The best Queso in Pittsburgh | Sluurpy updated in April

Sunil K

elsapo089

"Great tacos! Great mocktails!! Great staff! I was in Pittsburgh for a week and I ate at Condado Tacos twice! So did a lot of my fellow friends in..."

Maria Bareiss (Choochoobear)

"We picked up lunch to go. The service was really nice and the ambiance was lively with lots of light and cool decor. The food was ok, we chose to..."

V Yadiki

"Upon first glance of the restaurant, it gives very strong underground vibes. Aesthetically it's very pleasing. Upon looking at the menu, it's very..."

Jessey Vargas

"🆃🅰🅲🅾🆂 Excellent tacos! Nachos were great, Korean barbecue tacos were great, everything was delicious. Great service. Great atmosphere...."

Timothy Macking

"Loved this place. The prices are fair and the prices were very affordable. The service was unbelievable, there was a mistake in my bill twice and..."

brittany kruszka

"This has been on my want to go list for a while and we finally prioritize visiting. We shouldn't have waited so long. The queso was very good and the..."

Shaun Steckley

Tako

88/100 (2119 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great spot to enjoy food and drinks. The atmosphere is nice. The food is tasty. We went after a Steelers game, so it can get really crowded. I..."

Discount Vacation Planner

"We got to sit outside on the park benches that let us look right into the kitchen. Being able to watch the kitchen work was a fun change over where..."

Marcin Krieger

"super amazing food- i mean, wow! the tacos here are just incredible. everything is so fresh and that truly makes the difference in my opinion. the..."

L. H.

"Interesting variations of tacos. This was a little fancy for my tastes, (I'm a pretty basic foodie), but was definitely good. They have an enclosed..."

Will Phillips

"This place has a TON of tequilas to choose from (and plenty of scrumptious margaritas to try them in) but do not overlook their food menu. Even..."

Kylie Tokar

"We sat at the bar and honestly had the best time!! The bar staff was SO much fun and super helpful in all of their recommendations. We got a bunch of..."

Dustin Barrett

"My husband and I came here on our first night in Pittsburgh and it turned out to be a great choice! What a delight! The service was fantastic, and..."

Afsana Tabibi

"This place is great. So happy to have it in our city. One of the bright spots of the new food scene in Pittsburgh. Every once in a while a taco won't..."

brak512

"Super trendy spot with excellent vibes and ambiance. There are a variety of seating options from an outdoor area right next to the kitchen, a high..."

Jeremy Yowell

"A really great spot for some tacos! The food portions are generous and tasty. The staff are attentive and they have a good selection of Tequila..."

Nolan Rumble

"I came with a party of 11 for my birthday. The food was great! I wanted to be adventurous with the grilled octopus taco, but that wasn't quite my cup..."

Nnamdi

"Very hip vibe - great decor but definitely loud and dark when seated upstairs. The food and drinks were phenomenal and the service was great and..."

James Gentile

"Our experience at täkō was absolutely fantastic. We haven't gone on a date as just the two of us in a very long time and täkō made the day..."

Bill Adams

"Restaurant was amazing. It’s very small, intimate, and loud! Was almost like a nightclub with the option to eat. We got tacos, margaritas, and some..."

Kevin Burgess

"What a great meal! The staff was super friendly. I just had esquites & chips & salsa (I know, at a taco restaurant) and they were delicious. The..."

Janet Selman

"My favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. Period. Even before you come the tacos themselves, there are so many other items that will make you happy, as..."

Hakan T

"From the outside it looks like a tiny taco shop but it's gorgeous and two stories on the inside. The chandeliers and the lighting give this place..."

Brandee Youngclaus

"Walked in on a Thursday night and was able to grab a seat at the outdoor counter. The tuna poke tostada was refreshing and quite good. Lots of..."

Harnsowl Ko

Morcilla

86/100 (1138 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a great date night spot! We were visiting from out of town, and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate our reservation. The food comes..."

Richard D.

"An authentic tapas style Spanish restaurant. Most of tables are already reserved but there are still bar seats open to first come first serve manner,..."

Gu Lin

"In sum, great tapas place in Pittsburgh with a good variety of dishes which were all delivered at great quality. We ordered the entire menu (although..."

Marlene Kirsmel

"Everything was very beautiful, with each food item being special and delicious. Loved the ambience where my group just talked, are, and drinked. The..."

Jane T

"Outstanding food. Probably the best food that i have eaten in Pittsburgh in terms of plating and flavours. All their dishes are beautifully flavoured..."

Suraj Mv

"We stopped in last night for a snack and cocktails. We wound up trying many food items along with wine and drinks. This is the perfect foodie spot...."

Shane Schmidt

"You can't miss here. Every dish will be one of the best you had, but especially the large chicken and rice plate. It takes a little longer to..."

Roddy

"Dear Morcilla, I just want to thank you for a truly exceptional experience. My wife brought me here for my birthday and it was truly a treat. The..."

Gallery Bry

"A restaurant unlike any other. Every detail adds to the dining experience: the lighting, the friendly and attentive servers, and of course the..."

Catt Berlin

"This is a tiny gem hidden in plain sight on butler. My wife and I stopped in with her parents for an earlier dinner (430), you will most likely need..."

Matthew Antal

"Hands down some of the best food I’ve had in Pittsburgh. Everything is good. I especially enjoyed the Laurel Hill Farm Trout, which is super fresh..."

Kaiskid (Kaiskid)

"Been here at least 6 times. We visit every time we come for a Steeler game. I have raved in the past and will continue to rave. The tapas are..."

eduardo fernandez

"Spectacular. Wish more restaurants in Pittsburgh embraced the tapas/small plate model. You get to try so many dishes this way! Highly recommend the..."

Sarah Kelleher

"Intimate Spanish style restaurant. The food is consistently excellent. Great attentive service. A thoughtful wine list, focusing on Spanish wines and..."

Gary Swanson

"Best restaurant I’ve been to in Pittsburgh! Every dish was so flavorful! Will definitely come back again to try other dishes on the..."

Alana Rogers

"This is hands down the best food I've had in this city. The flavors are both complex and gentle. The sangria is mixed with great care and craft. I..."

Das P

"I’ve been to many Spanish restaurants in many different cities, and this is without a doubt one of the best in the US. As you might expect, the..."

A R L

Totopo

85/100 (4256 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I came in one evening for dinner… they were moderately busy, but I found a spot at the bar. Service was quick and they have a decent menu filled..."

F'burg Foodie

"We went around 5:45pm it was pretty crowded. We were seated immediately & a couple minutes later we were given tortilla chips & salsa while we..."

Shay

"Best Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh. Hands down. I have been going to the location in Mt. Lebanon for a few years now. Meand my wife are foodies..."

Robert Backstrom

"Absolutely zero complaints about Totopo. The service was fantastic - great from everyone involved. The food was delicious and we could not stop..."

Scott Carlson

"Had a great time! Pictured is a combo I ordered: Southern Tamale + Northern tamale + Chile relleno The chile relleno was hands down my favorite one..."

Elizabeth Juárez

"👌 ❤️ Totopo is perfect! I recommend dining in. I always get the same thing: shrimp enchiladas which are a 10 and my fiancé gets the..."

Ummey Karim

"Our favorite spot for authentic Mexican cuisine. Offering a relaxed and cozy environment, you’ll immediately feel at home! The drowned burrito is..."

Jake

"Nice place to come to for delicious tacos and drinks. Staff is super..."

tina watson

"Great experience! First time here, it's Taco Tuesday AND it's Happy Hour. Look out! I had 2 tacos, steak and carnitas. They were pretty good, I..."

Brandon Pritchett

"The food here is so authentic! I don’t remember our server’s name but she did a great job. The ambiance is stellar and they sing happy birthday..."

Sam Belman

"The best Mexican food I’ve ever had!!! If you’re in Pittsburgh, you have to visit this restaurant. Everything I ordered was so delicious. I was..."

Heidy Patterson

"The food is very good, very tasty. Many choices. Service was really good, Juan took good care of us. Late lunch on a Sunday that the Steelers were..."

Shelley Johnsen

"Really good fried ice cream. All enjoyed their dinners. Food was fresh. Will definitely return. Good service as..."

Todd Hilliard

"Fantastic authentic food and super-fast service. I told the waitress we wanted to be done in a 1/2 hour and they brought our orders out very quickly...."

Dave Heater

"Really outstanding Mexican cuisine. Everything we ordered came out very fast and was delicious. Our waiter was excellent and made our experience..."

David Shuey

"If you are looking for great Mexican food look no further! The food was outstanding and just what we were craving. Not to mention the beautiful..."

Shade Oesterle

"My favorite Mexican cuisine in Pittsburgh! The service is always great. The atmosphere is very pretty. A couple of my favorite dishes are the Chile..."

Brianna Mackenzie

Emilianos Mexican Restaurant & Bar

84/100 (2951 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great spot for yummy, hearty mexican food. Service was awesome on a busy Saturday night, and we were taken care of very quickly. We tried appetizers,..."

Maya Saren

"Wow! Great experience! Phenomenal food! Our waiter was just the alright amount of attentive. 5+..."

Todd Hiller

"Always fresh and delicious!! Loved their music selection today. Service is always great; people are super nice . Sooo accommodating to low carb too,..."

Chelsea Roeser

"Great place , yummy food !! Cold drinks 🥤, wonderful service!! Big portions..."

DOUGLAS LYNCH

"I rarely give five star reviews but Emiliano’s is so good; maybe the best Mexican restaurant I have been too. The chips and salsa are awesome -..."

Lawrence Day

"This was the second time coming to Emiliano’s and when I say this is the best Mexican food I’ve ever had I mean it! The chips and salsa are..."

Bonnie Nelson

"My first time there the food is very good service very good the drinks love it be back again very..."

eleanor urquhart

"We came here with a party of 13 people for my son's birthday. The menu was reasonably priced, the staff was extremely accommodating, the food was..."

Kimberly Drahusz

"Absolutely one of the best Mexican restaurants in the city that offers tasty food at a decent price. The service is also pretty impressive. We had a..."

Aquarius

"I loved the food. Ambience was great except for the wobbly table outside..."

Ekta Banerjee

"Overall good. Great salsa and queso. Shrimp tacos had a great taste but the portion was small for the price. Enchiladas were decent. The rice was..."

Justin Christman

"First time at Emiliano's for lunch and we were greeted with beautiful decor, great music and immediate, friendly service from the maitre d. We..."

Myrna Patterson

"Stopped in for happy hour. Really good food in general but some great deals at happy hour. Good..."

Builder H

"Food, service and prices were very good. My only criticism would be that the music was louder than I cared for. I'm gonna have latin pop drum beat..."

Charles W Arnold

"Had lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. nice there is a lunch menu version. Still lots of food. They use a lot of Achiote paste that has a slightly..."

Thomas Marino

Bakersfield

82/100 (3001 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fabulous tacos, tremendous value, especially on taco Tuesday (all tacos are $3), nice simple menu, great atmosphere, and our server MIKE was..."

Raymond Anderson

"We had a party of 13 celebrating our daughters engagement. We made a reservation about a week beforehand, and the restaurant was so very helpful! We..."

Amanda Hughes

"Came for a quick dinner and drinks before a concert. The food was okay. Tacos and taquitos were good, but the roasted cauliflower was cold and had an..."

Alexandra Kane

"On a volleyball tournament weekend my daughter and I had dinner with some of her teammates here and there were couple of good thing about this..."

Sergio Hernandez

"My husband was so disappointed he said he'll never be back. The salsa and chips were the biggest disappointment to me. The salsa was so watery you..."

Ivets

"Tacos were great - hongos, pollo Verde, pollo Rojo. Trio dip and chips nice snack options. Cauliflower were not nicely roasted so we ended up not..."

Meetu Singhal

"These brave people took in and fed the Central Maine Community College Women's and Men's Soccer Teams all at once. Service was helpful, fast, and..."

Scott Leighton

"Excellent tacos. You’re going to want more than one, they’re not huge. And if you’re with a group and order lots of tacos, they deliver them on..."

Ryan Sherry

"I stopped here earlier today for a quick lunch. My biggest takeaways were the pineapple margaritas and the fresh made guacamole! Both were..."

Carla Holland

"I had my first experience there and I must say all was good. Friendly bartenders and good food. The only gripe, and actually something that might..."

Peter Banasick

"I've been wanting to come here for a while, we made it and I'm not disappointed. We went on Saturday at 6pm, on their website I checked of they had..."

Patrizia R.

"Very delicious tacos and queso!! The margarita I had was lemon and mint and it was super yummy. I also loved this place because though it is located..."

Katlyn Oliver

"Bakersfield has a great atmosphere every time I visit. I have visited the location several Times, and the food has been good every visit. If you’re..."

Court G (LAEngineer)

"This place is amazing! Wonderful service and even better tacos!! We ordered a pitcher of margaritas for the table and we easily got 8-10 drinks out..."

Dee K

"Love this place! Visited Pittsburgh for the Mariah Carey Concert at the PPG Arena and the staff is so sweet and attentive. Loved the speakeasy..."

Nicholas Pantoja

"I got the Short Rib Taco and the Milanesa Torta Taquitos. The food was really good and the atmosphere was..."

Travis Gwynn

"Sat at the bar for margaritas, guacamole and tacos. Everything was amazing! Ordered the pineapple margarita which had Licor 43 in it - I haven’t..."

Kristina Conlon

"Out of towner review: Excellent meal ordered to go. Food was fresh and cooked to order. Staff wasn’t the friendliest but luckily I interacted with..."

Josh

Bill's Bar & Burger - Westin

77/100 (1867 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had the fried chicken sandwich which was awesome. Much larger than I..."

Michael J Barthell

"Okay so it’s not the best food in the world. However if you’re in a bind I think this is a great option. Super spacious! Honestly I think I need..."

Ciara DeWalt

"This is a good place for a quick fix. If you’re in a bind and need a quick hot meal, or even a dinner amongst friends and or family. Then this..."

M Nedloc

"I had the sliders and they were good... my party had mixed feelings about there smash burgers and other dishes. However overall I would come back are..."

Jae Love

"We both got Bills burger and I really liked the flavor of the meat and sauce. Fries were very good too. Nice relaxed fun..."

Rana Zakerzadeh

"Visited during the Arts Festival & Pride Weekend for lunch and the restaurant was dead. Food was okay. We had chili cheese fries, slider burgers and..."

Gloria

"The food was fantastic and the location is great, but the service was very slow. I would probably order takeout if I ate there again and just eat in..."

Jenny Reiser

"Food was excellent, they know how to do a good smash burger. The banana split milkshake is absolutely delicious. Our waitress seemed overwhelmed as..."

Tyler Smith

"Great food friendly staff and an amazing hot sauce! Overall just a good spot to grab..."

xDiamondx

"Visited this hidden gem while I was in the area and I was not disappointed. First of all, I had a friendly and attentive waiter named Maurice!..."

Cukie The Foodie

"Food was fantastic! Very friendly staff and great atmosphere! Loved it..."

Leah

"Being that this joint was in a hotel, and looked chain (we weren't familiar) our expectations were pretty low-ball. It was also Christmas Day and..."

Kristi Jacobs Williams

"I was visiting Pittsburgh and stopped in and accident left a bag at the bar and they were so very kind to send my items out to me in Florida! Great..."

Kimberly Gibson

"Awesome experience, must try burger in the city. Have been there couple of times. The service is the best next to the food. They aren't too expensive..."

Balaji Kandasamy (Bala)

Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant

77/100 (2143 ratings)

"Dina was our waitress. She was very attentive and accomodating. She made great recommendations for drinks and meals. We ordered house (Traditional)..."

Brando

"My neighbor is a bartender there, and I've never been there before. I'm from Florida so there's a lot of new places I haven't been to yet. I drive..."

Megan Englert

"The good: everything I've ever had here is great. The guac is fresh avocado and lime, the shrimp have the savory caramelized bits on, the cheese is..."

Erin Kramer

"I've been here once before. We got here for dinner on a Tuesday night around 5:45 when it was already packed. We didn't have to wait too long to get..."

Andrew Cates

"We can't remember our servers name. Perhaps sherry? Either way we drove from Ontario for a friend's wedding and they suggested this restaurant to..."

Morgan Cleveland

"Friends brought us for the first time on a Saturday night. We have eaten at MANY Mexican restaurants, but wow…… 10/10. From the drinks and..."

Katelyn Dominelli

"I had the fake beef enchiladas. They cost more than most of the other enchiladas on the menu, not sure why. They were fair. The place is pretty busy...."

Scott Kramer

"The staff and food are both always fantastic! The best wings and margaritas of any place I have been over the years!! Yes, I said the besse wings are..."

Michael Walkley

"I would come back to the Franklin Inn just for the margaritas. However, the food was great and so was the service. It was packed but we were seated..."

April Lee Uzarski

"Food disappointed , it looked good in pics. Shrimp taco.. had shrimp chopped like chicken :-( feel like I cud have made it better. Rice was a..."

Joyson Jacob

"The Franklin inn did not disappoint! We recommend the nachos - a HUGE serving of nachos that could be a meal in itself. The portobello chorizo..."

Jenna & Jenree Collection

"It's was great. Got there early and didn't have to wait. But even if I had to wait I would of with no problem. The food was great and the prices are..."

Mark Pucka

"The Franklin Inn has been one of my favorite places for years. I especially love there wings and margaritas and have had many other items on the menu..."

jt kohlmeyer

"Stopped in for a quick lunch and was very happy to be greeted so graciously... had a seat, place my order and chatted up with the staff. Food came..."

Charles E. Anderson

"Went for the first time tonite after hearing how great it was and it didn’t disappoint at all! The bartender Jamie made FANTASTIC drinks and Sarah..."

Aidan Timmerman

"Nestled in the quaint hills of Franklin Park is the Franklin Park Inn. This is an awesome place for a Mexican Fiesta. Eating here took me back to..."

Pens Fan

"Food is great. Wings are amazing. Love the margaritas. Would recommend this place to..."

Bradley Krut

Las Velas

70/100 (1787 ratings)

"I ate dinner here based on reviews. Did not disappoint. Service was extremely fast, but almost to a point where it felt like we were rushed to order...."

Jason Harnois

"Awesome place, Great Food, Service and Atmosphere. I ordered Chicken Enchiladas Mole... The Enchiladas need to be a little warmer and a touch more..."

Lucky Blackwell

"Just stopped in for a few drinks and was not disappointed, they have a great collection of tequila and other spirits service was good even tho I came..."

Ahyhegie Ray

"Be prepared to spend all your money here. Try ALL the margaritas!! The tacos, burritos, and enchiladas are all fantastic. It's a pretty spacious..."

Kylie Tokar

"Great views of Market Square from their 2nd story location. The queso that came with the chips and the watermelon Cucumber margarita were 🔥. My..."

Jackie Adler

"The food was delicious, but I must write that the service was A-MAZING! The server (Daniel) was attentive and brought our appetizers, orders, and..."

Robert Ward

"What a great treat!! Went to dinner with colleagues and thought why not Mexican?!? Landed here didn’t have high expectations but it was absolutely..."

Rae Huggins

"Las Velas has always consistently deliver exceptional food over the years! Very happy that the full menu is back and get the sopecitos off the..."

Jennifer Spinney

"One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been doing my life. The food was amazing and the service was even better. Can't go wrong..."

Ronald Cambest

"Las Velas has a great collection of Tequilas and Mezcals, they also serve Mexican style Chiladas and Micheladas. Visited on a weekday for lunch and..."

Arjun N

"I absolutely LOVE this place. I’ve been back many times since discovering this them tasty tacos, not to mention their staff is warm, welcoming &..."

Lisa rat

"The food was good, I ordered quesadilla and it was well prepared. The only issue was that it took some time for our orders to come which could be..."

Vishwanath

"Food was delicious. Friendly staff. But a little inattentive and slow. Other than that, a fun and yummy..."

Scott Coppeto

"Attentive wait staff, a niche location overlooking the square and a variety of distinct cocktails combine to make this a unique stop in the downtown..."

David Fox

Steel Cactus

70/100 (1041 ratings)

"Stopped in for lunch today with my wife. Service was awesome, staff was awesome, atmosphere is reallyr cool and the food was good, although we..."

Alex Brinkman

"Newer Shadyside hotspot,2 full bars & table-service restaraunt. Mexican-themed limited menu but what they do serve is fresh & tasty,which consists of..."

D D

"I really like the decor in this place. It's on the second floor up off the street and has a good vibe. There's a good beer selection and the food..."

Robert Carpenter

"I got the chicken taco salad, and it was amazing! I couldn’t believe how large it was, and definitely reasonably priced. Also, the guacamole and..."

Timothy Kelley

"If you like Jack Daniels, the barman can prepare the BEST JACK DANIELS on the rocks I ever tried, he knows the perfect combination like our Frank..."

Douglas Klein (Doug)

"Great place to visit for dinner and / or lunch. Loved the Tacos, Burritos and..."

Ameya Daphalapurkar

"Nice Mexican restaurant with decent food. I had the steak fajitas. Wish the tortillas were bigger, but if I had any complaints that would be the only..."

H DeMarco

"I liked how vegetables came with the dishes as many of them were heavy and benefited from them. I will say that I wouldn't consider this "authentic"..."

Muriel Clarke

"A friend and I went on a Friday around 12. Was seated on the top floor (semi-outside seating) and it was very busy. The first and second floors were..."

Anthony Mobile

"The food there is decent. I enjoyed the tacos that I had. I stopped in on Saturday during Jam on Walnut and was disappointed to find out that they..."

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