Great food and great service. Had a misunderstanding on our part and our hostess was super helpful and understanding. Thank you! Will be back for sure.

Vals had a Chic ambiance at night it's dimly lit. Very intimate and they also have outdoor seating area. That's a great option when the weather is nice. The servers were cool and very informative on the menu they recommended the QUESO FUNDIDO it's served with fresh tortilla I had the chorizo version but you can also get it with mushrooms which I heard is also delicious. This was the perfect dish for the person. That's not too hungry but want something flavorful and delicious at the same time. The cheese pool on this was perfect and it's definitely filling And Price rite at $13. Just a heads up, they also include a 20% service charge on every bill so just be prepared for that. They have a front menu which I took a picture of that explains why they do it for their employees

I don't know why, but I love that there's a casual Mexican place in town called Vals. Part of me is like, make it make sense and the other part is like, I don't want it to make sense. We checked out Vals because we were in the mood for something more casual/less prohibitively expensive than some of the other joints on Freret where entrees fetch upwards of 35 dollars... and a little less casual than Dat Dog (no shade on any of the aforementioned places. These are tough times for restaurants). It was a chilly night so no patio for us, but they do have heating lamps out there. Inside is really nice, dark, with a large bar and comfy booths. Folk art and murals give it a bit of an Oaxaca vibe (not to mention all of the mezcal drinks). While there's not a lot of vegan options, there are a couple tacos. The guacamole is legit and I couldn't stop eating it. Prices are so reasonable. I don't at all mind the service charge as they explain it both on the menu and before taking your order. When our waitress brought the check, she reminded us again. And if you want to leave a little extra, you can. You can't mind when they are so transparent! So many places are not and you feel awkward about not giving another 20% on top of that. Can't wait to return on a warm spring evening so I can sit on the patio with a frozen marg!

I went to school in NOLA and lived by Val's, so I've been countless times. It's one of the places I love to go back to when I'm in town. The food is great, as are the drinks, but will admit it's a bit pricey for what it is and the service can be hit or miss. That said, would still recommend checking it out - lovely place to catch up with friends and is located in an adorable part of Uptown.

I've been here twice and so happy on this second visit! The Birria Burrito with the consomé from is their current special and it was sooo delicious! I sat in silence and finished the entire thing. If you thought you loved birria tacos, wait until you try the birria burrito!

Vals is a perfect taco spot! It's beautifully appointed on the corner of Valence and Freret. An old car repair garage turned gorgeous open air restaurant with a sexy moody interior and gorgeous outdoor seating area that features string lights at night. I'm always happy at Vals! I love the chips and salsa trio that comes with guacamole, salsas rojo and verde; I also always get the pickled veggies as an accompaniment. I got the cocktail of the day which was a frozen mango guava with the yummy spicy stuff on the rim. I also got the shrimp taco, the fish taco and the beef taco. I eventually hit euphoria! This place is dog friendly but be warned if you bring your dog, their will be other dogs there and that could potentially cause a scene. The waitress was kind enough to bring a water bowl and treats for my Ginger girl who was on her best behavior. Street parking only.