Solid, affordable, authentic and delicious! This place hit every marker a good taco spot should…read more The decor is just an added touch and I love the ambiance. There is nothing fancy here. Counter service, friendly cashiers and tasty tacos served quickly. I really love their selection of soft drinks with Cidral, my absolute favorite soda available. This was my second visit and one thing I really appreciated is that they are now doubling the tortillas. On my first visit, they were not and it was sloppier to eat. They were perfect this time. Everything was fresh and the salsa hit every time. I love the self serve bar, as it allows me to get as many as I need (I'm a sauce girl). Already thinking of my next plate!

I've tried this place before, and I thought I would give it another shot and just add extra…read morechicken. Sadly, the workers still act like it comes out of their paycheck. Cheese isn't even melted, it fell apart when I picked it up, and the chicken is super dry. Yes, the picture attached includes the EXTRA PROTEIN. Crazy that the new "hip" taco spot is pretty much on par with something like Taco Bell. Don't waste your money on the burrito, and just get the street tacos instead. Those are great and the red salsa that comes with it is great too. I wish I took a picture before devouring it

We've been there twice now and had a good experience both times…read more The food is good and the portions are filling. The Margaritas were great and so was the service. The second time that we went it was a little later a little more busy. It didn't hinder the service at all. To top it off it wasn't so loud that we couldn't have a conversation. So to sum it up I would definitely recommend this place.

Mandeville isn't the greatest as far as Mexican food (especially coming from Texas), but this is…read moredefinitely one of my favorite places in town! Our server was very friendly and checked on us multiple times. I really enjoy getting the chicken tacos here with shredded chicken. The bean dip here is warm and flavorful (I think they add bacon?). The ambiance feels festive and fun. Prices are also pretty reasonable!

The staff was so freaking kind and we loved Brennan!! The food on the other hand... HOLY COW!!!!…read moreEverything was so flavorful bam smacked me in the face with flavor can't wait to go back chill vibe great staff and amazing food lucky to have the spot!

Came in last night after wanting to try them out for a while. Let me preface this by saying that I…read morewent in fully knowing it would not be authentic and was actually looking forward to trying something different and new. However, the food fell incredibly flat. The taco styles err on the side of traditional offerings, but did not taste anything like I would imagine them to taste. The carne asada was bland and the chicken wings were Smokey, but lacked salt so difficult to taste. The rice and beans were the best thing on the table. The chimmichurri was the most disappointing by far, tasting almost like it had mayo in it. The other thing that was odd to me is that apart from their house made hot sauce (which is more like a veg blend) they did not offer any house made salsa verdes/picantes or topping for the tacos. For $12-$15, a plate with two tacos is steep, considering there are no sides of accompaniments. I will however say that the food was incredibly fresh and of good quality. The tortillas were excellent, however fell apart due to the moisture and weight of the toppings. Maybe doubling them would improve the product. Service was also excellent. Good came out quickly and the cashier and cooks were amazing at answering our questions and offering suggestions. The place was nearly full, so that says something about their following. I really miss the previous Venezuelan restaurant that was here before. Their food was top notch!

Great happy hour specials! Awesome service. They never advertise the happy hour specials but ask…read morefor the la botano or triple dipper special! Always great drinks and decent food for the price. Cool atmosphere. My major critique is my female friend has repeatedly said the female restrooms are absolutely abominable. It's not that they are dirty it is a venting/smell issue. Seriously management it smells walking by there. I'm adding this to a review hoping they will address it. Great drinks and atmosphere..aside from the aforementioned issue.

Dined in at Tacos & Beer on a Tuesday night, which was very busy as expected. We were initially…read moreseated on the patio, but after about 10 minutes no one had acknowledged our table. No one stopped by to say they'd be with us shortly or even offered water while we waited. There are only about four tables on the patio, and while two tables were being helped by separate servers, both our table and another nearby table sat unattended with menus the entire time. We understand busy nights happen, but acknowledgment and communication go a long way. The servers in that section spent most of the time laughing and talking with the tables they were already serving while completely overlooking the unattended tables. Even the hostess walked back to the patio area, looked around, and still no one was sent over to assist us. At that point, we decided to move to the bar once two seats opened up. We were helped shortly after sitting down, although the service still wasn't great. The bartender who assisted us came across as uninterested and not very pleasant. We started with the queso, which unfortunately came out room temperature. The pastor tacos, however, were hot and fresh. We also ordered a frozen margarita flight, but by the time the flavors were stirred in, the drinks had already melted down quite a bit. One positive was the lady working behind the bar, who was attentive despite not even being the one serving us. Overall, this visit just wasn't a pleasant experience.

Showed up an hour late for a planned event with a broken generator. Could not understand English to…read moretake orders. Didn't accept debit or cards, only Zelle which seems fishy. Food was mid at best. People waited 30 minutes plus for 2 tacos. Do not use them!!!!!

I am so glad my daughter and her boyfriend introduced me to Taqueria Emmanuel! So friendly and so…read moreyummy!!!!! It's a food truck with seating available. Therefore the ambiance is very outdoorsy! We usually order and take it home. Highly recommend!!

Let me start by saying I NEVER write reviews. I can't even remember the last time I wrote a review,…read morebut after this experience I was just compelled. We ordered food to go tonight for the first time and tried to give it a chance, but upon the first few bites, the food is just awful. Extremely bland!! No salt or any other kind of seasoning. I ordered chicken fajitas they tasted like straight up oregano- no fajita spice, no salt or pepper. The salsa was also extremely bland with no salt- worst salsa I've had in as long as I can remember. The guacamole was bland and old! Dark green and totally oxidized from sitting out. They also gave the tiniest bag of chips I've seen for 3 dips that we ordered. My husband had the tri color enchiladas and his was also super bland- no salt or any other flavor. For a place that is charging $29 for shrimp fajitas (most expensive I've seen, especially when compared to better Mexican restaurants) and $24 for the chicken fajitas I ordered, I take it as a personal insult that they can't even bother to season their food. We spent $70 on food I threw away. We will never go back.

We always have really nice servers and service. We love being able to walk here and grab some…read morefood. I have enjoyed each meal. The ambiance is welcoming. Unfortunately I'm not a fan of any of the margaritas I've had (7 tries) however my kid loves the street tacos and I do enjoy the burritos I have had.

Awesome food! Al Pastor torta was so good, and the chorizo tacos were some of the best I've had…read more The lady who served us was super nice, helpful and fun to talk with. The grocery is small, but you can find some great things to cook with that you can't find at our major grocery stores.

This is a nice little Hispanic grocery in Mandeville. Their selection is small but they have some…read moreof the stuff that you cannot find at the major chain stores. As of yet I have only had the lengua tacos, they are great (f.y.i. lengua is tongue). This is what real Mexican food is should be. That being said, if you a suburban white yuppie who thinks a chimichang is Mexican, and you have never been to a "hole in the wall" taqueria you will be in for some culture shock. The place is a little cramped, the service "sparse," and it very helpful to speak a little Spanish. As far as the menu goes, I have never seen one. You kind of have to know what they offer. So in summation if you want to try some real Mexican food, and you are not afraid to expand you cultural horizons then this place is a gem. .

Very impressed. I was in the area early and this was the only place around (besides fast food) that…read morewas open for breakfast. The restaurant was very quiet and comfortable. Spotlessly clean! Real cloth napkins and nice heavy silverware were another nice touch. Hard to find those any more, even in upscale restaurants. My food was fresh and very well made. I had the Baleadas La Express Supreme breakfast which was two big breakfast tacos with steak, egg, cheese, avocado, crema, etc. Very filling, stick-to-your-ribs kind of food. The flour tortillas were thick and flaky. The rest of the ingredients were excellent as well. I wanted to get some plantains (I love plantains!) but I was too full to eat another bite. The servers and staff were friendly. My coffee cup never got empty. My food came out quickly. It was a little pricey for a breakfast, but it was worth it for the excellent food and the cultural experience with it. No complaints at all. Highly recommended. I will surely be coming back to try some of the other items on the menu.

Exceptional food & service!! Picked up food to go and…read moreeverything was great. Thank You!!