You guys!!! Everyone who craves legit, authentic Mexican food knows about Lucero's, but you probably haven't set foot in this unassuming little market!! The store has most imported staples of the little corner stores in Mexico (even guava roll candy), and it was hard to pass up those mangoes!! I bought 7, haha. But if you walk through the doorway into the next room, you see a space filled with booths. It's open and airy, and very clean.
Behind the counter are some hard working ladies, and they're whipping up some food that is muy delicioso!! Handmade tortillas, homemade food that isn't too salty, and it's really filling and full flavored. The chiles rellenos and tacos con carne asada were both outstanding. The aguas frescas (Jamaica) was refreshing and not too sweet. The total for those four items was $20. Affordable and tasty, and I love that they served us on real dishes and not styrofoam (well, the cups were styrofoam, but at least we had real silverware and plates!).
In all honesty, my very gringo husband discovered this place for me, a week or so ago. I'd sent him out to find epazote (unsuccessfully), and when he went into this market, he was really excited to feel like he was back on vacation in Mexico, and ended up buying a stack of fresh off the grill tortillas. :) read more