täkō

Wow! Blown away with how good the food is. We had the Baja fish and al pastor tacos and a side of guacamole. The tacos were so flavorful and 2 tacos were just the right amount of food. The deco of this place is super cool. Love the vibe.Pricey but it's a fun place to check out in the city.

Täko is a cool Mexican restaurant in Downtown that I've been to a few times now with my girlfriend. They offer tacos and Mexican street food appetizers like street corn, chef's guacamole, & smoky roasted pepitas. The pepitas are amazing and I would highly recommend trying them! We wish they offered more popular Mexican food options like quesadillas but still enjoyed their food.We tried their featured drinks so I had their blueberry lemongrass mojito which was very refreshing. Aisha had their strawberry basil daiquiri which was just the right amount of sweetness for her. For entrees, I had the Maitake mushroom tacos and Aisha had the Pollo Asada tacos. If you're a vegetarian, their meat tacos can be replaced with potatoes to accommodate you. Just be sure to ask for the corn tortillas because their soft shells are cooked in beef fat!We enjoyed our time here but, as a heads up, it's one of those restaurants with very dim lighting and they also play popular music which was fun but loud. It's a cool date night spot but tough to hear each other over the music. We'll have to go in the summer to try their outdoor seating!

We stopped by their Witching Hours pop up bar last month which was only open after hours. täkō's very dim lighting and ambiance makes for the perfect Halloween and spooky themed pop up. The drinks that we got were all pretty good although some of them were on the sweeter side which isn't my personal preference. I really liked the Trick or Treat cocktail with the candy corn infused vodka which I thought was unique!

Tako was an okay fit for a night in Pittsburgh! We came in December and it was freezing, but they had extra seating outside the main restaurant that was enclosed and heated. The tacos were a bit on the pricey side in my opinion, but they were pretty hefty and filling, so I guess worth the price. The servers were very attentive and kind. There were no red flags here by any means, but it just wasn't our place.

Consistently excellent. The food is creative and delicious.I don't care to sit inside, because it's way too loud, but the outdoor seating is so very cool, and it features a great view of the kitchen.The service is very good. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful.

Came into town for business and had a group dinner here. The ambiance inside is really cool, fun lighting and music selection was good, also not too loud since we were there for a business dinner. Started with a bunch of apps for the group, mainly the dips with chips and the street corn. Everything was tasty and plentiful. Drinks were great too. I think everyone opted for tacos, it was a Tuesday! lol. I got the Octopus tacos, they were great! Nicely cooked and seasoned perfectly. We got all 4 desert options for the table. Churros were a hit with the fried ice cream a second. The Mexican flan and chocolate pudding were great too. The service was good too, especially for such a bigger group. If you are in Pitt, stop in, you won't be disappointed. Right downtown too.

Yum yum! We came for some late night bites after a buccos game, and we loved every minute of it. Excellent, quick service in a unique restaurant. Definitely fits the moody (in a good way) vibe! We had guac and papas bravas to start. Guac had heat, lime, salt, and everything I wanted on top of a chip! Bravas were very tasty. Loved the tomato sauce they were in. I had Tako tacos (octopus), and wow, I devoured them. The octopus was cooked to perfection, and the fried chickpeas gave a great crunch. The tortilla was incredible - it had some chew to it. I'm sure it was made in-house. Very good. We love the DeShantz restaurant group!

TAKO had complex diverse dishes full of flavor. The chef's guacamole was unique and delicious. Drinks were deluxe. Main dishes were great. But the churros stole the show!Service was also wonderful! They were very patient with us on a hot day, and we were grateful that having young kids didn't stop us from enjoying this destination. Cool outside seating, and a very different vibe than the inside. Try both for totally different experiences!

The look and ambiance of this place is great and so fun, in a nice day, you can sit outside by their kitchen but inside is even better with the lighting and decor. Good service with friendly staff.The portions are on the smaller side so not much to share. We ordered the elote which was not what we were expecting but still tasty, chips and salsa, which were ok. Way too much salt on the chips.For dinner, we got their signature octopus take which was ok and their fried mushroom taco which was lacking sauce and a bit of flavor (probably given by the sauce if it would have had any). Margarita were ok.Overall the experience was ok as a one time deal but probably wouldn't go back.

Really cool spot - especially in the month of October with the great Halloween like decor. Drinks were delish and the Korean tacos were amazing. Soooo big - 2 are plenty. We also had the guacamole and the queso with chorizo which was really good. The guac was spicy - not bad just not the best. Probably wouldn't order that again. All in all a really good spot in Pitt to check out if you're downtown!