Bravo Taco 1250 Garden St., Titusville, FL 32780…read more
3.5 Stars
Cruising up to Titusville in the Big Boy Mobile made me remember why I actually do like living here, regardless of the foodie scene, or lack thereof. I do love the ocean. Today, my random name generator directed me to Bravo Taco in Titusville. They have an interesting story that I will get into after the food.
A-aron (iykyk) was the counter help for my excursion into this offering of Tex-Mex on the Space Coast. A-aron was engaging, professional and invaluable with his menu knowledge. The New Streak stands at 2! Can we break the current record of 12 consecutive fantastic servers? Only time will tell. Now, back to the job at hand. I asked The Ardent One for one of their Shredded Beef Burritos and one of their new specials, the Bravo Double Crunch Supreme.
While waiting for my order, I snapped a few photos of the interior. It was clean, bright and cheery. I really like the outside of the building. The colors are bright, vibrant and inviting. It wasn't long before my order was up, and I retreated to a table and got to work.
First up on the Big Boy's reputable palate was the Shredded Beef Burrito. This extensive offering was wrapped in a 13" flour tortilla and packed with shredded beef, rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar jack, corn, jalapenos and sour cream. The meat was well seasoned and quite enjoyable. All the other ingredients, except for the corn, seemed fresh and were extremely tasty, with just enough jalapenos to give it a nice kick.
Next, I turned my attention to the Bravo Double Crunch Supreme. This was touted as a new special added to their menu. I guess management went to Taco Bell and liked their Crunch Wrap? This fun sandwich was packed with beef, beans, Bravo red sauce, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos and sour cream. The ingredients are sandwiched between two tostadas, wrapped in a 13" flour tortilla and then grilled. This was far superior to the Taco Bell crud that seems to be at the top of the Mexican food chain in these here parts. Why, I will never know, as it sucks and has nothing in common with Mexican food other than the names of the dishes and some of the ingredients.
While driving up here, I passed Shiloh's, which may be the worst north end food joint, and they were packed. Bravo Taco is owned by the same group that owns Third Culture Kitchen and Vine & Olive. These are both 4-star eateries that, if placed anywhere except the Space Coast, would show 5-star skills to people who could appreciate it. However, here? Meh, again, people think Taco Bell is the top of the mountain when it comes to Mexican food.
The Big Boy says, "This is the best Tex-Mex in Titusville. However, that ain't saying much due to a lack of competition."
