great staff, very happy and welcoming. beautiful lake view and AMAZING food, genuinely the best tacos ive ever had. would recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Loved our waitress Stephanie. She was very good and friendly. The food was great. Will definitely come back ! read more

really wanted to give this place a fair shot, but after three separate visits, I'm officially done. * The Food: The biggest letdown was the Tacos Al Pastor. Al pastor should be juicy and tender, but here the meat was incredibly dried out and lacked any depth of flavor. To make matters worse, the tacos were served cold every single time. For a place named after their tacos, this is a major failure. * The Atmosphere: The noise level is completely out of control. It isn't just "busy"--it's so loud that it's actually uncomfortable to sit through a meal. * The Service: The service matches the food quality: poor and inattentive. After three chances, it's clear these aren't just "off nights"; it's the standard. I won't be back. There are plenty of other spots where you can get hot, fresh tacos in a much better environment. Since you've had a rough run with the local taco scene lately, are you looking for a different style of food for your next night out, or do you want a recommendation for a more reliable spot nearby? Like Taco Bell read more

I have to say the food here was really good. We started with the chicken taquitos for an appetizer and both had the fish tacos. Let's talk about portion size... you get a really nice size piece of fish! I don't know if our waiter was new. He seemed a little flustered and took some time to get our order but all in all he was good. The view of the lake was what drove me to this place. I love to be anywhere near the water. My daughter and I will definitely be coming back! read more

Lake Taco - Barbeque Near Me - Coventry, Rhode Island

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This place is super expensive. For the equivalent of a chipotle bowl you're at almost $30. 3 tacos for $24 and that does not include any sides. Chips and salsa $9. Not sure where they come up with their pricing, maybe there's not a lot of options in the area so they can hold you hostage. Wife got shrimp cocktail and it tasted like shrimp with ketchup. read more

Lake Taco - Barbeque Near Me - Coventry, Rhode Island

Service is a mess. Order a beer , they don't have it - took a gamble on another , don't have it . Third , don't have it . Order apps - don't have it . My QUESTION NOW - is this girl gonna fill us in on what they DO have ? Nope. are we gonna keep playing mystery doors? Yup. Table next to us has the giant bbq platter served - we frantically try to find it on the menu , no luck. Well... it's on the other menu that said waiter never gave us. Later on someone orders a coconut drink.... No coconut. So any drink w coconut is now out . Who does the innovatory at this place ? We sat outside , basic but clean . We were with family so company helped the vibe . Big server / waiter gentleman guy - kept bumping my chair and hit my hat a few times when he'd walk by. said nothing . No apology nothing like immune to common sense type nothing . I don't set the seating arrangements but if you don't have room to navigate the floor while working you need to adjust a few things . All in all if I got forced back - I'd go .... The food we self discovered was available was actually good . No complaints , good variety. Platter is large - feeds "2 is more " which is more like 3-5 ppl. Very large and good. Sauces are lacking . The four sauces start interesting then become eh. The bbq and the gold sauce are okay at best . Sitting on the water was nice and feeding the fish is always fun regardless of age . read more

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Found this spot while heading to Mishnock Barn with a group of 13, and it didn't disappoint! The venue is huge, the lakeside views are stunning, and the vibe is great (they even have live music on weekends). We loved having the choice between the BBQ and traditional menus. If you go, you have to get the Mega Nachos--they were huge enough for the whole table and so tasty. Our waitress was amazing and kept up with our large group effortlessly. Highly recommend! read more

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Casual atmosphere. Waitress was quick and efficient. So many wonderful choices of amazing food. You can not leave there hungry. The fried pickles were great. I had the quessabirria with tender brisket. Pork belly burnt ends were just wonderful.. great fun for the whole family. read more

My friends and I was there Thursday to celebrate her birthday, was all of our First time but will definitely be the last. Our waitress, young girl blonde hair was NOT attentive at all. We didn't have no plates nor napkins nor utensils for our food. We had to get a waitress to find our waitress, we sat and waited for a very long time to be served. Food? Definitely not worth the price and apparently with the low tip the waitress seems confused on to why that is. Well, tips are based on service but we barely saw our waitress. I was EXTREMELY disappointed for our first time here! Never again.... read more

Visited during a heat wave, while it was warm inside, it wasn't unbearable. Everything I've had here is awesome. Highly recommend burnt end tacos and pork belly guacamole. Drink specials rotate, trust the bartenders, they will take care of you! read more

I had higher expectations after a recommendation from a friend. We went for lunch last week and I ordered a bowl of their chili with the potato scoops. The scoops were delicious but the chili ... eh at best. It didn't taste fresh and it was clearly reheated in the microwave as it had hot and cold spots. My friend also raved about their churros so we shared a plate but again, I just wasn't impressed. The insides felt a bit gooey and while I know a custard texture is good, something just seemed off to me. All that to say the food was just "eh" but the server was super! I wish I could remember her name. She was attentive, friendly and never let my cup empty. The environment was chilly - had a bit of a brewery feel to it. Don't let it stop you from checking it out. I will say, my friend's burger looked delicious. read more

Not the best experience. Service was super slow, ambiance was awful as we sat near the kitchen and could hear the manager ringing a bell for food runners the entire 2 hours we were there. They were also blowing up balloons that kept popping every few minutes inside the restaurant. One of the poor tables next to us literally had to cover their ears at some points. Might come back and give it another try because the outside deck looks nice but would only come back for the view. read more

Ordered for my classroom Christmas party. Taco Bar- Chose 2 meats-ground beef and brisket. I added on a chips and guac. What an amazing meal. They provided all the toppings and everything was packaged beautifully. It was ready on time and was nice and hot. Everyone loved it. The restaurant was also decorated very festive. I would not hesitate to order from here again. Great food, a lot of it and superb value. read more

Lake Taco - Barbeque Near Me - Coventry, Rhode Island

service was so slow,this place is overrated honestly food is not the best is mid they don't have a good sazon but the jalapeño was good tho.

Ambiance outside over looking the lake is the only good thing about this restaurant. My house margarita was awful. My husband's beer was warm. Didn't have the stuffies available. The aoaxa cheese was too thick. We had two other waiters come to our table when we already had another one take our order. It's like no communication. I will not be returning sorry. Our waitress Gianna was very nice I have to say that. Happy 4th! read more

Lake Taco is located on Tiogue Lake in Coventry, RI. There were plenty of parking and the location is gorgeous. They specialize in BBQ; there is a BBQ pit onsite that was custom built in 2023. They also create delicious mezcal and tequila drinks. There is a patio dining area, a spacious open dining area, and a bar. When we went on Saturday evening, the place was packed and there was live music. The energy was lively and I love that it's kid friendly. We didn't get a server for a few minutes, I think there was a slight confusion as to who was handling our table. There were 3 different people that came over, so it was rectified; everyone was cordial. We started off with mac and cheese and chips and salsa for the kids. I had a margarita flight ($16) it was amazing! There were 4 different flavors, bartenders choice, and I liked them all. For my meal, I got the Houston Quesitaco ($18); it had corn tortilla, chili oil, cheese blend, smoked brisket, onion, cilantro, and au jus to dip in. I liked it, it was good. However, I had a taste of my husband's and loved it more. He had the Brisky Business ($17) which had flour tortilla, smoked brisket, creamy slaw, pickled onion, and alabama white sauce. Amazing. Overall, we had a great dinner and would definitely go back! read more

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What a gem! Beautiful picturesque view of the lake! We sat outside on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner. So quiet and calm by the water. Service was lovely. We ordered Lake Tacos to share, I got the brisket sandwich, and he got the california burrito. Tacos were delicious, would definitely order those again and even interested in trying the other tacos. Brisket sandwich was also pretty good, I enjoyed the potato scoops that came with it. The california burrito was very underwhelming compared to everything else. Not something we would get again. However, we would definitely come back for the views and vibes alone and order other things off their menu. read more

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I came here with an open mind. First off, I'll be rating based on the food and service and I'll go on record saying it's generous giving 4 stars. I wish yelp allowed half stars. This is not a spot you'll come to get a quick dinner and get out on a Friday/Saturday night. Our service was very slow, but the place is large and there were about 4 servers there so not exactly a lot to cover all that ground and tables. Our server was very polite and even brought us some complimentary chips as an apology for the wait it took between taking drink orders and food orders. The food: the smoked wings were fantastic. Good flavor, crisp snappy skin that wasn't chewy. The flavor we got that used a dry rub was a little weak, but the sauced one was delicious. Overall, great execution in the wings. I was between a couple options. I decided to go with the chicken bbq bowl and al la carte Brisket because I just needed to try it. Good lord, it was an absurd amount of food. I see some reviews on here complaining about the price but dollar to portion size ratio seemed perfectly acceptable to me (especially on the brisket, I ordered a 1/2lb and surely got at least 3/4). The chicken bowl could have used a little more sauce. They topped with a bbq sauce drizzle and I think it could have used more plus some kind of fat-based sauce like an aioli or even their Alabama white sauce. The mashed potatoes were plentiful, but made for a pretty monotone dish. I would have liked some acidity brought to the table. Some pickled red onion or pico de gallo would have been super nice. There was crispy corn and texturally and flavor wise, I loved that. Overall, would recommend for a hungry patron, maybe just ask for some extra sauce or some fresh pico on the side which they would probably be happy to provide. The brisket wasn't the best I've ever had. But man, it was a portion and a half. $18 for a 1/2lb serving is pretty standard. Like I mentioned, I definitely got more. So I made out on this deal. My slices were half and half from the flat and the point. The flat is almost always on the drier side but the point should not be. This brisket was overcooked. When you went to do the pull test it just kind of fell apart. Regardless, with the mustard bbq sauce and sweet bbq sauce they provided I was a happy camper. Not elite level bbq by any means, but it would for sure scratch the itch if you're in the mood for it. Now, I do have to mention.. There was live music and the performers were honestly hard to listen to.. It got to a point where it was so bad that it was good. The looks on the faces when you scanned the room were a unanimous, "What. Is. Happening. Right.now.".. Please, for the love of all that is good, please just play a soundtrack off of spotify. It would have been so much more enjoyable and it was so absurdly loud that I could barely hear my friends. Thankfully we were all able to catch up but.. Yeah. Had to mention that. Takeaway, slow pace of service, average food but great portions (my friends both got massive burritos and loved them), awful music, BUT, great casual setting to go and b.s. with the guy pals. I probably wouldn't take someone here on a date, though. We all agreed, we'd go back. I have to emphasize the use case for this restaurant, if you're expecting a perfect dining experience and you have very high standards for service, you'll rate a 2 or 3. Knowing this would be a "local bar and super casual Tavern" type vibe, my expectations were greatly tempered and we had a great time. read more

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My wife and I just tried Lake Taco for the first time and it did not disappoint. The view was beautiful, the food was delicious, the service staff was very attentive, and the drinks, food and desserts came at a desirable wait time while sipping our drinks. We started with the tequila drink for 2 and I had the smash burger with pulled pork and a side salad. My wife had tacos that were both warm on delivery and very tasty. We topped it off with a dessert that speaks for itself / pics. We will be back on a nicer day ( very rainy and windy Saturday the 30th of May) high of 46* but the ambiance inside was fine also. We will be back to experience the patio side of the lake on a warmer sunny day. Cudos to the entire staff for a Great job all around. See you soon. Chris and Daisy from Lincoln RI. read more

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Live 2 miles from here and have been wanting to try it for the past year. Finally went in with a friend, only to stand at the front door for five minutes while staff just walked right by us as if we were not there. Finally took us outside overlooking the water, and that was the only good view there was. College kid band, was OK. small nacho platter was good but definitely overpriced.. service was horrible, had to ask for plates, had to ask for silverware, and had to ask for napkins. Unfortunately, we will not be back... read more

So glad we came here for breakfast, it was absolutely amazing, we didn't know what to expect, they were out of risk it because they were busy from the night before, but there were so many wonderful options on the menu that you can't go wrong with anything, James the bartender was very attentive to her needs and made us feel very welcome, this is a hidden gem for any meal, but a breakfast meal is an amazing meal. I highly recommend Lake taco. read more

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A group of us met for lunch today. The chips, guacamole, and queso were the perfect app for us! I had the street corn bowl and loved it. I added on avocado. We also enjoyed the Floor is Guava drink! We had a table by the windows with a nice view of the water. They do offer outdoor seating by the water. read more

Lake Taco - Barbeque Near Me - Coventry, Rhode Island

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Ok , the good , the bad , the ugly. Atmosphere was great, we sat out on the patio near the water. Bring your fish food cause there are some large carp swimming by. We ordered the mango guacamole and it was good. We also had the brisket quesadilla, messy but delicious. So that's the good. They ran out of liquor for the drink I ordered actually 2 drinks . They had none of the items with pork cause they ran out. We sat some time before someone came over and ask for our drink order. They should have atleast offers water when we sat down , I think we were sitting for over 10min before we ordered drinks and then it was awhile after that before we got them. Who ever is managing this place really needs to figure out how to order inventory properly so they are not running out of things all the time. And you have to work on you seat to drink times. Over all Id go again cause the wait staff was wonderful and when we finally got or orders of what they actually had available it was good. So don't be in a hurry. read more

No better place to spend a sunny afternoon than on the deck at Lake Taco. Scenic fun atmosphere...oh and the food, delish! We enjoyed cornbread, succulent brisket and carnitas tacos. read more

My party of 5 had a wonderful experience here on a Friday evening. We walked in with no reservations and were immediately seated. We ordered: Houston quesataco - delicious! Full of flavor with a birria-like experience. Lake taco - mmMm!! Now THAT'S a fish taco! Chicken melt - came with potato scoops which are more like chips. Don't expect mashed potatoes lol. They were an enjoyable twist on a homemade chip. The sandwich was completely devoured. Enchiladas - came with beans and rice and the enchiladas were laying on top with so much pulled pork on top that you couldn't tell what was under there. I finished this after I was already full...and it wasn't even my entree lol Mac & cheese w/ brisket - the absolute HIGHLIGHT! My friends could not stop eating off my plate. This was the best Mac and cheese I've ever had state-side! We're all excited to go back! read more

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top 3 worst restaurant experiences oat! Made a reservation for 6:30, sitting there in the front of the line until 7:00 while people cut the like just to be told that there are "no reservations" after making a reservation 2 days prior. and then on top of that being told that they prioritize walk ins??? music was also way to loud to hear anyone. read more

Out of food, out of liquor. Waited 30 minutes for drinks, and another hour until we got our food. Ordered a burger and some tacos and waiting 1.5 hours for that is awful. Fries were undercooked and soggy. We had to get up to chase down the servers for anything we wanted. Had to beg for a check so we could leave. , we should have just gotten up and left like all the other tables. Only thing good was the queso. This was embarrassing. Don't go here. read more

The food is so fresh, there's alot of options. It's very flexible with the menu. The staff was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my time there, I will most definitely be coming back. They had seating outside but, at the time of my arrival, it was packed. So hopefully next time, but, tons and tons of seating inside. I totally recommend. read more

We anxiously awaited the opening of a new restaurant at this location. It has been several different restaurants over the past few years. I like tacos and was hoping to love this new spot. Our visit went so wrong and we couldn't be more disappointed. The interior has been almost completely remodeled. Bright colors painted on the walls. The private dining room wall removed and open to the main dining area. The bar has been moved away from the back wall, although in a similar position. Reception is in the same spot as are restrooms and the waiters station. Reception was not manned when we arrived, but we were greeted quickly by a lovely team member who asked if we had a seating preference, quickly brought us to a table, left us menus and let us know our waiter would be with us soon. Our waiter was extremely high energy, I mean absolutely over the top high energy excited to be our waiter. His routine included lots of platitudes he must have learned throughout his FOH career. We placed our drink order and after much conversation, off he went. The drinks took a little time to arrive. Nothing ridiculous. The bartender brought them over. This may be how the bar runs here because a second round was delivered by another team member as well. My whisky sour was quite tasty and nicely presented. We had plenty of time to view the menu and I noticed this menu is not the same as the online menu. The waiter mentioned the menu has been 'changed 16 times' since they opened. Sounds like they are taking suggestions and tweaking their offerings. I have food sensitivities that prevent me from eating corn products, pork, chicken and black beans which meant I can not eat any of their tacos as they do not offer flour shells. Only corn. From photos on Yelp I suspected as much but hope blooms eternal. My second choice, after a taco, was the smoked brisket but as it's cooked in the same smoker as the pork and chicken the waiter was hesitant to let me try. I appreciate the care. That left a burger. I can also eat their potato scoops and it seems the coleslaw should be OK as well. I can't figure out if their fish is breaded with corn flour as one menu says, or buttermilk battered as another menu states. I did ask for clarification but didn't get it. A food runner dropped the food at the table. Our waiter stopped by once to see if everything was OK after the food arrived and once before he 'clocked out' to let us know a new server would be taking over. We encountered several lovely team members during our visit. This burger is honestly just not good. I often get stuck eating burgers at restaurants because of my dietary limitation so I've had my fair share. But this burger is just, blah. I'm not sure how but it had no flavor. I'm pretty sure it's a frozen patty based on shape and it's quite a thin patty so you don't really get any beef flavor from that. It comes on a pretzel bun which is nice but that's really all you are tasting. It was just dry and blah. I know people don't come here for the burger. Still, it's on offer and I'm thinking I'm not the only one who has eaten one. Having flour tortilla shells as an option would have been greatly appreciated. The potato scoops are nice. Soft inside, well cooked. The restaurant is very brightly lit. They have a country music sound track. It's got nice new tables and chairs. The floors are painted concrete and with the vaulted ceiling even at quarter capacity, the dining room was so loud you couldn't hear the music any more. Not sure how to soften up the noise situation. Plenty of parking in their private lot and in summer they will have dining on the deck overlooking the lake we are told. I was looking forward to a good, basic taco: ground beef, lettuce, salsa, cheese, etc. Not being able to get my first or second menu choice, menu confusion (there are two), our over the top waiter, noise level and muzak all combined to make my experience two stars. This spot actually seems to be a smoked meat restaurant with taco's as a menu option. I would like to try their smoked brisket, but it doesn't sound like an option for me. I hope you have better luck. Exploring a new business is always an adventure. read more

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Great place to come watch the games. There are 6 large televisions that you come see from both sides of the new bar. Everything is clean and new. The bartenders are fantastic and there is quite a selection of great cocktails with superb garnishes. The food is really good and the sauces for the bbq are excellent! All of the burgers sounded great, but they are only served on pretzel buns so I opted for some tacos. The tacos were good, hot and fresh. I can't wait to try the BBQ straight up next time with the sauces we tried a small sample and I can't wait to get a full plate. The pulled chicken with the white bbq sauce and the brisket with the tangy Tex! read more

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I came in this past Sunday, beautiful day out, you had live music. The patio was packed so i went inside and asked how long for an outside table, i was told 45 min so i put my name in for two people and we went to the inside bar to have a drink while we waited. After about 45 min i received a phone call from the hostess saying that the manager canceled all outside seating for the rest of the day so i couldn't get a table at all outside. AFTER I WAITED 45 min! I'm sorry but that's ridiculous that i was allowed to put my name in and wait 45 min to be told sorry no tables. You need to learn how to better manage a restaurant. The manager did come over after we complained to the bartender, and she said they had too many reservations coming in to honor our table, my point is then if you already had too many reservations, don't let me wait 45 min before telling me that. read more

Our first time to Lake Taco was one of the best restaurant experiences! The staff was amazing and one of the owners took the time to make some first timer recommendations which did not disappoint! The bbq tray was delicious and the margaritas were very tasty. Not too sweet like others We sat outside on the waterfront deck which made for a beautiful dinner ambiance. I cannot wait to go back ! read more

I'll start by mentioning that I have been to Lake Taco a few times before last Saturday night, and the experience was always excellent. However, this last Saturday night, it wasn't as good for a few reasons. I had reservations for a party of ten of my high school classmates, and I was really talking up the restaurant to them for many reasons. Our reservations were for outside - I had just made them two weeks ago. When I arrived at 6 PM, there was a wedding reception going on that looked like it was almost over. The woman at the desk said that our reservations could not be outside because of the wedding reception. They said they had tried to call me, but they got a bad number. It turns out they had written down my number incorrectly which is an honest mistake. However, I'm pretty sure that this wedding reception had not reserved the outside area between the time I had reserved two weeks ago and Saturday night, so they should have told me that that it was already booked. Obviously the same person who mistakenly written down my number had neglected to see that the outside was booked so two mistakes were made. Not good. Anyway, some of my friends were already there when I arrived, and they had put together some high top roundtables where were a little awkward but did the job. Now the problem was lighting as it was very dark inside the restaurant. We asked at least four times to turn the lights on which they really never did but the lights from the bar area did brighten up over time. This also was disappointing. As I perused the menu, I realized that it was different from the times I had been here before which was only a month ago. Apparently they have reduced the menu, and many of the items I looked forward to recommending were gone. They used to have a BBQ dinner for two, but that has gone by the wayside. On the bright side, our waitress (I didn't catch her name) was really good and attentive to us. She had a lot of tables to cover, and the drinks didn't come out as fast as we wanted but that could have been because of the bar, I don't know. The food was very good as usual, we just didn't have the variety off the menu that I have enjoyed in the recent past. I highly suggest that Lake Taco restore their old menu. I would also suggest that when a reservation for a big party is made that they take the time to make sure they have all the details correct. This won't dissuade me from going back, but I really wish it would have been a better experience for my friends. read more

Finally made it here, and so glad that I did. Love that can get both Mexican and BBQ. Drinks were great, service was on point. Only wish is that i would have gone with better weather cause looking at water would be nice. read more

Lake Taco - Margarita - Barbeque Near Me - Coventry, Rhode Island

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Very poor experience tonight at Lake Taco. My wife had been there twice before tonight with a party of 2 each time. This time was for her birthday and we had a party of 8. For starters, I'd called in a reservation for Saturday on Tuesday. When we arrived tonight, they didn't have my reservation on the books. When I showed them the confirmation text they'd sent me, they set up an 8 top for us on a moments notice. I'll give them points for that, but our 8 seat table was 2 smaller round tables pushed together. So a few people in our party had to sit awkwardly and had very little area for their food. The server was sweet and helpful enough....when we saw her. We were close enough to the bar to watch our drinks melt waiting to be served to us. One person (that I know of) ordered 2 drinks total and they both came wrong. Chips and queso appetizer had very thick, bland queso. My wife said the other times she'd come to the restaurant the queso was thinner and had much better taste As far as entrees, half came out before the other half with 5 minutes if not more between. No one's food came out hot. My wife and another woman got tacos that were just short of ice cold in the middle. One guy got a burrito that was hot in the middle but dry on the outside. My bbq chicken bowl was just barely warm. To add insult to the overall injury, an unrelated couple on the side of the restaurant was seated under a light that blinked more than a strobe light. I've worked in restaurants for a long time and one thing I noticed looking around was that no one seemed to be in charge. Overall the experience was just bad. My wife said she may go back, but I'm good with never going back. For over $300 I'd expect more people in the group to be content with the experience but overall it was a poor showing by a the lake taco staff. read more

We enjoyed a lovely, picturesque Father's Day lunch on the back patio this past Sunday. We were seated at a table near the water which was full of large fish. We ordered our food and drinks which came out quickly. Our server was very attentive even though she had several tables she was serving. My brisket tasted amazing- a little salty, but I love salt so it didn't bother me. It paired perfectly with their unique potato scoops, and I was so happy to see that they added cucumber salad to the menu. The drinks were on point too. What sets this restaurant apart from others in the area is the beautiful outdoor bar area. We will definitely be back to enjoy it again! :) read more

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Delicious shrimp tacos and margaritas. Great location for patio seating when nicer weather finally gets here. Server was great. read more

Lake Taco - SHRIMP TACOS - Barbeque Near Me - Coventry, Rhode Island

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The worst BBQ I have ever had, service is slow, lacks attention to detail, poorly trained. Ambiance was nice on the deck. Stick to the tacos which looked good, but the portions were small. read more

Great BBQ and Tacos! Our favorite is by far the Houston Queso tacos which are Birria tacos - opt for a side of their house made potatoes and it's a great meal! We also loved their tequila tower - gorgeous and delicious! Service is quick and friendly. Lots of parking and indoor and outdoor seating available. Great spot on Lake Tiogue in Coventry. read more

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Outstanding Service That Made the Meal Even Better!" We had an amazing experience at this barbecue taco spot, and the standout was definitely our server. From the moment we sat down, they were friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the food. They gave great recommendations, kept our drinks full, and made sure everything came out just right. It's rare to find someone who's not just doing their job but clearly enjoys making people feel welcome! read more