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    Lowrider Cafe

    4.5 (56 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Quesabirria
    Brittany G.

    This is an EPIC FIND. It's pretty unassuming to walk into, but you're so warmly greeted, it's hard not to smile from the moment you sit down. The food? Crazy authentic Mexican food, easily the best tacos I've ever ordered. NO LIE. High praise for the Quesaburria, you'll want two of those. And the Elote is absolute perfection!

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    Dustin H.

    I am a terrible person. It's taken me WAY too long to visit Lowrider, and I blame no one but myself. Everyone is unbelievably friendly, and as a first-timer, I immediately felt at ease. And the food? It is outrageously perfect. The menu covers a lot of ground, and the variety of options for something as simple as a taco begs you to come back again and again. Of course, the delicious flavors and fresh ingredients don't hurt. While parking isn't super apparent, there is almost always a spot or two right in front, and there is also easy street parking and parking lots within a block. That is to say, don't let its slightly odd and easy-to-miss location scare you off. Add it to your to-do list for lunch options if you work downtown, and if aren't often in the area, I 100% suggest going out of your way to check Lowrider out. And if you ever go to the Downtown Library, you HAVE to add a stop to LC. Simple, authentic, delicious, and super friendly. Lowrider is a perfect downtown cafe for anyone who likes good food and wants to keep their money local.

    Breakfast Taco
    Shante A.

    Awemazing!!! (Awesome service and amazing food!) LOL! The ambience definitely gives West Coast vibes. If I could make a suggestion, it would be to have consistent hours of operation. There was a few times I visited during what I thought was the restaurant's hours but, discovered they were closed.

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    Brooke A.

    Just tried to go for the first time. Parallel parked on the busy street, paid the meter, walked over, and alas...closed. It's 4:30 on a Friday and Apple Maps clearly indicates them as open until 8 pm. Extremely frustrating when companies do not abide by their listed hours. I probably won't even give it another chance because that just burns my biscuits. What a shame, they're probably as amazing as the reviews claimed...I guess call before you try to visit. ‍

    Menu Jan 2024
    Mo F.

    First time eating here. Breakfast tacos were great! Cute place. Had some street parking directly in front of restaurant.

    Stewart J.

    First, the vegan menu is extensive. So much to choose from. I had the loaded vegan taco with corn tortillas and the chorizo vegan burrito. I started with the taco, and it was, by far, the best vegan taco I have ever had. Then I started on the vegan chorizo burrito and I found out what heaven tastes like. Amazing! The staff is incredible, the owner, Jacob, personally greeted me, and my server Veronica was so nice! A must visit and eat in downtown Toledo!Vegan Chorizo Burrito

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    Matias P.

    First time to this cafe. Being a Toledo native, it reminded me of the cafes out in East LA, really dope ambiance and vibe, great service and makes you feel like home! Always great to see La Raza doing good, bringing the culture to Toledo! Definitely recommend here, great food also will come back Órale!

    Breakfast tacos with chorizo. Even better than they look.
    Will C.

    Hands-down the best Mexican food in downtown Toledo. The owners and workers are some of the friendliest people in the business and you cannot go wrong ordering anything at all here. Check them out if you're in the area and, if you're not, make a special trip. It'll be worth it, I promise.

    Empty plate is worth a thousand words !!!
    James M.

    Cannot give it enough Stars for genuine customer service, one of the coolest experiences we have had yet dining out. Great location by the downtown library (check it out, worth it). Walked in and was greeted right away, and told it may be a minute due to crowd (end of lunch), no problem. Plenty of comfortable sofas to chill while u wait. Once seated, service was spot on and friendly, our waitress was awesome & made my 1/2 cut sweet tea perfect. We ordered the street taco sampler, and you get four tacos, each one was so loaded u could have 4 more out of the meats, plenty of it. The tacos were awesome, very tasty & fresh. My wife and Cousin did the Chimichangas which I tried and they were also very good. Prices were right & everything was delicious. The best part of our dining experience was that it was my Cousin's Birthday and she was treated to a Birthday Serenade that was unexpected, but beautifully delivered. Very well done (Thank You). Definitely will be back when in Toledo !!!

    Best tacos in Toledo!!
    Tara M.

    Just as good as always. This is THE best spot for tacos in Toledo. The owners are some good a$$ folks. They employ some of the people most business owners wouldn't look twice at. And those people are so genuinely HAPPY to be present and working. I can't say enough about the food or the atmosphere. It's a whole vibe. I wish they had a a liquor license. If the coffee and smoothies are that good I can only imagine what they could do with some tequila and fresh lime juice.

    Interior couches. Regular tables and counter as well.

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    been twice in 2 weeks! love the mariachis locos. the refried beans are delicious. and everyone is so nice in there!

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    Best Mexican food in metro Toledo, excepting maybe, maybe Deseo. The food is delicious, the staff is kind and courteous. .

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    Great food, great people. We had street tacos and the lowrider taco. Can't wait to come back and try more

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    The food was good. We had a variety of different things and no one had anything we would not get again

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