I happened to see this restaurant while leaving another business. I'm a huge fan of what I'd call "hole in the wall" places. I mean that as a compliment. It's usually where I find great food.
From the outside the building looks old but also traditional and pleasant. When I walked in, I felt joy at the updated interior with bright colors, a small seating area, and counter. I only saw Mexican people which also made me happy.
I had placed my order online which I had made before running in to the other place I was going. It was ready when I arrived.
I got a few a la carte items so I could try some variety. I got three tacos: one asade and one that was puerco in verde sauce and a birria. The birria was more expensive but the other 2 tacos were $2.85 each.
I got one chicken and one beef empanadas. I loved that they came dressed with lettuce, tomato, and some avocado.
I also got plantains with black beans.
I shared everything with my partner who is Latin, not Mexican. He still appreciates Mexican dishes.
The asada and birria tacos were very good. The puerco with verde was not what I had thought and was more of a pork skin coated with verde sauce. Very chewy and I'm not a fan of that kind of texture so I passed on tasting but my partner was happy to eat it. They have Taco Tuesday as well. I'm including a photo of the sign for that special! $1 less on each taco. They offer several other varieties of tacos. They are all what I would call street style which is my favorite style. Cilantro, onions, and you add lime and sauce if you choose.
The empanadas were also good. Maybe a tad greasy but it's fried so... the flavors were good. I thought the beef one could have used more filling but they were fried to perfection.
I absolutely loved the plantain and black beans dish. I was expecting green plantains (tostones) prepared to eat them with the beans. I got what I'd call maduros, with cheese and cream with a side of black beans. The maduros were so yummy! Perfection with the caramelization and the slightly melted cream and fine grated cheese. I inhaled these and did not share them! I wasn't sure exactly how to eat them with the beans but I mixed some of it and it was delicious. I want more of this!
I spent slightly over $30 with a small tip, taxes, and a $1.75 convenience fee to order online. I might just go in to order in person next time because I don't love paying that fee.
I was too busy eating my food when I got home and forgot to take photos! Sorry but that's usually a compliment to the restaurant because I'm enjoying my food too much to remember.
I noticed they had a small van in the parking lot with their name on it so maybe they do some catering. Not sure but I'll definitely be back even though it's a bit out of the way for me. read more