Atmosphere - Most the tables were occupied when we arrived, but there was still some space left at one of the shared long tables. There was a group sitting on the patio. They had a space heater out there. There wasn't a lot of tables and chairs in the shop. I think when they get busy, there won't be enough. It gets packed during game days since they are right next to the local university. I visited the restroom. The soap was in a sauce dispenser bottle. The paper towel dispenser was automatic. Toilet was not automatic. Not hot inside the restaurant. I have been to some places where it's been hot. During the day, the whole patio is in the hot sunlight. No water misters.
Food:
Fish taco $4.75 I'm not sure what made it so spicy, but there was something in there that was spicy. I think it might have been the pickled onion. It was pink and a little crunchy. Besides that, the rest of the fish taco wasn't that spicy. I liked this one a lot, besides whatever made it so spicy. Good flavor. I liked the crispy outside of the fish. Soft corn tortilla.
beer battered fish, cabbage, pickled onion, chile morita crema, pico de gallo
Crispy shrimp taco $6 df The whole taco was fried. The corn tortilla was crunchy. The corn tortilla on the fish was a little softer. I didn't like the seafood broth. It definitely tasted fishy. I probably wouldn't get this one again. Definitely shouldn't have any more fish broth.
Cabbage, carrots, pickled onion, seafood broth
Chicken $3.75 gf I didn't like the sweet flavor. I don't know what made it have that flavor. The cotija cheese was fine. I think the sour cream should have been fine too. I wouldn't get this one again. This also only came with a soft corn tortilla.
adobo marinated chicken, avocado salsa, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, sour cream
Carnitas (pork) $3.75 gf, df I liked this one. It wasn't fancy, but the shredded meat was moist and tender. Soft corn tortilla.
onion and cilantro
Barbacoa (beef) $3.75 gf, I really didn't like the sweet flavor of this one. I would not get it again. People who like salsa tlaquepaque would probably like it. I didn't know that salsa Tlaquepaque is made with instant coffee until I looked it up later. The sauce was the deep reddish color expected of salsa tlaquepaque. I don't know how it could be so sweet since most salsa tlaquepaque recipes don't include honey or sugar. I think I could taste more ancho chili than any instant coffee. Soft corn tortilla.
df onion, cilantro, salsa tlaquepaque
Sonoran taco (beef) $3.85 It has a lot of gristle and fat. I wouldn't get this one again. It has a lot of flavor. Tasted bbq-ed. Liked that it came with a flour tortilla, though. Wish we could have the option for flour or corn tortillas on all the tacos.
Carne asada with flour tortilla, cabbage, Sonoran salsa, and avocado salsa
If the Carne asada (beef) 3.75 gf avocado salsa, onion, and cilantro is basically the Sonoran taco, I would advise against getting it if you don't like gristle or fatty pieces.
The same for the costra (beef) $3.85
Carne asada, caramelized cheese, caramelized onion served on flour tortilla.
Chips, salsa + guacamole $5.50 vg, df I thought the guacamole could have been better. It tasted like it was made with unripe avocado, maybe this is better than being made with too ripe avocado. Some chips were overly salty. I liked that the chips were thin. The salsa asada had a dark red color, but didn't taste burnt. I thought it tasted like regular salsa. I didn't like the salsa verde. I usually like salsa verde, but the jalapeño or serrano peppers flavor was too strong.
salsa asada, guacamole, salsa verde
Service - There were many employees. The service here was quick once they got to us. The cashier was chatting with other people in the restaurant.
Parking - The restaurant was located inside of a college area. Was not crowded since it was late at night. Parking meters and parking structures are available. You must pay for parking at the parking meters or the parking structure. Shaded spots available in the parking structure.
Future - May come back although cost seemed pricey for small tacos and parking can only be found at the parking structure or parking meters.
May try the al pastor (pork) $3.75, gf (WEDNESDAYS ONLY), but it is Wednesday only. I would think it is basically the same as the carnitas, though.
onion, cilantro, pineapple
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