We were visiting the area this past weekend. This place has a great presence on social media. They post lots of great food and drink photos. It was enough to entice us for a quick lunch. For starters we chose the Trio Dip. It includes queso, salsa and guac. The chips are fresh and they do provide a nice big portion($12). I ordered 2 tacos that were filled with lots of protein. Service was super quick since we were the only people in the restaurant. Staff was very attentive. We do like the decor and the tvs in the bar area. read more

Came with my family to try this place out. My wife and I ordered margaritas each, they never brought them out to us. Ordered lemonade for our son, never came out. The kids ground beef tacos were too spicy for my kids. At first bite it isn't bad but as you chew the spices intensify. We ordered corn dog for my toddler and the meal was cold. My wife ordered the chicken enchiladas and the rice was hard and crunchy as though it was sitting out for a long time. I was upset because the weather is perfect today. They had the wall open. The ambience is awesome here. Great decor, no dinner rush, music was perfect. I was hoping we were going to discover a new local favorite. I was really looking forward to those margaritas; coco and sangarita. Wasn't meant to be today I guess. Disappointed Dad. Robecks Juice bar next door for the rescue with outside patio seating available too. read more

Locals Tacos and Tequila - Mexican Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

Locals Tacos and Tequila is still fairly new to West Springfield. There are things I do admire about this restaurant. The person in charge of lighting and decorating, job well done as you made this feel authentic. It certainly looks like a happening spot, but there are areas it can improve upon. The service here is either great, or your server is somewhere else. Most times it's the first, as the folks have been kind and professional. It is extremely clean which is a huge attribute. Parking is also plentiful. My main issue is the food. Definitely enjoy their margaritas or beers responsibly please. Having been to Central America and elsewhere, this isn't going to win authenticity awards. For the price I find the tacos, burritos, and enchiladas pedestrian by comparison. Am a white guy, but grew up with cooking from the regions mentioned, so might be more severe than most. The prices aren't horrible, and the presentation of the meals is attractive, but portions are small. Am going to try it one more time, as their outdoor seating is quite pleasant. read more

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Came here for the first time. The layout is really nice. They have outdoor seating and the front window opens up to the restaurant which is pretty cool. The staff is very friendly. It was a weekday around 6pm so it was not so busy. Food came out fairly quick. We ordered the queso dip and about 5 tacos. The queso fondido was not bad. I would give it a 6/10. The tacos in my opinion were not that great. Tacos were kinda cold. But I must say the presentation was nice. Prices are somewhat high per taco if you ask me. About $6+ per taco. read more

Locals Tacos and Tequila - Tacos I ordered, I don't remember their exact names. -bbq taco -shrimp taco -breaded chicken taco -burger taco - Mexican Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

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I was pleasantly surprised with this restaurant, especially with not some very good reviews. While deciding what to get for lunch, my parents suggested Local's for tacos. Which was honestly a little strange because they never suggest tacos. I went online and ordered pick up for 12 pm on a Saturday. Food was a little pricey, but everything sounded good. We put in a rather large order (I always get too much food). We did have to wait a while for the food, even though there seemed to be only one other person waiting for their food. The people packing up our food were super apologetic and gave us updates. When we got home, we dug in. The food was pretty good, better then we thought. The street corn was okay, the dip trio (salsa, guacamole, and queso) was amazing and a good price! The tacos were very tasty but I found them to have a LOT of sauce on them which kind of overwhelmed the flavors. My parents really enjoyed it too! The rice and beans were a little bland. They did a nice job of packaging everything up as well as the sauces. We would come back if we wanted something close by. read more

Locals Tacos and Tequila - Mexican Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

Always amazing service and food!!! The bartender was super sweet and made time to make suggestions (even while running around like crazy)! read more

Locals Tacos and Tequila - Mexican Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

Service was great! Greeted and seated where we wanted upon arrival, seemed to be maybe manager whom seated us. The food recommended by our waitress was great! She was patient and helpful. We had nachos, margaritas (mango and regular) nachos certainly were enough for two. We even had leftovers and then the tacos we ordered had to take them home but all the food and margaritas were great! I strongly recommend! The atmosphere was like I guess you can say Tex-Mex American style. Loved the decor very happy, bright colors. read more

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I have ordered the California fish taco every time I eat here. Usually take out. But since they added the "locals" to the name they have totally screwed up the order every time. Tilapia Not Mahi Mahi. Some crazy radish slaw and then none of the sauce they describe on the menu. I used to love these. Now with the cheap tilapia and none of the sauce that gave them flavor... this place has declined in quality and service to the point I am not going back. Horrible. read more

Locals Tacos and Tequila - Tilapia not Mahi Mahi - Mexican Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

Short rib nachos were great! Good service, very welcoming. Very nice Christmas decorations. Everyone loved their food!!!

Tacos here are decently priced individually and are also unique. The three tacos I ordered came with rice and beans. The rice and beans could definitely have a little more flavoring to it. Service here when we went was great and love the ambiance of this taco place! read more

Locals Tacos and Tequila - BBQ Taco, Buffalo Chicken Taco Rice Black Beans - Mexican Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

My friends and I decided to check out this place when we heard they had a good happy hour. Their website advertises that it's "home of taco Tuesday and 1/2 price margaritas every Tuesday" so we thought it would be worth trying. When we were seated we had to ask for a happy hour menu and I was a little disappointed that there were no food options and that the happy hour margaritas were limited to only lime and strawberry (priced at $8). It's a shame because they appear to have quite a variety of margaritas on their drink menu. Regardless, I ended up getting the lime margarita and the Taco Combo with an el Jefe and a Firecracker Taco. The el jefe could have used more queso, the firecracker taco was quite good, and the margarita was delicious. The service didn't seem as bad as some other reviews indicated, but that could be due to us getting in a bit before the dinner rush. However, I wish that their happy hour or Tuesday special was more readily advertised or explained by the staff. Once we got our receipts the margaritas ended up being priced at $6.25 (not the happy hour price of $8) which would have been half of the normal price of a lime margarita. But now I'm wandering if ALL their margaritas are half priced, and if so, I probably would have tried something more unique. read more

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I've been here twice now and the food is great but I always have issues with the service. Each time the server was extremely slow (it wasn't busy when I was there) and they weren't very attentive. Unfortunately bad service really makes it hard to want to go back. Their queso is good I love that you can choose three tacos but each taco can be different. It's a great way to try different tacos each time you go. They make good margaritas with some great and unique flavor combos. read more

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Come friends birthday party. We had 20 folks, so the poor server was slightly overwhelmed. She wisely only took a few orders at a time. The tequila drinks were excellent, mixed just right. You better like tacos because this place is primarily tacos. They are soft tacos which is not my favorite but the chicken & carne asada had nice flavor. They have a fabulous taco bowl and yummy queso dip & salsa Nice fresh chips. They have happy hour from 4-6. I would like try this spot again with a smaller group. read more

Locals Tacos and Tequila - Beverage list - Mexican Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

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We came in for dinner. We make our order- drinks, chips & salsa, and sharing Fajitas for two. Our waiter was not attentive, other staff delivered our starter to another table, never offered water or another round. When our dinner came no plates were given- we had use the small plates. The rice was undercooked crunchy and the shrimp was over and only gave us 3 tortillas. The Drinks were good. read more

Locals Tacos and Tequila - Inside - Mexican Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

great food and service. love the ice cream and all the drinks. definetly will come back again and again !!!!!!!!!!!!

We had the most horrible experience at this restaurant that I have had in a long time. We went Saturday night at 6:30 PM. The dining room was about a quarter full. We were told to sit wherever we wished and we sat at the high top in the middle of the restaurant. My four children and I were excited because this is one of our favorite restaurants to go to when we can. We have there many times over the past few years and I've never had a bad experience until Saturday, October 6. We order our drinks and waited to order our entrées. We were all starving and looking forward to a good meal. The waitress brought the drinks to us, but didn't take her entrée order for another 15 to 20 minutes. We had asked to order. This is where things got bad. Took our food better than 30 minutes to come to our table. The restaurant was not full and it was not busy after 30 minutes. Two of the five entrées arrived. I told the children go ahead and start eating before the food got cold. This is when we realized we didn't have any silverware. Had to ask three people to bring a silverware so we could actually eat. After another 10 to 15 minutes, I asked the waitress when we could get the rest of the food. Five minutes later the food appeared and the server hurried off. It was cold and dry. Nobody came to check in about the food or the service or anything at that point. We were all hungry so we ate what we had. When she finally came back to check on the order and how it was, I told her it was cold and requested refills for the kids drinks. I also ordered a beer at this time. Without seeing a word about the food being cold, she walked away. The kids drinks arrived a few moments later and she quickly rushed off. I never got the beer that I ordered , and no one came to check back about the complaint of the food. At about one and a half hours, I asked for the check and to go boxes so we can go home. Eventually check arrived. I paid the tab. Also, the music that was playing in the restaurant was inappropriate to say the least for a family restaurant. Every song was talking about sex and hooking up. My 10 and 12-year-old children both commented that the music was extremely inappropriate and they were bothered by it. I even said something to our server when we first sat down that we could not even hear her over the music. To say the least, I was extremely disappointed in this experience and will not frequent this restaurant again. We have been there before in the past and enjoyed the food in the atmosphere. This time it was over the top. I did leave a review and a message through their talkback line and have not heard a word from them. read more

Please if you want good food come to this place our always server dulce she's amazing but Sarah she has always been rude to us I feel she was increíble rude with us read more

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Great decor, atmosphere and costumer service. Outside covered patio + food was good. .

Slow service with only 4 tables for lunch today. Food is bland and question how long they freeze their meats. No point in coming back.

The tacos were good, but nothing special. The service was mediocre at best. The server wasn't very attentive or familiar with menu. No Mexican beers on draft despite the menu ... c'mon guys. If you want cheap tex-mex it's not a bad spot. Don't expect anything special. I'm guessing they cater more to a high school crowd or the blue plate special. We came in on a Saturday night, a party of 5 looking to dine and drink and felt rushed our of there. Their loss as we had to find another establishment to continue in. Carry out maybe a better option here. read more

This place is great! Tacos are amazing, and so are the fajitas and burritos. lots of variety (birria, carne asada, pollo asado y mucho más) and the service was awesome. great food menu and great drink menu. We've been here a few times and love it. You won't be dissapointed! read more

Bottom line: food and drinks were good. Service, not so much. When we walked in, we were greeted and seated right away. After chatting and deciding what we wanted to drink, for appetizers, and finally, our entrées we were ready to order, and time kept ticking by. No one approached us or said anything, so we started looking around. Finally, we talked to the host and were told the server was on her way. A young lady got up from the table where she was sitting with three other people and came over to take our drink order. After that she sat back down at a table with what appeared to be other employees where they proceeded to talk and high-five and scroll their phones where she remained while we finished what was a delicious meal, not that she would know because she never asked. She only returned to ask if there was anything else and leave the check. My only guess is the manager was off or away because I have never seen that before. read more

Service is weak..sitting at the bar..8:47 pm..staff wants to go home. Orderd a marg and a shot of patrone and chips and salsa. Chips and salsa ..no show. Moving on. At least they are consistent . They never seem to satisfy..like the idea of them being here but just awful. read more

Again, fantastic meals all around! Tacos, nachos, rice bowl, guacamole, and margaritas all great!

A colleague and I came in here today for a late lunch, but we arrived a little bit after they finished their official lunch time. Nevertheless, our Server told us that the prices and the menu were the same which was cool. Luckily we missed the lunch rush, so finding an open table was easy. The place has wonderful ambiance, and it reminds me of my time in Mexico my second home! I went for two buffalo chicken tacos which consisted of fried chicken and hot sauce. I added a couple of sides that were included and they were brown rice and black beans to make the meal complete. My friend got the two barbeque tacos which consisted of pulled pork and great barbeque sauce I was told. She got the same sides that I did. It really took the kitchen staff no time at all to prepare our food, and we hardly even noticed the time that it took. We were just chilling, having great conversations, and enjoying the vibe of the place! read more

Locals Tacos and Tequila - a neon skull - Mexican Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

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Happy hour!!! Lovely place to share some Mexican flare and visit with friends! Great atmosphere, good food, and a variety of libations. read more

Locals Tacos and Tequila - Perfect Peach margarita and El Jefe taco for Mother's Day. So Delicious. - Mexican Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

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The food was A+! My wife loved her margarita. All the tacos we tried from their eide variety was delicious and the staff was very kind

yumminess in a plate. omg goodness . I love that tacos and restaurant did not dissapoint me. I order 4 tacos barbacoa taco spicy seasoned shredded beef,onion lime radish, cotija cheese on soft corn tortilla. carnitas taco spicy slow roasted por served with cilantro, onion, lime, radish and cotija cheese served corn tortilla. pollo taco which come with grilled chicken with cilantro, onion, lime radish and cotija cheese on soft corn tortilla. carne asada comes with grilled steak, served with cilantro, onion, lime radish and cotija cheese corn tortilla. The best taco our of the bunch was the pollo taco was my favorite. restaurant offer variety of drinks and plenty of different food to choose from. The front staff was very friendly and polite, the parking available on the plaza which is always good. The best tacos I eaten in long time, I will definitely come back again. read more

Tasty tacos and warm tortillas! Flavorful meats, fresh toppings, and a welcoming atmosphere. This hidden gem serves up authentic Mexican flavors that will leave you craving more! read more

I'm a big fan of Locals Tacos and Tequila. I've been multiple times now, and I've ordered classic Mexican dishes each time. They offer a huge variety of tacos, but I have to say my favorite dish is the burrito. Service is usually pretty good whenever I'm there. Great spot! read more

Enjoyed Breakfast Quesadilla on Sunday 3/5/23 with a Cocorita (Margarita)! Service was a little slow but friendly. read more

Locals Tacos and Tequila - Breakfast Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

Great food and really fast service! I ordered the trio appetizer, which is chips with salsa, guacamole and queso. I would also recommend the California fish taco. They load up the taco very well. I was stuffed after eating one. Sit outside if the weather is nice! read more

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I am at my happy place every time I come here, the food is delicious ... outstanding service every time, and the ambience is just really nice and cozy. Management is doing a great job here! read more

I would recommend this place as a happy hour. Margaritas are good. The appetizers are great. I enjoy the salsa. Be careful if you have any food allergies. I cannot be certain but I think I had a shellfish reaction while there. I didn't inform the wait staff of my allergy. So, that is on me. Is it TacoBama? No. Is it comparable? No. It also isn't Taco Bell in a good way. So, if you want somewhere close, this is your place. I haven't ordered carry out but I hear it's good. I think they might be a little short staffed. So, don't go in a rush. Seating outside is ample and nice. I'd like to keep this establishment open. Give it a try. read more

Cannot recommend. High prices, poor service, and worse food. Showed up about noon to place a to-go order for two burritos. There were a couple tables taken. After 30 minutes of waiting, I was a bit annoyed. Without my prompting, who I assume was the manager came out to apologize and offer a $5 gift card. I appreciated the gesture until I got home and noticed the card wasn't a gift card but a coupon for $5 off a $20 or more order. And it expired in 3 weeks!! After a total of 40 minutes I received my burrito. When I got home and opened the plastic container, all I found was rice wrapped in a tortilla. Carne asada was nowhere to be found. Picture for proof. In the end, I waited 40 minutes for a $14 burrito filled with rice, disappointment, and regret. I took the time to write this so you wouldn't make the same mistake I did. read more

Locals Tacos and Tequila - Carne Asada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

This place would be so good if mgmt cared about the service. I have got. Three times and each time- I just sat there waiting for a server! Not peak hours at all! The staff just hangs out at th front desk blowing kisses at each other! What a joke! read more

Food is always good. We eat here about once a month. Recommend the Chesapeake Taco - yum! Service is better than most but as everywhere not as good as pre-pandemic. Reason for 4 stars is the menu advertised prices and what we are charged is always off by 1-2 dollars. Example 11/13/22. - chips/salsa menu 2.50, we were charged 3.50, not end of the world, just fix your menu price. read more

Locals Tacos and Tequila - Mexican Near Me - West Springfield, Virginia

Our first time to Tacos and Tequila and we were not disappointed. The chips and salsa were tasty. The tortillas were crispy, lite and gently salted. The salsa had great flavor too! I ordered the carne asada burrito which was delicious, but filling. I substituted the creama for a hot and spicy orange sauce. I only made it through 2/3ds and brought the rest home. My wife ordered the tacos; one baja and one barbacoa. She normally wouldn't 'finish both, but she did tonight! The tacos were that good! The bartender, Shauna, was a terrific conversationalist and told us all about the standup and opening of the restaurant. Great food, fair prices and a friendly staff. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Food was meh. Prices were high. I ordered some chips and guac / the guac felt like something bought in bulk at a grocery store - definitely not fresh. Chicken tacos were a bit bland. Side of back beans was good. I wish I could get a refund. $30 for lunch that was flat. Will not return. read more

A new place in Springfield that we will be back to. Food was reasonable and very tasty. Good selection of different tacos, drinks and sides service was prompt and friendly. White staff came by often to check on us, but not to the point they were bothersome. Not crowded, and very reasonable noise levels. read more