensive pricing to! Any of the quesadillas with your choice of meats, only five dollars! read more
4 years ago
This place is seriously amazing! Inside you'll find a variety of Mexican foods, spices, snacks, sauces, and sweets! Homemade fried pork and fried pork skins, other meats you can order from the deli. Outside you'll see the star of the show: the human making the tacos. You pay inside at the register, the cashier will then give you the receipt that you hand to the cook. Tell the cook which tacos you choose and they'll immediately get to work! When they're finished and ready to hand you a to go box with smells from the heavens wafting from it, you'll move to the left side to the cooler next to him for all of your topping and salsa needs. Try the lengua! Don't forget to tip! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
This time I got steak, quesadilla, chicken tacos, and steak tacos, and one chicken and one pork tamale!! as always everything was excellent!! read more
5 years ago
The tacos here are amazing! Probably the best I have ever had. I currently live in Dallas and I haven't had better tacos in all my time here! Go here if you can, it's worth it! read more
Came here for the first time for lunch on a weekend. I ordered 3 tacos: carnitas, chorizo, and carne aside; total less than $10. I also bought some food from inside their little store, as well; total around $26. What's Hot - Quality. Delish! Dudes, I'm a Cali girl who grew up with hella good Mexican food. Trust me, I know good quality Mexican food. Muahaha... The meat is tender, juicy, and well seasoned. Their salsas are a good quality and tasty, as well. There's even grilled jalapeños and limes in their salsa bar. - Price. $2.50 for their regular tacos. $3 for tacos with tripe or tongue. Very reasonable, especially for good quality. Btw, I tried to order their tripe taco, but they were out. Bummer. Because their food is prepared fresh, be prepared for some options to not be available. - Location. Because it's an old abandoned gas station, that means there's no problem finding parking in the lot. Additionally, this place is hella popular. Their customer turnover is pretty high. Always the sign of good quality food! There was a nonstop flow of customers before and after us. - Variety of options. Their food menu is very short. Pros and cons with that. Pro in that you're not overwhelmed with choices. Con in that I was hoping for other options, such as burritos or carne asade nachos. However, they do sell tamales inside the shop. They also have sweet breads, such as buns, donuts, etc... I also asked their cashier if they ever sell flan and she said they do! However, it's seasonal, as well. The cashier told me they have a lady who makes it fresh and brings it to the shop to sell. In other words, call ahead to find out when they have the flan, because there's no schedule. - It's a shop. Dudes, I was able to buy Tapatio, Cholula, salsa verde, guacamole salsa, aloe vera, chili flakes, and pickled jalapeños! Spent around $26. Not bad- not cheap but reasonable. It's a small shop, but there are some options. Be prepared they're not going to have everything you want, but deal with it. Haha... What's Not - Location. It's an old abandoned gas station, so it's not set up as a restaurant. They have a few outdoor tables, but it's fold out tables with some fold out chairs and picnic benches. It's also right by the train tracks, so be prepared for it coming by. Additionally, because the food is prepared outside, I dunno what their winter/cold hours are or if they even prepare their food when it's hella cold. Final Answer Definitely coming back. read more
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This spot is amazing! I had both the beef and the chorizo taco- the beef was good but the chorizo was amazing! The hot salsa was HOT just how it should be and the prices can't be beat. So glad this place exists right in Coraopolis. Super authentic- stop and check it out! read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Cheap, but delicious tacos! You have to go inside to order and pay, then come out to get your tacos. read more
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801 4th Ave
Coraopolis, PA 15108
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There are tables outside, but it's not really a restaurant with a dining room. I would characterize it as a taco stand with excellent, authentic food.
