I went to Barracuda Taco Stand it was my first dining experience with them so tried mostly…read moreeverything on the menu. Chicken quesadillas, beef tacos (flour and corn) chips, and queso, hibiscus drink. Family members had crispy fish tacos, beef, and and chorizo tacos and cocktails. Cocktails were good. The food was amazing seasoned well,very tasty with toppings, diced onions, and cilantro,green salsa perfect portion size. Food was so good we went back the next day and it was the same everything tasted great! The service was good staff was friendly there was a long line but you were served pretty fast or you can pre-order and pick up. The restaurant has a beautiful outdoor patio where you can dine in also look forward to dining in soon.

Delicious delicious delicious. I stopped by for a lunch with my friends today because I've been…read morehearing they are amazing and the food, the service, and the ambiance was amazing. The staff were amazing and so helpful. They have picnic tables and other tables outside with beautiful greenery. I ordered the chicken quesadilla which was loaded with this ooey gooey cheese that was perfect. I also got two of their crispy catfish tacos which was topped with onions, cilantro, and pomegranate seeds which added some nice acidity and sweetness to the tacos. I used their very tasty green sauce on top of them all and it was so delicious. For drinks, I got their classic margarita and their mangonada freeze. I know I will be back for sure. The only downside I must add about this place is their parking is very limited. Around noon, I had to park across the street at the gas station and walk across because the place was filled with cars already.

Very delicious I was say order ahead of time they do cook to order. But overall 10/10read more

One of my favorite Togo order spots for their birria tacos. Consistent and delicious. And a great…read morevalue

When I'm craving authentic Mexican this is it. The cashier is friendly, bilingual, and…read moreaccommodating. You place your order, receive a buzzer, and are welcome to wait in your air conditioned car. My go to is the gringa with pork. It's basically an open face quesadilla loaded with cheesy pull cheese, pork, white onions, and cilantro. They also offer it as a mini if you just want to try it. My bf loves their pork tacos dressed classic a la calle. I also recommend the loaded papas (unpictured). There is a cash discount so plan ahead. This is a staple right here for me.

The food literally came in 5 minutes! I was the only customer at the time but still, I was…read moreimpressed. I'm not sure if it was one of the salsas or one of the tacos but something is very spicy, nose running spicy! My mouth is burning as I type this. The Al pastor taco was by far my favorite, it was sooooo good. The chicken/pollo was my least favorite, it wasn't very flavorful.

THE QUALITY and FRESHNESS OF THE FOOD ! Fresh onions, cilantro, well seasoned birria beef with the…read moretastiest consome'. The lady at the food truck was extremely helpful and let me know that since it was after 6pm, she only had quesabirria tacos. I was ok with that because that's what I wanted to try BUT I know next time to go early so I can try the other items on the menu.

The food truck was out today and I heard this place was amazing so of course I had to see. I…read moreordered the 4 special of the quesobirria for 16 dollars. Comes with the consommé, sauces and lime wedge. I asked if I could just order 2 but she said nope. Anyway lunch and dinner. They were really great. I love how crispy they were even after driving home with them. It did take a while to get my order though. All of the sauces were just ok. The dip was really good.

Cool little place! We went kind of early, so it wasn't very busy, but that made it easy to relax…read moreand enjoy the meal. The decor is sharp and modern, with a nice atmosphere that makes you want to hang out a while. My wife had the Flautas ($20.50), and I went with the Carne Asada ($20.50). The carne asada was very good, tender, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. Everything came out fresh and plated nicely. Definitely a spot we'll come back to once it's a little more lively in the evening.

This place has truly become my absolute favorite taco spot in Baton Rouge. I was immediately…read moregreeted and took a seat at the bar. As I was sitting down, a server was already in route to provide me with chips and salsa! I placed my 3 taco combo with a frozen strawberry margarita, it came out in like ten minutes! Everything was amazing and to my liking! The margarita although a small was a great size for a random dinner drop in. The rice and beans were a great portion size along with the tacos! I highly recommend!!

There's a saying that if you want some good food you'll find it attached to a gas station. This was…read moredefinitely all facts! I wasn't looking for anything specific to eat but this place called to me so I whipped into the parking lot and headed in! This is such a homey type of place that puts a lot of pride and joy in their food and showing off Latin culture. Los Alvarez Exxpress Latin Food is a local mom and pop spot on the corner of Gardere and Burbank next to the S&P Food Store/Chevron gas station. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect going in but what I got was a lot of warmth and comfort. This is a place for Latin locals to relax and get a bit of familiarity and good food. I dined in and ordered the Granadas Catrachas. Catrachas are traditionally known as Honduran tostadas. Los Alvarez puts their spin on it by using Granada flour to create a puff pocket and stuff it with meat, rice and cheese and serve it with encurtido (Honduran pickled vegetables). I ordered one with chicken and one with beef. The serving was huge and absolutely delicious! I was only able to eat one. That, on top of the chips and salsa and black bean dip had me full for the rest of the day! Everyone that works there is friendly and for a second you don't feel like you're in Baton Rouge. This is a magical place.

This was a terrible experience. They don't have much on the menu, and they don't speak English. We…read moreordered our food, amd strictly said no beans. We also asked for chips and salsa, and they brought out what looked like beans, which looked disgusting. They brought out our food and served white rice instead of Mexican rice. My wife's food had bones in it. She ordered a Sprite, and there was something floating in the bottle. Since they don't speak English, they didn't do anything. To top it off, they charge gratuity.

THEE best Mexican restaurant and no other can compare. The complementary salsa is absolutely divine…read moreand I'd say the best restaurant salsa I've ever had. It is a spicy fresh salsa which I LOVE. By looking at the restaurant's interior and environment you just know the food will be fresh, authentic, and hitting. I will say, I wouldn't really recommend getting the chicken flauta because I found it dry but it was still good! The nachos is THEE STAR of the show. Huge portion for only $8.99 and it is made with fresh fried chips and layers of cheese, meat, and toppings on it. So delicious! I had my friend's quesadilla and it was great. Taco was packed with SO much flavor. The server was kind and sweet. I recommend this place to everyone! Loaded nachos and banging food, we love!

My favorite Mexican spot in BR. Being from Texas it's hard to find authentic Mexican food in…read moreLouisiana, but El Tio passes the test. Steak burrito and birria tacos are my favorite. The chips and salsa are great and their queso is great as well - just make sure you get the queso dip and not the skillet queso. Fresh guac as well. Tacos are amazing too. 10/10

WOW! What a great dinner!…read more Had the chicken fajitas , they were incredible! I got the Batata ( sweet potato ) Taco on the side! That was great as well My lady said the margarita was awesome! 10/10

First chips were nice and warm and crispy and the salsa had a really unique flavor that I wasn't…read moreaccustomed to. It wasn't spicy like most salsa that I taste, but it also had a different flavor. I couldn't really put my finger on what the difference was, but it was really good. I ordered the Carne Asada and it was 10 out of 10 for presentation. The dish came steaming, sizzling and smoking as they sat it down and it continued to do so for over a minute. While the steak was cooked properly, medium well as I requested, it was very tough. Maybe it was an angry cow. Regardless, the staff was very attentive. And the service was very fast. Ambience was nice and it felt very comfortable although it was a bit cold so I had to go and get a jacket for my mom and my sister-in-law. I would give them another try the next time I'm in the area. The menu had a few options that I would be interested in.

An authentic dive attached to a grocery store/market, in a shopping center off Siegen Lane. The…read moreonly thing that wasn't "5 stars" for me was the queso. I guess I'm used to the more Americanized dips--this queso was literally queso (cheese) melted and served in a sizzling fajita skillet. I didn't dislike it, but for me, it was kind of bland. Plus, you'll want to eat it as quickly as possible before it firms up and you can't dip it anymore. But, not too quickly or you will lose some taste buds. Aside from the queso, I went the Honduran route for my meal, ordering three things that I thought would be MUCH smaller since they were quite inexpensive. Having eaten my fill of chips, queso, and salsa (which had quite the kick), I was only able to finish one of the three items I ordered--the tortilla con quesillo. I also ordered a cheese pupusa and a tamal hondureño. I could have made a meal from the tamale alone. It was wrapped in a leaf and filled with pork, green peas, and I believe rice and potatoes. Everything was made fresh to order and served "surface of the sun"-hot. In addition to what I ordered (plus the queso), my daughter had a steak burrito and a barbacoa gordita. With tip, it was under $40, and we brought probably half of it home. The server was friendly. I had only been here once quite some time ago, but I hope to return soon and more often!

I haven't been here for at least seven maybe possibly 10 years since Renee Ortlieb was the owner…read more The reason I came back to try it today was because after a visit to La Mexicana a few days ago only to learn it has closed (and it had become my staple for the area of authentic Mexican). To my surprise, la Tienda Latina is a Honduran restaurant. To my taste Honduran food is blander then real Mexican food. After reading the reviews, I ordered a Mexican coke and an appetizer while I looked at the menu. The friendly English speaking waitress brought salsa and chips to the table, along with my Coke and ample sized appetizer. Shortly after she returned with the Honduran tamale ( chose pork vs chicken). She also brought two condiment bottles of homemade sauces, both green tomatillo and red chili .. both very standard at authentic places. The salsa and chips were nice and fresh tasting and I particularly liked the green sauce with the tamale sauce. Realizing how much food this was already I decided just to order a side of refried beans and some Mexican Crema, which was actually perfect, and I had food to bring home because I only ate half of the tamale and about a fourth of the beans which were delicious. The tamale did need extra flavor although it was packed with potatoes and rice and chunks of cooked roast type pork, and a few peas I think. For the price I think it's quite a bargain to fill up on. However, I filled up quickly by drinking a second Mexican Coke, and had an extra order of the salsa with the chips. I dipped the chips in the beans which were absolutely probably my favorite dish of all. La Tienda won't replace the flavors and menu formerly offered at La Mexicana. I'll have to find another place that has similar type food, but I did enjoy my experience here. However Hondorian food isn't what I get cravings for. Yet, the restaurant was tidy and clean, although I didn't go to the restroom, which is always very telling of how clean a restaurant is. Btw, I know Mexican cokes are usually very pricey, but the idea of paying eight dollars for two medium (quantity) cokes is annoying, but the price of on tap cold drinks has gone up significantly as well around the Baton Rouge area, so often I just have to order water in order to enjoy a sit down meal eating out without paying a total cost of what I used to consider to be premium dinner time treat when I'm just looking for a quick afternoon lunch. Due to my budget lunch (appetizer & 2 sides) selection today I went ahead & ordered a 2nd bottle, and quite enjoyed it, and therefore I have leftovers to enjoy later. I will keep reading other food reviews made here so I can return again and try something else and just maybe I'll find a new favorite!

We came on a Sunday, and I got a delicious brunch!…read more The restaurant wasn't busy for an early lunch, so we got seated right away. Immediately upon walking in, I loved all of the colors and the vibes of this Mexican restaurant. When you sit down, they bring chips and salsa to your table. I wasn't a huge fan of the salsa or the chips. The chips had some seasoning on them and to me, it didn't mix well with the salsa. The salsa was really thin, and I prefer a chunky salsa with a salted thick chip lol. I was feeling adventurous and got the French toast on the brunch menu. It was delicious! The berry compote and the two different syrups paired really well with it. The bacon that it came with was perfection. I ate every last bite. I did have a bite of my friends tacos, and they were good but on smaller side in my opinion. Our waitress was great and there were plenty of tvs to watch while we waited. But, we never waited long for anything!

I've been coming here since they first opened, and while I've noticed the food quality has dipped…read moreslightly from those early days, it remains a solid choice for Tex-Mex in BR. This is definitely Tex-Mex rather than traditional Mexican, but it hits the spot if that's what you're craving. The real standout is the decor and ambiance, especially after renovating and expanding. It's a fantastic space to hang out and chitchat with friends over dinner. The service has always been great and efficient for me. I can't remember the server I often got - maybe Joshua? Their yearly Cinco de Mayo party is also always fun and a vibe! Overall, still a solid spot in Baton Rouge for Tex-Mex and close to LSU campus.