Drive-By Taco Shop — Restaurant in Parañaque

Started by Mikey San Miguel in 2015 at BF Las Pinas, Drive-By Taco Shop is one of the Mexican inspired heavy hitters in the South. We went to their Aguirre Av location in BF Parañaque. I don't know if their BF Las Piñas and Eastwood branches are still open.

Tacos are Mexico's gift to the world. With a tortilla base, fillings could range from the familiar to the more exotic. Drive-By offers both favorites and exotics like "beef brain." Whatever you choose, what is certain is that whether you get it in Mexico or at Drive-By, your tastebuds will be regaled by a fiesta of flavors.

Food - 5*, thoroughly enjoyed our orders of Chicharrones Taco (P160), Hoisin Fish Taco (P185), Lengua Taco (P180, which we got in three bite-sized tortillas since you could opt for soft or hard taco, one bigger serving or 3 bite-sized ones) and their fabulous Chilichangga (P365) which is a combination of Chili Con Carne in Mexican Sofrito Rice in a Chimichangga or deep fried burrito, which was heavenly.

For our drinks, we ordered their Cucumber Juice(P80 each).

We were so impressed with the food and the comfort it brings that we ordered Nachos with Beef (P265) for takeout.

Service - 4*, the servers were knowledgeable and would gladly help out in food choices. You could pay either via BPI or GCash QR Code and cash. They readily volunteered their free wifi since I was having difficulty getting a strong enough signal for the payment to push through. Because of this, it was a breeze.

My minor complaint is that the cooking and preparation takes a while. The good thing, though is you know it is freshly prepared upon order and not just heated up in a microwave.

Parking - 4*, parking good for 5 cars in front of the establishment

Ambience - 4*, laid back and chill,...

2nd time to try this restaurant. I honestly I would give this place a 3.5/5 stars.

The meat can be a hit or miss, but they have authentic Mexican flavors. I love the fact they serve their tacos with a double stack of self-made corn tortillas. Their complimentary sauces need more work/flavor though - the white sauce was too watery while the red sauce is mostly chili labuyo.

Spicy Beef Taco - 3/5 - shredded beef stewed in Mexican spices. I wish this had a little sugar to balance the flavor.

Chicharrones Taco - 3.5/5 - great crunchy texture but it felt under-seasoned. The meat bits also felt overcooked and hard. Wish they had good salsa to compliment it.

Srirarcha & Hoisin Fish Taco - 4/5 - this was good! there was so much fish meat from the taco I had to eat them separately before eating the whole taco. The sauce coated with the fish is great (if you don’t mind the Asian inspired flavor) I wish they properly showed the complimentary lime because I bit into it while eating my taco.

Horchata - 4/5 - refreshing albeit too sweet, but I love the heavy notes of the vanilla and cinnamon

All 3 tacos and the horchata were 580...

A Great Find for Taco Lovers!

This humble Drive-by Taco shop offers an impressive taco experience.

We started with the sirloin burrito, and it was packed with flavor. The sirloin paired perfectly with their bold and spicy hot sauce and smooth, well-balanced sour cream.

The chicharrón tacos were a delight! The handmade tortillas were fresh, and the bite-sized portions made them easy to enjoy.

The birria tacos were loaded with oxtail, beef tendons, and brisket, simmered until tender and flavorful. I really enjoyed them!

To finish, we had the horchata, which was smooth, creamy, and perfectly blended.

The vibe is simple and laid-back—plastic chairs, al fresco dining, and a good music playlist that adds to the charm. Nothing fancy, just great food and good vibes.

We’ll definitely be back to try more of their menu. Highly recommend...