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    Red Star Taco Bar

    3.9 (529 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Virgin hibiscus margarita
    Britt H.

    The customer service here was friendly and efficient. The hibiscus virgin margarita and coconut flan I ordered were pretty delicious! The space is a little dim inside with lots of seating and a patio. Overall, I'd come back here to try their other foods and drinks. I'd recommend this bar/restaurant if you're ever in Fremont and want Mexican food/drinks.

    Two taco plate
    Sherry W.

    I had the two taco plate and chose the shrimp and the carne asada and I quite liked both! The service was fast and attentive, but it was a slightly off hour since it was 2-3pm on a Saturday. The vibe of the place was giving Tex-Mex bar and I enjoyed it! Overall, it was nice and I would come back!

    Coconut Flan
    Sonia S.

    Great drinking spot! The little devils were fun. We tent to come here on Tuesdays for their taco tuesday deal, which is pretty good. The your dad's tacos are very delicious and also quite filling. The coconut flan is also definetly a highlight. The serving size of the nachos is also definitely huge and can feed several folks.

    Tequila Lime Chicken Taco, Buffalo Chicken Taco, and Siracha Honey Tofu Taco
    Marthin M.

    The food was good and I liked the tacos although I felt like portions could've been bigger and complimentary appetizers like chips and salsa was offered, then it would've had a higher rating. Service was pretty fast and I liked how the restaurant had outdoor seating because if we chose indoor it would've been hot with no AC.

    Grilled Pork and agave shrimp taco plate
    Michelle C.

    Stopped in for some quick dinner in Fremont. Was craving tacos and Red Star answered my call. We arrived right around 6 on a Friday and we're the first people with a wait. Luckily two people left right as they were putting our names down. The vibe is great. Loud, pop music playing, industrial decor. Definitely see it as a first stop or last stop on a night out. The food was pretty good! I got the taco plate and my partner got the burrito. Both were around $13 which feels pretty reasonable. I'd definitely stop in again for a happy hour. Margs at $8 with deals on food seem like the way to go.

    Rebecca C.

    AMAZING service, food and atmosphere. Everything is very affordable and there are so many great things to choose from. My group came in on a Saturday night and got seated right away. The food came out very fast and was made to perfection. I absolutely love the cocktail selection and they do have non alcoholic options which are just as good! Definitely will be back in the future. 10/10 would recommend to stop by for a bite to eat while going around downtown

    Veggie tacos - one cauliflower one, one tofu one
    Aditi P.

    Food is great, and I'd recommend going during non-peak hours if you want a more chill vibe.

    Chips and salsa!
    Amanjot K.

    Loved the vibes and restaurant overall. The service was great and so quick - we were top of mind and quickly served and our server came around a few times to check in. The food was also great, loved the fresh and warm chips, they really did hit the spot especially on a cold day. I loved my margarita, it was perfect in terms of tequila and Serrano overall but wasn't spicy so it's doable and it wasn't sweet either which I liked. The 2 taco plate was perfect in terms of portion and I loved the shrimp taco but it was definitely on the sweeter side and the tequila lime chicken taco was okay, I wish there was more flavor to it but it wasn't bad. I'd definitely come back to try their other tacos.

    Chips and salsa
    Jim B.

    Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to Red Star. Service was very quick and attentive. What i noticed first about the menu is that for Seattle, prices were quite reasonable. In fact, my burrito, which was great, was only $14. That is less than I normally pay for any entree or sandwich in the city. It's for sure a Mexican themed restaurant so as you can imagine the ambiance is just that. I won't discredit any Fremont restaurants for parking issues since that's what you get when you go to Fremont. I will definitely come back here.

    Sriracha honey tofu taco and bang bang cauliflower taco
    Brian H.

    Red Star Taco Bar is where Fremont goes when it wants to eat like it just won the lottery but still only paid happy hour prices. The menu reads like a dare--Sriracha Honey Tofu, Bang Bang Cauliflower, Philly Cheesesteak, Fried Chicken, and the infamous "Mom's" and "Dad's" tacos--so naturally we ordered them all. Drinks? A roasted pineapple margarita, watermelon slushie, and a mocktail cheekily named Until Proven Guilty. It's chaos, it's indulgent, it's exactly Fremont.

    Chips & guac & salsa
    Maxine L.

    My friend and I came in for happy hour on a hot summer day. The inside is way too hot, so we asked to sit on their covered patio area which was a bit better. Service was super friendly. Felt pretty taken care of, given that we were seated outside. We ordered some tacos and the chips w guac and salsa. I got your mom's taco which tastes like a better Taco Bell taco lol. Good amount of beef and toppings. Taco shell nice and crunchy. The carnitas taco was pretty good too. A bit spicy but yummy all the same. Chips and guac and salsa were really good. Chips were fresh and still warm by the time it came to the table. Overall, this place hits. Obviously not the cheapest option for tacos, but still really good! Would definitely recommend coming for HH!

    Tequila Lime chicken Taco & Your Dad's Taco
    Roz A.

    Great spot for a summer afternoon happy hour. They have tacos for a few bucks (veggie options available) and margs for $9. Their back patio is covered with heaters but the sunshine streaming through the skylights in the summer is hard to beat. Their tacos are decent. The tequila lime chicken is my favorite and your dad's taco reminds me of a full/fresh Taco Bell taco (in a good way). The fish taco is awesome, too. My veg friends like the black bean and tofu tacos. It's a fun atmosphere and it's usually pretty busy, so plan ahead if you're heading here at peak times.

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    Glad you like our vibe Celina, hope to see you in again soon!

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    Great tip, Aditi! Hope to see you in again soon!

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    The food and bartender are always spot on. I have celiac and the staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. Love this place!

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    My boyfriend and I came here on a Friday afternoon for a reading date and I was obsessed with the…read morecosy reading aesthetic and welcoming atmosphere. When we first got into the bar, the hostess asked us if we had a reservation, I hadn't known beforehand that you needed a reservation and I said no. They told us we were limited to sitting there for I think an hour or an hour and a half, I can't remember, but I thought it was weird considering at least half the restaurant was empty and stayed that way the whole time we were there. But after that weird interaction to start, the rest of our night was so magical. Sometimes I would get distracted from my book just looking at the decor. I love how open and spacious the place is and there were so many cosy reading spots. I ordered Daisy's Downfall which tasted kind of like a cosmopolitan and was absolutely delicious, I loved the bright flavours and how perfectly it paired with the charcuterie board we got. As a cheese lover, I was so excited to see they had charcuterie on the menu. The pear slices and the beechers cheese were some of the highlights. My boyfriend and I had a great time reading our books and taking cute aesthetic pictures for our Instagrams. The only thing that kind of threw me off is that fifteen minutes before we were about to leave, a couple on a first date was seated adjacent to us and were talking super loudly. But I was still able to lock in and finish my book and I had a great time, my boyfriend and I definitely want to come back for more reading dates.

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