Locales Tacos Y Tequila

Sigh. Disappointing on multiple levels. The food - very tiny portions priced very high. Service - prompt, but not charming and I guess the bartender had just been having a cigarette outside, because when he came over and exhaled, the cigarette smoke came out. Ugh. That's so 1970. The ambience? None. I live in this neighborhood, and when I saw the signs go up a few months ago, I groaned. There are some very good taco places within walking distance. Why would anyone open up yet another one, particularly at this level? The rest of the menu is not inspiring. Need a taco? Skip this place and go anywhere else.

First time customer while traveling in the area. I was skeptical due to star ratings but was assured by a local that they had worked out the kinks since opening and hired a new chef. The biggest bonus of this business is the atmosphere. The bar was busy and comfortable. Bartenders attentive and super friendly. This would be a great place to come with a group of friends to play pool and games and hang out together. Great location. We tried a little bit of everything starting with the Locales Burrito which will assure you will not leave hungry. Comes with a choice of meat and the ground beef was very tasty. We also tried two street tacos, which by the way, are supposed to be small, that's why they're called street tacos. Several choices. They could have used a little more spice but they hit the spot nicely for the smaller appetite or big appetite with more choices! The chips come with a choice of three salsas. The Mango salsa with jalapeño has the perfect kick and was my favorite. Lastly, we tried the wings. I like my wings extra crispy with sauce on the side. These wings were delicious with a thin coating and perfect crisp. We had the bacon jalapeño jam on the side. It was sweet and tasty. Not too spicy and complemented the wings for a unique change from traditional buffalo wings. All and all this is a fun joint with good food!

Great spot! Disclaimer: it's a bar that happens to serve food, so don't come in thinking it's a restaurant. Is the food good though? Absolutely. Drinks are cold, prices reasonable, service is solid, 10/10 will be back

I really wanted to like this place since the building seems to be cursed. Anyway...for a place that claims they do tacos, the tacos were probably the worst I've ever had. The flavor was so disgusting...I wanted to throw up. And the prices for this trash is outrageous. This place will definitely go under sooner than later.

Great food, drinks, and fun place to visit! Check out the roof top! Service was friendly and nice

The food is pretty terrible. So, I wouldn't recommend coming here to eat. My friends got a taco and said it was horrible. I got cheese quesadilla and it wasn't good, either. It was the wimpiest, thinnest quesadilla ever. I don't know why it would be hard for anyone to make Mexican food. We can make this type of stuff better at home. For drinking or playing a game there or something other than eating, it's fine.

Since opening, the food indeed has gotten way better! We went and got the Birria tacos and the tuna tostada appetizer. The servings are small so keep that in mind when ordering, but the flavors are jam packed. The consume paired perfectly and the birria was delicious! The tuna tostada was small and mighty. It's a local spot that isn't very busy and sometimes you have to flag a waiter down. I loved the flavor but the prices have gone up. So I guess it's the price you pay for increasing quality. The restaurant itself has a woodsy environment with wood accents everywhere.

Great neighborhood spot. Hospitality here is awesome. Staff is friendly and on the spot. Prices are right. Check it out!!

Great happy hour deals and pretty solid food & service. Will be back again - probably 4th Monday next month!

I am taken back this evening, I rant and rave how good Lacales is, but tonight I cannot say that, the service was bad, after long hours work and went there to unwind, I ordered a drink and after that I felt ignored, even by Nick. My glass is empty ready for another, kept being ignored, waited for 20 mins, eventually I left to take my business elsewhere.