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Tacos el Poblano

4.9 (75 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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1 Al pastor, 1 Asada, and 1 Grilled Shrimp taco
Beril E.

I have heard that Tacos el Poblano is one of the two top taco joints in town and is the perfect spot for your classic Al pastor taco. Stopped by for a quick bite to find a no frills environment with ample seating and great service. The place is very clean and the side vegetables provided for just a few tacos are quite generous. Ordered 3 tacos and here's their ranking from my most to least favorite: - Grilled shrimp: shrimp tastes properly grilled with a nice charred flavor and there's a generous portion of shrimp on the taco. - Al pastor: very flavorful and the ingredients all mix well together with the soft cut of pork. - Asada: lots of carne asada to go around, but the meat was slightly tougher than the pork in the Al pastor taco. Note that all tacos come with a generous serving of guacamole, which is certainly a huge plus for the establishment! You also get to have a personal serving of cucumbers, radishes, lime, and a green chili sauce to go hand in hand with your tacos and you can go up to the front to fix yourself a side plate of some grilled sweet and spicy peppers, which were truly perfect. There's a fridge with lots of soda options available. The lemon Fresca was quite refreshing on a warm sunny day.

Bradford C.

I came to Mexico last week, and during our free time, we came here. Everything was incredible. Our group sampled everything from the papa rellena, the beef, tripe, pork, and everything in between, and these tacos were incredible. The place can get busy and loud, and sometimes they're not the fastest in getting your order in. The horchata was a deliciously cold way to wash down the food. Once you get past the noise and the busyness, this is a fantastic place to eat lunch with. I would genuinely come here again. The beef tacos were the standout dishes. If you're ever in Baja California and you miss out here, you're missing out. I also had a tostada, but it tasted like it was cooked for a little too long, but definitely worth the hype. 4.5 stars.

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Rebecca D.

Friendly staff. Lots of children playing. Tacos and guac were outstanding! Food was authentic vs Americanized!

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In 2016 (8 years ago) my wife and I dined here while on a week long vacation. This is, without exaggerating, virtually the best taco experience we have ever shared in a restaurant. My spouse is Mexican and grew up on tacos. We have authored a cookbook on Mexican cuisine. These tacos and the taquero who prepared them were unbelievably perfect in flavor, consistency, texture, and freshness. It is simple counter service. Order any version you like, then STAY OUT OF THE WAY OF THE CHEF. He is friendly but works at lightning speed with unrivaled accuracy. While we were there a fellow US visitor started using his mis en place like a taco bar. He shot this idiot a look like a total pro, and the idiot sauntered back to his table. That kind of forgiveness is what makes Mexico and its people the most forgiving to our ignorance. This chef's operation is remarkable. If you are lucky enough to eat there, savor every bite, and don't look for a white tablecloth or fancy signs & service but trust it s THE taco experience you should have.

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Lana J.

This place was so good! Tacos were reasonably priced and delicious. This is the perfect lunch spot when visiting Todo Santos. No frills environment but clean.

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Nick P.

This place is usually only open late afternoon/evening. I've had their pastor as well as Asada tacos, both were good but the pastor is hands down better. It's not the best taco place in town but definitely good. My only complaint is the lack of condiment selection, only one salsa which is mild and not crazy flavorful, some cucumbers, radishes and limes.

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Cameron H.

Best tacos ever! Tortillas hot and perfectly toasted, meat was piping hot, nice crispy yet soft and tender and incredibly flavourful, cheap and awesome! Best tacos ever! We are DEFINITELY going back! Quick service, but very busy, zero ambiences, but when the food is THIS good and cheap, who cares? 6/5!

Jon S.

Bro. These tacos. Breh. Best ever. Menu is simple. Food is fresh. Flavors are off the charts. Service is friendly. Jamaica agua fresca is bomb, not too sweet. Or bring a beer or two from the market across the street. First night in town we ordered six tacos, three asada & three pastor. Server recommended corn tortillas for the pastor and flour for the asada, so that's how we rolled. She was right. Tortillas are handmade, meat is piled high, and tacos are topped with the usual onions & cilantro plus a heaping of guacamole. All types of juicy messy goodness. Also they bring out a plate of salsa, radishes, and cucumbers to have with your meal, and the radishes were amazing. A building heat that almost gets up in your nasal passages like wasabi. Ate here two of the three days and it wasn't enough. I miss it. A filling feast of tacos for two for less than 10 bucks. Yea I miss it.

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Great food!!!! Needs animal controls. No air conditioning. House dog keeps begging for food at the customer tables.

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1 year ago

Very authentic CDX style tacos. The staff were friendly and accommodating. If you need a break from fish tacos, prioritize Tacos el Poblano.

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1 year ago

Amazing place. Great people, very nice! We can here from the US and it's a most. Also they have a great bar!

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2 years ago

Best tacos in todos!! Love the Al pastor. I go here every time I come into town. Very casual and easy service but authentic tacos

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This place is fantastic, not a lot of options but everything is good. It's in a concrete shell, no doors, all adds to the ambiance.

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Had an amazing carne burro here. The freshly tortilla is the best I had on this trip.

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4 years ago

Perhaps the best tacos of my life. Beautiful family running a very tasty restaurant. Don't pass this one by

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4 years ago

Excellent tacos al pastor with all the fixings! Fresh handmade tortillas made on the spot.

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3 years ago

Stumbled upon this gem while walking around Todo Santos. No frills, just delicious tacos at great prices!

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“Server recommended corn tortillas for the pastor and flour for the asada, so that's how we rolled.”

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Santos Pecados - Tortilla soup

Santos Pecados

4.7(71 reviews)
0.2 km

We stopped in Dos Santos on our way to Balandra and came across Santos Pecados. The restaurant is…read morestunning, traditional adornments, delicious aromas, everything was perfection. Our food was exceptional! 10/10 highly recommend Santos Pecados. We ordered the following: chilaquiles omellet, huevos rancheros de la casa, chorizo scramble, and a bacon scramble. Servings were abundant, perfectly cooked and seasoned, and we all left feeling very satisfied. For folx visiting Dos Santos, I highly recommend Santos Pecados, their menu has plenty of options without being a massive menu, the service was lovely, and the prices are fair. 10/10 highly recommend.

We stopped at Santos Pecados on our way back to Cabo after a beach day at Playa Cerritos, and it…read moreended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The food was absolutely amazing from start to finish. We began with the plantain appetizer stuffed with cheese and served over a rich mole sauce. It was out of this world. If I could change one thing, I'd make the plantains a little larger--they were a bit smaller than the size of my palm--but the flavor more than made up for it. That mole sauce was everything: rich, slightly sweet, complex, and the perfect complement to the cheese-filled plantains. I could have eaten a bowl of that sauce by itself. For our entrées, we had the chicken penne Alfredo and the ribs with raspberry barbecue sauce. The Alfredo was creamy, rich, perfectly seasoned, and served in a generous portion. The ribs were equally impressive--tender, flavorful, and paired beautifully with the unique raspberry barbecue sauce. My only complaint is that I wish there had been more ribs because they were that good. Great food, great flavors, and a memorable meal. If you're anywhere near Todos Santos or Playa Cerritos, I highly recommend making a stop at Santos Pecados.

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Hierbabuena Restaurante - Mahi mahi with veggies

Hierbabuena Restaurante

4.9(167 reviews)
10.5 km
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If decided to come to the Pescadero area to explore, El Cerrito is a great spot. An hour drive from…read moreCabo's congestion. Be prepared for unpaved streets and bare bone construction sites. Drive carefully and use a navigation app because the roads off the highway are not well signed or lit. It's totally safe. I know what you're thinking...who needs a farm to table restaurant? Hierbabuena is so much more than a concept. Everything is crafted with the freshest and locally grown produce. If you're looking for cheap eats, there's a lot of options. If you need something special and aimed at great ingredients, this is the spot. Service is kind, knowledgeable, and prepared to give you recommendations. You're tucked away in a garden oasis, with incredible nourishment. There are many flowers, birds, and a great playlist. The meal started with a gratis tiny cup of tasty butternut squash soup. I requested a chicory salad because when is chicory a menu star? It's no surprise that this salad was good. The leaves were dotted with tangy goat cheese and gems of pomegranate seeds. Chicory was the star. I had the fish tacos, three dressed in adobo seasoning, a recommendation over the grilled sea bass special. The plate had three small spoons filled with guac, salsa verde, and the most incredible salsa macha. The salsa macha had notes of chocolate that paired well with the adobo seasoned fish. Don't miss this! The chile relleno was filled with quinoa and veggies, plated on top of two sauces. The flavors were really tasty and I appreciated the thoughtful vegetarian option that highlighted seasonal flavors. I walked in knowing I wanted cheesecake for dessert but then learned a favorite was their flan. I switched with no regrets. This flan was better and nothing like anything I've had before. If you like flan and love coconut, this is for you. The cocktails were so good. The martini was different, I loved this passion fruit margarita, the watermelon juice with tequila was refreshing, and they had great local beer options. I was very happy with this lovely meal. Service was wonderful. Please tip your servers; cash is preferred. They work hard and make all the efforts for a memorable meal.

This restaurant is absolutely beautiful and the family who runs it is lovely. If you're looking…read morefor great wood burning pizza and salads, you can't go wrong here. I'm from LA and I know good food--and the pizza and salads are top notch here. Due to the family being so lovely, I feel compelled to give them 5 stars, however, this is with a very big caveat. They play loud and absolutely terrible music here. The music does not match the super cool, beautiful and rustic surroundings. They were playing top hits from circa 2015. Think "I gotta feeling" by the black eyed peas and many Bruno Mars songs. It was a total mismatch that unfortunately took away from the evening. As far as their steaks, seafood and pork dishes, they are very good, but honestly, the hole in the wall restaurants in town are just as good or better. But i've digressed. I highly recommend this lovely place for the aforementioned reasons (ie. pizza, salads and serene rustic environment). And I do feel bad being so negative about the music but honestly it was atrocious and went completely against the beautiful environment.

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El Refugio - Menu front

El Refugio

4.8(12 reviews)
0.4 km

This is my all-time favorite place in Todos Santos. Every day there is a limited menu with veggie,…read morechicken or red meat, and seafood options and a daily desert. They now have a kids menu too. You never know what the menu is going to be but that's half the fun of it, plus everything is going to be delicious so you can't order wrong. We started coming to El Refugio back in early 2018 when they were in their old location near the park. The new location is much bigger but hasn't lost their charm, it still feels like coming home when you walk down the alleyway. Do not leave without doing a mezcal tasting, it's worth it just to read the descriptions of the different mezcal on offer. Everyone who works there is an absolute delight. They also offer cooking classes which I highly recommend. We have done cooking classes in several other cities in Mexico and I can honestly say learning from Noel is an honor and a treat not to be missed.

This review is only for the mezcal, we did not eat any food…read more This is a legit mezcaleria. Compared to other area bars, they have sourced bottles directly from mezcaleros in Oaxaca and other DOM states (vs average bottles you find at most other area bars e.g. Union, 400 Conejos). Presentation is traditional with sliced fruit & crickets. So why only 3 stars? Pricing!! Holy Cha-Ching as these prices are even more expensive than you would find in most US mezcal bars. For example, they have a flight of 6 pours (maybe 1oz each) for $53 USD! They have a Borrego that is going for $26 a pour...thems Las Vegas baller room prices! I dig it but I've not encountered those prices anywhere else in Mexico or most places in the US. Great space tho, and I hear the food is excellent.

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