5 Rabanitos Restaurante and Taqueria

Just came in today because the local papers RAVED about Rabanitos (has nothing to do with rabbits?).
No credit cards???
The place is bare bones on décor plastic cover the tables.
ordered the CARNE ASADA most expensive item in the joint recieved about 8 oz of shredded steak with a side of black beans 6 tablespoons. The pozole was pretty but average tasting. the Cuban sandwich tasted like a condiment sandwich on tasty bread with very little meat.
The service was extremely slow and the staff is obviously not trained.
I would hate for the CHEF to go out of business like the last 3 places that occupied that locations.
FREE advice:
1) take credit cards
2) increase portions specially on rice and bean (stuff is cheap!)
3) train waitress not to wander and focus on getting food out fast
4) drop price a bit
5) be aware that the competition on 18^th st is abundant
6) you are not in downtown study the NUEVO LEON model…
7)serve breakfast later on weekends church goers etc. 11am to early to stop.
Recommend:
Milagros for tasty taco

I just had The best ceviche verde EVER! My wife and I walk past this place every day and decided to stop in. Our meal was delicious. Our waitress, Alexandra, was very attentive and the owner/​chef came to the table to greet us and thank us for coming. I must come back for the ceviche rojo soon!

so fresh and delicious. tried the tacos al pastor, guacamole and choriqueso torta. loved every bite. great, new spot in pilsen. cash only.

We came here after seeing that the chef used to work for Rick Bayless. The food was great, and plated well. I was actually surprised that the whole place wasn’t filled! After our meal, the chef came to visit our table. I truly appreciate when chefs do this. You can instantly see that cooking is his passion, and that he cares about his customers.
The only thing I think that they need to improve on is their service. The waitresses were at some points a little unattentive. They were extremely friendly, but excellent food should also come with excellent service.
I will definitely be coming back!

This place is phenomenal! It is what a torta should taste like. I have been here about 5 times already and the consistency in their food never lacks. I always go with the milanesa or ahogada (I hope I spelled that right) and the red salsa or habanero. A torta will set you back about $ 10 but definitely worth it if you are seeking a good torta.

I came here with friends for lunch on Saturday to check out the new place that opened spitting-​distance from my apartment. Cash only, BYOB, and breakfast will be available starting this upcoming weekend (¹⁄₂₃). The menu isn’t terribly extensive, but offers tacos, tortas, tamales, soups, sides, and entrees. I tried a taco al pastor and a carne asada taco, served in a double tortilla with onion & cilantro, like many standard Mexican restaurants. Both were good; I preferred the carne asada, as the al pastor didn’t have much seasoning or any pineapple chunks. My fiancé had a cuban torta which he said was really good.
Our other two friends are vegetarian, and this seemed like it might be a problem, as the only official meatless menu option was a veggie tamale, which they didn’t want. One friend asked if they could make a burrito, which the server said they didn’t have the right tortillas for, but the chef could make a veggie torta, which they agreed to. Our friends loved it! It had lots of colorful veggies with a cilantro-​based sauce, and everyone who had the tortas said the bread was delicious and tasted freshly baked. Our friends said the chef should definitely put that sandwich on the menu! Tacos were just over $ 2 each, and tortas around $ 9. The entrees were mostly priced about $ 15 or less. The service was a little bit slow, but we weren’t in a hurry, and the server was very apologetic about the wait and thanked us for our patience. I’d be interested in coming back for dinner with a couple of drinks in hand or checking out the breakfast with my own mimosas to try a few other menu items. Hopefully it will do well among all the 18^th St. Mexican restaurants!

This place is spectacular. All the dishes are delicious and well balanced. Reasonable prices for high quality food. You will not be disappointed. It’s BYOB.

This was the most delicious and authentic food. The people, chef, everyone is friendly and accommodating. Every single dish was a taste sensation. This place will explode and be a regular for locals and foodies alike. So delicious and so worth it.

So happy to see this restaurant open in Pilsen. My husband and I went tonight and enjoyed it immensely. The ceviche verde was delicious — very fresh with a little kick in the sauce. We split the Caldo de Res — rustic with perfectly cooked vegetables — and the Cochinita Pibil which was incredibly flavorful and served with handmade tortillas. The pineapple upside down cake made a perfect finish. Our server was very sweet and gave great recommendations. New patrons should know: the décor is more local comfort than trendy or fancy and it is currently BYOB and cash only. We will definitely be back!

This is a new restaurant with a few kinks to work out, but I’m looking forward to coming back and seeing it grow. The tacos were tasty. Classic flavors, but with a sophisticated twist. The salad had a beautiful mix of greens with a very light dressing, tasty grilled chicken; however, it was a tad salty. The chips were also a little on the salty side. The green salsa was a little too vinegary for my liking, but the red salsa was smoky and delicious. Service could use improvement – everyone was extremely friendly, but could work on attentiveness. Prices are great, too!