La Taqueria in Belfast

We visited the restaurant early evening on a Tuesday. The restaurant was quite busy (considering the time of the day) but the service was very friendly and fast. The food was tasty. Would visit again.

Just had to review after perfect food, attentive staff, and a lovely atmosphere. My oartner and I shared the especial guacamole and then each had the tacos which were gorgeous. Definitely would recommend! Worth the visit!

We are from the Pacific Northwest ( coast of NW Washington). I am 1/2 Mexican and grew up eating REAL Mexican food. Where we leave does NOT have any good Mexican food. We have to go to the next county. We have been traveling for a month and had some great meals yet were looking for a change. Imagine our surprise finding this restaurant! Laura ( the owner) is a fabulous bartender and made margaritas that were as good if not better than anywhere! My wife and I shared the guacamole special which was so good and again a break from the cuisine we have been enjoying. And then the Birria Tacos!!! Oh my my! They were exceptional and their sauces were great! ( I asked for some muy picoso salsa and they gave me a special stash from the back ( I apologized to them as I used almost the whole bottle🤦 it was that good! I love spicy and Ireland us not known for really spicy food) I highly suggest this place for a great change up! Cheers

Really delicious tacos, zingy and fresh. Cute place with a cosy vibe, service was friendly and attentive. Recommended!

So so good. The Guacamole starter with toasted pepitas and queso was a fabulous start to the meal. Then we had the fish and birria tacos. Amazing! As close to Mexico we well get in a while. The “spicy” salsa wasn’t overpowering and added a nice “hum” to the tacos. We each tried a margarita. Sorry “Tommy” the habanero margarita won hands down. As always the service was impeccable. Thanks Sarah and Callum.

Booked a table before going to Becky hill in Custom House square , food was good, service could be a little more attentive as I kept having to turn to get someone’s attention as we were going threw the margarita list lol , no real atmosphere , think most tables that were in at peak time was 5 or 6 , would I go back , absolutely for the tequila lol

Really good food, service was good and very fast. Tacos are so fresh and flavoursome, really tasty. Have been here a few times and will definitely be back!

The food was quite decent although the broth for my birria tacos was completely lacking in any flavour or seasoning and the cod which was ordered as a starter looked like it had been diced with a spoon with every piece still hanging onto the next. But ultimately this would of been okay but the reason I'm writing a review for the first time in my life is because we received the worst service i have ever received ..as someone who has been to la taqueria many times since its opening its sad to see it go downhill. After receiving two tequila and having not yet got our two beers my partner asked excuse me are our beers on the way? To be told i didn't know you wanted any as we watched our "waitress" storm off to angrily pour them and question our server who came to say he didn't know we ordered them as well .. honestly I'm not mexican and I highly doubt many people enjoy a shot of tequila with their 3 courses . This was the catalyst for a frankly awful evening we were made to feel very unwanted all because my partner asked if our beer was coming. For the rest of the meal we were not approached to ask if everything was okay or if we wanted anything else. At one point our glasses were cleared by the waitress as she snatched them aggressively from the table without a word or eye contact. Honestly it was the most awkward least enjoyable dinner of my entire life. As someone who works in hospitality I despise reading unjust reviews but this was disgraceful. Paying decent money to have such an awful experience by someone who clearly should not be in this job is not what this industry is about. Its a shame because I loved la taqueria before but I will never be back.

Must eat at least once a week. everything in their menu is my absolute FAVOuRITE. Also an amazing range of vegan and vegetarian options

Amazing dinner and amazing service for our server Laura 😀 Laura recommended all the dishes for our first visit and they were unreal! Service was second to none! Cocktails also amazing and a good price for city centre Belfast! We'll definitely be back!

Yummy feel good food. Amazing range of vegetarian dishes. Margaritas were unreal! The cauliflower tacos were delicious and the corn oh my god.

Unbelievable food, fantastic service, cool vibe, we have dined at this restaurant a number of times now and it never fails to impress. Amazing place.

We visited the Ormeau Road branch on a Friday night. An awful experience from start to finish. Firstly, they ran out of the wine we wanted and only had one bottle of the second (less preferred option). Also ran out of cider. Apparently they had a “busy week”. Really not good enough and not what you’d expect on a Friday night. The waiter was rude, service was slow and the food wasn’t great. Then they had the nerve to stick a tip onto the bill. So all in all I would definitely not recommend this place.

Great little Mexican restaurant! Really enjoyed the guacamole tostada and the black bean tacos! Portion size was more than enough! The spicy margarita was delicious! This place was great and definitely quenched my Mexican food fix!

Amazing food, very tasty and innovative and more authentic than a lot of Mexican places. The sides and margaritas were also very good. Friendly and efficient service, would recommend! It gets very busy, so booking ahead is essential.

We were recommended to go here , actually cancelled a reservation at another restaurant to give this place a try, huge mistake. It’s horrible, the service is really slow, the staff are not pleasant, the menu is limited and boring . When we did get...

I booked a table online. Tapped in my card details as required. When I arrived they said the booking hadn’t gone through. Apparently you need to return to the site and click something else. The waiter admitted this has been an issue for 6 mths....

This was a great little find on our recent trip to Belfast from Dublin. Loved the food and the service was great. Excellent margheritas and mexican beers too. Will definitely be back for more.

Even though the website said the restaurant was fully booked, we tried popping in to see if there was a table available anyway, which there was. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The restaurant itself was cute and felt authentic. The Menu options were great...

Used to be an AMAZING place, now tastless bland mush. Service used to be so knowledgeable and welcoming, now you have to ask for cutlery, for your plates to be taken away. Meat in birria inedible, couldn't cut it, was all fat and idk what...

Spent £42 on 3 'taccos' that literally would not do as starters. Each one coat about £13 each. Disgraceful. Rang up to ask why I was given a meal that wasn't even fully prepared.

Simply superb. Can’t fault it. I’ll be back. Fish tacos were amazing. We were the first in and had fast efficient service.

Great food in a lovely little restaurant in Belfast. Staff very attentive and knowledgeable and nothing too much trouble and very good value for money!!

Great food and impeccable service. Loved the cocktails. Highly recommended for a really enjoyable evening. We will certainly go back again

Great food and cocktails, the frozen margaritas were delicious and the food was super tasty - atmosphere was fun and relaxed we will definitely be back again!

We absolutely love La tacqueria! Fabulous food and service, could not recommend enough!! Don’t hesitate to book, you will not be disappointed

Food was amazing but the music was too loud and the mandatory service charge was impolite. Staff were understanding but I doubt I’ll be back. Pat

I’ve been here a number of times and I’m still yet to understand why the food here is revered as so much better than what you could pull together in your own home. If it wasn’t for different family members booking to try this restaurant...

found the menu a bit limited (tacos and more tacos plus sides) and at £9 -£10 for 2 I thought it expensive and left still hungry. That side what we did get was tasty. Service a bit rushed - I didn't feel a valued customer...

Very animated Mexican restaurant with a quick service and tasty but different food. Tacos are excellent and ingredients very fresh. Highly recommended.

Visited here with some friends over the weekend and every aspect of the evening was amazing. The food, the service, the drinks….everything was perfect. Do yourself a favour and go!

Honestly the nicest Mexican food I’ve had in a long time. The chicken tacos were breathtaking. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for authentic Mexican food in Belfast. Our sever Noor was so so lovely and couldn’t have done more for us. I...

Food was fabulous last night! Service from the girls on the Ormeau Road venue was great and they were brilliant craic 😍😍😍

Went for dinner Saturday, the food was ok, but there’s definitely better Mexican in Belfast. But they need to take “craic” out of their bio because the atmosphere was drab. The waitress clearly unhappy to be there, rolling her eyes and sighing… and our food...

Had the best time here this evening. We were so grateful to them for squeezing us in last minute. The service is so friendly and the food fresh, delicious and well presented. It’s one of the best restaurants we’ve been to and a hidden gem...

ive been to Mexican restaurants and taco stands in California and Arizona which are renowned for having the best Mexican food out side Mexico itself but they haven’t been the same standard as la taqueria, Holywood Guacamole and tortilla chips couldn’t have tasted fresher, the...

Just had another amazing lunch at the ormeau road branch, the manager scott was great help getting us a table so last minute! We’ve never had a bad meal and it’s always so fresh and quick to the table, the margaritas are up there with...

Have never been more disappointed! La tequreia was by far our favourite restaurant not only for the quality of the food but its authenticity. We ordered a take away for valentines this year from Ormeau Road restaurant and the food picked up was ebismal! Beef...

Had dinner the other night and it was superb. The staff were super friendly, the food is incredible, great vegan options, and killer margaritas! Great to see an independent restaurant doing so well and will go straight there next time we are back in Belfast.

La Taqueria @ Tu Casa is amazing and the best way to get your Mexican fix until they are able to safely reopen. Menu is excellent and food is delicious and by the end of it you will barely be able to move. Instructions are...

Out with grown up family had a great meal really tasty and good portions loved it,looking forward to next visit

This place is amazing a small hidden gem in castle street. I visited with friends the food is just amazing, simple clean tasty fresh food. Honestly can’t wait to visit again. My vegetarian friend was delighted with the choices on offer. Lovely staff friendly.

Booked this restaurant for my sister’s birthday as I’d heard good things about it. First impressions were good but we were placed at tables closest to the doors. The draught was bad and we asked to move but apparently all the empty tables were booked...

Food was good but service was terrible. Eye rolls when we were ordering, sighs when we asked what was good in the menu and being rushed throughout. Our mains actually came out 2 mins after starter and we weren't even a quarter through our starter...

We booked for 9pm as it was one of the only times left, the only other being 5.15pm. The restaurant was busy and the atmosphere good. We were served quickly, very quickly! We ordered a sharing starter of guacamole and had only eaten 2 tortilla...

Great food and great service from the team 😄 A really fresh take on Mexican for Belfast. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!

This place is one of the main reasons we came up to Belfast for the night. We had booked for Sunday night but when we arrived the place was in a bit of disarray. It seemed like they were short staffed as many tables weren't...

The restaurant looks attractive. The portions are fairly small. The tacos smell and taste odd. I had to send my meal back - neither my friend nor I wanted to eat the filling of my tacos. To be fair, he did refund the cost of...

You need to go here! The Chorizo/queso tacos are absolutely delicious and the guac is to die for. So fresh and full of flavour. The margs go down a treat too! Plenty of options for veggies which is great. Brilliant staff too - nothing was...

I have been to La Taqueria on several occasions and have never been disappointed until last night when I had booked a table for my birthday. We arrived promptly for our booking at 7.15pm and the restaurant was empty except for a party of four...

This place is really worth the visit although it does take a bit of finding if you’ve not been before so don’t give up on it it’s worth the walking around. Staff were great and food that they recommend to us was first class especially...

Visited the Ormeau rd branch today after hearing good reports and we weren’t disappointed! The food was lovely first class Starter with tortilla chips. Chicken tacos and frittatas for main. Having visited Mexico this food tasted very similar and was very tasty. Service was very...

We booked our table in advance as it was very close to Christmas. Booking was taken quickly and efficiently by a very friendly lady who phoned to check all was still going ahead as she said she would. On the night we were made to...

My fiance and I went here whilst in Belfast shopping. I had been recommended it by a friend and booked easily online for early tea time. We both had tacos, and shared, the fish tacos were particularly good. I would definitely recommend.

Nice south american restaurant in the heart of Belfast. Service, food, staff were nice. I recommend it

Had some amazing food here. The staff were lovely and very efficient! - Can’t wait to visit again :)

First visit to La Taqueria and the food was really tasty and freshly cooked. The service was very good. Would definitely return.

Went here last night for my sister's 50th had the best night out waitress was called ashling she was so nice attentive and new the menu like the back of her hand she picked me a meal off the menu that was to die for...

Was charged a 10% gratuity without my knowledge, annoyed by a restaurant effectively adding 10% to menu prices. This treats customers badly and with disrespect. Food was also served in a small portion. Won't be back.

There isn't a large choice on the menu, and the food was only ok. All the diners were all put at one end, so it was rather difficult to hear each other talk.

This place was a hidden gem! We were so surprised by our experience here. The margaritas were fantastic and then the food was surprisingly authentic and flavorful. Every taco was delicious and the homemade sauces paired perfectly. The staff was great and explained everything in...

Definitely not good value for money. Tortillas are manufactured, the place looks dirty, tables are sticky, and we got a very bad belly ache and diarrhoea after having dinner in here.

I thought I'd tried Mexican food before...I hadn't! Seriously, go treat yourself, be it the frozen margaritas, mezcal, tequila, tacos, guacamole.... everything is incredibly fresh, tasty, flavoursome and downright amazing! The pork and charred pineapple taco was incredible.... genuinely considering go back again this weekend...

I haven’t even left the building but felt it necessary to put My review up now ! Absolutely stunning meal. Great place, mind you don’t miss it from the road. The slow cooked beef tacos are amazing and so was the ground pork chorizo spring...

Had a fantastic time at La Taqueria it is an atmospheric little gem in middle of the city. The food was amazingly flavourful and authentic and so were the cocktails. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. I would recommend anyone who likes...

Went for taco Tuesday and order 5 taco dishes between 3.. First of their home made Chorizo is great, however that's were is sort of ended. Many of the flavours were nice but with the really dry wraps and dry meat imparticularly the chicken special...

If you have a hankering for Mexican food while visiting Belfast you will do no better than pay a visit to La Taqueria (be sure to book - its a VERY popular place). The food was bursting with flavour and freshness. Absolutely delicious and possibly...

Dropped in on a Saturday evening on the off chance they had a spare table and the staff went out of their way to find room for us. The service was great and the tacos were easily some of the best I’ve ever had. I’m...

Tried this place and loved it! It’s a hidden gem, they have plenty of veggie options. We are from New York and their food is definitely comparable to any Mexican place back home; very tasty and flavorful!

Visited here whilst on a mini break to Belfast, hands down the best service we've ever received, the staff were so knowledgeable on all the food and drinks and were very attentive all evening. We were mostly servered by 2 young lads who were amazing...

This really is the real deal. Superb Mexican food. As authentic as we’ve had outside Mexico. Doesn’t look like much from outside but it’s a delight. Friendly knowledgeable staff and food that’s in a different league to most ‘Mexican’ eateries. For example, when we remarked...

After reading some reviews we decided to try this out for ourselves. WOW!! this place has the best Mexican food we've ever tasted. We both had a starter of something corn based, and I could have eaten a bucket of it, bloody delicious! My fiancée...

Close to the hotel, and well reviewed, so I dropped in for dinner. The restaurant is upstairs and from the outside doesnt leap out at you, but inside.... Rather rustic in appearance, but staff who know their stuff and are happy to advise. A delicious...

First time there but will be back. Just had the special tacos and the Baja fish. Both excellent. very refreshing. excellent tacos and fresh salsa. Busy for a Sunday night.

We luckily got a table here as it was quite busy. We got the guacamole to share as a starter and it was honestly the best guac I have ever had. We both had different tacos and had a margherita each. I honestly couldn't fault...

My daughter and I were craving Mexican food after days of eating traditional Irish food. Coming from an area in the states with lots of authentic Mexican food, we were skeptical. Our meal here was wonderful. We started with the guacamole and chips and it...

This is a quaint wee place in the heart of Belfast. With everything home made - salsa, guacamole, churros - there is a real authentic taste about the food. The restaurant has created a great mexican atmosphere - it is small and the tables are...

We had heard about this place and really wanted to try it so we booked a night in Belfast so we could experience it. It was worth the effort. We shared Tostada de Guacamole and Esquite (one of the specials) to start. Both were good...

Tasty Mexican food at this hidden gem in the heart of Belfast. The fish tacos & margaritas are a must

Great food busy restaurant but the food was just great we look forward to going back again sometime soon.

Flying visit to Belfast meant my one opportunity for dinner had to be special and this place didn’t disappoint! Lovely staff great menu and drinks selection. Ambience was great and I didn’t feel weird being on my own! Don’t let the fact the Snow Patrol...

Went for a family birthday and staff were great and explained the choices. Starters of guacamole, tortilla chips were good but the esquites (hot corn) was yummy. Mains very filling. Very noisy. Watch the service charge for 5 people+. We were a family if family.

Beautiful restaurant , tasty food, professional staff and a fantastic atmosphere. What more do you need for a Great night out !!

Food was nice ( too much coriander I'd say). Music was good but not Mexican.I would recommend for Mexican food lovers.

Great food and quick service. If at a weekend then definitely book in advance. Guacamole is delicious and the choriqueso tacos are fantastic!! Would highly recommend. Great food!!! Churros dessert is best iv had.

We were lucky enough to stumble upon this place and are we are so glad we did!! Great atmosphere and staff, not to mention the very tasty food! Thanks again!

Visited here on a Saturday evening with my partner. The service was good despite a very large table arriving around the same time as us. Cocktails are a decent price for a restaurant and the food is moderately priced too. The place is excellent if...

It’s very difficult to find an authentic Mexican restaurant but this was certainly one. Good atmosphere, quick and friendly service and the Tacos and home made guacamole were excellent. The pork tacos especially were a true taste of real Mexican street food. Excellent meal.

So so disappointed with La Taqueria on the Ormeau Road. We have wanted to eat here for so long and decided last night to stop in and see if we could get a last minute seat. The starter was really good, guacamole was great. But...

This place is pretty unique, really enjoyed the food and find the service outstanding as the staff explain each meal in detail. I would highly recommend visiting the restaurant and will definitely be returning.

Went here a few weeks ago for my 2 friends birthdays. We had a great time and the food was amazing. As were the margaritas. Very friendly staff as well. All in all a wonderful evening.

We visited La Taqueria after reading online reviews and we were not disappointed! We turned up without a reservation, and the restaurant was fully booked, but the staff made room for us at an extra table. The food was superb, tequila tremendous and service was...

Sorry folks but on this occasion the restaurant failed to impress. One pork and pineapple filled soft burrito for £12! Over priced? It was quite tasty though. My wife’s margarita was great but her main lacked seasoning and I am afraid to say the guacamole...

Ceviche starter was great and lovely ambience, but the new fundidos recipe was disappointing. We've been loads of times, but I might try somewhere else

A true taste of Mexico with the standard of hospitality that you can only find in Belfast. I worked with some Mexican men in America a few years back, they cooked me their traditional dishes, and I could never find anywhere that did true authentic...

Situated in castle street is not where I would ever look for a restaurant in Belfast but on a friend's recommendation we booked for la taqueira ,well what a fabulous hidden gem Food was totally authentic Mexican and utterly delicious Margaritas excellent Staff lovely Only...

I am a massive fan of Mexican and this has definitely been the best Mexican in Belfast. I am gluten free and being able to get tacos etc when out for dinner is a struggle. I was very happy to find out that most of...

Had a great meal here recently; restaurant was busy as it was Saturday night, but great service, and good atmosphere. Food was delicious, and thoroughly enjoyed by both of us dining. Loved my prawn starter particularly, and the papitas fritas were so good. Very reasonably...

Really enjoyed this place. Good choice for vegetarians, great drinks and great churros. Recommend a visit.

My partner and I had an amazing meal in La Taqueria, and having returned from Mexico not that long ago, we can say the food is as good as you'll get in the country of origin. Adam Lynas and his partner Eliza have brought the...