Bea Taco Town

Everything I’ve had here is really good. The barbacoa tacos are terrific as are the chimi’s. Service is fast and prices are reasonable for downtown. Excellent lunch spot

I had tacos from Bea Taco for the first time. My internship ordered in because they were highly recommended. I was told that the food there was authentic Mexican food which made me very excited. I tasted the steak tacos, chicken tacos, their homemade chips, and guacamole. Now I can say that I am a huge fan of the guacamole, super delicious!!! The chips could use a little more salt. I honestly loved the flavors, but what I was not fond of was the tortillas. The texture was a bit rough for my personal liking. Overall I would eat there again, but just something else or everything but the tortilla.

This place is great. Small quick taco spot with much more. I had two tacos, beef and pork. The hot sauce that comes with the tacos is perfect. Use it. This place is legit!

Taco salad includes guacamole, which is awesome. It comes in a fried tortilla bowl. The salad was unique from other taco salads because it was pretty much 33% lettuce, 33% rice, 33% beans. Personally, I prefer more lettuce than the rice. The chicken was a little disappointing– pretty bland/​one-​dimensional (salt). The tomato vinaigrette that came with it had only a small hint of heat, but the taco salad itself had enough salt that I didn’t have to use it.
The Guacamole + chips is $ 8, which I thought was pretty steep for the amount of guacamole I got. It was one of those Chipotle guac cups, but literally only 75% full. The chips (presumably fried in lard/​oil) were good.
Lunchtime rush is real, and there are quite a few tables. You order at the register, grab a number, and someone delivers your food. You do not have to clean up after yourself either.

Bea’s Taco Town is a local version of Chipotle or Qdoba. I think the food is a step above either chain, but it’s not the best Mexican food either.
First, I ordered a Chorizo burrito ($ 8.56 with tax). The burrito was good, and it traveled from work to school quite well. I found the burrito to be a bit bland, personally. There wasn’t enough mixed in to get different textures and flavors in every bite. It was still good, hence a four star rating, but it didn’t quite blow my mind. It could have used some of the spicy green salsa from Chicken Latino in the Strip.
The food options downtown are really lacking, and this is a good and quick lunch option.

I went today for the first time. I ordered a taco salad with chorizo. I don’t think it is an exaggeration to say that it was the best taco salad I’ve ever had. I’ll definitely be going back.
My friend and I got there a bit before 12 and there was virtually no line and plenty of seating. However, it did soon get packed. Since it is a smaller place, you may want to plan for carry out if you go during the lunch rush, or go a bit early to get a table.

Excellent fresh taqueria in the heart of downtown. I was so pleasantly surprised with this place. Order the Mexican Salad — it is excellent and very filling (think Chipotle Burrito Bowl). Seating is limited, and inside is pretty plain, but a takeout lunch from here has become a monthly routine.

Really great shot for lunch tacos. They had a great selection of meats to choose from as well as some vegetarian options to boot.
I had the chicken tacos which were delicious. They were well seasoned and served with rice and beans. The homemade hit sauce was terrific adding the perfect level of heat. I will definitely be trying more tacos from here.

This place was amazing. The food speaks for itself. The ingredients were fresh and made to order. I ordered two tacos, one with chorizo and one with carne asada. The chorizo one was so good, I could probably eat them everyday, for 3 meals a day, all week long!!! My BF got the burrito with chorizo. Amazing.
One thing to note. The hot sauce. Holy moly, it is HOT. Mind you, I love hot sauce. I put Frank’s and Cholula hot sauce on many food items all the time. But this hot sauce is not to be messed around with. Do not dump the entire cup on your meal without testing it haha. My BF and I were literally sweating and drowning ourselves with water. But I would gladly do it all over again :)

Definitely a great place to check out for lunch downtown! $ 12 got me a gigantic burrito and a mexican soda. They have a great variety of meat you can choose from for either a taco, burrito, quesadilla, nachos and more. The staff was incredibly friendly and the food was delicious. The food was delicious and I will definitely be going back soon to try more of their menu items!

This place was ok; I like the more authentic approach to the tacos: using two corn tortillas. I didn’t like how the beef and chicken was a little dry and lacked full flavor. They were generous with the cilantro which is always a plus in my book. I will say that it’s nice to have an alternative to chipotle or qdoba downtown that’s more authentic and not too overpriced.

I have a very serious Taco Town addiction. This has become a mandatory stop at least once a week for my work friend Ashley L. and I. This place takes tacos to a whole new level!
Part of the appeal is that the service is extremely quick, and the lady who takes the orders (I swear she never gets a day off!) is pleasant and doesn’t miss a beat. It’s a good option for workday lunches. Sometimes we take it to go, other times we will eat in the restaurant. It isn’t anything fancy, just some tables and chairs, but it gets the job done. The focus should be on the food anyway, right?
My favorites so far are the chorizo and the carnitas. The chorizo is spicy, but not too much so that it overpowers the other flavors. The carnitas is tender and packed with flavor. Everything is always served piping hot, the onions and tomatoes are fresh, and rice and beans (if you like them) are a great addition to make the tacos a little more filling. They give you an amazing sauce on the side, and are even thoughtful enough to include lime wedges even when you’re ordering for take-​out.
I say in complete honesty that I could probably eat here every day and not get sick of it. I should mention that the menu goes way beyond tacos, and some day I might try some of the other items… maybe. Definitely worth a stop if you work downtown or are in the area for lunch!

First time visit and came away happy. I opted for a pair of beef tacos with what I thought would be beans and rice on the side but they ended up in the tacos. Both options though are on the chalkboard menu overhead after closer review. My order was served to me a few minutes later at one of a handful of inside tables. Quite a few folks were doing take-​out due to the beautiful weather so seating was not a problem.
The ingredients in my taco were fresh and tasty. They double shell their tacos to prevent structural failures from occurring. Provided with the meal was a small container of what I assumed was a house salsa. I should have been tipped off to the contents due to the small amount provided as it was some of the hottest sauce I’ve experienced. I’d return again with my now better knowledge of their menu.

Chipotle Who? (kidding)
I stopped by Bea’s today for lunch. I wanted something different and after walking by Bea’s sometime last week, I’ve been waiting to try it out today
I ordered the «Enchilada Suizas» It came with 3 enchiladas (choice of chicken or beef) and was topped with lettuce, sour cream and my choice of red sauce. The dish was also served with rice and beans.
I enjoyed my lunch but i do admit it wasnt completely filling and i was hungry two hours later :\
4 stars for another authentic mexican joint downtown, wooh!

This place is my new passion! Pittsburgh has had quite a number of Mexican restaurants popping up in and out of the city. But most that I have tried have been disappointing. Bea’s Taco Town is not a disappointment.
The menu is small the service is fast and the food is tasty. I ordered the chicken dorado’s with refried black beans and both were very good and satisfying. The food also comes with a sauce on the side which I believe is a hot sauce. I was not afraid to pour this sauce on everything. Very tasty. I highly recommend anyone working in town to stop by on their lunch break.

Had lunch at Bea’s today. I’ve past this place up too many times because every time I thought of doing lunch here, the line seemed incredibly long. There was a bit of a line today but not quite as bad as other times I’ve walked past (must have been the cold weather that kept some away today).
I ordered a ground beef taco and a chorizo taco. Wasn’t disappointed at all. The ingredients were super fresh! And just two tacos filled me up nicely for lunch. I will definitely go back, even if the line is long, and I recommend the place to anyone who likes authentic Mexican food.

This is the best Mexican food in the city. Hands down! The food perfect and the staff are delightful.
I have eaten here a few times in the last couple weeks. After the first time my co-​workers and I were hooked.

After having seen the demise of two ‘Soul Food’ restaurants in this space over the course of four months, heartbroken that they couldn’t make them go and missing the fried chicken like mad, I was happy to see something else ‘small’ open in this site.
I had gone once with a co-​worker and didn’t actually order anything, but this past week decided to give it a go. I was sick of my leftovers, and wanted something different.
I used to occasionally hit the Qdoba, and although they do tend to be big and flavorful, they also tend to be much bigger in price tag than they need to be. They recently eased up on that by making things that used to be outrageously ‘extra’ not extra, but a burrito still comes with a hefty price tag.
Bea’s offers a basic line of Burritos, enchiladas, tacos and quesadillas. They have their own creations, and the basics.
For my first go, I opted for the basic ‘original’ burrito. I had a choice of meats, so I chose steak. (Actually, according to the hand written paper on the wall, I had my choice of ‘meet’).
It was about the same size as Qdoba, stuffed with rice, beans, guacamole and steak, a little cheese, and came with a side of some kind of sauce that was tasty, though not too zingy.
After I’d placed my order and paid, THEN I noticed another paper sign on the wall for nachos, but since I’d already paid, I decided not to try. They really could work on consolidating their signage a bit.
I got my burrito back to the office and devoured it in about five minutes.
And I am torn.
The price is about the same, now that Qdoba has eased up on their ‘extras’. But the flavor, though pretty much probably bioengineered at a chain like Qdoba, IS more flavorful.
Bea was a little bland. They could toss in a few more seasonings and I’d be hooked. Kick it up with some true Mexican hot sauces, and I’d definitely be hooked.
But I suppose my bottom line… support local. Additionally, although I know the holiday spirit nonsense, I wasn’t too keen about Qdoba giving a portion of sales to Catholic Charities this past year. That prevented me from going at all.
Bea does have seating, and everyone was very nice. The check out gal (Bea?) is a stunning woman reminiscent of early 80’s new wave style. Another plus? The kitchen crew actually appears to be… Mexican, or at the very least of some Hispanic extraction. That’s a plus. They also have a cooler stocked with a variety of Latin culture beverages, in addition to the usuals. They also take credit cards.
So flip that coin… but end its flight in mid-​air. Buy local. Check out Bea’s.

Problem: I wanted to escape a snow storm and I was hungry for a taco.
Solution: this place.
If you like authentic Mexican, this is the place. The guac was great and fresh. The tacos were delish– not too much cilantro, just how I like them.
No regrets!

I don’t like fake wanna-​be Mexican restaurants. You know, like Taco Bell or Don Pablo’s. «Mexican Inspired» food. Bleh!
So one day, I really had a taste for Mexican food and I had heard about Bea Taco Town. Very easy to walk to from my job and very reasonably priced. I ordered several tacos, rice and beans for my first visit. The cochinita pibil (slow-​cooked pork in orange sauce) taco and the tinga de pollo (shredded chicken) taco were pretty tasty. I also enjoyed the rice and beans. They also provide you with a small serving of sauce to go with your meal which was also tasty and definitely had a kick to it. (I thinks that it’s their version of pico, but I have never seen liquidy pico de gallo before.)
On another visit I had the Enchiladas Suizas with chicken and that was pretty tasty too. I usually get my orders to go so that I can be as messy as I need to be when getting down with my lunch. Once my co-​workers smelled my food they asked me where I got my Mexican stash from. I told them, «Bea Taco Town» and now we have several Bea Taco Town addicts in my office.
The service is very fast and everything is extremely fresh and it taste much more authentic than other Downtown Pittsburgh Mexican or «Mexican Inspired» restaurants. Muy sabroso!