One of the top taco joints in the city. We ordered carne asada, pollo, language, and tripa. The tortillas as homemade and crisped on the plancha so you don't even mind that they only single wrap the tacos. There's only salsa roja and limes to adjust the seasoning, but the salsa is really good with a moderate level of heat. My favorite of the meats we ordered was probably carne asada, my husband's was the tripa, but they were all really good. The table service was quick and friendly. The horchata was very sweet and bit like something I would make at home from a mix but honestly it hit the spot. This place is up there with Cinco de Mayo Dos, maybe just behind Sabor del Parque due to the limited number of non pork filling options. But all three are up there at the peak of Bmore tacos.
Eva V.
I'm quite sad having lived so close to Taqueria Vargas for 6 years and barely trying it for the first time now. I ordered take out and although it did take much longer than quoted I was able to watch a very talented woman cook in the open kitchen preparing my order. I'm so glad Yelp steered me to try Picaditas with meat because they were absolutely divine and I had never heard of these before. 3 come in one order which is very generous. I also tried lengua and Al pastor tacos, the latter which were super juicy and perfect with the added pineapple. I am from a border city in Texas and think this place is very authentic. Definitely the best Mexican food I've had in Baltimore. Looking forward to trying other menu items!
Henry Paz
Really bad I wouldn't buy here again
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jaisdel Velasques
The food is delicious and is not expensive,best tacos in highland town
Angie
Best Mexican food in Maryland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Al Pastor, Street Tacos
Christopher S.
The al pastor is mouth watering and a delicious treat absent of pretentiousness. The food is the star. If you want authentic food, you need to visit this great team of real people making comfort food. The ambiance is not fancy but take this to the park or to-go and pair it with a cold beer.
Cecilia T.
This place has the best taco in Baltimore. Do yourself a favor and come here for the el pastor. It is cooked the right way, on a spit, and then crisped up on the flat top with pineapple. And it's only $3.
Mary Benjamin
I love the waitstaff and the food is very delicious and big portions. Im from Virginia, I would recommend everyone to visit this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Susnowitz
I live on the same block for 20+ years this week I tried chicken and beef tacos first time going to restaurant.Beef was over cooked and tuff chicken was ok soft tacos were hard no sauce or lime were given.I asked for carrying out menu nobody spoke EnglishParking: Dont park in bus stop its a 265.00 ticket
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Craig & Jen Oxyer
Hector, my co worker treated me to lunch. Great staff, food was fresh and delicious. I will definitely be back.
I never leave reviews but I ordered this on uber eats and it was so good I had to leave a review! Excuse the pics because I had already started eating before I took the pictures. The guacamole was super fresh, loved it. I got a carne and beef tongue taco which were also amazing and came with lime and salsa verde. My favorite thing by far was the picaditas! I've never had them before but they were sooooo good. Overall we had an amazing experience and you should definitely give them a try! Super authentic very good food and super inexpensive!
G Vargas
This is a local taqueria that's authentic and delicious ? I highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajitas, Roasted Pork
Justin H.
Excellent! Friendly service, very reasonable price, food tasted great. Got 4 tacos (asada, carnitas, Al pastor, lengua) and 1 cemitas (asada). Carnitas taco a bit dry, the rest were awesome!
Dorothy W.
Fast service, expansive/authentic menu options! Had various tacos, cemitas, and horchata. All at a great price, I will definitely be adding this place to my regular rotation! They also played Latin music, which added to a fun lighthearted vibe!
Mary Sutherland
Great food. Don’t let the atmosphere and location fool you. It can easily become your favorite go-to restaurant in Patterson Park.
One of the top taco joints in the city. We ordered carne asada, pollo, language, and tripa. The tortillas as homemade and crisped on the plancha so you don't even mind that they only single wrap the tacos. There's only salsa roja and limes to adjust the seasoning, but the salsa is really good with a moderate level of heat. My favorite of the meats we ordered was probably carne asada, my husband's was the tripa, but they were all really good. The table service was quick and friendly. The horchata was very sweet and bit like something I would make at home from a mix but honestly it hit the spot. This place is up there with Cinco de Mayo Dos, maybe just behind Sabor del Parque due to the limited number of non pork filling options. But all three are up there at the peak of Bmore tacos.
I'm quite sad having lived so close to Taqueria Vargas for 6 years and barely trying it for the first time now. I ordered take out and although it did take much longer than quoted I was able to watch a very talented woman cook in the open kitchen preparing my order. I'm so glad Yelp steered me to try Picaditas with meat because they were absolutely divine and I had never heard of these before. 3 come in one order which is very generous. I also tried lengua and Al pastor tacos, the latter which were super juicy and perfect with the added pineapple. I am from a border city in Texas and think this place is very authentic. Definitely the best Mexican food I've had in Baltimore. Looking forward to trying other menu items!
Really bad I wouldn't buy here again
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food is delicious and is not expensive,best tacos in highland town
Best Mexican food in Maryland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Al Pastor, Street Tacos
The al pastor is mouth watering and a delicious treat absent of pretentiousness. The food is the star. If you want authentic food, you need to visit this great team of real people making comfort food. The ambiance is not fancy but take this to the park or to-go and pair it with a cold beer.
This place has the best taco in Baltimore. Do yourself a favor and come here for the el pastor. It is cooked the right way, on a spit, and then crisped up on the flat top with pineapple. And it's only $3.
I love the waitstaff and the food is very delicious and big portions. Im from Virginia, I would recommend everyone to visit this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I live on the same block for 20+ years this week I tried chicken and beef tacos first time going to restaurant.Beef was over cooked and tuff chicken was ok soft tacos were hard no sauce or lime were given.I asked for carrying out menu nobody spoke EnglishParking: Dont park in bus stop its a 265.00 ticket
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Hector, my co worker treated me to lunch. Great staff, food was fresh and delicious. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla, Carne Asada Burrito, Street Tacos, Chicken Fajitas, Nachos Supreme
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I never leave reviews but I ordered this on uber eats and it was so good I had to leave a review! Excuse the pics because I had already started eating before I took the pictures. The guacamole was super fresh, loved it. I got a carne and beef tongue taco which were also amazing and came with lime and salsa verde. My favorite thing by far was the picaditas! I've never had them before but they were sooooo good. Overall we had an amazing experience and you should definitely give them a try! Super authentic very good food and super inexpensive!
This is a local taqueria that's authentic and delicious ? I highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajitas, Roasted Pork
Excellent! Friendly service, very reasonable price, food tasted great. Got 4 tacos (asada, carnitas, Al pastor, lengua) and 1 cemitas (asada). Carnitas taco a bit dry, the rest were awesome!
Fast service, expansive/authentic menu options! Had various tacos, cemitas, and horchata. All at a great price, I will definitely be adding this place to my regular rotation! They also played Latin music, which added to a fun lighthearted vibe!
Great food. Don’t let the atmosphere and location fool you. It can easily become your favorite go-to restaurant in Patterson Park.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3