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    Taco House

    4.3 (73 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Brooke A.

    We stopped in for a quick lunch and grabbed a few tacos on Taco Tuesday! The meat is great quality and so well seasoned! They are quite generous with the meat and garnishes. I also switched my tortillas to flour rather than corn. Though the tortillas weren't homemade, they were warmed up well. Service was quick and friendly and there's plenty of space to eat!

    Mulitas; one beef , one pork.
    Andrea W.

    Owners are so proud to share that their food is fresh and made from scratch. One recipe is from the owner's grandmother. The mulitas were delicious. I just wish they were more filling. My friend ordered the watermelon water her favorite. She ordered frijoles and said they were very good. She had shrimp tacos with corn tortillas and wished she had been offered corn tortillas. She didn't care for the breading on the shrimp. That's because she prefers grilled shrimp.

    It was my lucky day!
    Cory W.

    Staying at a nearby hotel and this seemed like the best (maybe only) restaurant in the area so I stopped in. It is located in a gas station store front so I wasn't expecting much. The folks inside were very friendly and my carne Asada tacos were made fresh right in front of me. It just happened to be "taco Tuesday" so I got three and was not at all disappointed. Authentic to the core and no regrets here. Caution: i'm not sure if every day their tacos are served on 4 inch tortilla shells, but I can tell you tonight on taco Tuesday they were. So if you have a strong appetite, definitely want to factor that in.

    Cyndi W.

    I decided to try this place on taco Tuesday. They have 1.70 tacos on Tuesdays. I ordered three tacos, pastor, carne asada & carnitas. The corn tortillas were fresh, the carne asada and the pastor were both very good. The carnitas were extremely dry, I couldn't even chew them. They do give you plenty of meat on the tacos. The salsa is prepackaged but tasty. They charge $4.50 for their fountain drinks, way too much in my opinion. The restaurant is nice and clean and decorated nicely. The bathrooms are clean and the staff were very nice and helpful. I will go back and try some other items. Hopefully the carnitas will improve and they will lower the price of their fountain drinks, they charge almost as much for them as they do their bottled beer.

    Complimentary Tostada
    Poncho H.

    Stopped by Taco House for lunch and overall had a pretty decent experience. The asada was tasty and seasoned just right, which is always a win. You can tell they know how to get the flavor right. The service was super friendly, everyone was nice, and the lady even brought me a complimentary tostada, which was a really cool and appreciated touch. The tostada itself was good and definitely a nice bonus. The place itself is pretty basic and average, nothing fancy, just simple dining, clean, and straight to the point. Overall, good food, great people, and a solid spot for a casual bite. Not mind-blowing, but definitely respectable. I'd give it a 3 out of 5 and would come back when I'm in the mood for something simple and convenient.

    Beer and tostada (gratis)
    Michelle G.

    Service was spot on. Loved the tacos, tried chili verde-chicken-carne asada. All were grilled and made fresh. Owner (I think) made sure I had toppings and salsa. I even got a little tostada with refried beans (gratis) which was delicious. 4 stars instead of 5 mainly becuase of the nacho cheese dispenser, prepacked salsa. When I went it was slow so I hope they find their audience soon and make it. Inside was clean and restrooms spotless.

    Best Breakfast burrito I've ever had. # TacoHouse
    Brandon H.

    This is my 3rd time here in 4 days. Everything is delicious. Staff is great. Everything is made to order

    Take out, chicken, asada, and corn quesadillas one with chili verde and one with chicken. Pot beans and rice.
    LaNae S.

    I'm just really in search of a good taco place, like always. I mean now that I can't even think about eating gluten and dairy is a no-no, tacos are a go-go! I decided to stop in after a quick Costco run. Then get take out, no cooking tonight! First, the staff is so nice, they make you feel welcomed and that's so rare in a fast-service restaurant. They recommended some items and I got to ordering. The chili verde is new on the menu, so I got that. Plus some chicken and beef tacos. Yum! The chili verde was so good, not fatty and in smaller chunks. I got it in a corn tortilla quesadilla. Delish! The tacos are good and have plenty of protein, then there's an area to add onions, cilantro, and grab salsa. Perfect! The pot beans were really good! And the rice too. What makes this five stars for me is the combination of great food and service. You can order online and pick up, the dining are is also large enough for a big group. They also have a taco Tuesday special! Order through clover: https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/taco-house-inc-bakersfield?employee_id=GC0MEJPHJMSW8&order_type=dine_in I recommend the chili verde and chicken tacos.

    Little bean tostada the owner brings out to you for your first time in the establishment. Super nice of her to do that!
    DeAndre K.

    Overall experience excellent! Right as soon as I walked in the door I was greeted with a warm smile and how am I doing today! I had no idea what to order since it was my first time in the establishment. The nice lady at the register suggested some options, turns to find out I was speaking with the owner! That was a plus. I ordered 4 chicken tacos, a chicken quesadilla and to drink an Horchata. Price ran me about $32.00 dollars. Crazy thing is they don't let you tip! Food was great, chicken was tender and to be honest it was more on the healthier side of mexican food. 5 stars, will definitely be back!

    Asada tacos, yummy salsa.
    Yvonne J.

    First time here, decent tacos, loved the red and green salsa. Will be back to try something else.

    Ashley G.

    Wonderful service. Wonderful food, great prices too. I had never had a mulita before .... Holy heck it's like if a taco and a quesadilla had a baby and it's SO good. And you get two of them in an order (a lot of food). They also have tacos for $1.70 on Tuesdays and they are so simple and delish. I like the green salsa also. Still need to try breakfast items. This place looks like it's a part of the gas station but it is not. The owners are also very kind people and have paid the vet bills for one of the unhoused individuals nearby's sweet (and very friendly) pitbull. Good people, good service and delish food. I keep coming back.

    Carne asada, quesabirria, al pastor tacos
    Cherie D.

    Was in town and thought I'd check this place out. Came on a Tuesday which is taco Tuesday. Talk about awesome. 1.70 tacos. Sign me up. Absolutely delicious tacos. Tried the quesabitria, carne asada, al pastor and chicken not shown. Everything had great flavor. Only thing I wasn't a fan of is the Individual plastic containers for toppings. It's a lot of excess plastic for the landfill. Customer service was good. Owners were super friendly. Next time in town will definitely check out again.

    Complimentary Tostada Appetizer
    Aaron J.

    Walked in after 7:00 on a Friday night and there was only a single customer inside. This typically would have me hesitant to stay. The wife and I are equal opportunity foodies so we stuck with the plan on trying something new. The lady at the register was patient as we perused the menu and answered all our questions happily. As usual on our first visit somewhere we ordered a little bit of everything. Tacos, Tortas, fries, nachitos,, and some tamales. After ordering we found a table,, before we could even take our seats the lady who took our order was tableside with some mini tostadas. They were simple with just beans but warm and delicious. She then explained to us where the salsa and other condiments were located and hurried back to the kitchen. A few moments later she returned with some samples of their chili verde. Followed shortly by our tacos and fries. A couple minutes later she returned with the remainder of our order. They checked in on us several times and were some of the friendliest people you could ever encounter! The food was all freshly prepared, better than what you would expect for fast food and came with amazing service. I'm sure that if we are in the area again we will be back.

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    We were passing through town and decided to stop by,,it's delicious, clean and service was amazing!

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    Food was decent, not amazing. But the prices shook me. 2 asada burritos and 2 fountain drinks was $40!!!! I'm out. Won't be back

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    Ordered chicken flautas and got food poisoning! :( overall the service was good.

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    Great breakfast burritos! Clean atmosphere. Service was prompt and quick. Saw the advertisement for them on social media.

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    Food was delicious, the beans were out of this world. The service was outstanding. Prices were average and restaurant was spotless. 10/10

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    Very good food. I had the Al Pastor Burrito and it was not greasy like most burritos. Great service, polite and generous!

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    La Costa Mariscos

    La Costa Mariscos

    4.0
    (948 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    We came in to celebrate my 38th birthday today. I was on the mood for some shrimp fajitas…read more We'd been to the other location and didn't have as good experience as this. First off it was a steady flow of customers for a Wednesday evening. Many birthdays! We were sat immediately and waiter came to take our drink order. I had a mango chamoy margarita, while my husband got a roasted chili cucumber margarita on the rocks. His drink was SPICY! I ordered the shrimp fajitas and my husband ordered the chicken and steak molcajete. Our food was brought out super fast! The portions - humongous! But the food is so good! My husband is super picky when it comes to Mexican food, and he said this molcajete is his favorite so far compared to other Mexican restaurants we've been to. The bright colorful colors and great music selection really make it joyous and fun dining experiences. Highly recommend.

    Stopped here after work. We sat at the bar area but got a table back there. The service was lacking…read morejust a bit, the girl seemed overwhelmed and didn't check on anybody for a min. Some showed their displeasure. Since I was willing on a drink I was just watching. I ended up getting the chile verde plate and my wife got the chicken quesadilla. My chile verde was ok, the beans were cold. The quesadilla was not great at all. The ambiance in the room was good with the decor and natural lighting.

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    La Costa Mariscos
    La Costa Mariscos
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    Ay Mi Pa

    Ay Mi Pa

    3.3
    (145 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    Me and my best friend decided to meet Monday night for dinner and she choose this spot. I called to…read moresee how long the wait was and It's was recommended that I make a reservation and so I did but when we walked in the restaurant it was empty. The server was patient and we tried to decide what we walked to drink and eat. The restaurant had a quiet atmosphere even though they are located at the Valley Plaza and it was the beginning of spring break. We both ordered the same drinks and food. Both drinks and entree (it was actually a shareable plate) tasted great but the salsa that came with the chips was a bit ordinary with no spice. Another staff member brought out two more salsas and jalepenos torneados. These salsas had more bite to them.

    My bartender was cool until I asked for my bill and he decided to entertain the ladies on the other…read moreside of the bar. I couldn't really taste the difference between the Paloma and the margarita ‍. The place is decorated really nice but what they should've focused on was making agood food. I'm so glad I only ordered appetizers because had I ordered food I would've wasted so much money. Birria tacos simply taste like red beef tacos, no real authentic flavor. Shrimp skewers I was told was okay but even that had more veggies than actual shrimps. The rice wasn't cooked all the way. The presentation on nachos was excellent but the nachos were gross. No flavor in guacamole. Beans were plain beans bland af. The chicken wasn't seasoned and had an awful charbroiled taste, just awful! The salsa weren't spicy or tasty. I can only recommend this place for a good happy hour spot because prices are outrageous for drinks. Once again they should've focused on the food than the decor.

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    Full Beautiful Bar
    Full Beautiful Bar
    Ay Mi Pa
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    Sancho's Tacos

    Sancho's Tacos

    4.1
    (361 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    I feel as though Sancho's Tacos has been coming up in my feed, or I hear about the place from…read morefriends. I finally had an opportunity to stop in myself and was not disappointed. So good! The place is pretty easy to find on the corner of 18th & R. There isn't a lot of seating for more than parties of 4. We were a party of 6 and we all smooshed into a horseshoe booth inside. There are only 2 of these booths available and they indicated they are not able to place additional seating at the booths. I imagine you might be able to put tables together outside for a larger party. We were greeted warmly, and while I felt overwhelmed by the amazing choices, the gal taking our order put me at ease by walking me through the menu board. We got amazing carnitas quesadillas and tacos and another dish that came on top of a mound of delicious fries. It's the kind of place where you order, then sit down and they bring you the food. We were well taken care of. Our drinks were refilled and they brought us 'to go' boxes. Their portions are generous and just tasty. And the iced tea was perfect! We ordered a full order of chips and salsa. That is extra. It was $6 for a full order ($5 for half) and these chips were well worth the cost. We will be back!

    Vibe 10/10. Caliguey burrito 10/10. The salsas too. These were made with heart…read more Love

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    Comfortable seating.
    Comfortable seating.
    Burrito bowl (i think this was a burrito with tri tip, but he was able to make it without the tortilla)
    Burrito bowl (i think this was a burrito with tri tip, but he was able to make it without the tortilla)
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    El Puesto Cocina y Cantina

    El Puesto Cocina y Cantina

    3.6
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    1.1 mi
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    We went to El Puesto Cocina y Cantina without a reservation and it seemed pretty crowded. I don't…read moreeven know if they take reservations. We had our order to go and went back to our hotel. It was just the best. Next time we will eat there. The place is spotless and really pretty. It is festive looking and ever so comfortable. We loved everything about it. Parking is easy. The prices are super fair. The food is amazing. We had burritos that were just packed with meat. We had chicken and beef. We also had chips and coffee to go. I have to say, their coffee is great. The service is so nice. This was our first time here so they were so helpful with the menu. We also took Papa Tacos and wow were they great. We loved the rice and beans. The rice was perfect, not dried out like some places. We will be back. Try it.

    I came in expecting a relaxed dinner where I could actually sit and catch up, but the experience…read morefelt rushed and poorly handled from the start. Before my guest even arrived, I was told the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes, which made it impossible to plan or order properly for both of us. About 30 minutes after being seated, the waitress asked to close out my tab and mentioned they were closing an hour and a half early, something that should have been communicated when I walked in so I could have chosen to go elsewhere. To make things worse, about 10 minutes before closing, they turned the lights all the way up and shut the music off, which made it very clear we were being pushed out. No one came by to offer boxes for our food (I had more than half my meal left), and my guest didn't even get to finish her drink. We were essentially rushed out before the already early closing time, with no proper send-off. Overall, the experience felt very unprofessional and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

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    Eating area
    Not your regular Chips and Salsa. YUM
    Not your regular Chips and Salsa. YUM
    Lunch hour margarita

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    Lunch hour margarita
    Buena Vida Tapas Lounge

    Buena Vida Tapas Lounge

    4.1
    (200 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    We came here for breakfast with my parents and my husband, and every single dish was amazing!…read more I ordered the Flauta manana, and they were hands down my favorite. They were stuffed with chorizo, potatoes, and eggs, then fried to perfection so they were crispy without being greasy. The salsa on the side paired perfectly with them, and I even dipped them in the consommé from my mom's meal, which took them to another level! My husband ordered the A Huevo Que Sí and it was packed with flavor. The birria was incredibly tender, and the combination with the eggs and sauce was absolutely delicious. My mom isn't usually a breakfast person, so she ordered the quesabirria tacos, and they did not disappoint! The tacos were cheesy, flavorful, and the consommé was rich and perfectly seasoned. I definitely stole a few dips for my flautas! My dad had the Huevos Rancheros, and they were also excellent. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were generous, and every plate looked just as good as it tasted. The service was friendly, the food came out hot, and you can tell they put a lot of care into every dish. The photos speak for themselves, everything was fresh, colorful, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

    Buenas Vidas Tapas Lounge has always been one of my favorite spots when I'm in Bakersfield for…read morebusiness or spending time with my son. The food was absolutely delicious, which is why I'm leaving this review, but unfortunately the service missed the mark during our most recent visit. We ordered our steak medium rare, but it came out well done. When our server took our order, our appetizers arrived quickly and then our entrees followed, but we had to remind him about the Starry soda that was ordered and never brought out initially. The biggest issue occurred when the Aguachile Ribeye was brought to our table. One of the plates was broken, causing food and sauce to spill all over me and the seat. While the server acknowledged something happened, there wasn't much concern shown about the spill on my shorts, and no replacement plate was offered. A simple apology and a little more attention to the situation would have gone a long way. Later, when we asked for a box for the leftover steak, it took quite a while and I ended up having to remind our server again. Overall, the food was fantastic and is the reason I continue to come back. The kitchen clearly knows what they're doing. However, the service could use some improvement, especially when it comes to attention to detail and handling issues when they arise. I'll still be back because I genuinely enjoy the food, but I hope the service experience improves on future visits.

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    Bar area
    Taquitos Dorados
    Taquitos Dorados
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    Margarita flight!

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