Review Gov't Taco - Baton Rouge

Indy Eats & Adventures

I was a little underwhelmed. When I went in, the restaurant was almost completely empty. I wasn’t sure how to order or or where to go so I walked up to the desk and the young lady was extremely nice. She asked me what I’d like and I told her I wasn’t sure. I asked about happy hour and she wasn’t sure about the prices and didn’t really explain it well. I told her thank you and just walked away so I could figure out what I wanted. I walked back up and an asked a few more questions for clarification but just went ahead and ordered the first two tacos that looked interesting to me. The bartender took a minute to come to me and just asked what I wanted. No real greeting. While I waited, I went to the bar to grab a drink. I ordered the frozen drink based off of the bartender’s suggestion. It was strong and really good but more expensive than I expected. The bartender really didn’t check on me after, he just kind of walked away. My tacos were okay but nothing memorable. I had the steak and fried shrimp I believe. I may try and go back for different tacos but wasn’t impressed with the service or staff.

Neil Andersen

I tried 4 different tacos on my visit here. Each taco had its own unique flavor. Each taco was an amazing experience! Not joking.... this is the single best taco joint I've ever been to. Try it!

Gabbie Taylor

Yum!! I only had a second to glance at the menu so I chose the most simple Regular tacos but can’t wait to come back and try something different and unique. Outdoor area is really chill and fun for a big group like we were in.

That Guy

Only reason I'm giving it a four is I felt over 30$ for six tacos that size is just too much. I mean they where good but not that above and beyond. I will sat though the Mahi and the chicken where on point. The Steak of the Union...not so much. The Normal was just that...normal.

Sade J

I found this place to be very underwhelming. Came here for restaurant week and wish I hadn’t. The service was mediocre, the food was disappointing and the atmosphere was uncomfortable. Ordered the Yucca fries which are just steak fries with a mayonnaise tasting dip. Both tacos that I ordered were ice cold and the bread pudding was very dry. I’m giving 2 stars for the margarita which was the only highlight of the visit.

Court G (LAEngineer)

The restaurant was nice and welcoming. The tables were regularly cleaned and sanitized, and the customer service was great. I was greeted with a smile by each person I encountered who worked at the restaurant. The restrooms were clean and modern with a nice long mirror to check yourself before walking back into the restaurant. I would recommend the restaurant and food.

Michelle Southern Plumlee

If I could give this 10 stars I would! Such a fun place and atmosphere. We love the creative names on the menu and drinks. Any taco lover or lover of good food, beverages and cool staff should make Govt Taco a regular stop!

Laura Rainier

We wanted to love this place but when we walked in, several of the tables hadn't been cleaned and were noticeably dirty, and there was only one other couple dining in at the time so they weren't "slammed". My husband ordered 2 tacos that hardly had anything inside and my nachos were more plain, dry chips than meat/cheese on top. The little meat and cheese on top had a good flavor but I wasn't planning to eat plain tortilla chips for lunch. I wish we had taken pictures. Glad we tried it but disappointed that it didn't live up to the hype.

Christina Smoorenburg

Not because Jay is my friend, but because that ish was Gooooood. We sampled most of the menu. My 2 year old tore up the queso and the elote! Magna Carrot was my favorite taco and from a serious meat eater, that is not what I thought would happen during our sampling. The carrots were so well cooked with just a little pop in the center, the pepitas brought and awesome spicy crunch. The man ate all the things on corn tortilla because of a gluten allergy (something we were super happy to see as an option as BR hasnt gotten on the be kind to gluten free peeps train yet). That corn...I will be back again and again for that corn....the night we went was the slap ya mama option-yes, so much yes...and i quenched my thirst with a watermelon mint agua Fresca, which I went back for another because it was so refreshing...next visit-pineapple sage for comparison. So much awesome!