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DEATH BY TACOS in Chester
TTDC verdictTTDC score
9.2/10
Tacos, tequila, heavy music
Strong TTDC score
Closed · opens today at 12pm ££ Bookable Dogs welcome Kids welcome Check access

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TTDC verdictTTDC score
9.2/10
Tacos, tequila, heavy music
Strong TTDC score

Restaurant · Dive taqueria

DEATH BY TACOS

Watergate Street ·CH1 2LB ·under 0.1 miles from The Cross
Closed · opens today at 12pm Watergate Street under 0.1 miles from The Cross
Best for you need tacos and You are happy with walk-ins only and the possibility of waiting
Good to know Taco Restaurant on Watergate Street and dog-friendly
Avoid if You need a booking, a calm table or guaranteed space for a big group.
  • Watergate Street
  • Tacos
  • Mexican
  • Walk-ins only
  • Tequila

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want tacos, nachos, wings, tequila and a room with an actual pulse.
  • You are happy with walk-ins only and the possibility of waiting.
  • You like loud music, spice, specials and places that do not smooth off every edge.

Avoid if

  • You need a booking, a calm table or guaranteed space for a big group.
  • You want mild, tidy, quiet food with white-tablecloth energy.
  • You need step-free access or wheelchair-accessible seating.

No bookings. The venue is explicit about walk-ins only, including bigger parties. Go early if queuing will spoil the mood.

In a paragraph

Death By Tacos is the Watergate Street dive bar and taqueria for tacos, nachos, wings, agave drinks, specials, heavy music and strictly walk-in meals.

What it's like

Death By Tacos is small, noisy and stubborn in a way Chester needs. It is a dive bar and taqueria on Watergate Street, serving tacos, nachos, wings, tequila, mezcal, beer and daily specials without pretending to be a calm little restaurant.

Tacos, tequila, heavy music

The rules matter: no bookings, no soft-focus occasion dining, no great patience for people who need everything smoothed out. Go because you want the rougher, louder version of dinner.

Worth knowing

Death By Tacos is too small, too loud and too specific for some people. That is part of the appeal. Chester has enough places trying to offend nobody.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

under 0.1 miles from The Cross.

Hours

Current official hours show Monday closed, Tuesday 12:00-22:00, Wednesday-Thursday 17:00-22:00, Friday-Saturday 12:00-23:00 and Sunday 12:00-18:00. Kitchen times finish earlier.

Food & drink

Tacos, nachos, wings, specials and changing extras, with salsas, sauces and pickles made in-house where possible. Tacos first, then add wings, nachos or loaded sides if you are hungry. Check the specials before you panic-order.

Access

Wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating are listed as unavailable. Check direct before relying on access.

9.2 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Current official hours show Monday closed, Tuesday 12:00-22:00, Wednesday-Thursday 17:00-22:00, Friday-Saturday 12:00-23:00 and Sunday 12:00-18:00. Kitchen times finish earlier.
Address
53 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LB
Booking
No bookings at any time. It is walk-ins only.
Pay
cards, contactless
Dogs
Dogs are listed as welcome.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating are listed as unavailable. Check direct before relying on access.
Getting there
under 0.1 miles from The Cross.

Nearby plan

FAQ

Can you book Death By Tacos?

No. It is strictly walk-ins only, including bigger parties.

What kind of food does Death By Tacos serve?

Tacos, nachos, wings, changing specials and Mexican-leaning bar food.

Is Death By Tacos spicy?

It can be. Ask before ordering if heat level matters; this is not a timid food room.

Is Death By Tacos good for groups?

Only if the group can handle walk-ins, a small room and possible waiting. It is not built for guaranteed large-table comfort.

Is Death By Tacos accessible?

Local access data is not promising, with wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating listed as unavailable. Check direct before travelling.

Updated 7 June 2026. Menus, tickets, events, access and opening times can move around. Check direct before making a special trip. Spotted something wrong?