My out of town family always make a special request for dinner at Left Coast Taco. Tonight we all assembled at a meet up point in East Aurora, and walked down to Left Coast Taco. One thing we don't talk enough about is that East Aurora is incredibly walkable. The intersection of Elm street and Oakwood is like NYC Times Square. The place is bustling. The parking is horrendous, and yet they all come. Before we set out on our journey, we spent a few minutes ordering online. It took our large group 10 minutes to walk down to Left Coast Taco, and our food was ready as we walked in the front door. There were plenty seats available outside in the sun on this very hot day, so we chose to walk back to our house two blocks away. The interior featured a very busy bar, as well as a few tables, all of which were filled with hungry patrons. By the time we got home to our pool-side cabanas, we were sufficiently starving and ready to consume all that we had bought. I had the birria taco on a crispy corn taco shell. Very flavorful with a tastydipping sauce. Very delicious, and I would definitely order that again. Let me just say the burritos were enormous. If you think, in terms of the size of a loaf of bread, that's how big this thing was. Everyone had a great time and we were certainly enjoyed the Left Coast Taco! read more

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I'm from San Diego and was told I had to try this as the owner is from San Diego. Great place outside for kids to eat too, quick, great atmosphere, and the tacos were delicious. I got the nachos, a fish taco, carnitas taco, and rolled tacos for kids. read more

Left Coast Taco - Great outdoor seating. - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

Came for lunch on a Tuesday and it was still busy! Ordering is at the bar area and you are handed a pager to let you know when to pick up. I ordered the bloody maria pointing to the sign next to the register and I got a bloody mary. Meh. It was decent, but I'm not a fan of sipping chunks of horseradish in my bloody beverage. My Mom got a $9 glass of box wine. There is a water cooler to grab your own tap water. Chips and salsa are $5 and I'd say average. I'd splurge on queso next time. My Mom got the ensalada bowl with beef and had leftovers. I ordered the birria tacos and they were tasty. I'd like to return in time to try the burger special before it's gone. I only got the two tacos because I wanted to save room for a dessert taco, but they were sold out. This place is a great summer spot with the wide open garage door and ample patio seating. read more

Left Coast Taco - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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The bartender really kept things flowing smoothly at lunch today: She took orders for food from behind the bar, made change, expedited certain dishes, and shook cocktails. This is really more of a bar that sells food than a restaurant with a liquor license: The guac and chips had no garlic, onion, tomatoes or cilantro (great if you're on a date, I suppose?) and was served in a 2 oz refrigerated container. It felt like a Weight Watchers snack than a treat. The elote soup was thick with crema, and spiced with chili, but it was cool on arrival. At 11:30 when we arrived, there was only one other table; by 12:30 the place was packed. Lots of daily specials on the white board near the cash register. Private lot for parking. read more

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They have top-notch catering. You honestly can't beat their meats - so much flavor and perfect for all those protein-obsessed guests. The red sauce/salsa is quite spicy, so watch out! If you have family/friends coming over, I highly recommend taking them for some LC grub. read more

Left Coast Taco - LC catering - their meats are sooo delicious! - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

Just moved to the area and LCT was recommended. Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday and pretty busy. We had the California burrito with carne asada and the packed bowl with chicken. Both were fine but appeared to have more filling than protein. I would recommend ordering a side of chips with the bowl to make it more of a dip. Paloma was spot on. Good parking space on site and lots of outdoor seating. We will eat here again. read more

Left Coast Taco - California burrito - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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I absolutely hate it when I have to leave a bad review but I'm honest so it happens, me being born and raised in San Diego, I can honestly say this is not California food at all, I was happy to see they had carne asada fries (they call them Cali fries) and California burritos, since moving to NY this is the first place I've seen have them but I kinda wish they didn't now, it's not the same as you will find at taco shops in CA, let me fill you in on what 'Cali fries' carne asada fries should have on them, carne asada, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico, sometimes beans, for California burritos, they are called that and have carne asada, fries, cheese, sour cream or crema and pico, I'm glad I asked what kind of guacamole they have because the lady told me it has dairy in it which it shouldn't. The only thing I had that was good here was the avocado salsa. The 'carne asada' was a cheap cut of meat that looked like dog food and was so chewy with terrible flavor, it was not the traditional flank steak or skirt steak seasoned or grilled. The red and green sauce (hot sauce) looked promising but was disgusting and the green sauce was sweet. I'm being totally honest and it might come off rude but if you're looking for San Diego or California style Mexican food this is not it by any means. I asked if they are from California and the lady said the owner is. There was no ac in the building and it was extremely hot inside since they kept the sliding door open. Plenty of seating but it looked more like a bar that would be in OB than Buffalo. Maybe it's your cup of tea but not mine, try for yourself. read more

Left Coast Taco - California burrito - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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My family and I love it there. The food is amazing! The price and service are also great. One of our favorite places to eat. They never disappoint. The food, service, and ambiance are all great, never disappointed read more

Fish tacos best I ever had! Servers are friendly as well.. The atmosphere makes you feel very welcome! The owner drops in quite a bit and mingles with the patrons! read more

Left Coast Taco - Fish taco! - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

Quick, affordable, nice outdoor seating! I had the mushroom tacos. There small so if you're hungry order more than 1.

This time we ordered a carnita street taco and the vegetarian mushroom taco, both on corn tortillas. Very tasty pork with white onions and cilantro. The mushroom version was also delicious but it needed a sauce and their hot sauce made it perfect. Great drinks as well! read more

Left Coast Taco - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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This may be a popular spot in East Aurora, but I'd consider this little shack a hidden gem in the Buffalo area. Great small menu and a good bar. You definitely get a bang for your buck. Both the tacos and burritos are big and relatively cheap, and taste really good. My only con is that it is extremely small, so good luck getting a table or spot at the bar. And because it's a small shack it tends to be very loud. But when it's nice out there is some outdoor seating. Great place for a small lunch/dinner and drinks. read more

My favorite taco joint in all of WNY. Love the Cali Burrito, even if I do have to roll myself off my chair and onto a couch to wallow in meat-induced stuffedness when I'm done. Everything on the menu is excellent and the beverages when dining in are all special, or grab yourself a Jarritos if taking on the road. If get a regular taco, just be mindful that they come with virtually no toppings out of the box, so be sure to add on to get the full experience. I personally love the carnitas above all else, whether in burrito or a taco. The pollo and carne are also fantastic. The only issue is that my wife has celiac and can't really eat here anymore. They used to have a dedicated prep space, but no longer. Hopefully, they can bring that back someday so we can visit more often! read more

These might be my favorite tacos as of late. With the sunshine and the warm weather for those couple of days, I had to take advantage for some patio dining. And what goes better than sunshine and tacos? Not much. (Well, maybe a nice drink with it too?) I ordered and had my food so quick. The service here is so great and they seem like really great people running the show. I got the carne asada and the chicken tacos with all the fixings, chips and queso, and since it was noon, I went with a nice pineapple soda to wash it all down. The tacos were phenomenal. They had a great taste with so many different flavors all working together. Honestly, they really might be my new favorite spot for tacos. I had to stop myself from ordering more so I wasn't too full to drive home. The chips had a nice crunch and weren't overly salted or bland. They had good flavor and then the queso brought it home. SO GOOD. Overall, this is a great little place to check out if you love tacos. There's a small parking lot and street parking so you'll be able to find spot. Do yourself a favor and head here a day for lunch. You definitely won't regret it! read more

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My wife and I love this place! We happened upon this restaurant by chance and we're so happy to find it. We ordered the steak nachos and one street taco with mushrooms. Everything tasted fresh and the service was great! The overall cost of the meal was reasonable. We would highly recommend this for anyone looking for great tacos! We will definitely return. read more

Left Coast Taco - Steak nachos - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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After reading all these great reviews with decided to head down to East Aurora to do some shopping and try this place. Alas, we were not impressed.High prices,which is today's norm, but we didn't care for the over all flavor of our meal. We began with chips and Guacamole for $6. Just ok not worth the money. Next came the tacos starting with a Carne Asada on a flour tortilla. Chewy Steak which tasted like it had been sitting around for a while and not fresh. Next came the Birria , two chili braised beef on crisp fried tortillas. Again none of us cared for the flavor and didn't finish them. The only dish we did like was the Rolled Tacos Three shredded chicken Asado Tacos. You order at the counter and they call your name. There is a bar and an open area inside with tables. Then there is an outdoor area with tables with umbrellas. read more

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Fun business name, very interesting vibe - inside, outside, even in the all-gender restroom. The goal was to grab some quick grub ahead of a holiday concert and lemme tell ya, mission accomplished. I thought I ordered 3 Baja tacos - beer battered cod and 2 fried shrimp - but when my ordered arrived, I only had 2. My kid was thrilled with the order of nachos - though it was heavily modified to be chips, cheese & chicken. All in all, the staff was friendly, the food was good, and it was a good thing we arrived when we did. The restaurant was hoppin' the entire time we were there. I'd love to come back in the summer and enjoy an adult beverage with birria or some of the other taco options... read more

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Two minor gripes about this place: My burrito was ever so slightly soggy when I ate it. Still tasted incredible. And there is VERY limited seated. Especially if you're looking to feast inside. Everything else was fabulous: Nachos were deceivingly spicy. Ow Ow! I had the greatest Mexican cerveza on draft that I've ever had. You can tell the taps are clean and the beer is cold. Yet another gem in East Aurora. read more

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Tried Left Coast Taco for the first time and really enjoyed it! I had the birria tacos and 3 street tacos -- all were super flavorful. The birria was tender and juicy. The street tacos were fresh and well-seasoned, with good variety. Service was friendly and the vibe was laid-back and fun. Overall a great spot. I'll definitely be back to try more! read more

It's not often that I miss home, but when I do, I come to Left Coast and get a quick shot of the West Coast vibes. This is essentially a San Diego or HB taco joint relocated to Western NY. read more

Wish I had better news for the taco lovers of WNY. This was a big disappointment. Ambience is a little shabby, and it's pretty small. Service was okay, our food came out at very different times, but they are friendly in there. The food is very unremarkable. Chicken bowl was extremely bland. Couldn't believe how flavorless it was because it looks so good! I was most disappointed in the queso. I don't think I can even denote it as a queso, it's more of a cheese water. Hopefully it was just a bad batch! The chips are also very tasteless. Next time I will be trying the fish tacos or something with steak or beef to hopefully find the flavor of this place! read more

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Very friendly staff. The burritos are good and are the only item that's still good if you get it to go. Other items are soggy by the time you get home. They really need a new phone system. They basically have a cell phone or something that almost never works. The last 4 times I called it either went right to vm, or rang a few times and went to vm. Very annoying when you can't place an order. read more

Cute cozy little place to eat tacos, have a few drinks and hang out. During winter months indoor seating is limited but it wasn't crowded on a Friday night. The servers were super friendly. The birria tacos were pretty good, but the queso was a bit chunky (from when the top layer hardens) read more

A spontaneous visit to Left Coast Taco turned out to be just our luck! It was super crowded this New Year's Eve afternoon, but that only added to the experience. The hard working bar attendant was also taking food orders so that created a wait for this in-demand small business. The outdoor area had a few folks enjoying their lunch on the unusually warm-ish day. We ordered one roasted mushroom, pablanos and onion taco; one fish Baja taco; and one packed bowl. The bowl was ordered with rice, seasoned ground beef, beans, cheese, pico and crema. The bartender created a lovely fresh margarita that really hit the spot, even if it was different than our usual southwest (Texas and Colorado) ones (this was heavy on the triple sec). We snagged a table inside; I can sense a larger site may be in the future for this well run hot spot. Every bar stool was filled with the most happy people. Must be happy hour? The place was loud and humming with activity. The fish taco was cod, broiled, and next time will try it ala Buffalo, Pacifico beer battered. The mushroom taco was our least favorite and the loaded bowl was super high up there and will definitely return for more! We liked the eat in/takeaway containers being cardboardy (environmentally friendly?) even though they got flimsy on the ride home. They transferred to a real glass container just fine. We will be back! read more

Left Coast Taco - Fish taco, packed bowl, roasted mushroom taco - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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I stopped in with some friends on a Friday night, it was my first time here and I'd heard good things. It's a fast casual spot so you have to order and then grab a table and wait for your food to be called. Left coast taco is a cool spot but it's on the smaller side so it can be a little chaotic if it's busy. There are some tables, but not a ton, so you might not be able to sit if it's busy. It is definitely designed for smaller groups, like 5 or less, or great for if you are grabbing a drink. There is one larger table at the entrance and we were lucky to get a hold of it when we arrived. It was very busy so trying to hold the table and order food was a little all over the place. Once food was ready they called your name but you could barely hear or understand it. It sounded like the Charlie Brown speaker. They need to get some better announcement system or give people buzzers so people can get their order more efficiently. While we waited we enjoyed a tasty round of margaritas. I ordered the birria tacos. Good sized portion, decent flavor but the meat was a little more tough than I prefer. It didn't shred as well as it should because it could have been stewed longer. But overall not bad. We ordered another round of margaritas. This is where things got weird. My drink tasted like the first one but was about 3/4 full. My friends got drinks about 1/2 full and were glasses of triple sec. I'd maybe give this place another try, not on a weekend, and hope for more consistency and a seamless visit. read more

Left Coast Taco - Birria tacos and a margarita - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

Okay. We're from Austin. Our taco/queso/salsa/guac/marg judgement is a high bar. (I mean if we have crap politics in Texas so we have to find something to focus on, so tacos and drinks it is.) But eating here felt like we were back in Austin on a gorgeous day. Their atmosphere is absolutely perfect. Nicki, the bar tender is the best and so much fun. She made a beautiful, sunny day that much more Sunkist (remeber that last beautiful fall day, yes, that's the one). The tacos were on point. My beef steak taco was tender and no gristle. I could have done with less lettuce but that's just an aside. My spouses marg and fish tacos were so so so good. I'd get the fish taco next time. Fried to perfection. The queso. I may have licked the container (out of the publics eye). If you ever had torchys tacos (before they fanchised ug) queso, they are very similar. The guacamole needed salt or more acid. The salsa was way too sweet and needed heat and cilantro. I can forgive the salsa bc they had Pacifico on Tap. That's a very rare and precious find. We are looking forward to trying more and more! read more

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Love this place! I grew up north of San Diego and often visit family out there and this place rivals anywhere you'll go out there. Worth the drive from Buffalo every time. Margaritas are a little bit sweet, I prefer the blood orange Paloma here, but even that is a tad sweet- but I'm sure this varies by bartender. The tacos are so good and my most recent stop I got the rolled tacos (a taquito type entree) and it was delicious. Loaded toppings on the top. It's a cute little place that's often busy so plan accordingly! Limited seating that doubles when weather is nicer, take out always available! read more

Left Coast Taco - Rolled chicken tacos - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

Left Coast was absolutely perfect for catering a birthday party at Village Play! They were so easy to work with from start to finish, offered great food options, and provided plenty of delicious food for everyone. Guests kept asking where the food came from because it was such a hit. Highly recommend for any event, you won't be disappointed! read more

On a Saturday, my boyfriend and I were wandering around East Aurora and decided we needed a little snack. We ordered at the register and took our beers (they offer gluten free beer!) and went to the standing area waiting with bated breath for a table or 2 seats at the bar to open up. A family left and we raced over to get the table before our food was ready. We ordered the birria tacos and rolled chicken tacos. I was really excited to try the birria tacos. I expected more, so I was sort of disappointed. The taste was good, but I think they could do more with the dipping broth, like marinate it for a couple days, not sure. I really loved the rolled chicken tacos and would order them every time. Delicious and packed with fresh flavors. I can't wait for their patio to open. It is going to be killer, especially since the space inside is lacking. read more

Left Coast Taco - Rolled chicken tacos - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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Death empanadas, nachos and California burrito were all delicious. My husband has been looking all over WNY for a good California burrito and was super impressed with this one. read more

We stopped in for a late bite to eat right before they shut the kitchen down at 9. Wow, glad they could take our orders because it was phenomenal! Reasonably priced, SUPER tasty, and not light on the alcohol. We ordered the Low Rider and classic marg to start along with chips and trio dip. The queso was I think my favorite. A little spicy and gooey deliciousness. I ordered the carne asada bowl and WOW. Delish. Cannot wait to come back! read more

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Great atmosphere, delicious tacos and drinks! Casual taco joint in a great location. Pet friendly patio with ample parking, which is rare in the East Aurora area. read more

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Stopped for lunch, we had high hopes for here but it was less than satisfactory. The beer was delicious and cold. The queso and guacamole were delicious. The tacos lacked flavor which was disappointing. The place was pretty busy for a weekday. We loved the open air concept. read more

Always a great time! Food, service, atmosphere, chef's kiss!! Best in WNY hands down! read more

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Great place. Nice outdoor seating. Delicious margaritas. Huge burrito, great chips and salsa. Loved the birria. Definitely will be back!! read more

Left Coast Taco - Birria - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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So this place has amazing food and everyone that works there is friendly. The woman who took our order was particularly ebullient and happy to help. It was a busy Saturday night when my cousin and I arrived. There was no place to park in their lot, so unfortunately we had to park far away. However, it was a beautiful night and we didn't mind walking. The place was packed, but inviting. Their menu is easy to navigate and order from, so we told the cashier what we wanted and waited. And waited. We wanted our food to go so we could take it home before a social engagement, but half an hour later, this was just not feasible. We finally got our orders and had to eat quickly so we wouldn't be late to meet up with friends. The food was delicious! I got a ground beef taco with all the fixings (sans cilantro...yuck) and we split an order of nachos. How yummy! All in all, this is a great Mexican restaurant. They need to iron out the kinks when it comes to getting customers orders out, but they've got everything else (food, service, cleanliness) in spades. I recommend it here if you don't don't know where to eat in East Aurora. read more

Yeah!!! I'm adding Left Coast to my top 3 list of awesome taco joints in WNY!! I had an Al Pastor and Carne Asada taco and they were both amazing! Tender cuts of meat. The only draw back is no cold bar to add additional toppings/salsas. There were four grilled to perfection shrimp on each. Very good flavor all around. Off the beaten path, but we'll worth stopping! read more

Left Coast Taco - Al Pastor and Carne Asada tacos - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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We have been looking for good Mexican food and cocktails for months. This is it! We really enjoyed the tacos, drinks and all of the dips. The service was friendly and very efficient. We will most definitely be going back! read more

Cute little taco joint off of the main street in East Aurora. Many protein options from chicken, fish, shrimp, carnitas and even beef tongue! You can get a standard taco for about $3.50, or they have specialty tacos like Baja fish or super spicy stuff. Haha! There is a small table and a booth available to sit while socially distanced. Though I would suggest this place for take out. The food was soooo good! Fresh and refreshing The perfect option for lunch. We got the fish tacos, shrimp and a beef. My favorite was the cilantro shrimp! I also appreciate the sanitation practices that I seen the staff use while there. read more

Left Coast Taco - Menu - Tacos Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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The food was fantastic. I had the El Jeffe Burro Burrito, so good . very tasty. really cool vibe. I would definitely go back. read more