OK, this is big. There is a new #1 in my heart for Bloomington Mexican food. And it's Tacos El Pastor. It's new to Bloomington, new to me, and has moved into first place in a town with many many options.
Tacos El Pastor is so new I had to have Yelp add the restaurant. They have a food truck as well I believe, but this is the restaurant located where Juanita's used to be. The menu is typical of most places with all the options you'd expect, the interior is decorated like the others. The service was great - but it was empty so let's hope it continues when they get known in town. The food. Well, the food was simply better.
I had the Fajitas Little Mexico, which is their version of combo steak-chicken-shrimp. There was an abundance of meats, plus perfectly cut onions and peppers. I ordered without tomato so don't know how those would be. It was flavorful, hot and delish. The side plate was the usual, with perfect refried beans, the lettuce and cheese, and rice. I opted for both flour and corn tortillas (I would guess that was an add-on but forgot to look at my receipt) - both were piping hot. All in all, best in town.
I had debated between fajitas and the chimichanga and luckily my wife ordered the fajita chimi and I was able to rescue 1/4 of it from touching the sour cream 'just in case' she didn't finish it. I know her well, and it was a HUGE chimi. There was no way she was finishing so I planned ahead. She loved it. I did too. It was stuffed, big, and fried perfectly. The beans and rice were on the side, and the chimi had the steak, green peppers and onions. All in all, again, best in town.
SO the only problem? When I return do I order fajitas or chimichanga? I'd like to branch out but I know that won't happen. I need my fix again.
El Ranchero Southside, let it be known there is a new sheriff in town. We'll still visit because you're close, but I'll be heading downtown for at least half my Mexican dining from this point forward. read more