I was hiking up above Lake Samish got back to the car and needed something to eat. So, onto Yelp and found this place 8 minutes south. Reviews seemed promising so,I hit the freeway and cruised down. Pulled into the parking lot. It's in a casino, so be prepared to have your senses assaulted when you walk in...especially after a peaceful hike thru the forest. Made my way back, looked at the menu and decided to do the street tacos with the asada upgrade. Paid the admittedly not cheap price, I declined the SIX DOLLAR chips and $1 hot sauce...I have home made salsa verde waiting. The tacos arrived reasonably quickly and I made my escape from the cacophony of lights and sounds assaulting my brain. Glanced at the tacos ensconced in my take out box and sure enough.. 3 street tacos...and headed back home to Bellingham.
Upon arrival home the tacos were removed and plated. Another reviewer mentioned they were very generous with the meat and they were not kidding...they were utterly stuffed to overflowing with steak. Accompanying them was fresh jalapeños, some lime wedges, and some sliced radishes. It looked really promising. On with the home made salsa verde and the consumption began...and so did the disappointment.
The tortillas...good...the veggies...good and fresh...the meat...plentiful...and...tasteless.
Yeah, as much meat as there was, and it was somewhat decently prepared, at least it wasn't tough. But, it was also not juicy...just utterly, disappointingly bland. It's like somebody made the meat but completely forgot to season it. No butter, no salt, no pepper, no sauce...just...pretty much tasteless meat. I didn't pay $16 to get utility protein. What a disappointment.
This could be epic...it could be THE go to place for post hike tacos. It could be the street taco pilgrimage spot. But all I got was...meh. Just a little change in the way they cook the asada and I'll make the drive and pay the price...well, not $6 for chips...but I'd pay the asking it the steak was good. Frankly, Chipotle is better and that's not saying much.
I really had high hopes. But as of now, sorry, until somebody learns how to cook steak, cannot recommend. read more