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| - We have visited Baja Soul multiple times since they have opened, and they remain a consistent favorite for us at Birkdale. Technically, I would rate them 3.5 stars, but I like to round up rather than down.
Service has always been attentive, friendly, and efficient.
This is my go to place for fresh tacos, when I also want to sit and enjoy an upbeat restaurant atmosphere. Yes, there are cheaper taco and/or mexican places in Huntersville, such as the red taco truck (of whom we are also a fan), La Unica (which we also think is good) and of course Qdoba, (I never eat there). Part of what you are paying for at Baja Soul is the convenience (to Birkdale), and atmosphere. I am glad they retained the tables with computers in them, this is one restaurant we can take our daughter and actually sit and relax at the end of a meal (and before the meal too!).
The complimentary salsa is out of this world good and my favorite restaurant salsa in this area, particularly for something that is complimentary. I typically order the seafood tacos, especially the Yucatan shrimp and mahi mahi. I was delighted to finally find somewhere locally with platanos on the menu; both the Mexican street corn and plantains are very good.
The tacos come standard with flour tortillas, but you can substitute corn tortillas . It is mentioned on the menu, and I have never been charged extra to upgrade to the corn tortilla.
We have ordered the tableside guacamole once, when there was a free coupon in the Clipper magazine. I would never pay full price for this, but it is very good. The great thing about having it prepared table side is that it is customizable. Want extra cilantro? They'll toss in as much as you want. More chili peppers? It's all yours.
My only real criticism of Baja Soul is the bar. The drinks are incredibly overpriced. I ordered a margarita on one visit, and it was the smallest margarita I've ever had, filled with ice, and not very good. I have also tried the mojito and it was mediocre. On our last visit, we did enjoy the 1/2 price bottle of wine night, but typically avoid ordering drinks here after the first two failed to impress.
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