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Lone Star Taco Bar

4.1 (424 reviews)
ModerateTacos, Cocktail Bars
Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated over 3 months ago

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Nequel B.

For Late night eats this is the place you want to go. The restaurant has good seating and even better food. It wasn't busy when we got there and the staff was nice. We were seated and served in about 20 mins. The elote was top notch!! 10/10 recommend it was buttery and delicious.

2 BEEF BIRRIA & QUESO TACOS W/ CONSOMMÉ.
lindsay k.

Yummy yummy spot with great Mexican food! The mexican street corn was full of flavor and the half lime that came with it was amazing and greatly appreciated. The birria beef tacos had a decent amount of flavor but definitely could've had more and we wish a lime wedge had came with it. The Lone Star Margarita was good but was pretty much your average marg and the Congress St was decent but a little on the bitter side. It can get a little pricey but if you're looking for good authentic Mexican food, this is a must stop!

Guacamole, SALSA ROJA & CHIPS
Amanda F.

Some of the best tacos in the area. Patio dining available and not too busy on a Monday night. The guacamole, salsa Roja and Lone star Margarita are all great. Would also recommend the Dallas spicy beef tacos. We also ordered chicken gringa tacos (a special for the evening) and loved them. Only negative was service was a bit slow but we haven't noticed that in the past so may have just been an off night.

Kate C.

We love to come here for brunch or lunch. They have great, reasonably priced tacos. The staff are super friendly.

Ali W.

My husband and I went to Lone Star Taco Bar for the first time tonight. The service was quick, friendly, and efficient! Our waiter answered all our questions and took great care of me with my food allergies! I felt totally safe!! The food was packed with so much flavor and everything just melts in your mouth! The guacamole was literally the best I've ever had in my life and the tacos were flavorful and fresh!! We wanted to try one of everything so we will definitely be back. The ambiance is welcoming and I loved the decor. 10/10 stars!!

Victory Club Nachos
Melanie T.

Growing up in Texas and recently moving to New England from Colorado I have been DYING to find some authentic Mexican food. This fits the bill and then some. We started with a large bowl a fresh guacamole and chile con queso, both of which were fantastic, especially because of the chips! The pictures don't do it justice because it was dark inside and I didn't want to use a flash but the nachos were unreal. So happy I ordered them and they're much bigger than it looks! We ordered several different street tacos to try. The pork carnitas came out on corn, also very delicious and the breakfast tacos you could get with or without chorizo. These are pictures without but they have an avocado crema which is just fabulous. I love the cute atmosphere. My only complaint is sitting near the window there is a mean draft that comes in and hits you on the back of your legs. It's enough that made it uncomfortable while we were sitting so I would say they could fix that but otherwise go early because they're popular and have limited seating! I'll definitely be back!

Chips and Queso
Parita A.

I've been here 3 times now and the first two times had me wanting to come back for more! Unfortunately, this most recent trip wasn't as good. The vibe is always fun and lively and the bar menu is great. We ordered the chips and queso ( and it was really good and had a spice kick). I ordered the grilled avocado taco and the mushroom taco. The avocado taco was okay but a little light in flavor and the mushroom chorizo taco was super super salty.

Frito/Taco Pie
Greg W.

Lone Star is a unique place in Cambridge... a hot-spot for happy hour, approachable and delicious ala carte menus, and a BANGIN' brunch option (if that's your thing). I've been here a number of times and each time I discover something new and interesting. They are constantly tweaking the menu and offering items that used to be "late night only" (such as the Frito/Taco Pie) to the regular menu. It's not fancy/upscale type of place but feels more like an upscale bar or dive that serves up great food, has a fantastic menu of libations, and will not leave you yearning for more or that you need to stop somewhere else for a 2nd meal. If I lived in a closer proximity, this would be one of my regular staples - however, when I'm in the area I can't say anything really bad about Lone Star. The prices per taco are pretty standard for the area, but if you are expecting an enormous serving size ala Chipotle or Anna's... this is not the place for you. They are the smaller taco shell but stuffed with high quality ingredients and toppings. Is it worth the price? Yes... unless you expect the 3# of tex-mex food plated for under $10/plate. However, if you are looking to create a meal that is varied and will satiate you at a reasonable cost this is the place for you!

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Della S.

They have a pretty extensive drinks menu but we decided to stick with ordering food. For starters we got the shrimp ceviche ($11). The shrimp was good quality but the ceviche was mostly tomato and cucumber. I liked how the chips were fried fresh so they were hot and crispy. I tried the beef birria taco ($6.25) and the Baja fried fish taco ($6). The consomme that came with the birria was quite mild-- there wasn't any particular flavor that stood out and it wasn't very salty either. The birria taco had a lot of melted, stringy cheese which I enjoyed! I didn't find the birria meat particularly memorable. The Baja fried fish taco was ok. It came with an aioli and pickled cabbage, both of which had nice flavor, but the fish itself didn't have that much flavor. The breading was also very thick. The aioli was a little too sweet for my liking. My dining partner tried the chorizo ($5) and Veracruz fish ($6) tacos. He was a huge fan of the Veracruz fish taco but thought the chorizo was forgettable. The tacos come with tiny chunks of lime that are a little difficult to squeeze! For the size of the tacos I think the price is very reasonable because you get a pretty big portion of meat. I could see myself coming back to try their drinks but I wouldn't focus my visit on the food.

Baja fish taco
Jessicah J.

Our first time here and already can't wait to come back! Everything we tried was really tasty and flavorful. Service was great and we enjoyed sitting outside. All our dishes were plated beautifully. Also was super kid friendly which is always a plus! I especially loved the Baja fish taco!

Flan!!
David L.

Quick service, and amazing food! Get the birria! The carnita's are solid too! And definitely get the flan!!!

The cocktail menu. Some very good tequila concoctions.

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Has recently gone down hill from the stand point of the food and the service, was once a favorite but no longer.

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Still best tacos in town, and very reasonable prices. Quick as well. Vera Cruz fish and the beef birria are good tries.

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Drinks are amazing. Their tacos birria are amazing. It's a small, cool spot to hangout at. Highly recommend

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Ask the Community - Lone Star Taco Bar

Do they have a taco Tuesday deal?

I haven't heard of any taco Tuesday deals

Do they serve tacos before 4pm or only their brunch menu? Looking to take my sister who is in from out of town for some tacos and drinks tomorrow lunch time if possible. :D

Yes they serve the full menu in addition to brunch.

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