Red Star Taco Bar

Our family tried this taco place for lunch and really enjoyed ourselves. The tacos were all incredible, we especially loved the Catfish taco, the Buffalo Chicken, the Agave Shrimp, the Carne Asadas, and Pulled Pork. There were more but these were the most memorable, the chorizo was good but lacked flavor. The hot sauces were great, and their margaritas were so so good!! Highly recommend - and get the queso and the salami & chips! The Queso was my fave (I added it to the chorizo taco and it made it spectacular!)…

Red Star Tacoma – A Happy Hour Win! Red Star Tacoma has come a long way since my last visit several years ago—what a pleasant surprise! We dropped in during happy hour but decided to order from the regular menu instead, and I’m so glad we did. I went with their 3 for $13 TACOs deal, choosing Catfish, Carnitas, and Baja Sur Fish. Each taco was generously portioned, well-balanced, and absolutely delicious. The Catfish taco stood out with its crispy, tortilla chip-encrusted fish and flavorful Cajun remoulade. The Carnitas was classic and comforting with fresh pico and salsa verde, while the Baja Sur Fish was bright and satisfying with cabbage, pico, and their signature Baja sauce. We added a side of chips and salsa for just $3.50, and to our surprise, they provided extra salsa at no charge—great hospitality and value! I also took advantage of their happy hour tequila special and tried Fortaleza Reposado for the first time. At $13 with a generous pour and $3 off, it was a great way to round out the meal. Overall, Red Star Tacoma delivered a fantastic experience—great food, generous portions, and solid happy hour deals. Definitely worth a visit, especially during happy hour!

I stopped by Red Star Taco and had a pretty good experience overall. The tacos were decent—good flavor, nice presentation, and a solid portion size. The fried chicken tacos had a nice crunch. The chips and salsa were a nice starter, with crispy chips and a flavorful salsa. The menu had a good variety of options, which I appreciated. Service was good, and the atmosphere was casual and comfortable. Overall, a decent spot for tacos.

The food here is really mid, especially for the price point. However, the "Mom" and "Dad" tacos were surprisingly nostalgic. For anyone who grew up on thinking the Old El Paso taco packs were the peak of Mexican cuisine but later found out otherwise, this will bring you back. I'm just visiting Tacoma for work and this not a place I would return to, however, for the "Mom" and "Dad" tacos alone I am extremely glad I found this place.

Delicious! Nice atmosphere. Love their tacos!They’re all pretty great! They do have a taco Tuesday deal, although it’s only a few tacos from their regular menu for the deal and you do have to also get a drink (alcoholic or not) in order to get the deal, so if you’re just drinking water it’s actually cheaper to just get the regular menu tacos, plus you get more options to choose from! Also have had their bowls and a burrito, also very good

The tacos are good and they have gluten free options. Both desserts are gluten free. The cookie one was out of this world and I plan to try the flan next time. Staff is the bestest

We had our simple, little wedding reception here in the upstairs area. I cannot express how amazing this place is for food and atmosphere. The food is absolutely delicious, and the portions are amazing. I want to make a special shoutout to Rachel on the staff. She was the one that helped coordinate and organize everything for our party. She is extremely helpful professional and friendly. She made the whole experience absolutely painless and fluid. I can’t express how much she helps with everything. All the other staff is just as friendly and helpful, but she deserved a special shoutout for all the work she did. Made our wedding day amazing and unforgettable. We will definitely be regulars from now on. Rachel deserves a raise or bonus or something. She definitely deserves it.

Service is always good here—fast, polite, casual, friendly—and food is always pretty good, too. The menu is limited, but creative. I’ve tried about half of the offerings & have rarely been disappointed. A recent exception was the breakfast burrito. It wasn’t nearly “breakfast-y” enough. It was supposed to have eggs and potatoes—I couldn’t find either. It would be nice to have a few more salsa options. The sauces that come with the tacos are good, but sometimes rather dry.