Tallulah's Taqueria - Ives Store — Restaurant in Providence

An upscale taqueria on Ives St, Tallulah’s won’t disappoint with their food, service, atmosphere, or location. What might surprise you, though, is how expensive it is. Usually I understand restaurants being a little on the pricey side these days, but Tallulah’s is at a whole different level. Tacos being nearly $6, while you can find plenty of delicious taquerias in the west side for half the price. That being said, the rest of their menu is still more expensive than you’d find elsewhere, but not outrageously so.

I chose to get a carnitas burrito and was treated to one of the most flavorful meals I’ve had in a while. Everything from the tortilla to the fillings was delicious. I especially enjoyed the amount of cilantro included, noticeable but not overpowering. It wasn’t a huge burrito like you’d get at Chipotle, but it was filling. I’m glad I stopped by and got to try it out, but this is not somewhere I’d dine at regularly simply due to the elevated prices. If you’re not as worried about money as me, you might feel differently because everything else about this...

I have loved this restaurant for years, the avalaibility & quality of all ingredients, delicious guacamole, great grilling & braising, generous portions, fresh taco shells, the variety of both alcoholic & non alcoholic drinks, & the pleasant staff. Granted, the service was not always the quickest, but waiting a bit was worth it. Well, this July 18, it seems that things have changed - maybe related to the fact that the company went into receivership?- No guacamole (can you imagine a Mexican restaurant w/o guacamole?)! No beer, a little stale tasting taco shells, and a 25 minutes wait, with one of the female employee grinning when I inquired about time, & the other one ignoring me after I asked whether I could now order guacamole, as I noticed that someone in the back was scooping avocados out of a full case of them…I am not sure I will go...

service 4/5 ambiance 3.5/5 tacos 3/5

i appreciate the variety of places on Ives St. including this spot though i wouldn't go out of my way to seek it if i wanted tacos. the outdoor seating is nice when it's warm, haven't been by when it's cold but hopefully they put up tents and a heater to retain business. the tacos were okay. i have noticed a few trendy taco spots that don't season the meat enough and rely on the salsa afterwards to be the flavor. this was my experience here too with carne asada and barbacoa tacos. i like tacos the way i grew up eating them in baja, seasoned so well that no salsa is needed just a squirt of lime. price per taco was also a bit steep considering it's a hybrid takeout spot with no real seating or service. nonetheless...