Dos Taquitos Mexican Restaurant

Normally crowded so service can be very slow

Pros: Drinks

Cons: hard to get a table, expensive for Mexican

Posted 09/26/09

I went with my wife to DT expecting real mexican cousin, but we found a better served taco bell kind food, poor quality, small amounts, bad taste, NOT MEXICAN, real enchiladas are VERY different. Never visit again

Pros: drinks are ok

Cons: bad food, not really mexican

Posted 09/24/09

We went to this restaurant and was completely blown away by it!!.. Once you step inside you forget you are in Raleigh, I dont know how they come up with the decor but it is very cool.. We did have to wait for our table but I guess that just shows how popular this place is.. We got our 'Gold' margaritas and sat outside and waited for them to call on us, we were given a toy instead of taking our name, just another unique and cool thing about this place..
Once we did get to our table, the server was very friendly, she told us about the menu and the special then gave us adequate time to relax.. I got the Steak Tacos which had been highly recommended to me by a friend, they were SO right!.. If you go you HAVE to get them!.. Have read some of the other comments, i agree it is not cheap but then again, if it was I very much doubt it would be anywhere nearly as good as it is..
Overall i would say you MUST go and check it out..

Pros: The food, the drinks, the atmosphere

Cons: Waiting time, but worth it

Posted 09/04/09

Of all of the Mexican restaurants in town, Dos Taquitos is certainly the finest. From the outside, the appearance can be deceiving. The restaurant is located in a rather bland, non-descript strip mall. However, once I stepped foot inside, it felt like I had been transported to Mexico. The atmosphere is simply amazing. The bric-a-brac that lines the walls is unique and fascinating. While the atmosphere is superb, the food is what made my visit truly worth while. I had the chilaquiles, and they were the best I?ve ever had. Spicy, flavorful, complex?.and most of all filling. My dinner, punctuated with a few deliciously strong margaritas, was completed with a plate of bread pudding for desert (I cannot recall the name on the menu). It was amazing! The spectacular food, plus fast and friendly service, made Dos Taquitos a truly unique experience. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys Mexican food.

Pros: Amazing Service

Cons: Closed on Sundays

Posted 09/01/09

Wow!!! is this place over-rated!! It is a mystery to me why folks patronize this place, or, worse yet, to claim it is a good mex restaurant. First of all, it is mexican only by the names of food on their menu (enchilada; quesadilla, etc) and the chips and salsa, but the actual food is poorly prepared, small amounts of pseudo-mex food (bad rice; bad refried beans; mis-represented enchiladas...meaning that the components promised on the menu are not necessarily present, etc). And, ooweee! are the prices ever high for a so-called mex restaurant! 12 to 15 dollars for worse-than Taco Bell dinners. I think folks who return to Dos T. like all the schlock hanging on the walls (partitions), making them feel as though there are in Juarez or some Latin land. I base my remarks on many visits -- not visits by choice, but because of 'having to' meet for social/professional purposes....so I know what I am talking about. In conclusion: you will do much better for quality at Taco Bell, and, if you go to Dos T., prepare to get ripped off for high drink and dinner prices. Bad, bad, bad..all around.....the owners ought to be embarrassed to serve the meager, poor quality that they serve...EMBARRASED !!!! (and they're not even Mex -- they are Columbian)

Pros: they provide plenty of chips; salsa is good

Cons: expensive, for the cheesy, meager amts of questionable food

Posted 08/29/09

We had a party of around ten, got there around 7pm. They just kept bringing chips and asking for drink orders. Finally got to order about an hour later. The place was not all that crowded - Tuesday night. Food arrived about 50 minutes later. Several people at the table did not eat much of their meal and everyone had different things. A few had about 3-4 Margaritas and said they never tasted a drop of alcohol. Way, way, way overpriced. Would not return or recommend.

Pros: Interesting, eclectic decor

Cons: Lousy service that just pushes drinks, unimpressive food

Posted 06/22/09

We were looking forward to the good Mexican food, but couldn't continue eating after we found a cigarette butt in our basket of chips. We thought they were supposed to throw out the chips after each use at a table. I know that the food is supposed to be good , but we haven't been able to stomach the thought of going back

Posted 04/06/09

Went for my husbands 33 birthday and it was awesome... Very different but very good - wish we had one in Florida!

Posted 03/02/09

Dos Taquitos is THE best Mexican restaurant. The atmosphere is so cool--great place for a romantic date or a girls night out. Great Margaritas! Awesome Queso! & all the entrees are delicious. Only downsides would be: it tends to get pretty crowded, and having a reservation doesn't guarantee avoiding a long wait & it's a bit on the pricey side compared to other Mexican restaurants, but Dos Taquitos is NOT your typical Mexican joint.

Pros: Food, ambience, Margaritas

Cons: Sometimes have to wait--but SO worth the wait!

Posted 01/25/09

ok so my wife and i go to DT all the time. This is by far the best mexican food ive ever eaten. They prepare the steak for 3 days before they serve it to you. It is seasoned to perfection!!!!! The steak is sooo ridiculously amazing. I could go on and on about how amazing the food is but i also want to say that the atmosphere is also very unique. Usually you go to a mexican restaurant and see bright flashy stupid art and the booths are painted bright red. This isnt the case here. The whole inside is aged and has orniments and sombreros and writing on the wall and you really feel like you are in another culture. There is the perfect amount of candlelight to make the experience romantic and very cultural. The Food, drinks, and atmosphere are the best ive ever seen at a mexican restaurant. Ive probably been there with my wife 80 times and sometimes the wait is long but other than that it is the best.

5 out of 5

Pros: amazing!!!! everything!!!!

Cons: sometimes the wait is long but that just proves that its good!!!

Posted 01/12/09

Love this place! I've gone 4 times and like, each time it was AMAZING. Great, friendly staff, amazing food. Just wonderful. Very affordable, too, which is like, so rare to find quality food served in such a cool atmosphere by people who are genuinely pleasant to interact with. This is definitely the place in the area for Mexican food.

Pros: Todo!

Cons: Nada!

Posted 12/28/08

We arrived at DT tonight around 6. The host refused to seat us until all of our party arrived (5 people) even though there were empty tables when we got there. We were finally seated around 6:30. We got our food which was very average. We ate our dinner, paid our bill and were just sitting at the table talking when we were asked by our waiter to leave because other people were waiting for a table. At that point, we had been there just over an hour. I have NEVER been asked to leave a restaurant in my life. This is the tackiest thing I have ever seen. I will NEVER go back there. This is not how you treat your customers!

Posted 12/04/08

I am a Mexican food freak. Real Mexican food, Tex-Mex, Mexican-American food, totally wanna-be Mexican food --- whatever. I love it.

I appreciate that there is more to the menu that your standard enchiladas and tacos that you see at "Mexican" restaurants. I want to try the chilaquiles next time and see if they are as good as I can make 'em.

I tried the gorditas. There were only two. The meat was high quality -- which is good, since I'm picky about meat. The rice was dry and bland -- though I give them props for trying a cool concept. Black beans good--average. We also ordered some queso -- which honestly might be the best in Raleigh. Service was good, too. However, the two little gorditas (which is simply a fat tortilla sliced in half like a pita) gross rice and plain black beans was like $14....?

Pros: Atmosphere

Cons: Price

Posted 11/20/08

I have to say I really love the atmosphere at Dos Taquitos but the prices are extremely high for what you get. Frankly the food was not as good as I had remembered it being on a recent visit and inflation was apparent in all the drink and menu choices. Still if you want a cozy place to eat some chips and have a drink you could make worse choices.

Pros: Great decor and ambience. Very cozy.

Cons: Very high prices. Indifferent servers and staff. Food was mediocre at best.

Posted 09/25/08

I have eaten at the Dos Taquitos downtown many times and it has always been amazing. The steak is the most delicious I've ever eaten. I went to the Creedmoor Rd location tonight for the first time and it was awful. Maybe it was just a fluke, but it was a major problem and the waiter/mgmt didn't offer any adjustment, which I thought was not cool. Both of us ordered something with "steak" and honestly, it was inedible. It tasted like rotted or sour meat (citysearch will not let me type the word "r o t t e n" - interesting). After one bite and almost gagging, we pushed the steak aside and filled up on chips and rice and beans. We told the waiter that it was bad, not just that we "didn't like it" (as he suggested) but that it really tasted like the meat had gone bad. He asked if we wanted something different to eat, but we were full by that point (he had disappeared till the "end" of our meal so there wasn't really a chance to get something else before then). Anyway, he apologized and took it away and then brought us the bill for almost $40. So we basically paid $40 for chips, salsa, beans, and rice.

Will not be going back to that location, but I will continue to go to one downtown, which I give 4 stars.

Pros: unique menu and atmosphere (though very dark!)

Cons: meal was inedible; waiter was friendly but didn't comp bad food

Posted 08/14/08

My husband and I love mexican food and we ended up at this restaurant by chance and loved it!! My husband is hispanic and has tried just about every type of mexican food you can think of and loves Dos Taquitos. When went late at night for dinner and I'll have to say, the lighting definitely needs help. I can't stand eating my food with little light but I can see how some people would find it romantic. The food is SUPER SPICY so if you have heartburn ... BEWARE! I love spicy food but that was even hard for me, I had heartburn all night!! It's different than most restaurants around and if you like spicy mexican food, I would recommend trying it. They are very expensive, especially their drinks, but I thought it was good food and I'll definitely go back.

Pros: Authentic mexican food, good food, friendly servers

Cons: Over priced, expensive food and drinks, dark lighting

Posted 08/06/08

I'm an AVID Mexican food eater. In fact, I was born and raised in New Mexico, so I am very familiar traditional Mexican food. Although the food was good, it is NOT a typical Mexican food menu. In fact the waiter told me it was "Columbian" food really, and NOT MEXICAN. It took me forever to pick something because I was not familiar with any of the entrees, and I could barely see my menu it was so dark in there, although I enjoyed the atmosphere.
It was a "different" food experience. I enjoyed it, it wasn't BAD, but I wouldn't go back.

Pros: Yummy margaritas, lots of options in that department

Cons: Dark atmosphere and EXPENSIVE!!

Posted 07/23/08

I grew up in San Diego, California, and I can assure you with absolute certainty that whatever it is they are serving at this place, it was NOT Mexican Food. It was the first time in my 40 years that I stood up and walked out of a restaurant after one bite.

For $15 (!!!) they delivered 2 very small uncooked flour tortillas with a few pieces of dried up meat and some melted cheese. When I asked for a few cut up tomatoes or a dollop of sour cream, I was told I could *ORDER* that separately - because I assume $15 wasn't enough money to be able to provide a tablespoon of sour cream? The rice was HARD. Tasted like Uncle Ben's microwaved rice with frozen peas dropped in it. The rest of my family also sat stunned, so it wasn't just me. Truly, it was inedible. It was also unbelievably filthy, which they try to hide with almost no lighting inside whatsoever, and lots of *decorating*.

Coming from California, where I can get an amazing Mexican *meal* in an clean restaurant, perhaps looking out over the Pacific and in a beautiful setting for about...$7.95....I was disgusted and appalled at what they were trying to pass of as food, and at those prices?? Hello...I can get an amazing meal at a REAL restaurant in San Francisco for less than that! Please don't tell me your overhead is steeper than San Francisco because it's not even close.

I have lived in both LA and San Francisco, and for $15 a plate (my husband's meal was $17), I can get a pretty unbelievable meal in a gorgeous place. Hello folks...you're in RALEIGH...you're in a STRIP MALL in RALEIGH serving canned / frozen reheated food. What we don't get is that people here seem to just accept it! I guess maybe they don't know any better.... or they've just given up hope after being transferred here by some company, they have no other choices. Either way, gosh...don't ever go to San Francisco, San Diego or LA and eat, you poor souls wouldn't believe your taste buds.

Pros: none

Cons: inedible food at extraordinarily high prices.

Posted 05/14/08

Dos Taquitos is our favorite place for a fun dinner out, whether it's date night or a big group. The atmosphere is like not other...I love the sombreros on the ceiling over the bar, the dimly lit inside, and the butterfly-adorned outside area. The Margarita Maria is great, never weak. I really enjoy the chilaquiles, a cheesy dish with tortillas, chicken and broccoli, and the gorditas have a satisfying cornmeal shell. We also love all the soups, such as the cactus soup! I'm suprised there is only one $ for this place, because the prices do add up between margaritas, chips, guacamole, entrees...if you are into all that. For big parties, they can not split the checks, which seems somewhat outdated. But, no real complaints about this place, I enjoy taking out of town guests here for a fun Mexican night!

Pros: atmosphere, food, selection of food

Cons: crowded on weekends

Posted 03/31/08

*Please note: I believe some reviews below are for Dos Taquitos Centro, which is on Wilmington St. They are by the same owner, but have completely different menus. This one is much more reasonably priced than Centro.

Spending three weeks eating out every night on the company's dollar might seem exciting to some people, but after having 'okay' meals for several nights in a row, we were really hoping this place would be a positive change of pace. Gladly, it was. The atmosphere was great. It?s a small restaurant, and it was busy, so it was difficult to find a place to sit or stand while we waited, but we spent our time drinking margaritas and checking out all the unusual decorations. We went on a Friday night and the place was packed. We probably waited for 45 minutes. But we were willing to as long as the food was good. And it was. The salsa was spicy but oh so good (and I?m not a big spicy person, either). We stuck to their ?Tex Mex? menu, but even the burritos and quesadillas were well made and had lots of flavor. The service was good. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I?m confused by the negative reviews below. Even on a Friday night with a 45 minute wait we were very pleased by the end of the meal. The proportions were good. I only ate half of my meal and was stuffed. All in all, it?s a great place and we?re going back tonight!

Pros: Atmosphere, Food

Cons: The wait on a Friday night

Posted 03/13/08

Not to be confused with Dos Taquitos Centro (which is downtown), the North Raleigh location has been in business for sixteen years and is still going strong! It really is unique and one of the Triangle's very best. Not fancy, mind you, but a very funky atmosphere and fantastic, authentic food.

Some might be quick to call this "Mexican" food, but there are several dishes which are more common south of Mexico's border.

We've never had a bad meal here. It's one of those places that you really should take visitors because they probably have never been to any other place quite like it.

On our last visit, total bill was $97 (three diners, no dessert, one non-drinker, tip included).

Pros: atmosphere, food

Cons: sometimes they do not take reservations

Posted 01/17/08

It's listed as one '$' but entrees started at $14, averaging around $20. The food was pretty good, but Carrburritos in Carrboro seems to acheive the same for much less cost. The lunch prices were about half, and I would probably be willing to pay that. The appetizers and ambience seem to be part of the rapid jump in menu price from lunch, but the appetizers kinda sucked. The ceviche didn't seem to have any cilantro in the marinade and it was really fishy tasting. The rellena appetizer was kinda bad...though if there was more goat cheese it might have been awesome, but the rellena flavor had nothing to complement it, until i managed to save up enough goat cheese to have a nice balance of flavor on the last bite. Tacos were good and one of the cheaper things on the menu. If El Rodeo didn't always make someone in my company really sick the next day, I would always choose it over Dos Taquitos (except maybe for the random lunch): bigger margaritas (about 2x), similarly good food, 1/3 the price.

Pros: goat cheese (but they need more of it)! tasty steak tacos.

Cons: price. price. price. did i mention the price?

Posted 11/29/07

We love the main Dos Taquitos location and I was very happy to discover the new downtown location is finally open. I ate lunch during the "dry run" day and found the food well seasoned and flavorful. The menu was a bit limited, but it appeared that most entrees could be prepared with steak, chicken, or veggies to add a little more variety. Most lunch options are around $8. The food tastes freshly prepared. They also offer several drinks that I was not familiar with . I had a very tasty drink made from rice water, sugar, and cinnamon.

Pros: Fresh food, well prepared, quality ingredients show in final product, friendly staff

Cons: Parking (not an issue for downtown workers), seating for more than a party of 4 might be limited (although I didn't ask if there was seating upstairs, I suppose that could be a possibility)

Posted 09/21/07

My husband and I always look for different food as well as places to eat. it happens that we heard of this Mexican restaurant a couple months ago. And as good outside-eaters we did. The first time was a friday and it was packed,so we waited at the bar. we ordered margaritas,and they were the best in town. the food was great and tasty, little overpriced but we live with that. Last week we went with some friends and we find out that the bartender is also a server, so for margaritas ask for the bartender that serves, his are the best(excellent server as well). I think the name is andrice. the place takes you to a different world once you in. So if you looking to relax with good food and nice drinks this is the PLACE.

Posted 08/28/07

We just moved from Arizona to Raleigh, and our friends told us about Dos Taquitos. The restaurant has a unique decor, good food and awsome Margaritas. Love the patio, who is the artist??

Pros: Atmosphere, Music, Chilaquiles, Mojitos & Margaritas.

Cons: Not open on Sundays

Posted 08/21/07

We first heard of Dos Taquitos upon our arrival in Raleigh is 1999. It has been our favorite Mexican restaurant ever since...even after moving "all the way up to Wake Forest" we continue to trek down to D.T. for some truly delicious, not your run of the mill Mexican food.

Pros: fun atmosphere, great food and drinks

Cons: hostess can be a challenge, but servers make up for it

Posted 06/15/07

My wife and I tried the restaurant b/c it was always crowded everytime we shopped in the area and people always seemed to be having a good time.

Seating was quick but the place was way too small and dark. You were lucky to find your table and squeeze into your seat with the dim candle lighting. Once your eyes adjust to the poor lighting you notice the numerous decorations on the walls, but it seems a little concerning with all of the candles on tables. Seemed to be a disaster waiting to happen.

The service was "okay" but nothing to marvel at. The waitress was able to give some good ideas on what to try. My dish was good but seemed a bit price for the sparce portion. My wife tried a salad that looked as it it was sent through a food processor and also the portion was inadequate.

And lastly, no mexican restaurant experience is complete without chips and salsa. The best part of the entire night was the salsa. The chips on the other hand are served in a very small bowl and they were cold, broken and can we say "TOUGH". Non a plus in my book. Oh, don't try to ask for extra salsa b/c it will take a while to get to you.

In my raiting system, I would say this is a good place to try but it can't make our rotation of quality places to dine.

Pros: Parking, non-dress up place

Cons: Noisy, tight fit, candle light, slow service

Posted 06/13/07

My wife and I have been here twice. The first time we went we loved the atmosphere but had average food and horrible service. The waitress was rude and very slow. We thought maybe we just caught them on a bad night so we gave it another chance. This time we waited forever to be seated but I can live with that. However, the service was extremely slow. Also, I think they must have gone up on their prices because I don't remember it being that expensive the first time we went. The prices are ridiculous for the amount of food you get and the food isn't even very good. I had an $11 plate of nachos that was tiny and the cheese had so much pepper in it I couldn't even eat it. Bottom line is this place is terrible and I will never go back.

In my opinion El Rodeo and Torero's are MUCH better than this place and cheaper too.

Pros: Atmosphere, decor

Cons: everything else

Posted 06/12/07

My wife and I used to eat at this restaurant twice a week, sometimes more for over three years. The food was great and the staff was excellent. The last few times that we eaten here, it was horrible. The food is way to salty, the portions are very, very small and the service is terrible. We ordered an enchilada dish with rice and refried beans. There was about a tablespoon and a half of each. Not acceptable when the dish is $14.00. As far as the staff is concerned, there are around 15 waiters, waitress and bus staff, way too many for this small establishment and they all have an attitude and some were rude. Upon leaving the restaurant 8 of them were all hanging out by the entrance to the point that we could not even get out of the place. Very unprofessional. Like I said it WAS a good place, there used to be half the staff and they were very friendly and helpful and actually remembered you as a customer. It added to the personality of the restaurant. Today's crew could care less. I would recommend passing and choosing some other establishment.

Posted 05/31/07

I've been going with my friends there for over 2 years and we will keep doing it in the future. I've eaten in many different Mexican Restaurants in Raleigh and in other States and i can't compare it with any other because it's unique, this is the Best Mexican north of the border. You really feel like your are crossing the border when you get in there, the atmosphere, the music, the decoration, the dim light, etc. The food is authentic, made fresh and there's options for everyone: vegetarians, the ones who don't like it very spicy, kids, etc. I personally recommend the steak tacos or the poblanos; also try the specials. The drinks are outstanding, they have an excellent selection of tequilas and are professionals with the margaritas,and the mojito is highly recommended. I always have a great experience with the service, they are always friendly and quick. So, if you go on a weekend be prepared to wait but don't worry just grab a pitcher of margarita on the bar and you'll be settled while waiting with the funny toys they give you as a name.

Pros: food, atmosphere, margaritas

Cons: long wait on weekends

Posted 05/09/07

My boyfriend and I just LOVE Dos Taquitos! We have tried many places in the Raleigh area, but this is definitely out favorite. The prices have increased slightly although its worth it. One down side is that they do not take reservations on the weekend...plan to wait, or maybe grab a drink at the bar while you wait! They're margaratias are fantastic!! They have a nice tequila taste, never watered down or not filled completely to the top.
Our favorite meals are "carne asada and las garnachas" both as slightly spicy and fantastic! They are different then the usual burrito or quesadilla. We also love the guacamole, I higly recommend it. I have tried their dessert which was good, but next time I think I'll have another margarita instead :)
Don't come here if you plan to have a quiet, boring night. This restaurant is full of flavor and personaility! The only other negative I can think of is that you get sqeezed into tables...but with good food and good company you will hardly notice!!!

Pros: Food! Margaritas! Ambience!

Cons: Parking, Waiting on weekends, Small Tables

Posted 05/01/07

I liked the the decor and ambiance of this restaurant. Seating was prompt and service was good. However the most important thing ( the food) was very average. I have definitely had much better Mexican food at other restaurants in the triangle. The restaurant is quite overpriced for the quality of food they offer. They also charge extra for many small things (hidden charges).

Pros: Ambiance

Cons: Price, Food quality

Posted 04/20/07

Excellent food, but recently the owners have changed the menu, upped the already steep prices, and reduced the portions. Also, they charge 10 cents for an extra side of salad dressing, which is insulting when you are paying $9.00 for a small Pina Colada and $16 for two empanadas. What a shame, we won't be back and will tell everyone we know about this disappointing experience. Listen up owners, just because you are consistently voted "best" doesn't mean you can start scrimping and expect no one to notice!

Pros: food is great

Cons: recently way too expensive and picky extra charges

Posted 04/13/07

I have had the hardest time trying to find a good Mexican restaurant around here. I love love love the atmosphere of this place! Everyone there is very friendly at all times, and the food is excellent. Not to mention their yummy margaritas!!

Pros: great food beyond just tacos and burritos, good margaritas, excellent service

Posted 04/09/07

My wife and I had our first date there in 1994, so I'm obviously biased, but this continues to be my favorite restaurant in Raleigh 13 years after my first visit. Other reviewers have described the completely unique decor of Dos Taquitos, and to call it charming, unique, and interesting is a vast understatement--there's interesting things to observe in every nook and cranny. The music is very well selected, and in the summer months they bring in excellent live musicians. The salsa, made by the ladies who bus the tables, is by far the best in Raleigh--this is not the slightly coarser version of spiced ketchup you get in so many places, but is instead an ultra-chunky EXPLOSION of freshness and flavor that you simply will not believe. The prices are slightly higher than other Mexican restaurants, but entirely worth the price. The staff is extremely friendly, never failing to greet and speak with me on every visit. Steak nachos and steak tacos are highly recommended, but the other items on their very authentic menu are all fantastic--you simply can't find these recipes available elsewhere. Drinks are expertly prepared, and the tequila selection is truly excellent. Yes, you will definitely wait on the weekends, but it's worth every moment. Excellent outdoor dining area as well. I simply can't recommend Dos Taquitos highly enough. Truly one of Raleigh's dining landmarks, completely in a league of its own.

Pros: Unequaled salsa and steak dishes, authentic menu items, incredible atmosphere

Cons: Small place with a long wait on weekends

Posted 01/17/07

I've been to Dos Taquitos many, many times, and will continue in the future. The food here is some of the most authentic I've had outside of Mexico. Try the Garnachas or the Enchiladas De Pueblo and you will not be disappointed. This place has one of the most festive atmospheres of any restaurant I've been to. It's fun, casual, yet also romantic at the same time. If you like Mexican, you have to check this place out, you won't regret it!

Pros: Great Food, Wonderful Atmosphere

Cons: Hmm.. none that I can think of

Posted 01/09/07

The atmosphere in this place is amazing! You really feel like you're in a Mexican tienda. The food was good and the service was quick and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place for a first date or just a fun night out with the girls. This definitely is not your typical strip mall Mexican restaurant.

Pros: atmosphere, service, food

Posted 11/11/06

This place is great, wonderful mojito's, and great food, alot of fun!! The only down side is the place is small and the wait can be long on weekends.

Posted 08/17/06

Dos Taquito's is a small restaurant dressed up in Mexican garage shabby chic. It's authentic Mexican cuisine in decent sized portions and reasonably priced. There's a lot for the eyes to feast on if you're dining inside. Tables are partitioned by Mexican weavings and wall hangings, aluminum roofing, trinkets hang off the walls, a calamity of twinkling lights are draped about, bright colors and the sounds of Marachi music (either live or piped in) will fill your ears. The bar is primitively decorated too, in that shabby chic style (well, you gotta carry the theme through, right?), low lighting, candles and a bustle of customers ordering their Mexican beers, Sangria and Margaritas. Hey, am I in Mexico or what? Well, wait, they just called my stuffed animal's name (they gave me a stuffed monkey toy instead of the vibrating Simon table caller with all the flashing lights that other restaurants have it's good to be different) and we will be seated on the patio. Bring on the chips and salsa, made fresh. Again, out here on the patio, there is a lot to look at and if it's not too hot out, it's a great way to spend the evening with pals or that special someone. More chips and salsa please! The Social Light

Pros: Thumbs Up to food, service, atmosphere and music

Cons: It gets crowded, but what can you do?

Posted 07/27/06

We've been going to this restaurant for at least 10 years and everytime we talk to anyone about it, turns out it's their favorite spot too!! This is an awesome place if you are into authentic Mexican food,spices and flavors (eventhough their tex-mex isn't half bad ;)) . Ambience: top notch! Dark, loud and crowded? YES! part of the whole experience, candles, neon stars, and all sorts of unique deco everywhere. Other Plus for Dos Taquitos?, if you sit in the patio or the restaurant you get 2 completely different atmospheres!! WAIT?? yes!, but if you just make your way to the bar and order a pitcher of their great gold margaritas on the rocks YUM then you don't have to go back to the bar till u get your table ;) Salsa and Guacamole are outstanding!! You can taste all the fresh ingredients rather than the can flavor you get in so many other places. A little more expensive that others, but you can definetely taste the difference. DEFINETELY A MUST !!

Pros: Salsa, Margaritas, Ambience

Posted 03/20/06

I went with three other people to have dinner at Dos Taquitos. We were told it would be about a 30 min. wait time. So we waited, thinking 30 mins isn't bad, but we would go somewhere else if it were any longer. Well, 1 1/2 hrs. later, we were finally seated. We were starving and angry by this point. Not only did we wait forever, but several parties of 3 were seated before us at tables for 4 even though we had come in much earlier. We felt like the hostess staff was incompetent and not at all helpful or apologetic. They didn't even try to make up for it with a free appetizer or dessert or anything! We won't be going back. Our friends were very disappointed in the place we had chosen which was supposed to be so great. Thanks a lot Dos Taquitos!

Cons: too dark to read menu, dirty menus, poor staff

Posted 02/17/06

Since I LOVE mexican food, after reading all the great reviews on Dos Taquitos I just had to try it. So we did. I had a spinach quesadilla and my husband had chicken and cheese enchiladas, both of which we have tried before elsewhere.

Honestly, the food wasn't any better than any of the other area mexican restaurants. The cheese actually wasn't as good. It was Okay, but Kind of disappointing since I had been expecting something great and it was overpriced compared to the other local restaurants. Atmosphere was good though.

Pros: atmosphere

Cons: price, food

Posted 01/15/06