Tacos Taquería Los Tarascos de México | El Carmen — Restaurant in Bella Vista

This place never fails in terms of food. Everything I've tried is delicious. Each option has a distinct flavor. The decoration and ambient are very very nice. They have parking and easy access to stroller/wheelchair. Just had one comment when it comes to service. It's not super critical, but I came over and ordered to go and the only thing they did was take the order, bring it to me, and charge me. I had asked to pay in advance because I was in a hurry, but they waited until they handed over the food (which was in a sealed bag). They didn't offer water or anything. While they were charging me they had to redo it, so taking more time than expected. So asking me for a tip was super uncomfortable. Finally, two cops came over. And I know this is a very personal opinion. But it was really creepy having them just chill at the restaurant, one having a glass of water by the bar and the other talking on the phone in the parking lot. They were there the whole time I was there. I felt like in a movie. If they are working, they should be patrolling the streets, not in a restaurant. I know this is not the restaurant's fault, but were they there to collect money or something? It felt like it. Anyway, I know it sounds crazy, but I don't feel safer around the police. And it was uncomfortable...

Expats and English speakers: "Meh" at best. The price was more than double what it should be for the quality and service. We ordered two sets of tacos, sufficient to fill two people, and the price was over $15/ea for 4 tiny tacos. We only received one set of salsa, pico de Gallo and accoutrements. Not enough for both plates. Extra was going to cost $5!? We additionally had a $5 plate of nachos and guacamole which was VASTLY undersized for the price and amount received. I ordered a Piña Colada for $9 which I could barely taste the alcohol in. It was fairly watered down. Maybe worth $3 ... Not even close to a $9 mixed drink. Service was poor at best. Angry looking waiters and waitresses which were not very pendent to any needs or interested. Generally speaking an overpriced, bad experience with basic ok to "meh" food quality and waaaaay overpriced drinks watered down with such little alcohol as to be a joke. If you want a "Mexican" restaurant, this is not it unless you want to spend too much money on mediocre food and quality of service. Not overly impressed and would not return ever. Our total bill for two people, 2 plates, 1 mixed drink, lemonade and an entre was over $60! Jesus. You can get great food and stellar service for this same amount in Panama City! No way,...

The food is superb! They have two sauces: green and orange. The former is spicier and the latter is a bit less spicy but packs an awesome flavor. With your regular meat order (Tarascos, Tapatío, etc.) you get the sauces, pico de gallo (chopped tomato & oinios with cilantro... the recipe varies) and 10 corn tortillas, you can also order wheat flour tortillas. I prefer corn! For 3-4 you can order half a kilogram of meat, plain or with cheese, it comes with 20 tortillas. For drinks they have superb orchatas (rice drink with milk and cinnamon), tamarindo drink, as for beers they only serve Corona and they also serve soft drinks. I just went hungry from writing...