Los Bainas
Los Bainas is a long-standing Monterrey taqueria celebrated for its consistently delicious trompo (al pastor) and campechana tacos, featuring tender, flavorful meat. While generally offering friendly and fast service with reasonable prices and good portions, the establishment has a very simple, casual vibe and faces recurring issues with parking and occasional longer waits when busy.
Pro tip: The best trompo tacos and the special beans are the best.
The restaurant is well-regarded for its flavorful tacos, particularly the trompo (al pastor) and campechana varieties. Many diners highlight the tender, well-seasoned meat and the quality of accompaniments like charro beans and salsas.
“The meat is so tender and flavorful”
Service is generally described as friendly and fast, though some signs suggest it can be slow when the restaurant is busy, and a few mention a need for improvement.
“The staff are quick”
The atmosphere is consistently described as simple, basic, or not pretty, with TVs often playing Telenovelas. It's noted as a casual, no-frills taqueria.
“The place is very simple”
Prices are consistently described as reasonable or affordable, with diners noting good portion sizes for the cost.
“Reasonable prices, are friendly”