Everything about this taco stand embodies excellence. There's of course, the flavor; these are some…read moreof the best al pastor tacos I've ever had. Of note, the salsa rojo at the self-serve condiment station carries quite the spicy sting. Next is the authenticity; they display their entire cooking process from homemaking the tortillas to serving the tacos fresh off the grill. It's occupied by two employees hustling away and running operations like a well-oiled machine. Despite arriving at the same time as two other customers, I had my order ready in 7 minutes. Last is the value. Part of what made my experience so enjoyable is only paying $12 for 4 exceptional tacos (Zelle accepted). Blink and you'll miss it. The stand is set up in the parking lot of a boarded up business immediately off the main road. Get ready to turn right or you'll have to make a U-turn.

Found this place randomly as I was driving and stopped to try it for a very late dinner. There's a…read moresoft service bar for the sauces and toppings along with a small parking lot. Service was fast;however, I was surprised by the price of $33 for 1 pastor burrito, 1 pastor vampirio and 3 tacos. One of my gripe is if a place doesn't list their prices so I'm basing off my knowledges from previous reviews and I had assumed the tacos would be $3 each. But onto the food: Asada taco: beef, chewy and tough but substantial Pastor taco + pastor burrito: the best cut of meat. It was hot when I got it and it was very good. Well marinated. Pollo taco: you can probably skip this, the chicken is a little bit plain and dry Vampirio: similar to a tiny quesadilla. Two crispy tortillas with cheese + meat sandwich in between Overall the place is decent if you're getting the pastor meat. I do like the self service but I wish the price of the items were more transparent

Door Dash order. I ordered carne asada quesadillas which was pretty good, but not as good as I…read moreenjoyed at the Power Inn location and a lot less ingredients. The meat was tender and flavorful, but two of the quesadillas slices had little meat (see picture..piece above and piece on top of the other two pieces.

1. Direct + Detailed Food is hit and miss, service was a…read moreproblem I've been here 4 times in the past 7 days specifically for tripas, lengua, and cabeza. Not once were any available. At this point it feels like bait and switch -- why put it on the menu if you never have it? The low rating is mainly for the young lady at the register. She was rude, spent the whole time whispering to a guy who works there and laughing while looking at me. Felt disrespected as a customer. Found Beto's down the street instead. Decent food, decent prices, and they actually serve what's on their menu. Won't be back. 2. Short + Punchy No tripas, lengua, or cabeza. Ever. 4 visits in 7 days. Zero times did they have tripas, lengua, or cabeza. Starting to think the menu is false advertising. Register girl was rude too -- whispering + laughing at me with her coworker/BF the whole time. Beto's down the street has better food, better prices, and no attitude. Go there instead. 3. Balanced but Firm Frustrating experience Food here can be okay when they have it, but the inconsistency is a problem. I came 4 times in one week hoping for tripas, lengua, or cabeza and was told they were out every single time. If you don't carry menu items regularly, take them off the menu. Service also needs work. The teen at the register was whispering to another employee and laughing while taking my order. Made me uncomfortable. Beto's down the street doesn't have these issues -- they stock what they advertise and the service is solid.

First time to El Balcon, and it was fantastic. I ordered the chilaquiles w/green sauce + added to…read moreover medium eggs. Best I've ever had.

I'm writing this on my husband's behalf since he didn't want to make a fuss - but his issue was…read morelegitimately dangerous and worth mentioning. The other day he went to El Balcon to grab a shredded chicken burrito for lunch. After a number of bites he bit into a spot that he said tasted like tuna and immediately made him feel sick, and as he was noticing that he realized there was a curved shard of metal in his mouth. We were thinking because of the sudden tuna taste maybe it was part of a tuna can lid that somehow wound up in the shredded chicken container? How? How does that go unnoticed during the making of the burrito? If someone swallowed that it would cause pretty significant internal damage. He brought it to their attention and apparently they just offered him another burrito...um, no thanks. I would've at least asked for my money back but he's a better man than I and just let it go. I get that it's just a fluke and not all the food is gonna have metal in it, but it's more what it says about their quality control, and if it happened once I'm not willing to go back to see if it happens again.

Been craving some good street tacos so had to satisfy this craving!…read more First time visiting Taqueria La Nueva Vallarta and had a good experience! It is located at the Northgate area in a shopping plaza so lots of parking spots. Very impressive interior decor! It is very welcoming and visually pleasing! From the ceiling plants and lighting to the wall murals, it feels comfortable and very tidy with lots of dining tables. I ordered for to-go so was actually tempted to stay and eat-in but had to get back to work. For the food, ordered the following: ***All Day Lunch Special $14.55 (credit card) 3 street tacos (2 steaks and 1 chicken) 5/5 With rice and beans includes a drink ***1 Street taco (chicken) $3.38 (credit card) 5/5 The meal was delicious! The street tacos were very tasty and flavorful!! The staff were very courteous, friendly and accommodating. Very good customer service! Will visit again. Highly recommend so check 'em out!

Place is fresh and clean. When I mean clean I mean it's spotless! You could eat off the floor if…read moreyou needed to because you can't waste their food!! It is so damn good!! Plenty of free chips and unlimited dips. Hot sauces, salsa are all different flavors and hit the taste buds hard!! Everyone was checking on us every few mins! Felt like we were eating in their home. So loving. Food here always been top notch. We ordered many times (via DoorDash) but sitting there and eating the food was a different vibe. Ordered a few different tacos, tostada and super nachos (with chicken). Their meat was seasoned to perfection. Actual flavors and not just salt. A bit pricey for each taco but the portion of taco is huge and honestly two did the job for me. Give it a try

Already 5 stars just based on the salsa bar- by far the most expansive and impressive array of…read moresalsas and mixed pickled veggies I've seen offered, all complementary! I had 3 street tacos, and I'd recommend the lengua and the shrimp. The lengua was succulent and plentiful. The shrimp had great flavor and some yummy char. Overall, I'll definitely be back to get Mexican food and use the amazing salsa bar!

I just ordered a carnitas burrito from Taqueria La Perla Tapatia, and it was honestly one of the…read moreworst burritos I've had in a long time. The burrito was below average in size, had meat covering less than half of it, and contained no sour cream. The portion and overall preparation were nowhere near what I would expect when paying for a carnitas burrito. But the most concerning part was the salsa. It had an extremely strong chemical taste and smell that reminded me of Fabuloso or mop/cleaning solution. It was so unpleasant that I genuinely questioned whether something had gone wrong with the preparation or whether the salsa had somehow come into contact with cleaning chemicals. I cannot say what caused it, but the taste was absolutely disgusting and raised a serious food-safety concern for me. This is why consistency and proper food-handling procedures matter. A restaurant can have a great meal one day and a terrible one the next, but customers shouldn't have to wonder whether something that tastes like cleaning chemicals is safe to eat. I hope management takes this seriously and looks into the preparation, storage, and handling of the salsa and other ingredients. If a product tastes or smells strongly enough like cleaning chemicals that a customer is questioning whether it may be contaminated, that is something that should be investigated--not dismissed. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I cannot recommend this burrito. Poor portion, poor execution, and a salsa that raised legitimate food-safety concerns. Consistency and cleanliness should be non-negotiable in a restaurant.

I haven't been here in awhile since I moved away, but it is always on my list when I return to…read moretown. I have thouroughly enjoyed the variety of fresh ingredients and range of syles of food here. The cocktails are a little above a dive bar. Good, but not incredible. I was slightly disappointed by the pastor taco. The meat had been sitting out for awhile and had dried out in the warmer. There are some other interesting options now, like butter chicken. It is not a traditional mexican place, but a bit of fusion here and there. The service was very attentive and the bartender was quite friendly.

If you are looking for a dining experience where the service is purely theoretical, Mason Hamilton…read moreis your guy. From the moment we sat down with my young son, Mason made it crystal clear that actually waiting on tables was way below his pay grade. After sitting around for over 30 minutes just waiting for a check while Mason was either nowhere to be found or busy socializing with the rest of the staff, we finally gave up and walked toward the front to just pay upfront. That exact moment Mason floated over to casually ask if we needed anything else. When I said, "Yes, we need the bill--we've been waiting 30 minutes," he helpfully explained that it was my fault for not waving him down to remind him to do his job. I let him know right then and there that he wouldn't be receiving a tip for zero effort. To cap off his stellar professionalism, after getting called out for his non-existent service, he sarcastically called me an "array of sunshine." Tipping is a gratuity, so I'll graciously leave this tip instead: stop getting high on the job and treating patrons as a burden just because you have more than one table to serve. The food was good, but Mason's attempt at waiting tables was a complete joke. Next time, hopefully he can summon the Herculean strength required to hand someone a bill--assuming it doesn't conflict with the high horse he rides around expecting tips for a job he can't even be bothered to do.

We celebrated my mom's birthday and loved the festive atmosphere including live Mariachi music. The…read moreserver was very attentive and brought her a delicious birthday flan. The lighting and murals made a lovely backdrop for our family photos. I would highly recommend this restaurant!

We celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary at Rosa Madera, and we truly had the BEST experience!…read more From the delicious food to the beautiful atmosphere and amazing service, everything was perfect. Nancy was absolutely wonderful and made our night even more special. Before we headed out, she surprised my husband and me with music ,the staff came to use with two shots and a beautiful rose. It was such a thoughtful gesture and the perfect way to end our anniversary celebration. We are so grateful for the amazing experience and the wonderful memories we made. Thank you, Rosa Madera, and especially Nancy, for making our 4th anniversary so special! She got us it was a true surprise.We can't wait to come back!

Incredible little location, kind of tucked away, but easy access to parking…read more Came here for some lunch and had the best Beria tacos!! so full of flavor in a crispy tortilla with cilantro and onion, and melted cheese. Perfect combination. Not too expensive for the portion that you're getting staff is super nice and friendly as well ready to recommend their favorites!!

Nice guy working by himself at the time I went. But I spent almost $50 on tacos, burritos, and…read morehorchata, and the best thing was the horchata. The shrimp burrito was recommended by a friend but it lacked flavor. The mild green salsa that accompanied it was good, but still didn't elevate it. The shrimp itself were plump and tender, but I've definitely had a better burrito. My husband got the asada burrito and he didn't say it was good or bad, which means it wasn't anything special, just edible. Also tried the al pastor street tacos and the carnitas street tacos. The carnitas were dry. Al pastor was fatty. Maybe I just came at the wrong time since the reviews are pretty good, plus it was recommended by a fellow foodie....who knows. Maybe if I'm back in the area, I can order something else and give them another try. Maybe.

Tacos quesadillas and tortas are amazing. the lines are…read morelong at times but always worth the wait. They're habanero mix is the best

Yummy tacos! We arrived at 6pm on Friday and there was already a line. Last time we ordered tacos…read moreto-go. This time we were able to dine in since there was only 4 of us. We tried tripas (so crispy), buche, and cabeza. All were delicious and tender. There's also compliments grilled onions, spicy raw onions, radish, cucumbers, and salsas. Located in the parking lot outside Franks used tires. They have a couple of tables with beaten up chairs. We were able to snag a table for the 4 of us. Gotta come back to try the burritos

The food was authentic the short rib tacos were crazy tender and flavorful…read more The way they serve chips is a little different, they fry the whole tortilla and serve them like that. I will be back.

I used to love this place and was a regular customer for years. I understand prices go up, and that…read moredoesn't bother me, but my last experience was disappointing. The menu has changed and my favorite dish is no longer available, which was already a letdown. The bigger issue was when our server brought the handheld payment device to the table. We reviewed the bill and said it looked correct, but before handing it back, the highest tip option was selected and added automatically before my card was charged. I didn't notice until I got back to my car and saw the final amount. I was shocked and disappointed. The atmosphere is still great, the concept is unique, and the food is very good. However, it never felt like much of a locals' spot. Despite visiting many times over the years, the bartenders never seemed to recognize us or make us feel particularly welcome. The hosts often came across as young and disengaged. It's unfortunate because there is a lot to like here, but after losing my favorite menu item and having this payment experience, I don't think I'll be returning.