Lake Taco

Some of the best Mexican food around and a lovely atmosphere both in the winter and summer. The burrito was huge and DELICIOUS! My boyfriend and I split it and still couldn’t finish. We also got the soup- packed full of flavor as well as meat and beans. This soup will be my new go to for chilly days in the gorge. Will recommend this place over and over. They are so kind and the food is amazing.

What an incredible little gem in Hood River. I got the beef soup (carne in su jugo). It came with tortillas and onions and cilantro. Size small was actually a huge portion, bowl filled to the brim. The salsa was amazing. My only complaint is that I didn’t order potato chips to eat with the salsa. I was full anyhow! My friend Seth got a giant burrito and said it was the best he ever had.

Small family run business so be patient with orders can get busy. The food was good and tasted fresh.

Amazing. So many delicious plates. My wife loved the taco salad and I loved the salsa dipped torta. Homemade potato chips and salsa are amazing.

Burrito Macho is the best burrito I've ever had hands down. And there is enough for leftovers.

Went on a Saturday night expecting a wait but it was almost completely empty! Food was great, drinks were strong, and everything came out hot and fresh. The wait staff was kind and attentive and the restaurant was very clean. I ordered a margarita, the battered fish tacos, and a flan. This is a family owned business, I hope more people give this place a chance!

Absolutely loved the food , drinks and service here! This is definitely a hidden gem 💎 we got fish tacos (best ones I’ve ever had) ❤️❤️❤️ , asada burrito (it was sooo big) and a chicken taco. If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food I definitely recommend this place!

Very cute taco place located in Lake hood... I love this place and even the odd potato chips and salsa. It was different but very good. The chips were homemade. I got the veggie tacos and fish taco very flavorful.

All time spot. They moved locations so it's way more updated. Which I appreciate, especially since the food hasn't changed either. The 'garnachas' (hope I'm spelling that right) are amazing! We had to special request it. It was an item they had back at their old location but had since left of their menu at the new location. I hope they reinstate it. Staff was so friendly and nice as always.

Honestly not impressed by this place. Tacos are $4 and supposed to be street style so they are small. However, the tacos only come with meat (not even onions/cilantro) - which felt skimpy and cheap. I got the carne asada huarache and the huarache was pretty tasty with the homemade masa dough. But the quality of meat was disappointing - a weird texture and cheap tasting. My partner got the chorizo burrito and it was super spicy - they really should mention in the menu when something is this spicy. The restaurant was busy but honestly service was just slow. I'd pick another restaurant if I were in the area.

This place was amazing!!! If I could give this more stars I would, our waiter was amazing and I would definitely recommend.

Solid Mexican food joint. Fun bonus thar they provide free potato chips to start. I enjoyed my tacos and my husband LOVED his veggie enchiladas. Seating available both inside and outside. We'll be back!

The best tacos and carne asada in Hood River. We had a snafu with the order and they took care of it like champs. Literally an amazing place to grab tacos!

Very cute place to stop in for some tacos. Service was slow. Great ambiance and the food was good.

Food was very good. Had a Torta made with fresh bread and well seasoned carne asada. The guacamole was excellent served with (potato) chips (unique). Service was great and fast. Ambiance - an older house converted into a small restaurant with a limited view of the river. Will come back.

Chicken burrito: huge, somewhat bland. Should have had the tacos. Nice ambiance. I ordered to-go but probably should have taken a table. Good, friendly service.

Food was delicious. Huarache plate was good and had plenty of meat! It had a a big home made tortilla and green salsa isn't too spicy but it was flavorful. Burrito was big. Got it with asada and chorizo. It was flavorful. Worth the price.

loved the atmosphere, service was phenomenal and the barbacoa was out of this world! didn't get a photo of it sadly

Good Mexican food. Very friendly. The homemade tortillas are incredible. We will stop again next time we are going through Hood River.

This yummy spot was only a block away from where a gang of crazy girlfriends were staying for a couple of days of wine tasting and exploring. We all went there one evening for dinner and took our food downstairs to a very cool brewery that seems to be encouraging folks to bring their food downstairs and purchase beer / wine / or hard cider, and listen to some vintage vinyls. Back to Lake Tacos . . . I had two different tacos, a grilled fish and a grilled shrimp. They were both simple and delicious, made more so by the incredible handmade corn tortillas. I know someone in the group had a burrito and someone had a salad. Sadly, I was too focused on my incredible tacos to ask how their food was, but I can say everyone cleaned their plates. The menu seemed pretty extensive, and the staff were very friendly. They gave us all beepers to notify when our food was ready. The beer downstairs was good, and offered a good selection. Be sure to try the vibrating stool at the corner of the bar near the taps. You're in for a treat. ;)

These lovely humans offer the best food. It was my go to for comfort food after losing my beloved puppers in 2020. I visited the old location but have heard the downtown location is great. Everyone that has had them cater has told me great things also!

We love this place. They have table service.....which is so nice. The hot sauce is amazing. The homemade chips they bring to the table are crazy addictive and the menu items are varied. This place is friendly and has yummy food. We try to stop by whenever we are in town.

Found this thanks to Yelp! Definitely a happy find. The feel is "hole in the wall," and that's not a bad thing - the food is so good and the people very friendly. We parked in front of the house, ordered and went through the walkway to sit outside with our pup. They were attentive and quick the whole time. The food though... we ordered the burrito. If you like spicy salsa, this is your jam! The rice is fluffy, my husband couldn't stop raving and I agreed the whole time (: Must try if near, we know we'll be back.

When in the hood and looking for mex food ... this is THE SPOT. Not to be missed. Always great and the perfect mix of authentic vs US style. They nail. ( personal fav Are the fish tacos )

We stopped here for a quick bite. The service was very friendly, they made good recommendations. Our food was very good, and generous portions. The Carne en Su Jugo especially got great reviews at the table.

The food and beverages are amazing. The service was great. Don't miss the chance to have the best meal ever!

WOW. The handmade tortillas are to DIE for. I think I got the 3 mini garnachas(?) with carne asada. Green salsa with crema and cheese both inside and on top. Bf got the fish tacos and those were also delicious. I can't believe this hidden gem is all the way in hood river, we would go every day if we could. I will be coming back whenever I do a hike in the hood river area. Out of this world good! And that's coming from a Mexican originally from Las Vegas!

11.95 for a burrito seems really expensive, but it was a huge burrito and came with fresh potato chips, and great sauce, so the value is better than it seems...if you're very hungry or sharing. That said, as one of the other reviewers indicated the burrito was VERY light on meat, in a way that I think most people would mind. Flavors were good, but I seemed like just eating rice and beans with sour cream. The place is cute, but it is close to the road too, so while sitting outside is nice, there's a lot of street noise. I'd recommend, but there may be better in hood river.

When you are hungry and don't want a fussy meal, tacos are the most satisfying choice for me. Especially an authentic street taco which is exactly what you can get here. Several choices of protein - fish, grilled shrimp, carne asada, chicken, ground pork - all very flavorful on their own. Even veggie tacos. I typically get carnitas because I love the carmelized bits, but their pork was ground so I opted for something completely different and ordered grilled shrimp tacos. Perfectly cooked and with lots of flavor, I added cilantro, chopped onions and lots of fresh lime and was super happy! The corn tortillas are homemade and you can immediately taste the freshness! When fresh tortillas start as the base, you know each bite is going to be good! Instead of chips & salsa, they give you freshly made potato chips and tapatio hot sauce. They were wonderful! There is also a salsa bar so you can add other toppings. The have other menu items other than tacos - burritos, enchiladas, K-sadillas, huarache, mulitas, burrito bowls, soup and more! Ask the owner for recommendations. This is a small, local restaurant with casual seating outdoors when weather is good. Order and they bring you your meal. Service is super friendly! Often when you are in Hood River your day is filled with so many other adventures that you don't have time or want to sit down for a long meal. Or if you are like me, I'm often out adventuring on my own. This is where you should refuel! Add Taco Lake to your bookmarks! And put the address in your GOS so you don't drive past it.

Best burrito a chips Ive had anywhere. great flavor and big portions.The green salsa was very tasty as well

Authentic fresh and so very very yummy! Will recommend and definitely come back when in the area! Thank you. Carnitas tacos the BEST!

First time to hood river! Stopped in with our pup and they made sweet accommodations. Friendly and quick service with a clean atmosphere. Got the lake burrito and the taco salad both good and fresh. Would definitely reccomend

Everything is great: service to food. I called in an order for enchiladas one day and unfortunately they were out of enchilada sauce (they had just opened for the day), but suggested they could make them verde which I actually prefer. 10/10.

We found this place on our way back from a hike in the Gorge and all I can say is...we'll definitely be back! We had the tacos rancheros and a burrito. Everything was so fresh, flavorful and seasoned well. The staff were all very friendly as well. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious Mexican food!

Homemade potato chips tasted good but they were soggy & stale. Service was very good. Had the Lake Burrito with adobada meat and it was very good but don't expect super-authentic Mexican. The salsas & the margarita were the 5/5 stars of this place.

Definitely the most interesting and delicious Mexican food in Hood River. They make all their own tortillas and other masa products. And they're always just so nice.

We were in Hood River for the day and grabbed lunch here. We got the shrimp taco, fish taco, and carne asada lake burrito. The shrimp taco was my favorite!! The potato chips and salsa were also amazing. Super cute place to stop in when you need a good, filling meal!

Tasty food and great service. The staff is extremely nice. The menu is more interesting than your average Mexican fare. The decor is festive and appealing.

Best Mexican food I've had. Great friendly service. In Hood River on a whim and tried it out!

We went on a Sunday with a "small menu night". Two grilled Mahi Mahi tacos... these were the BEST tacos I've had in my 50 years on Earth. Mahi Mahi was so tender! And i never knew tortillas could be so soft and chewy! Highly recommend!

We had Garnachas and Huaraches and tacos. Unbelievably delicious! Service was great, sit down style dining. Nice ambiance with indoor and outdoor tables.

10 to 15 minutes for a beer. The experience was not cool. When I arrived there wasn't many people there. The people in front of me were asked if the wanted inside or outside. I didn't get asked and was seated VERY near the restrooms. I did get a basket of very greasy chips - no salsa. I couldn't even eat it. Ordered a mahi mahi taco. It took another 20+ minutes. No sauce, napkins, or utensils. Flavor was not all that. I didn't even drink all my beer. I'd been there long enough and wanted to get out. Won't be going back.

The food is delicious and totally worth stopping by if you are in the area. Our server was very nice and helpful when I asked about a dog friendly, shaded spot on the patio. Luckily it was and was a great place to relax for a moment on our way home from camping.

Lake taco pulls out the full send! Like legit some of the most amazing Mexican food I've ever had. They hook you up with homemade chips to start with a hot sauce tray. Follow that with a bomb marg and then climax with some fire food. My buddy and I visited for 4 days and ate here for all of them. The staff are super nice and chill as well. I want to teleport this place to Seattle so I could eat here every day.

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant, and I've been to dozens. The food is amazing, and the service can't be beat. The prices are reasonable, too. Everything I've ordered has been great.

Good Mexican in Hood River. People working there were extremely friendly. The tortillas made from scratch. We're from Southern California so we're spoiled with great Mexican food everywhere. By So Cal standards this place was average but it was still very satisfying and I would not hesitate to return when we come back to the Columbia River Gorge and had a craving for Mexican food. Three and a half stars.

Have realistic expectations if you come here on a Sunday. They have a "small menu" on Sunday's which is a condensed menu with just 4 options. They have great margaritas but this night they ran out of chips and we waited over 50 minutes for our food with nothing to snack on. Food was very good though.

Love this place! Fantastic food- the carne asada tacos were excellent. Will definitely be back!

Have never had such bland food. There was nothing Tex mex about it. The food was cold and not filling. We got two tacos per order. Seeing photos on yelp it looks like they used to serve three tacos per order. The menu is limited so do not come if you have anyone who is picky. We left hungry and had to go out for dessert because they ran out of desserts.

Nice little local vibe; no rush for good homemade food with quality ingredients. Front and back patios for outdoor dining and seating inside a cute little house. The BEST homemade tortillas I've had outside of Mexico and these might still be my favorites. Grilled shrimp and grilled Mahi tacos were both delicious and very fresh and the Garnacha was rich and cheesy. Definitely recommend Lake Taco!

Tried their lake burrito. It was delicious and extremely filling. It came with fries which were tasty and quite different from normal fries that one typically gets in terms of shape and crunchiness.

Stopped by for lunch after a nearby hike and was really happy with what we ate. Must order is anything with one of the fresh corn tortillas - it was the highlight of everything we ate. We got a spicy pork huarache, carne asada corn K-Sadilla and pork taco. The spicy pork was a little strange because they used ground pork with spicy pastor flavoring instead of normal chunks of pork but It still tasted good and I liked the beans it came with. It was actually pretty legit spicy too. The carne asada K-Sadilla was delicious with the fresh thick corn tortilla. Full of melty cheese and meat. The meat itself doesn't have much char on it (almost seemed like it was steamed) but I didn't mind cause it was tender and not overcooked. Comes with potato chips (kinda random but I guess it's their thing). The green and red salsas were also flavorful. Cute little outdoor patio in the back.

They accommodated a somewhat last minute catering request. The food was outstanding and the service was just as good.

These are the Best tacos in town! I've been coming here for years and love these guys. Great food, better people.

Wow. Thank you Yelp for pointing me to this awesome hole-in-the-wall deliciousness. I got the fish tacos, my 10 yr old a pork and chicken taco, hubby got the steak burrito and our picky 8 yr old the cheese quesadilla. Homemade potato chips came first which sounds odd maybe but so good. Hubs' burrito was delish...the steak, we think, was the winning ingredient. Fish tacos were fabulous but must say almost stole the pork taco it was THAT good. TOTALLY bookmarking this for future trips. Watch out for the turn, ez to miss. Enjoy.

A group of our friends were in town for a wedding in Hood River and found Lake Taco after we visited Evoke next door. The staff at Lake Taco were some of the friendliest staff I have ever encountered in a restaurant and the food was incredible. Between all of us, we ordered most of the items on the menu, and everyone had great things to say about their choice. The tortillas were homemade and delicious and the margaritas were some of the best I've had. A special shout-out to Luis, who helped us out the entire time and never stopped smiling. Larger groups can be very difficult to manage but he was only accommodating. Any time someone is heading to Hood River, I will recommend Lake Taco to them!!

Great service and awesome food! Highly recommend the carne and fish tacos. The rice is the best we have had anywhere.