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The Taco Bar

3.8 (28 reviews)
Closed 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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Jessy L.

I was here on 8/26/2025 for Taco Tuesday. I was seated right away but it took a little while for my order to be taken. Once they got to me I ordered a few tacos (fish, shrimp, surf and turf, and a steak taco). The surf and turf taco was absolutely delicious so I can see why it's not apart of the Taco Tuesday special (3 tacos with a Margarita for $20). I had a Passion Fruit Margarita as my drink and it was good. I ended up getting plantain with Guacamole but the plantain was too salty. My nail tech is actually close by to this location so I will be back here in the future for more tacos, wings, and Margaritas.

Emily Y H.

We wanted to be supportive of local businesses so we went to do the ayce drink and eat tacos. Overall food started off good and decent, could have been 3 star,but after things that have happened I unfortunately cannot in good conscience recommend this place. Overall it started decent and very normal. You are only allowed to order 2 tacos at a time and there are few specific drinks. This was all reasonable. The ayce eat is time limited and you are limited to the number of tacos you can order at a time we were sitting and waiting most of the time. The tacos were actually pretty good and very flavorful and we enjoyed the first few. The drinks were okay and made with cheapest tequila which is fine since it's all you can drink. However things started to feel off and we noticed the tacos got saltier and each round. By the time we got to our 8th taco, it was unmistakable. Still we wanted to give benefit of the doubt and support a local owned business. However that all went out the door at the end. I asked for an another drink and the guy said our time was up. I said that wasn't possible and we should have another 15 minutes. He said he would go check for me. He left and then came back telling me "he got me". When we paid for the bill we were not shown a receipt, only amount. After we paid we were able to pull the receipt from the app and we were able to see he charged me full price for the drink. This was extremely disappointing and unacceptable. He did not communicate that he would have to charge the drink. Instead he led me to believe it was covered. Deceptive and unacceptable service. If communication was don't properly I would have just said it's fine. There was barely anyone here on a Saturday night on a holiday weekend. The only table was what look like a setup for photos by some guy who probably is the owner who's just posting photos and having friends vote this place up. I cannot in good consciousness recommend this place. It could have decent food but management is shady. They prioritize kicking everyone out and just looking like a cool place to visit. I feel a bit uncomfortable posting this but I wish was able to see an honest review before visiting. You have been warned. Expensive and disappointing.

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Taylour P.

The place is adorable inside and decorated very lively. It's a small space so make sure you get there at a decent time. The service was very fast, waitress was very kind. The food was great and the drinks were good.

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I came here with some co workers and then again on a solo date and the food was great each time. Service: 4/5 staff are very friendly and kind. Bartenders are pretty quick with drinks. Pretty attentive and make you feel welcomed. Ambiance: 3.5/5 Very bright inside, cool artwork. Ample seating kinda spacious and cozy, tv's and good music selection. They have a Live Dj on Certain nights. The weekends are nice never to over crowded. A cool spot to hang out with friends, family , significant other and just Chill. I like the vibe there. I do wish the heat was a bit better in this frigid weather but overall great spot. Food: 3.8/5 Food is really good!! Flavorful and well made I just wish the portions sizes were better for the price. I will say they're a little pricey.

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We went for my friends 24th and it was really bad.. honestly, the worst tacos I've ever had in my entire life. Please never go here. There are plenty of great taco spots in New York that deserve your money.. $6 + for a salmon taco.. no thanks. It was also cold asf in here, like i was wearing two layers, my earmuffs and gloves. DO NOT GO HERE, i would rate it 0 stars if i could... i also have never have had to write a bad review for anything in my life but i just needed to send out a warning because of how bad it was.

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Cheri G.

Ehh.... perhaps I need to come again on a diff day. 1 person serving . She is mainly behind the bar you just got to get her attention. I came on a taco Tuesday 2 street tacos and a margarita for $16. I tried a fried chicken taco. It was over fried you mainly tasted batter. The cheeseburger taco was dry even though it had a sauce on it. The house margarita tasted kinda like frozen dish water. Ehh the music choice was good I think it was a Spotify play list. They have quite a few themes on diff days. Brunch Sundays, bottomless Saturdays. Perhaps I need to try one of those nights.

Samantha L.

The food and services are amazing, meal came out on time staff was so nice and friendly. I love it and shall revisit!

Adri P.

I don't give 5s lightly. At all. But Taco Bar deserves it. The food was so good. In particular, the bowl with al pastor. Annnddd the shrimp nachos. Must. Have. If you like spice, get the jerk tacos. And also the birria. All a win. The empanadas were tasty, but the cheeseburger was the best one. And the drinks?! Loved em. The bartender, Kevin? A vibe. I'll be back next week. You should be there too.

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ishanti f.

the food was great, service was quick and the ambiance for a wednesday evening ? was fab..the DJ played the best songs! 10/10

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Andre O.

New margarita bar in Bed Stuy, various different margaritas options on the menu from frozen, spicy, and ones in the rocks. I had a couple margaritas and both were great! This place is mainly a bar but also features small bites. The tacos are preferred to the nachos. Was expecting a larger portion so the toppings kind of dominated the chips which too me is a positive but might not be for everybody. As the place is new they are still working on some things. The heat was not working the best today but they are working on that issue. Drinks are nicely priced compared to other bars in the neighborhood

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Thank you Jessy. Hope to have you stop by soon again.

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