I have been a huge fan of Veracruz (i've rated them and their fonda restaurant 5 stars). Despite it being a bit on the pricy side I've always defended it, taken friends and family visiting and it's been great!
Also, I love Leona and it's been so fun going to this location. However, unfortunately I don't know it it was a one off thing or if they've been trying to expand (they recently opened a new concept for chicken) and have been managing costs better, but it appears they may have changed some of their ingredients and/or processes.
Specifically, their mole tacos were *terrible*. It seems they are doing the mole differently (or at least this time). It's sad because the first time I had their mole taco was July 4th by Congress a few years back and I was like SHOCKED at how amazing it was.
Secondly, I've loved their steak tacos and now they might have went to cheaper meat, which was much more chewy with connective tissue and all gray.
I will say the breakfast tacos and grilled chicken tacos I ordered were as good as ever!
I tried reaching out to see if it was a one off event but no answer.
So I will probably continue to go to Veracruz but likely be alot more selective in what I order. Further, I can no longer rave about it and take friends and family as I'd be worried they might be disappointed.
This really bummed me out. read more