Master of disguise. That is how best to describe JJ's Taco shop. This is a genuinely great Mexican…read morefood stop that should be a brick and mortar location, disguised as mall food.
I swear I can think of a few places that are sit down Mexican restaurants, or that charge you as such, that are not even in the same ballpark as JJ's.
Nothing is less than fresh. The flavors are layered into all the ingredients. The picture you have in your mind of how you want the order come out to you comes nowhere close to the actual final product. They exceed your expectations.
Super, super fast service, yet the flavor is as if it took forever to get them to that level. The meat is tender. Not tough beef, but simmer, delicate, tender, juicy Beef Asada. The onions are sauteed and add depth.
We had Quesadillas and Loaded fries. Got it home, the food was still piping hot. The tortilla shell was buttery, crisp, just really packed full of meat, cheese, onions, goodness you'd expect at a much higher price point, at a sit down Mexican restaurant.
I had one issue. I am 1 pound from 200, Covid-19 gains, and the portions are generous and are not going to help with my trying to cut back and lose the extra 5 I gained the last year or so. Oozing with cheese, stacked with meat. Thanks JJ's. You are not helping me lose weight.
So whatever you think about mall food, toss it out, rethink it all. Imagine white linen on that mall table. Imagine a wait staff doting on you if you need too because this food is on par with that experience. Even valet park your taste buds here if you must.
Tip generously because you did not pay what this food is worth at the register. You didn't, trust me. The amount of meals and portions I got would have cost no less than 25% more plus tips at a couple of other spots close by. This is why I felt okay tipping generously. I was still way ahead.
Till next time. Stay safe, get your vaxx, and booster, if not for you, for someone you love. Don't be that story of someone that said they should have. We need you alive and Yelping. We need you enjoying good food, great experiences, and the love of your family.
Take care.