My standards for Mexican cuisine are rather high, and even though most I've reviewed have been of the fast food nature, there are a few that really leave a lasting impression.
Who names a restaurant "Taco Boy," anyway and expects patrons to file in and take them seriously? I, for one, did not, but I couldn't help myself from potentially dispelling another 4.5 star establishment.
Some yelp reviewers have stated some facts to which I concur:
* Tendency of being really busy
* Prepare for a possible long wait
* Jukebox goes off randomly and is quite loud
* Pretty darn good salsas in their salsa bar
* Cheap eats
There were a few Quick Tip postings by one yelper, essentially lambasting the lady behind the counter. While one may easily draw the same conclusion as that yelper's post, I found that the lady at the counter, at the outset, seemed abrasive but speaking with her kindly defused any possible ill expressions and she actually smiled and became cheery.
Taco Boy's menu is cluttered with many options, yet all items are extremely reasonably priced, i.e, $1.00 Tacos and Sub $5.00 Breakfast Plates just to name a few.
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Lengua Taco: 4/5
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Slightly tangy from the salsa verde. Extremely tender yet lacked distinct tongue flavor.
Pastor Taco: 4.5/5
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Outstanding marinade that didn't take away from the pork flavor.
Chorizo Taco: 4/5
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A little salty, very spicy but flavorful. Seemed more like longaniza.
Carne Asada Taco: 3.5/5
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Fairly tender but a little dry, yet your standard carne asada.
Carnitas Taco: 4/5
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Nice flavor, lightly crisp, and finely chopped. I prefer my carnitas more crispy and coarsely chopped.
Huevos Rancheros ($4.55): 3.75/5
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Perfect eggs over easy rested upon a slightly toasted corn tortilla that swam in a sea of delicious red salsa. I requested no salt for my order and everything, from rice to beans tasted well. Rice was fluffy with stronger tomato essence. Refried Beans contained a contrast of textures with mostly soft beans and some medium firm beans, yet managed to be rich and creamy.
Chorizo Burrito ($2.00): 3/5
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One of the larger breakfast burritos I have ever purchased for a mere $2, and quite frankly, a meal in itself. Flour tortilla was soft. There was only one real issue: Could barely taste any chorizo because there was not enough. Most of the filling consisted of egg.
In closing, if you're looking to feed your family on a tight budget, Taco Boy should be on your radar as there is no denying their lower price point compared to neighboring Mexican restaurants and fast food joints yet not jeopardizing quality and taste. read more