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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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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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.

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

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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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

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

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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Lake Taco is a local gem! The ambience and location is wonderful on Lake Tiogue. The staff are all friendly and provide great service. Thank you, cocktails are fantastic and the Taco's and smoked meats are delicious. This newly opened restaurant has all that fixings for a great meal and night out! I am happy to be a local and big fan of Lake Taco! 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

Wow! My husband and I are not chefs but we know when we've had a great meal. This was our first time at this new spot and we are so happy we chose it for our date night. The food portions were so generous, satisfying, and the menu was creative and enticing. Our server, Maddie, was fantastic- very attentive, and informative. The homemade tortilla chips, guacamole, and salsa were fresh and flavorful. There were nice chunks of avocado in a perfectly seasoned guac and the smoky salsa had a nice kick. We ordered the tacos - of course- which were delicious. The smoky flavor in my pulled chicken was just right, and complimented by small bites of mango and slaw. (One suggestion: I wish there was a grilled fish or shrimp option!) Save room for dessert and definitely order the homemade bread pudding. It was savory, full of complimentary flavors like toasted coconut, caramel, fresh whipped cream and a huge scoop of French Vanilla ice cream. (See photo). I've been a non-drinker for nearly 4 years and appreciate a wellmade mocktail. I asked our server if they offered them and learned the bartender would create one based on my flavor profile request. Holy moly! I don't know what was in it but it was hands down THE BEST mocktail I have ever had. I really appreciated that it came in a cool glass, not a water glass like many other venues choose to do and that it was appropriately priced at $5. (See photo) For those who have been here when it was Nino's or other names, you will recognize it for sure. The great thing about Lake Taco is that you are drawn to the view of the lake because it is brighter, more open and the big bar has been moved to one end of the restaurant. There are a couple of large screen TVs at the far ends of each side, not obtrusive like a sports bar but big enough so you can keep an eye on the games. I am giving it 5 stars because of the quality of our meal, our great server, and the atmosphere- Also because the cranky "chef" who gave them 2 stars on his review almost kept us from coming tonight. I don't want you to miss out on a great meal like we almost did. We already made plans to go back and bring family! (On our way home from dinner!) read more

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If you're looking for a place to cool down and grab a bite in the summer, you may want to continue driving. The staff was very kind and attentive and the margs were delish but for some reason they've decided to conserve on the A/C of this establishment in the middle of a heatwave. Unfortunately, because of this, we just had an app and decided to move on. I'm hoping to give it another try maybe in the fall. read more

Stopped in here today for lunch. First time here. Love the cushioned bar seats! Tried the quesi-taco with brisket. It was very good but too heavy a meal to eat all 4. I ended up eating the brisket out of the last 2 tacos. Good brisket. I'll be back to try the wings next. read more

Lake Taco - Quesi-taco with brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Coventry, Rhode Island

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Opening night First time pulling up to a Taco restaurant outside Providence that offered valet parking. Greetings by the hostess were eeh, almost like I was bothering them. Waitress was very pleasant. The atmosphere is similar to other locations like Back/40, Black Oak-open, bar, loud, and huge screen TVs. Prices are reasonable for the area. I tried the signature dish Lake Taco's (catfish tacos with pineapple) House Margarita (Key lime). Both were great. My guest had a specialty margarita and enchiladas l.. Only complaint - half the dish was cold. Shared the churros for dessert and it did not disappoint. Also ordered the gringo tacos and pecan pie for my daughter at home. No picture because she devoured them with two thumbs up. I'm new to this area so I hope it sticks around read more

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The wings and ribs were fantastic. Service was quick and friendly. I wish there were a la carte ribs but most places dont offer that. The margarita on tap was a nice touch read more

Food and service was amazing. I got the bbq sampler and was NOT disappointed. I can't wait to go back and try some more stuff. Music on the back patio made for a great time. Highly recommend read more

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

The food is super salty, and just not very tasty, but my real issue is with the management team. One of the managers is so unprofessional and takes his frustrations out on the teenage girls who work there. Just a negative environment for young women. read more

The place is cute nestled right on a lake. The food is average. You pay for chips and salsa (which is fine) most Mexican restaurants serve chips and salsa like Italian restaurants serve bread. I'd say this is more of an American Mexican restaurant. Beef tacos were stuffed but was missing something on the flavor side. Glad I tried out the place. read more

Lake Taco - Barbeque Near Me - Coventry, Rhode Island

This is a not so hidden Gem with a great view really great food and good drinks. Service has always been outstanding. My favorite is the brisket. Servers always always friendly. read more

One of the worst meals I've had out in a while. I ordered chips and salsa and the Lakeside Burrito with mac n cheese (side dish upgrade for 3$). The mac was awful. The pasta was too undercooked and the cheese sauce was heavy, tasted like boxed mix, and it seemed just stirred in - not baked. Like stovetop mac. The chips had a Pringles look/feel, tasted stale, and the salsa that they came with was like jarred salsa from the supermarket chips aisle. The burrito wasn't great either. The server got my order correct. I asked what choice of proteins they had, he listed them off, I picked carne asada. The burrito was flavorless. The carne had no seasoning. I used a lot of salt. I ate one or two small bites of mac, and the burrito came cut in two, I ate maybe half of a half. Basically, left most of the food on my tray plate. The server asked if I wanted to-go boxes, and I honestly answered no, I didn't like any of it, don't need to bring it home. When I got my bill, I'm expecting about 30$ total : 7$ chips, 18$ burrito (which is crazy for a burrito) and the 3$ up charge for the mac. Instead I get a bill with a charge of 30$ for the burrito! He charged me 30$ for one burrito! A 40$ tab for a few bites of terrible food. I asked the server why 30$ for the burrito? It's 18$ on the menu. Even with the mac up charge, it's not 30$! He says it's an up charge for the carne asada, my protein choice. I'm like, does it say that on the menu? I don't recall seeing that... and when he told me the protein choices, he didn't mention an up charge for any of the proteins. And the menu description of the burrito lists the ingredients, which includes protein of choice - and doesn't say it's extra. I was nice, he was nice, I didn't have to ask, he adjusted it to the 18$ menu price for me. Maybe somewhere on the menu it says carne asada costs 12$ extra, but I didn't see it. Anyway, my server was really pleasant. It's not his fault the food was bad and the pricing is whack like that. But I won't be back. It was not good at all. And if they're really trying to get 30$ for a burrito with a little bit of steak in it, they're being absolutely ridiculous. read more

Delicious! We wanted, ordered, and loved everything! Our server was adorable but sometimes hard to find yet there were others who came around. We ate outside near the lake on a beautiful sunny day! Perfect for a mango margarita or two! read more

I have been a couple of times, and I have thought a lot about this review. Positives, I love the location. Being able to view the water while eating is so nice. The wait staff has been super nice and efficient. My GF absolutely loves her sangria. What I didn't care for. The venue has odd acoustics. Depending on where you sit, it can be hard to hear conversations over the music. The menu is super limited. It's also kinda disappointing that chips and salsa are only available as a paid appetizer. With the menu being limited, you would think every meal would be on point. But that wasn't my experience. I feel like they mix Mexican and BBQ, but are mastering neither. The Mac and cheese lacked flavor, the pulled pork was okish. The lake tacos were good but kept dripping a lot of liquid. The scoop shaped fries were very good. The prices were ok, but I could get much better tacos at a host of other places and with limited BBQ I am not rushing to go back. So overall not bad, not great. read more

Lake Taco - Sangria and lake side view - Barbeque Near Me - Coventry, Rhode Island

Oh where to start. I was thinking I was going to a Mexican restaurant so set my sights on some good Mexican food. But I was met with something different. A bit more Tex/mex also bbq as well would be best way to put it. None of the tacos were screaming out to me. And what I tried from someone at the table they weren't that good. Wanted the brisket mac n cheese they didn't have it. so I went with a burger and it was ok at best. Like I could have went to Wendy's for a better burger. The chips and queso was bad like felt like they opened a can and added chipotle to it. The restaurant looks nice would possibly go back for a drink if I was meeting friends In The area but wouldn't eat there again. But check them might have better experience then I had. read more

Lake Taco - Just cheese burger here nothing interesting - Barbeque Near Me - Coventry, Rhode Island

We had a great night with amazing service!! Our large party loved their selections. I'm a bit picky not enough flavor for me. It's a bit loud but worked for us, we were a large group with kids Margaritas were yummy But save room for dessert WOW read more

Lake Taco - Churros w/ coffee ice cream WOW - Barbeque Near Me - Coventry, Rhode Island

This is hands down the best brisket I ever had. If you need a good food to order you should get the briskwich. Also Jaxson is one of the best waiters ever. 10/10 would eat here again. Also the lemon aid is FIRE read more

I just have never really enjoyed the food. It's not as tasty as the other mexican-style restaurants that have opened up nearby. Considering the location, i just wanted to love the food. I am always let down by any restaurant that opens here, ever since Nino's read more

The food is great and the menu seems to change enough where there are new options to try. We have tried a lot of the handhelds and tacos haven't found one yet that disappoints! We also love all the wings (AND we also wish the buffalo dry rub would come back as I saw in another review)... Service is great, we always seem to run in to Ally who always greets us with a smile and remembers our drinks! There have been a lot of restaurants in this location over the years and this one by far is the best. Highly recommend. read more

A few Fridays ago, we decided to try Lake Taco. We started with the traditional quesadilla, it was good but nothing special. As for the entrees, I enjoyed the taco bowl, while my husband had the brisket entree. Our server and bussers were very attentive, especially on a Friday night when the place was crowded with other patrons. The portions were generous, everything was fresh, and the service was superb. My rating of 3 stars is based on the price. I wouldn't mind paying more if my food did not come in a paper container (brisket entree) or if the quality was outstanding. The food was very good, but it was overpriced for what you received. While I realize that food prices have increased with inflation, I frequent similar establishments that are both equally good and more affordable. read more

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We stopped in for brunch. The website said opens at 10 but they didn't open until 11. The home fries were amazing! My meal didn't come with them but after trying my wife's I had to order a side for myself. I had the Baked French Toast which was phenomenal. My wife had the Brisket Benny which she said was amazing. We will definitely be back in the near future. Service was also fantastic. Our waitress was extremely friendly and helpful. The ambiance was cool! The place is huge inside. We were sat near the windows so we could overlook the outside deck and the water. I hope when the weather changes we'll have the opportunity to sit outside and really take it all in. read more

This is an absolutely great place to go. Great outdoor dining right on the lake. Great indoor dining if the weather isn't quite conducive to outdoors. Food is always great. Drinks are fantastic. But above the food and drinks is the fantastic service. From servers who take the time to make sure all your needs are met and to get to know you, to management (thank you, Gina) who make sure you are always happy and well served. We have been coming here regularly for about a year (probably 20 times give or take), and we have never been disappointed, except one time when they were out of brisket. That just meant that everyone else enjoyed their dinner because their smoked brisket is the best! read more

Service was pretty good but a restaurant must stand on its food. It was pretty bad. We were a party of three and nobody thought the food was good. Tacos were horrible. Carnitas were dry, Catfish taco lacked flavor and they must of used a pocket knife to cut the catfish filets because they were so small. The gringo taco wasn't really a gringo taco (gringo calls for a flour tortilla) and it also lacked flavor. The corn tortillas lacked flavor and were gritty. You could also tell that they weren't made fresh and possibly prepackaged. WTF? Overall it seemed like the tacos were made on an assembly line with many of the ingredients either prepackaged or canned. A Good taco spot calls for super fresh ingredients and made to order tortillas. At $5 per taco (in Coventry?!), I think it should be expected. The chili cheese scoops were decent and so were the smoked wings but if you call yourself a taco spot, then the tacos have to stand out. Drinks were good but no different than how it would be made at any local dive bar in the area but still good. Probably will go back in the summer to grab a drink on the back patio (potentially a huge redeeming quality) read more

Visited Lake taco for the first time the other night. Beautiful location right by the water. Good food and great vibes. We ordered the pork nachos and two different orders of tacos. The tacos were very good but the nachos were definitely subpar for such a nicest establishment. The Diablo Roja margaritas were delicious. Overall, it was a great experience, and we would definitely return. read more

Lake Taco - Diablo roja margaritas, houston quesitacos and ell pollero. - Barbeque Near Me - Coventry, Rhode Island

Pros- Fantastic margaritas. Great service. Very nice remodel. Beautiful views on the patio for the spring /summer months ahead. Cons - Don't go if you're looking for a quiet night out because it was LOUD. I don't know if it was the acoustics in there, but damn! The food was so-so. Not a big fan of the flavor mix on the bbq and the sauce was ketchup-y, and the lack of flavor in some of the taco dishes. The tacos were boring and not one fish taco on the menu. C'mon we are the Ocean State. I've lived in Texas and this is not it. Just my two cents but check out any Rudy's BBQ in Texas, the one in Selma is awesome. There's 1,000 of bbq in Texas but Rudy's is a good model to follow. Lake Taco has a great restaurant potential but pull the food together or you will sink like the other 5 restaurants before you. read more

Went based on a recommendation and regret it. Food was barely room temperature, brisket was 2/3 fat, chicken and pork was shredded not pulled and dry. Ribs were full of fat and what meat was there was dry. I was hoping to find a place to go back to with the family but that's not going to happen. read more

My friend and I met here for lunch so it wasn't super busy. The food is more like smoked meats used in a variety of taco-ways and I wasn't mad at it! I thought it was creative and flavor profiles were complimentary. Wasn't a fan of the gritty texture of the flour tortillas so guessing that there was corn meal in the mix. It's advertised as "Tacos" and that's what they have! Loved my margarita- it's weird the menu doesn't explicitly identify which drinks are margaritas but our server was great at explaining the menu. Service overall was great! Loved the warm tortilla chips that came with the chip & dip. Lovely chunks of avocado in the guacamole! We found no unexpected hot spiciness in the food which scored huge with me! I love flavorful but not spicy. I got the smoked chicken tacos and my friend has the spam tacos! Yes spam! I tried one and it was pretty good! Ended with the banana pudding- it was ok. More like banana cream pie filling with fresh cut bananas. Again, wasn't mad at it. Decor was bright and colorful. Everything was very clean. I wouldn't want to sit at any of the tables in the open middle floor - I could see how that could get very loud with all the hard surfaces. We sat by the windows looking over the frozen lake. Outside patio looked like it would be fun on a summer night. read more

I give it a one star due to the nice server. This place was so expensive for the food we received. Small order of nachos, one order of fish tacos, and a salad with steak on it. Bill came to $107.00. For WHAT?? To be honest I couldn't even eat the steak. It tasted like it was out of a can of dog food. I don't even know why we didn't send it back. This was my second time and only because I wanted to sit outside on a beautiful night. First time they ran out of soda. I am not one to complain but I will NEVER go back. It's really gross and the food stinks. For RI having a great amount of restaurants this place is the worst! read more

Don't waste your time. Salty brisket, tasteless chicken, and not the greatest service. That sums it all up.