Luchador Tacos

Luchador Tacos slings street tacos, burritos, and carne asada fries to a young, beach-hungry crowd in Old Orchard Beach. The kitchen sources fresh meats and makes salsas in-house, which shows when the food lands right. Fair warning: consistency seems to swing wildly, and prices run steep for the portion sizes.

• Carne asada street tacos with housemade red and green salsas.
• Crispy, loaded carne asada fries when they're done right.
• Fresh-chopped vegetables and quality meats on good days.
• Casual beach vibe near Old Orchard's boardwalk.

Get the Carne Asada Street Tacos, ask for both red and green salsa on the side, and try them separately before mixing. The carne asada fries are a craving-worthy guilty pleasure when the kitchen's on. Skip the sweet potato tacos (one guest found frozen tater tots inside), and stay away from anything heavily fried. If you're ordering a burrito, go meat-forward rather than anything vegetable-heavy.

Casual and beachy with a younger crowd. Chill staff energy, decent views, but no real lingering space, it's built for eating fast and moving on.

If you're rolling the dice here, the carne asada and fresh-made salsas are your best bet. Skip anything that relies too much on the fryer (the fries have been a sticking point), and get specifics on what's made to order versus prepped ahead.

Fans praise the quality meats, fresh salsas, and staff personality, with one guest calling the carne asada fries unmatched. But several diners have reported slow service, overpriced portions, and quality swings that make repeat visits risky. One recent visitor noted the staff seemed pushy and food took forever despite empty tables.