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La Placita Taqueria in Waterloo

Name: La Placita Taqueria in Waterloo
Address: 321 W 4th St, Waterloo, Iowa, 50701, US
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

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La Placita Taqueria is a mexican food in Waterloo, IA.

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4.5

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Alie Rae -Google user

3 weeks ago

Best in the Midwest!! The homemade corn tortillas are the best I have ever had!! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Steak

Michelle Firestone -Google user

8 months ago

I absolutely love their Taqueria as well as their grocery store. They are also the only ones I have found that serve Birria tacos they way I love. I love their Al Pastor and Carne Asada from their meat department. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere:...Read More

Nick Santana -Google user

3 years ago

Fantastic place! Looks like they had recently moved to the store across the street. This is a legit taqueria. Even serving up tacos on homemade tortillas. Got horchata ✅ Al pastor ✅. Had to shop the store for some conchas before we left. We found...Read More

Benjamin Chapman -Google user

11 months ago

Great food and drinks, and you can also get your groceries while here. Service… More

Benjamin Chapman -Google user

11 months ago

Great food and drinks, and you can also get your groceries while here. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Zachary Moye -Google user

a week ago

Food and service are amazing. Don't let the atmosphere detract from trying the food. This is some of the best Mexican food I have ever eaten! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Casey Van Meter Pyle -Google user

a month ago

Authentic place to get some great food, and or shop for some authentic Mexican groceries. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Birria Street Tacos

Sherly Aguilar -Google user

a year ago

Went for a quick lunch, was in and out in 25 minutes and ordered 2 lengua tacos. I had already eaten one when I remembered to take a picture. I had the salsa verde with my tacos and it wasn't really spicy. Definitely recommend if...Read More

Kashmir -Google user

6 months ago

Took my friend for his birthday, and we loved it!! So many options, including dessert at a fair price for proper portions. Definitely eating there again!!! More

Jeff Terrones -Google user

6 years ago

Super Nice people & fantastic food! The fajta steak & chicken from the meat counter are wonderful on the grill. The roast carnita meat , sold on weekend mornings, is amazing!

Danh PhanLe -Google user

a year ago

Authentic grocery, carnicería and Cafe with extensive authentic Mexican food. Had the Caldo de 7 mares and some tacos. Some of the best food I've had this side of the border. This place is a Waterloo gem. More

Kashmir -Google user

6 months ago

Took my friend for his birthday, and we loved it!! So many options, including dessert at a fair price for proper portions. Definitely eating there again!!! Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Tongue Recommendation for vegetarians Somewhat recommend Vegetarian offerings Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes

Danh PhanLe -Google user

a year ago

S Kimbrough -Google user

a year ago

They got some bad steak almost broke my tooth real tough meat hit and miss steak burritos badd Servic… More

Cari -Google user

5 years ago

They are really friendly and the food is fresh and delicious!

Rudy Pineda -Google user

a week ago

The food was disappointing this time around. We usually get food that is top tier flavor, but they missed the mark on all. I got a asada burrito (meat and beans were dry) and 2 carnitas tacos (bland), my wife got the milanesa torta (dry...Read More

Deb Gann -Google user

2 weeks ago

The tamales were excellent and the rest of the food looked fantastic. The store is stocked with all things authentic Mexican Service Take out Meal type Other Price per person $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Arden Buckman -Google user

5 months ago

We love their seasoned taco meat!! We won’t go back to burger with seasoning packets.. it’s inexpensive, and they also have so many neat foods to try. It’s not a restaurant but a grocery store. Price per person $1–10 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes Steak, Sope Y Tacos De...Read More

Beth Texley -Google user

a month ago

Great food at the restaurant. Stopped in for lunch and then walked through the grocery store and found some different snacks to try for later. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch

J Stiers -Google user

a month ago

Loved the food. Had carnita sope and my husband had asada burrito. Delicious! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Kayden Kurtz -Google user

2 months ago

The food is good i would recommend eating here if you like mexicab food

Yvette Lopez -Google user

7 months ago

Michael “Mike” T -Google user

6 months ago

I visit LaPlacita on the regular, and I'm always satisfied. I would give 5 stars for the food as well. However, there are occasional inconsistencies. For instance, most times, the carnitas are tender and juicy. Once in a great while, … More

Ƙylę Ĵohnsoɲ -Google user

8 months ago

Tacos were really good! Beans and rice were great as well! Will definitely go back again. This is a market that is also a restaurant. Go in and to the left side to order. More

a a -Google user

5 months ago

Best street tacos around! Delicious Mexican bread and real corn tortillas are sold here. Food:… More

Yvette Lopez -Google user

7 months ago

The food was delicious and I will go back and refer friends and family. Service was good. Price are the only thing I can think of a little expensive. Variety and quality of products. I enjoyed the meal. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended...Read More

Michael “Mike” T -Google user

6 months ago

Ƙylę Ĵohnsoɲ -Google user

8 months ago

Tacos were really good! Beans and rice were great as well! Will definitely go back again. This is a market that is also a restaurant. Go in and to the left side to order. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

a a -Google user

5 months ago

Best street tacos around! Delicious Mexican bread and real corn tortillas are sold here. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Alleshia Hessenius -Google user

10 months ago

Great food, low prices, authentic atmosphere. Best horchata we've had here. We've tried just about everything on the menu, including the tongue tacos. Never been disappointed. More

Arizona Zzz -Google user

2 weeks ago

I liked it amazing good and amazing service Service Dine in… More

Malena Mendez -Google user

10 months ago

The food was okay but the service was not. We waited for 45 minutes to have our food served. The male person who took our order was not friendly at all. Other tables who arrived after us got their food almost immediately when we waited...Read More

Karen Gomez -Google user

a year ago

We have placed large group orders for the last few days for work. Each time we place an order here we always get great service. The food has always been ready at the scheduled time. The group has enjoyed the food as well. Thank you...Read More

Holly Lynn -Google user

a year ago

Amazing food! I love trying something new every time I visit. Definitely explore the aisles, coolers, and bakery items. I got a piece of cake from the cooler and it tasted like heaven 😋 … More

Heidi -Google user

a year ago

I had never heard of, let alone been to La Placita Taqueria until it was suggested to me by a family member recently. To say that it far exceeded my expectations is an understatement. For someone who doesn't speak a lick of Spanish, they …...Read More

Gavin Carter -Google user

a year ago

I give this place 1 star only for the food. I order a short rib plate (costillas de res plato) and when I opened it they literally gave me two slices of short rib that were about 5 inches long cut in half... so...Read More

Mikeleen Means -Google user

a year ago

Best Pozole and steak tacos, I have had in years. Can’t wait to get back to Waterloo just to eat her and try something else. Loved it all!!!

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