La Bodega,

1502 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

"Who would’ve thought that the best tacos are in the south side of Pittsburgh?? I make it a point to come here every time I’m in the city. Wish they had a strawberry Fresca though!"

"About the Taco Restaurant: Situated on Carson Street, this taco restaurant draws in a crowd, especially on weekends. While the place is reasonably clean, it can get a bit busy during peak hours. About the Food: I ordered three different tacos - pollo, asada, and barbacoa. The asada taco stood out as particularly good, while the others were just okay. The tortillas and the spicy sauce, however, were quite satisfying and added to the overall experience. In summary, the taco restaurant offers a decent selection, with the asada taco being a highlight. The cleanliness and the quality of the tortillas and spicy sauce contribute to a solid three-star rating."

"Honestly not that great. I've had a lot better food in the area, but La Bodega isn't necessarily bad either. It's just underwhelming in my opinion. I tried their Ranchero burrito, the churros, and the horchata (rice based sweet drink). The Ranchero burrito was very strangely acidic. I didn't think it would be this lemony/limey. It also had way too much cilantro for my liking. Inside of the burrito, there was meat, fries, beans, onions, and rice. The rice was decently cooked and relatively good, as were the beans. I was not a huge fan of the meat. It was stringy and not flavorful. The rices were okay but got a bit soggy. I couldn't tell if there was cheese in there or not (if there was, definitely not enough). The outside was a bit soggy (some sort of white sauce, probably sour cream-based), and the price for the portion was too high. Would not recommend. The churros were decent, but did not strike me as particularly good. The texture was hard and a bit stale. They had a fair bit of sugar. The inside wasn't gooey and caramely as I had hoped. They serve it with house made dulce de leche, and while I thought that would be creamy and sweet, it was watery and mostly flavorless. My favorite part of the meal was probably the horchata. This was unique and quite good. The portion was great for the price. They did add too much ice for my liking, but the flavor was definitely good. Just the right amount of cinnamon and sweetness. A good drink for someone who doesn't want to be bombarded with sugar. All in all, the place isn't necessarily bad, it's just underwhelming. The flavors for the savory food were too acidic, and the churros were very meh. Portions didn't make up for the price. Would recommend other places over La Bodega."

"Great vibe in here - love how bright and open it is! First time having a birria taco and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Taco was on point, salsas are amazing, friendly staff and great service. I’ll be back!"