Las Palmas
326 Atwood St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
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Address :
326 Atwood St
Pittsburgh, PA, 15213 - Phone (412) 682-1115
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Opening Hours
- Mon :9:00 am - 5:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Jenny Z.
When all the regulars there order in Spanish, you know it's authentic and delicious. My coworkers took me there for lunch, and it was great. Ordering sequence was a bit confusing because some people got tacos first and paid later inside the store while others paid first and ordered later. I like all the different sauces they offered. One note on the hot sauce: they are actually spicy. Don't get cocky and slather your taco in the super spicy one thinking that it's like a knockoff or Americanized hot sauce. Their sauces are authentic and the spiciest one will burn a hole in your mouth if you're not careful. Strongly recommend this place.
(5)Favian S.
I ordered the steak, chicken, and chorizo tacos. Overall, they were simple, authentic, and fresh; it is comparable to Southern California Mexican tacos. The corn tortillas were a bit dry (I may have gotten some old ones), and there were two per taco (which I think is excessive). As for the meats, the steak could be more rare (mine were well done), but was seasoned nicely. The chicken was tender, but could use a little more salt. The chorizo was quite spicy and overpowers all the other meats. I would recommend eating it last to fully taste the quality of the other tacos. There is a nice large bar to the side, but unfortunately didn't have guacomole. For $2.50 per taco, I would say they are a bit pricy. Best Mexican food I have had in Pittsburgh so far.
(4)Katherine C.
Every once in a while, I feel incredibly stupid for not coming here more often. Reasons why I am stupid: - This place is literally just a walk down the hill from me, and it should be super close to most Pitt students. - The tacos are delicious and freshly made. - The toppings are unlimited (literally, you can pile it on until you're forced to use a spoon/fork). Like, as someone conditioned to paying extra for guac at Chipotle, I'm pretty happy with unlimited amounts of slightly more goopy guac here. - Each taco is only $2.50. But let's be real, the base price is more like $5 for two tacos because who comes here and just gets one taco? Pay inside first, hand the receipt to the guy doing the grilling, and then enjoy your tacos, you lucky person you.
(4)Ryan C.
If you love authentic tacos, Las Palmas is the best-kept secret in all of Pittsburgh. It's actually a taco stand in front of a tiny, genuine Mexican grocery on Atwood Street. The tacos are $2.50 each and probably the best you'll find in a city that is not known for its Mexican cuisine. You can pile on as many toppings as you want. For a sweet treat, pick up some flan or tres leches cake in the store. Delicious! My only complaint is there's nowhere to sit, so you've got to either take the food home, walk over to Schenley Park, or eat it awkwardly while walking down the street. These tacos are so mouth-watering as to make the last option seem reasonable, so be careful -- especially with the hot sauce.
(5)Julia S.
Let's just say, I ate four tacos (each type with exception of chorizo) for lunch and then craved them again later in the afternoon. Going back tomorrow!!! Soooo good. Coming from LA, I can honestly attest this place hits the mark and settled my street taco craving. $2.50 each and they take credit cards :)
(5)Shivani P.
Do you hear that? That's the sound of every broke college student squealing in ecstasy over TACOS FOR $2.50. Come hungry, because these are filling. You can order as many tacos as you want (though three makes for a heavy meal), with as many toppings at you want. Let me repeat, FOR $2.50. I want to emphasize that the appeal does not lie only in the price. I'm unashamed to say Las Palmas has made up a considerable part of my diet for the past year, and I've consistently been impressed by the freshness and quality of the ingredients. I suggest mixing it up - try a different meat for each taco base (there's usually a selection of 5-6), and challenge your taste buds with their range of salsas and fresh toppings. Brace yourself, they mean business with the spicy salsas. Warning - It's a stand, not a restaurant, and offers no seating, so you'll have to take your tacos on the go. But despite being covered by only a small awning, Las Palmas is opened year round. (Yes, even when Pittsburgh becomes an arctic wasteland.) Overall: believe the hype. This place is the stuff of dreams.
(5)Rachel H.
Amazingly tasty tacos! Everything from the corn tortillas to the toppings (so delicious) is incredible! I wish there was something like this in Rochester, NY. Thankfully, my daughter now goes to college here so we'll be back!
(5)Terry B.
Really good beef tacos! The fajita mix tacos were pretty good, and the chicken tacos were ok. The hot sauces are VERY goddamn hot so watch yourself, gringo. This little block in Oakland reminds me of a neighborhood in Queens... kinda dirty, filled with little international shops, people aren't super nice, and parking is hard to find. The tortillas they use are really good and they do themselves a favor by heating them up on the grill. This place is packed at lunch time.
(4)Kerry H.
There have not been super good tacos on Atwood Street since La Fiesta closed. (Sorry, Mad Mex.) Thankfully, Las Palmas is here to save the day and provide the East End with excellent and inexpensive tacos. This taco stand is just as amazing as the one in Brookline. I recently went by a 50-degree late Sunday afternoon and there was quite the line. The only downside is that there aren't any nearby benches, but if you can manage to wait for a few minutes, it's a quick walk to Schenley Park. The store has a great selection of Mexican condiments, beverages, pastries, and fresh produce. It's smaller than the store in Brookline, but would be a great place for students to shop--it's on par with what Groceria Merante is for Italian food. PRO TIP: You pay for your tacos inside the store and then they give you a receipt to take outside.
(5)Shea K.
What more can be said about Las Palmas that isn't already listed here? Not much. Everyone is on point with their reviews of Las Palmas as offering cheap (2.50), authentic, Mexican tacos (gringo-style lovers beware). Three of these bad boys makes for a large meal for one person. Pay inside the store and they will give you a receipt to hand to the people operating the taco stand outside. Pick your meat, which will then be placed on an incredibly fresh corn tortilla, load up your tacos with some condiments and salsa, and enjoy. When you finish stuffing that last meat filled corn tortilla into your face, you'll realize that you will be back again and again to repeat your newfound feeding ritual. Grab a Mexican soda from the fridge inside to wash down the meaty goodness.
(5)Kimberly J.
I don't have much more to add to the plethora of glowing reviews, however I do want to emphasize that this is a stand-- no seats. You go in to the store, pay the cashier, and then someone comes out and grills your tortillas and adds your choice of meat. The pork was good, but I thought the chicken was more flavorful. Both delicious though.
(5)Pauline T.
I don't know the name of the tacos that I got, but they were really good and cheap. I want to try the others. I just pointed at two, which I think were pork and the other chicken. I really like the help-yourself toppings bar and their salsa. It was prime taco time so much of the choices were getting low/still being cooked, so I'd want to come back when there's a smaller line and less traffic.
(4)Olivia S.
Ummmmmm, the best. There aren't a lot of options for tacos in Pittsburgh, and both Las Palmas locations are incredible. Very generous portions of meat, and awesome sauce and toppings options.
(5)Chinmay K.
Really dirty place. It's right on the street, and I'd be concerned about food safety. Not really worth the money you save.
(1)Sailesh M.
Just the best tacos I've had in Pittsburgh. A must try for anybody nearby!! You have different choices of meat and get to dress your taco with any toppings you like. $2.50 a taco, hell yea!
(5)Nicholas G.
Solid, cheap, and authentic Mexican food.
(4)Katherine M.
The tacos lived up to the hype! Well worth the money spent and then some! The meat, no matter what you get, is just the perfect amount of juicy. Even with that, I must say it was a little dissapointing that there was no place to sit nearby. By the time I got home, my tortillas were a bit soggy.
(5)Sarah S.
Very cute local taco stand! The workers were super friendly and made us feel welcomed. My only warning is: be careful which toppings you put in! There are several sauce choices and some are SUPER, and I repeat SUPER spicy. It'd be great if they were labeled for customers who aren't familiar with the sauces. Other than that, very good & affordable! Will definitely return.
(4)D P.
Can we talk about how good these Tacos were? I mean, seriously, just for a second? Ok. Here's the skinny - You go into the Las Palmas Mexican Market, where you pay $2.50 per taco and hope they understand enough of you English to complete the transaction. You then come out to the street and get said taco(s). You then top them at the toppings bar (that was amazing), afterwards you ascend to a higher plane of taco existence. On a crowded street in Pittsburgh. A sunny Sunday afternoon. Standing around a tree. This was the environment in which I had the best taco I have pretty much ever had. It was perfect though and through. i had one chicken and peppers, the other steak peppers and onions. They were perfect. I will be going back many more times. I totally took the YELPers' collective advice on this one and was not disappointed. If you like eating amazing tacos on a sidewalk, its 5/5 - would taco again.
(5)Sara P.
Amazing tacos they do something to the corn tortillas that is magical!! I recommend the steak and chicken, and that you load it up with salsas! Avoid the super orange ones unless you have a serious heat tolerance.
(5)Loan B.
I got 2 tacos for my lunch : fajitas and beef. They were pretty good. Take-away. Good price . I put 4 stars because I didn't know what kind of dressing are real hot or medium hot . I got the spicy one. They should put label on them.
(4)C C.
I was really excited to try the tacos here because of all the great reviews. At the same time, I was worried I'd set my expectations too high and would be disappointed. I am happy to say that I suffered no disappointment. I paid my $2.50 for a taco inside the grocery store, then returned outside. I did not experience any language barriers. After I chose my meat, the man placed a tortilla in the box and added a generous amount of carnitas. (Other choices included chorizo and chicken.) I saw him warming tortillas as I entered the store; the meat was already cooked. I then took my taco to the condiment station and added tomatoes, pico de gallo, cilantro, and guacamole. My spice tolerance is really low so I didn't try any of the salsas. I then walked for about five minutes before I ate, so the food wasn't hot. The tortilla alone is just a little crispy, thick, and delicious. The meat was tender, moist, and flavorful. There was a lot, especially considering the price. Usually, that wouldn't be a pro for me, but at the condiments bar, I was able to add a lot of vegetables, which really helped balance out the meatiness. Everything was fresh, and the guacamole was good as well. The pico de gallo was a little spicy (just bearable for me if I ate it along with everything else), and I actually enjoyed the kick it lent the taco (I usually avoid spice). Next time, I'll probably try some of the salsas. I also want to try the taco as soon as I add the toppings, when it's really warm. The tacos are a pretty great deal--I'd say two or three would do for a meal. I also took a quick look around the grocery store. It's small and really cramped. They have a lot of pantry items, some produce, and some bread.
(4)Vi L.
I love tacos. I love cheap food. I love small family businesses. Las Palmas consists of all three of these loves...therefore I love Las Palmas. It's $2.50 for one taco, so $5 for two tacos filled with your choice of meat and unlimited toppings. And trust me, they are super generous with the meat and you can go crazy with the toppings, so just two tacos can make a pretty satisfying lunch. My favorite is the steak and onions taco. The meat is fully seasoned and the double tortilla is nice and warm. Be careful with the different salsa though because some can be extremely spicy. Double check the spice level before you slather on the salsa. Overall, I highly recommend Las Palmas as a Mexican option for a mid afternoon snack or a quick lunch.
(5)Vu H.
Authentic hole-in-the-wall tacos that almost remind me of the taquerias back home in Cali. I wish they were closer to downtown but otherwise can't complain. Don't miss out on the flan for dessert inside the store as well!
(4)Charlene S.
This place is amazing. $5 for 2 tacos and its so yummy and filling. Ownership seems to have changed recently but hopefully they don't change anything.
(5)Jenny C.
Your token hole in the wall street food Mexican taco stand. This place has cheap ($2 per taco!), authentic, soft corn tortillas with your choice of different meats which vary from steak, ground beef, chorizo, chicken, veggie, lengua. Once you have your taco, there's an array of different sauces, cilantro, onion, and salsa that you can add to your taco. The orange sauce was wayyyy beyond my spice tolerance, but I love drenching my tacos in the other sauces.
(5)Joshua D.
Outstanding tacos. Right on the street, very casual street food. Nothing fancy, pay inside and pick up outside. Delicious choices and you can fill up for 7 bucks. Try the avocado sauce, and selection of freshly diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and top it off with some fresh homemade salsa pico. Definitely stands as the some of the best carnitas I've ever had, and I'm from Southern California! I know my Mexican.
(5)Ivan C.
Look, I don't care what people say: this place is awesome. Am I biased for being Latino? Definitely. But this is good cheap food. Comparing this place to Qdoba, Chipotle, etc. is not fair. Because comparing the street food from any country versus an Americanized joint is unfair because it is not the same -nor it tries to be-. Not saying the competition is not good, just saying the style is different. The food is cheap (about two dollars per taco) made in front of you in the street. No sitting, just street food -may be that is why it is so cheap?- My favorites are tongue and rajas (potatoes, cream, and chiles which is a vegetarian option). They also make tamales, which are not necessarily the best tamales in the world but they are the standard tamales you find in any Latino grocery store. The meat section at the back certainly caters the Latino community -or those interested- as the cuts you find are the ones we constantly use, especially in Mexican cuisine. Other than that it is a small grocery store that has products from Latin america. COMMENT: they have fresh baked goods (pan dulce).
(5)beth h.
We finally had a chance to try some tacos today, after passing the cart several times over the past year. There is always a line with others standing around eating tortillas topped with chicken, pork, steak, pico, fresh cilantro and lime, and at least 6 different salsas ranging in spiciness. And these tacos are down right delicious! Very authentic and totally worth the wait. Highly recommend!
(5)Jocelyn K.
Best tacos EVER (in Pittsburgh). $2 gives you a decent sized tacos made with two corn tortillas, your choice of meat (chorizo, pork, steak, beef tongue, etc.), and unlimited toppings. They have all different kinds of salsa ranging from super hot habanero to not so hot tomato salsa. They also have guacamole, tomatoes, cilantro, onions, and more. Did I mention they are unlimited? The stand is right outside the Mexican convenience store. So if the habanero sauce is too hot for you, you can go in to get some Mexican coke. They also have these guava and other flavored drinks that are quite nice.
(5)Aydin M.
Some of the best tacos I've had thus far! The meat is fresh from the butcher next door, and, for $2.50 per taco, it's easy on your pocketbook. There's no place to sit, so it's fun loitering about the outdoor grill and people-watching on Atwood St while eating standing up. Also, it's attached to a lovely little Mexican grocery. Try out some of the candies in the back of the store: I'd recommend the chilli-covered mangos, prunes, or tamarinds. ^_^
(5)Lily W.
Probably the best taco I've ever had. Super authentic, cheap, and tasty. I tried steak and chicken so far and I was so sad to finish them. They're just too delicious, I wish I got like ten of them.. Next time.. Next time
(5)Ruben S.
Best tacos in Pittsburgh. Get one of carnitas and one of lomo+chorizo. Put some avocado-based green salsa, lime, onion and cilantro. If brave, try the habanero salsa. Pair with a Jarritos, Sangria or Apple soda. Then prepare for taco heaven.
(5)Carly S.
Hands down BEST tacos in Pittsburgh. Great fresh toppings, cheap and fast. If you love tacos and have never been here....go now !
(5)Nicole B.
Oh my gosh yum. I thought I was going to leave hungry after getting "only" two chicken tacos - could not have been more wrong. The guys who run the stand heaped on the meat, and I heaped on veggies and salsa toppings. I was stuffed, and could not have been happier. This is easily the best authentic Mexican joint I've been to in Pittsburgh, bar none. Do yourself a favor and go - the price couldn't be better, and the food is SO good. FYI - if you do not like a lot of heat, DO NOT use the hot sauce in their topping bar! The orange sauce is SUPER FIERY!
(5)Rin N.
Best tacos I've had in Pittsburgh and well worth the price!! Such a fan. The toppings bar is also great. You can put whatever you want on it. Only downside is that you have to sit and eat them on someone else's door steps.
(4)Laura M.
If you're looking for delicious, authentic Mexican food in Oakland, look no further than Las Palmas. Despite their inexpensiveness, the ingredients are fresh and plentiful. For a mere $5, you get two tacos made of corn tortilla filled with the meat of your choice (or potatoes, if you're vegetarian), and access to a toppings bar brimming with pico de gallo, cilantro, and salsas of all spice levels that you can slather on your creation. I came here a couple months ago on a Friday with a friend when it was raining cats and dogs. In spite of the rain, it became clear within half a block of here that the guys who work here were grilling up goodness. I ordered the chicken and the pork (carnitas?), and put pico, green salsa, and guac on mine. The guys who work the grill kindly gave me a bag to help us carry our tacos and shield them from the rain. The chicken was delicious--tender and moist--and the guac was thick and creamy, and the tortilla shell added a nice crisp crunch. The pork was a little salty, but was still good. I washed it down with a bottle of pineapple Jarritos, whose sweetness served as a foil for the savory goodness of the tacos. They were so good, there were no words exchanged between my friend and I as we greedily gobbled them up. You know you're onto something delicious when conversation takes a backseat to savoring. If you're hungry for authentic Mexican goodness, it awaits you past Chipotle and Qdoba a couple of blocks down Atwood. Go ahead, walk those extra couple of blocks--it'll help you burn off some calories, and your stomach will thank you.
(5)Andy K.
Fucking authentic to the 9's. After being dragged to a variety of "Mexican" food places by various people here and being horrified by the so called "Mexican Food" and the disgustingly low quality salsa--I came across this place and now I can say that I. AM. HAPPY. I remember a few weeks I went into Mad Mex and asked for their spiciest salsa. On a scale of 1 to 10, it was a 3. :( Yinzers aren't much into spicy food. Everything here is either bland or toned down to meet the boring tastes of the locals. But Las Palmas--they are authentic. You can tell by the Mexican music and the real Mexican people that work there. Not a single gringo working there. I got a drink and paid for a couple of tacos inside before walking back out to get my street food. 2.50 per taco, unlimited toppings at the salsa bar. I asked the guy what the spiciest salsas were and he pointed me towards the orange (haberno) and red(some kind of hot pepper). I slathered my tacos in the salsas, liberally applied pico, grabbed a few limes and a grilled pepper. Then I walked down the road to enjoy my lunch. What happened next was mouth blowing. I placed the taco in my mouth and took a bite. Sheer pleasure. After all the crappy Mexican food I've had here, this was a revelation. The zing of the onions, the softness of the corn tortillas, the kick of the salsas. I took another bite. I was in heaven for a few seconds. Until my mouth exploded in FIRE and went to straight to hell. Holy Jesus! If Satan made a salsa, the habenero would be it. It was so sinful. My face started to burn up and snot began to drip uncontrollably out my nostrils. I must have looked like a disaster. I polished off my first taco but had to pick at my second because I was hyperventilating like no ones business. I downed my Jumex juice in a matter of seconds and then sprinted to the nearest store to buy a much needed bottle of water. OMG OMG OMG. So much pain and pleasure at the same time. On a scale of 1 to 10, habenero salsa here is a 9.3. Hopefully I do not diarreah later tonight.
(5)Janel C.
mmmm street tacos!!!! We came here to buy some groceries to make chicken tortilla soup and some quesadillas. They have a good selection and all the produce looks pretty fresh. Considering how small the space is, they sure did pack in a lot of inventory!! They take credit card, there's a reasonable amount of street parking, they carry all the standard supplies, the prices are reasonable, and did I mention the STREET TACOS :D! Seriously, the street tacos are yummmmy!! They're definitely bigger portions than the typical street tacos, but I' won't complain :) They didn't have my go-to Al Pastor meat, but their carnitas were really good! Definitely going to be making more trips to Las Palmas!
(5)Rhett Q.
As everyone below me has said, it's amazing in the way that it's all authentic Mexican that fills you up for a low price. That being said, I wish there was more toppings so I could truly make these amazing tacos my own, but even without them, it was amazing! Will come back
(4)Za M.
Las Palmas isn't just tacos, it's a way of life. That being said, this place is AMAZING. $2.50 per taco?! Endless toppings?! Mexican coke in glass bottles?! Get outta town! This place has it all! By far one of my favorite places to eat...ever. The chicken tacos and the BBQ beef are my go-tos along with their salsa, pico de gallo, and endless lemons! I can't say enough good things about this place. You just need to experience it to truly believe it! Just as a sidenote, the salsa at the toppings bar aren't labeled...do yourself a favor (if you're not into spicy salsas) and avoid the deep red salsa. Unless you're SUPER into spicy (trust me, I'm a lover of spice, but I couldn't handle this salsa!), I would steer clear. I tried it once and it literally made my mouth hurt. Other than that, everything is solid and delicious! I'm constantly craving them. It's gotten so bad that I think of the amount of money I have in terms of how many tacos I can purchase at Las Palmas. So give it a go! You won't be sorry.
(5)Danielle D.
The tacos here are cheap, fast, and delicious. Definitely way better than Qdoba or Chipotle. $5 for two tacos with your choice of many meats served in 2 corn tortillas. I chose chicken and my boyfriend got beef one one and chorizo on the other. They have a toppings bar with guacamole and tons of salsas. It was awesome to get to try different combinations. We did sit on a small cement block in front of someone's house, which was a little weird. It's a shame that Las Palmas doesn't have a couple lawn chair sitting around or a bench in front of the store but the toppings bar takes up so much room that I don't think it would fit. And having more toppings is worth it. We just went last Saturday and are already talking about going back tomorrow. That's how good it was.
(5)Peter E.
Grocery Store with no seating. Food is about as authentic as it gets. Reminds me of home town taco trucks. If you don't mind standing it's great.
(5)M Y.
Possibly the BEST tacos I've ever had!! They double stacked their corn tortillas so the tacos will be less likely to break! Best filling ever! Choice of Steak/ground beef/Chicken/Chicken Fajitas with mix veg/Carnitas/shredded Beef! Tried all except ground beef..they were all to die for! The best part was they had a whole condiment stations where they had fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, mild salsa, habanero, spicy and hot salsa! It's hidden in the hood! Right outside of a Mexican convenient store! So a landmark in finding the place! The make it fresh right in front of u! And at $2 each, u can't go wrong!! I don't I will ever find anything better!!
(5)Abby C.
If you like Mexican food, you must eat here. For $2, you get doubled up corn tortillas filled with any meat you want (they usually have 5 or 6 choices). The you can go to the topping bar and pick from an assortment of salsas. I really can't say enough about how amazing this place is. If you live in Oakland, you have no excuse not to walk over for some tacos! (or glass bottle sodas inside!)
(5)Lucas H.
Flavorless meat and inattentive service. If this is authentic, bring on the Chipotle. Extremely disappointed given the hype.
(1)Emily K.
Best Mexican food in Pittsburgh. That I've found anyways. Coming from Los Angeles, from time to time, I get a major craving for a good taco. Las Palmas has everything from chicken to beef to barbacoa and I'm probably missing some options. It's $2.50 for a taco. $2.50?!?!?! Do you realize how ridiculous that is??? You walk up to the grill on the sidewalk and tell them what kind of meat you want. They then take raw meat, slap it on the grill, cook it in front of you, and then hand it to you in a corn tortilla. You then have the option of slathering as many different toppings on the tacos as you please. I would say a meal is 2 tacos and they have really cool drinks inside to choose from. From coconut juice to various kinds of Mexican sodas. As a student, I walked. And I can see it being a bit hard to find parking around there. Las Palmas is my little piece of Los Angeles. (Plus there's a great Mexican grocery store that has tons of stuff. I like to indulge in the sugar coated mangoes and papayas...)
(5)Yanjie R.
Five or six choices, from beef to chicken to vegetables.And they are all juicy and delicious! Add toppings like tomatoes and onions as MANY as you want! And there are also several sauces you can choose from, or just mix them into your unique favor. The quality/ price ratio is extremely high and definitely worth visiting! The only shortage might be that there are no seats that you can only take away or sit on the stairs.
(5)Michael P.
This is an incredible taco stand, where you can fix it up however you like. The homemade hot sauce/salsas can get quite hot, so watch out! They are very flavorfull though. I think you get bigger tacos, so more bang for your buck than the stand in the strip. Flavor wise, they are awesome, but a bit different than the ones in the strip. The Oakland location can be a bit of a pain to get to if you are driving due to a lack of parking, but if you are in Oakland, absolutely check this place out.
(5)Xinyu H.
Good value for on-the-go option. I just tried the beef one and I don't think it's their specialty. Other stuff would be better.
(4)Joseph T.
An awesome mexican grocery and taco stand. The tacos are $2 a piece, and there are about eight different fillings (including chicken, steak, and beef) as well as plenty of toppings such as pico de gallo and spicy salsas. Note, there is no private seating available, but hey, these are street tacos!
(4)Jason A.
This place has legit street tacos. It's very similar to the stand in front of Reyna's. It is a small stand in front of a Mexican grocery. They have 6 different meats to choose from. We had the pulled pork, the chorizo, and the Carne Asada. All were excellent. They have a toppings bar with the usual street taco fare- fresh onions, cilantro, and 6 different salsas and pico. One of the salsa's had pomplano and was very tasty. If in Oakland on weekends, do yourself a favor and hit this stand. Only open on weekends. FYI- They don't have any seating. Most of the clientele are locals like me who walk home to eat. But there are always a few apartments on Atwood for rent with steps out front that you can sit real quick and eat on the steps. No one bothers you. It's a laid- back, college vibe in this area. Cash only. Prices: $2.50/ taco but when you see the size of them you will understand. Parking tip: if Atwood has no parking, try one street over (Meyran) or York St.
(5)Alan Y.
Cheap but pretty bad in terms of quality of the corn tortillas and chicken.
(2)Lucretiz C.
After eating here I felt like I had hit the jackpot. I had wanted so badly to try Las Palmas tacos but with the public bus service being what it is today Las Palmas in Brookline was out of my reach. The hour bus ride there and back I could not commit to. Then I found out there is a location in Oakland and after class today I walked from Fifth Ave to Atwood to finally have my tacos!!! Las Palmas tacos are filled with 3 times as much meat then what I've been served at Taco Bell, Qdobe and Chipotle. I am sending a warning to those cooperate chains you've got some competition in Las Palmas. I knew going into this the tacos would be big so I played it safe and got two. One chorizo and one steak and onions. The Chorizo may have been a tad dry but all is forgiven for the price of $2.00 dollars.
(5)Kristin M.
Absolutely love this place! Best $2.50 tacos I've had in a long time =D Recommended the chicken tacos. I will be back before i know it. Extra tip....hard to find parking depending on the time of day.
(5)Rob D.
These $2.5 tacos are honestly some of the best I've ever had. Lots of meat on freshly warmed corn tortillas. Pico de gallo and hot sauces to too them off. Watch out the light orange hot sauce is extremely spicy!! I got the carne asada with onions and the carnitas. The carnitas did have a few bits of grissle, but it didn't bother me.
(5)Beatrice P.
Gosh this place is good. Pay $2 per taco inside and get your tacos at the stand in front of the grocery store. I'm full for $4. All the meats are good and there is so much variety. Chorizo, barbacoa, ribeye, beef tongue, chicken, vegi, ... etc. The salsa bar is also very fresh and delicious. There are 4 or 5 different types of hot salsas, fresh salsa, salsa verde, cilantro, tomatoes, onions, and guacamole. Since this is actually a grocery store there is no where to sit. But they encourage you to stand around a eat, and quite a lot of people do. If you want the tacos to go, you can package up all of the salsas too. In the back of the store at the butcher, they even sell fresh chicharones. (They also have a variety of packaged ones). The one I got at the butcher was a piece bigger than my face! Not sure why the info says this place does not take credit cards, but I've used a credit card to pay for a total less than $2 before..
(5)Desirae H.
If you're looking for a good authentic taco, look no further! This place was delicious. The steak tacos and shredded beef are great! They have a little topping bar set up with many choices of salsas and toppings. We had never been here before and it was a little confusing So for all you first timers, you go inside the store and pay, then you give the grill guy your ticket. The only sucky thing is there really is nowhere to sit. But when the food is this good, they can get away with it. Only 2.50 a taco. We each got 3 tacos and we were full, can't beat it!
(5)Catherine S.
Delicious, good fast food at a great value! Fresh street tacos with a variety of meats (or potato), corn tortillas and DIY toppings bar with fresh salsas, guacamole, tomato, onions and cilantro all for one low price. A generous portion of meat and toppings made me full from two tacos. No seating is available but tacos can be put in a to go box and enjoyed in Schenley Plaza which is only an 8 minute walk away. Lots of Mexican beverages are available in the grocery store that the taco stand belongs to.
(5)Lauren D.
I don't know why anyone would ever pass up a taco from Las Palmas for Chipotle. This taco stand is quite the gem. I think everyone else has covered the tacos so I will talk about the grocery store itself. Inside, they offer pastries, snacks, drinks (I thought it was interesting that they included aloe vera from Asia), a small aisle for produce, spices, the biggest cans of beans you will ever see, all sorts of hot sauces, coffee, cheese, and meats. They even have body soap. A few noteworthy things: - their green mangos (don't be put off by the color - they are delicious) - the slices flan and tres leches cake sitting in the fridge - the ROASTED coconut juice (it's that much better than regular coconut juice, which I hate) - they sell plantains! My biggest regret was neglecting the bucket of $1.50 tamales sitting unassumingly across from the checkout station. I was full from my two tacos so I didn't buy one, figuring they always sold them. I have been back twice and they have not been there. I am guessing that they make them on the weekends only and that they go fast. Learn from my mistakes.
(5)Polo G.
Great cheap tacos! Authentic, spicy and holy toppings! Warning: you will be in the bathroom after these tacos, but it's worth it! Go with the carnitas (shredded pork for you americanos)
(5)Roger A.
To be clear, the food is 5 stars. Completely authentic, well seasoned, delicious tacos, served in two (count 'em, two!) corn tortillas. As a vegetarian (occasional pescetarian), I was skeptical of the vegetable/potato taco, but wow, was I wrong. No Tex-Med lettuce, cheddar cheese to screw up the perfect flavors. Only down-side, having to eat on someone else's front porch was less than ideal. It was cool finally finding the other latinos in the city, since 50% of the customers were clearly immigrant laborers having their weekend lunch out. I hadn't been able to use my Spanish since moving to Pittsburgh - problem solved! Don't worry, though, the two guys out front definitely speak English, too, it was just more fun for Carla and I to finally be able to speak Spanish somewhere. My only complaint - no fish tacos? I guess I'll have to go to Reyna's for that. But it's good to know I can grab a real (good) taco this close to work.
(4)Louie K.
OK! Here's the skinny. These are my favorite tacos in town. They provide you with two corn tortillas and your choice of meat and from there you have the ability to select toppings from the topping bar including: habenero sauce, red sauce, green sauce, an avacado sauce, pico de gayo, tomatoes, onions, cilantro and lime. The meat changes daily and typical consists of ribeye, chicken, beef, chili pork or chorizo. There really isn't anywhere to eat, but you can always pop a squat on one of the many door stoops right there on Atwood Street. I've done it many times without any complaints so far. Just watch out for broken glass on the street!
(5)Greg J.
Cheap and delicious tacos. These tacos are legit. Salsa: legit. Slightly cooked tortillas: legit. Grilled jalapeños: legit. Cilantro: legit. And they have chorizo! If you enjoy tacos and taco-related activities, this is the place to be. Fast and delicious.
(5)Molly M.
The pork and pineapple taco with avocado sauce and Pico de Gallo is quite possibly the most amazing, orgasmic food to ever have graced the sad, littered streets of South Oakland. There is a certain charm to the sketchy looking exterior of Las Palmas, and the inside also doesn't disappoint. The unbelievable selection of Mexican sodas and the authentic vegetables and pastries brings new meaning to the phrase "dive." Go. Yep, I said it, walk on into that shady Mexican grocery store and say "2 tacos please." Then walk your butt right out and live the the taco-induced fantasy that is Las Palmas.
(5)Phyllis K.
BOMB DIGGITY These tacos are the best I've found in Pittsburgh so far and easily the most authentic. I always order whatever meat they're currently grilling and have yet to be dissapointed. The bar of accoutrements is impressive and there's an aesthetic to stuffing a taco into your face in the middle of a dirty sidewalk while chugging a half liter of mango jarritos.
(5)Tony D.
Awesome tacos, 'nuff said. $2 gets you a small taco with choice of meat and unlimited toppings. Buy 1 or 2 for a quick snack or even 3-4 for a full-on meal if you want. The guys hanging around are usually very talkative with each other but also very friendly. If you get thirsty, wash your tacos down with some Jarritos or Mexican coke!
(5)Ryan P.
Fairly similar to the other location in Brookline. Basically, what you have is a small Mexican grocery store with reasonably priced produce and other goods. Outside on the sidewalk, during select hours, they run a small taco cart with pork and beef options. Each taco consists of two corn tortillas with a generous helping of meat, and then you get to add your own toppings and salsas. No vegetarian options here, and nowhere to sit outside. Most people seem to just stand around on the sidewalk and eat. The tacos are cheap and authentic. It's definitely a hole in the wall experience, but quite tasty.
(4)Lauren B.
BEST TACOS IN PITTSBURGH!! I love this place. I work in Oakland and have visited this place on several occasions for lunch. Just wish they had a seating area, because in Winter if I walk down there my tacos would be cold by the time I get back to my office and parking down there can be difficult. But it is just a cart on the street in front of a Mexican mini market so I can't complain. The workers don't always speak much English but you can just point to what meat you want and all the meats are so delicious. They have varieties of ground beef, ribeye, two kinds of pork, and chicken, and a fajita mix. One of the best features is their salsa bar which has many delicious salsas and fresh lime and cilantro that you can try all of if you would like. It's extremely cheap but I think it is cash only. Definitely a great deal. I haven't seen any veggie or fish options, so this seems to be a place for meat lovers, and the meat portions are generous.
(5)Lw B.
Without question, these are the best tacos you can buy in Pittsburgh. There is no substitute. I wish we had a real taqueria in town, but we don't. If we did, this is what the food would taste like... I'll stand in the snow or the pouring rain to eat it. It's that good.
(5)Albus D.
The tacos are scrumptious indeed. I was also quite keen on their selection of sauces- everything from the pico de gallo to the salsa verde was smashing. But don't pass up the grocery itself! Their produce selection is cheap as chips (particularly in comparison to IGA); I purchased a mango, 4 limes, a grapefruit, a sack of onions, 3 avocados, and a tomato for approximately 10 dollars. Next time I pop in, I fully intend to sample some of their pastries- I do have a soft spot for conchas.
(5)Marni K.
Las Palmas is a religious taco experience. These are no gringo tacos. They are made fresh in front of you and you have plenty of salsa options (from mild to super-spicy), cilantro, and lime to heap on to craft the perfect little slice of taco heaven. I could probably eat these every day, particularly the ribeye taco. I probably shouldn't have written this review hungry as I can feel my mouth begin to water for them now.
(5)James L.
Texas has a chain of gas stations that sells Mexican food - kind of like a crappy version of Sheetz. It's called Stripes. You can get corn tortillas overflowing with a variety of dry, tasteless meats, all either grilled or stewed. And there is always a condiment bar, full of salsas, cilantro, tomatoes and onion. Imagine my surprise to stumble upon such shitty Mexican food on Atwood Street! Dry, chewy, tasteless meats have those Pittsburgh college students all a-flutter. Next time you kids Spring Break in South Padre make sure to gas up at Stripes. You might be the only one dining there (the Mexicans are at Chipotle eating inauthentic College Station burritos) but you're be sure to enjoy it!
(1)Aaron F.
This is a duplicate review to the Brookline one since the only difference with this one is easier parking.P ossibly thing the miss most from living on the west coast is the abundance of taco trucks. This storefront taco stand is among the best I have had in Pittsburgh. Is it better than Reyna's Tacos (Strip)? Does it matter? Not really because depending on what part of town myself in I would take either. You know how taco stands work right? Pick your meat carnitas, chicken, or steak. Then choose your veggies. Simple right? Yes Simple!
(4)Amanda P.
This place is great! Coming from southern Orange County, CA I have been dying to find some decent street tacos! This place definitely fits the bill. For only $2 dollars a taco, it is well worth it. All the tacos are amazing, especially the potato taco. The ribeye taco is juicy and tender as well. With the large selection of salsas you can't go wrong. So so happy I finally found this place!
(4)S J.
I love these tacos. The meats aren't very consistent - sometimes they're very salty, sometimes they're perfectly seasoned. But I love the corn tortilla and being able to add my own toppings. I love that it's so quick and affordable too! ($2.50 per taco).
(4)DJ J.
Las Palmas #2 is in front of the Oakland Las Palmas mexican market. Not sure how long Las Palmas has been making tacos in front of this market (was told on Friday thru Sunday only). Similar to the Brookline location, tacos made on the street in front of the market. So YUM! The Pitt students are loving it. $2 taco with corn tortillas. Appears to be the same selection of meats and salsa's and toppings as the original. Ordered two tacos, a carne asada and a pollo. The carne asada was just coming off the grill and was delicious. The pollo was in a warmer and was a little tough and probably in the warmer to long. The salsa's are great! Las Palmas does have a facebook page.
(4)Varun B.
Cheap, delicious and effortless. As a university student, getting my lunch dinner in $4 is a sweet deal.
(5)Bernard S.
This is the best authentic taco in pittsburgh, (palmas not necessarily only this location) the toppings bar is incredible, and the price is great. You know it's legit when a taco has two tortillas. Big containers of chopped cilantro, white onion, lime wedges, and gallons of salsa.
(5)Todd S.
These are the best tacos in Pittsburgh. My wife and I have been on a multiyear quest to locate the best tacos, and this is it. Search no further. You have to eat them on the street but that does not diminish their perfection. Las Palmas has another location in Brookline that is equally as good.
(5)Dan S.
One of the best tacos that I've had anywhere, regardless of price. Buy some chorizo tacos, load it with tomatillo salsa and pico de gallo, grab some jarritos from inside, and enjoy on your favorite Pittsburgh stoop.
(5)Michel R.
Best culinary experience in Pittsburgh for me...not that I have been to many Mexican restaurants. I ordered chorizo and chicken tacos..both delicious, although I wish I would've gotten another chorizo taco. On my next visit to Pitt, I must try the other options. Can't wait to go back!
(4)Therese N.
my bf and I moved here from southern CA years ago and he stumbled upon this hidden gem in Oakland! love the market it has EVERYTHING! not to mention this food stand is AMAZING at $2/taco you can't beat it! there's a stand filled with plenty of condiments to choose from so PILE HIGH!
(5)Grace L.
Although a market, their taco cart is a hidden gem in Oakland. My husband and I crave los Angeles tacos all the time and this is where we get our fix. Their tacos are amazing: ribeye and lengua are our favorites. Have some manzanita (Mexican Apple soda) with it and you're game.
(5)Anzo B.
The BEST authentic Mexican food that I have found so far in Pittsburgh. They bumped the price of the tacos up from $2 to $2.50, but it's well worth the extra .50. The staff has never been anything but friendly both inside and outside the store and they are willing to help with any questions you might have. For $5 you can get two filling tacos with a variety of meat choices including steak, shredded pork, chorizo, chicken, and ground beef. Be sure to ask for the freshly grilled corn tortillas to avoid any of the older tougher ones (which has only happened to me once). There is a toppings bar off to the side where you can pick from several standard toppings, which include: 3 types of salsa (I advise avoiding the deep red unless you chew on habanero peppers on a daily basis), guacamole, tomatoes, cilantro, lime, etc. There can be a short wait which can be avoided by not going between 12-2PM on the weekdays. Inside they sell great Mexican sodas and snacks. I would recommend eating the tacos immediately so that the yummy sauces don't make the tortilla soggy, but if you can't I've had them put the meat on the side of the tortillas so that I can eat it when I get home without worrying. No matter what time I go it's always worth the wait!
(4)Melanie Z.
This review is for the taco cart--muy delicioso! As others have said, $2/taco is a steal--I ate 2 for lunch and was full until 7! Yesterday they had chorizo, carne asada (beef), and lomo (tenderloin). On Mondays and Thursdays they have beef tongue as well. The toppings bar is totally what makes it--pico de gallo, salsa verde, a variety of hot salsas, guacamole sauce, and basically ever other topping you can imagine (except cotija--didn't see any cheeses but that was fine by me!). The corn tacos themselves are great but the hefty portion of meat is a lot for them to hold--my second one tore after the chorizo juice soaked through. Just be sure to bring a fork and grab some napkins! There's not a designated sitting area but there's usually a crowd around there. We took ours to go and then ate over by the Porch. The cooks were very friendly and will put up with you trying to practice your Spanish if you're so inclined. Voy a volver!
(4)Sarah M.
AWESOME TACOS. Seriously. Best tacos in Oakland, for sure. And I love Chipotle. The tortillas fell apart, but they were still AWESOME.
(5)Emma O.
Now these are tacos!! Nothing satisfies my cravings for AUTHENTIC tacos like the ones outside of this store. Plus Carlos is a total sweetheart and always stops to ask how your day is going. Did I mention these fabulous fabulous tacos are only $2!! And they come with a wide array of topping selections. And if you're thirsty you can get Sprite and coke made with real sugar (hecho en Mexico!!) these are much better and cheaper than the crunchy over priced nonsense from chipotle.
(5)Brian M.
One of the few places with legitimate Mexican food in Pittsburgh! And it comes from a taco truck! If you're craving authentic Mexican food, this should hit the spot.
(5)Cate Y.
Best tacos I've had in Pittsburgh so far. Although I'm biased towards these little "hole in the wall" type eateries, you really can't beat the taste or the price of Las Palmas. Up until a few weeks ago, I thought Reyna's in the Strip District was the best. But I gotta say, there's something about the corn tortillas that makes the taco taste so good. Like others have mentioned, it's just a little food stand run by nice people in front of a mexican grocery store. You can get pork, ground beef, steak, chicken, and chorizo followed by some toppings of your choice. I like onion, cilantro, guac, and one of their hot sauces. Ain't nothing fancy, but go for a taco and a jarritos soda, you won't be disappointed :)
(5)Jackie B.
Not only do the tacos cost $2, but they are amazing. Four different kinds of meat. Huge fixin's bar. Two fresh corn tortillas. You can't go wrong!
(5)Sunny L.
As mexican as it gets around here! had an awesome experience eating off a sidewalk taco cart and squatting on someone's front steps in the middle of the night. options: pork, chicken, and beef. And a full condiment bar. real corn tortillas. Delicious. and at $2 a taco, as good as it gets.
(5)Luke M.
I'll keep this simple: FINALLY a good, authentic taco in this city. The carniceria and grocery is great too if you are accustomed to Latin American foodstuffs. The people are nice, prices are good, and the location has character.
(5)Jess B.
Took at walk here for lunch with a few of my co-workers. I would have never found this place on my own. Its off the beaten path. I ordered 2 tacos, one beef and one chicken. I liked the beef one, very flavorful. Although I did get some gristle in it. The chicken one was just meh. I would not order that one again. These tacos are more authentic that what you think of from most of the Tex-mex joints around here. Served with 2 tortillas and a large portion of meat. There is no cheese in traditional tacos so you won't find any shredded jack cheese here. The things you can add are mainly just chunky salsas and sauces that you can cram your taco full. This is a 'hunch' kind of meal. No seats since its street food. Just gotta find a spot to hunch over your food and try not to let the mess from your overly filled taco hit your shirt. I will re-review again later and only get the beef next time. I must have just had an unlucky taco since none of my co-workers seemed to get gristle in theirs. I'll give it another go.
(3)Kimberly B.
$2 tacos cannot be beat!!!! they fill me up, and the condiments/toppings that they have on the side are awesome. plus the people who work there are so friendly! i love supporting this small local business.
(5)Devin B.
Best tacos I've had in Pittsburgh!
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