Cartel Taco Bar

"This is a great spot in downtown Arlington. There’s lots of seating options at tables, bar top, or outside. It’s easy to find parking right out front. I enjoyed the frozen margarita, and will have to come back to try the food! Cody is a great bartender, very hospitable and welcoming."

"Wow! A taco as big as your face! Everything we ordered was appetizing and delicious! Unique pairings like mac-n-cheese in a taco. Birria Tacos, and Nachos with fresh jalapeños were excellent. The salsa packed some heat! The Taco Salad $12 is the best value if you're hungry. For $16, the nachos were on the lite side, albeit flavorful, and each corn chip was evenly topped. We will definitely be back to try your other menu items. We played a couple doors down and came over for tacos. It was our first time here, so the guy at the counter offered suggestions based on our tastes. We found seating right away, and he brought our correct orders to our table. Before we left we threw our trash away, but we didn't know where to put our trays so we left them at the table. Bring cash in case you feel inclined to leave a tip in their jar. I appreciated the thoughtful layout of the restaurant as the entry, order counter, and kitchen window were separated by a partial wall allowing for a comfortable dining experience in the next room."

"It takes a really great experience or a REALLY bad experience for me to take the time to write a review. We came to the Cidercade next door and learned they don’t have food yet like ft worth. I had Heard of cartel taco and thought I heard Good things. When I tell you I ordered 70$ worth of food for my family of 4 to literally throw it in the trash. We didn’t try one bite of any of it. They got things wrong, walked back across the street to get chips and flour tortillas since they gave us pork rinds and corn tortillas (my kids wouldn’t not eat those). Once I came Back ready to eat the queso looked disgusting,food greasy. Honestly with the way it looked I was Worried we would get sick. Also the people in the kitchen were a bunch of teenagers wearing hoodies and sweatpants and crocks cooking the food."

"Was at Cidercade with my son and brother inlaw I was recommended by Cidercade employee since they don’t have a kitchen installed yet. Kevin was very helpful taking our order and letting my 4 year old son sample there cheese dip before purchase. I had got two order of 3 birra taco and queso dip which was pretty delicious."

"Been here a few times before this, but my last experience was stellar. I ordered birria quesadillas and sat at the bar and simply had one of the best dining experiences I can remember. The bartender and other staff were attentive and friendly, the food was OUTSTANDING, good atmosphere; I'll definitely be back to run through their menu."