El Taco De Mexico
714 Santa Fe Dr. (Corner of 7th & Santa Fe)
Denver, CO 80204
Rating = 2 tortillas
Several readers recommended I try El Taco De Mexico so I finally decided to give them a try. When I looked it up, I realized that I had actually been there before and had a really delicious burrito on a previous visit. They're known for having a authentic Mexican food and good green chile. Having had a good experience there before, I was looking forward to trying their tacos. And, when the word "taco" is in the name of the place, you have to hope that the tacos are good. Apparently, someone forgot to tell them that when they decided on a name.
Before I talk about the tacos, I want to mention something important about taco pricing. I'm sure many of you are familiar with the typical $.99 taco. They're served up on very small tortillas and have a decent amount of meat. One probably won't fill you up, but several will. As the prices go up, usually, the portions increase as well. With that said, back to the tacs at El Taco De Mexico.
When my tacos were served up I was a bit shocked. Priced at $1.70 each, I expected a decent size taco. Instead, what lay on the plate before me were 3 very small tacos with barely enough meat to fill the lackluster tortillas. The initial disappointment fading, I decided to just see how they tasted. They tasted a bit bland and the meat in each was dry and in need of some salsa.
So, as far as the tacos go, don't bother with them unless you're desperate for a taco. On the other hand, if you're looking for some good Mexican grub and delicious green chile, Give El Taco De Mexico a try.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
La Mexicana Taqueria - a disappointment
La Mexicana Taqueria
2538 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-3008
Rating = 1 tortilla
When I walked into La Mexicana Taqueria, I was very excited at the prospect of trying their tacos. The restaurant just seemed like it was going to have something delicious for me. Unfortunately, my taco senses were way off.
I ordered a carne asada taco and a carnitas taco with grilled jalepenos on the side. At $2.25 each I was expecting decent sized tacos filled with meat. What showed up at the table were, AT BEST, $.99 tacos filled with what I'll generously refer to meat. In actuality, the tiny shards served up in the tacos resembled chunks of shoe leather more than they did meat and they tasted about as good as they looked. My grilled jalepenos were nowhere to be seen (despite showing up on my bill) and the selection of salsas offered up were bland and unappetizing.
So, all I can say is that La Mexicana Taqueria was a disappointment. Don't bother assaulting your taste buds with the trash they serve.
2538 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433-3008
Rating = 1 tortilla
When I walked into La Mexicana Taqueria, I was very excited at the prospect of trying their tacos. The restaurant just seemed like it was going to have something delicious for me. Unfortunately, my taco senses were way off.
I ordered a carne asada taco and a carnitas taco with grilled jalepenos on the side. At $2.25 each I was expecting decent sized tacos filled with meat. What showed up at the table were, AT BEST, $.99 tacos filled with what I'll generously refer to meat. In actuality, the tiny shards served up in the tacos resembled chunks of shoe leather more than they did meat and they tasted about as good as they looked. My grilled jalepenos were nowhere to be seen (despite showing up on my bill) and the selection of salsas offered up were bland and unappetizing.
So, all I can say is that La Mexicana Taqueria was a disappointment. Don't bother assaulting your taste buds with the trash they serve.
Tacos Mi Pueblo - tasty tacos
Tacos Mi Pueblo
2945 West 23rd Avenue (23rd & Federal)
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 480-5332
Rating = 4 tortillas
Sitting on the corner with a sign proclaiming they're open 24 hours (they're not, by the way), Tacos Mi Pueblo ("TMP") is a pretty unassuming place. Unlike some of the spots I visit on my quest, TMP is an actual Mexican restaurant. Clean and welcoming (as long as you don't have an aversion to lots of bright colors), TMP offers a full selection of mexican dishes and even a cold cerveza to wash it all down. But, as you might expect, I went directly for the tacos.
The tacos are piled high with meaty fillings and come in enough varieties to appease nearly any carnivore's palate. On this trip I decided to try the asada, carnitas, and the al pastor. The tacos were served up meat only on corn tortillas and accompanied by several roasted jalepenos. After a quick stop by the salsa bar to pick up some green and red chile along with cilantro and onions to add the tacos I sat down and prepared to dive in. All those extras would have to wait until after the first bite of each taco. I always want that first bite at a new place to be just as they serve it up. After that, it's anything goes in the land of condiments.
Both the asada and the al pastor proved to be absolutely delicious. Each was juicy and cooked almost perfectly. The meat was well seasoned and flavorful. Unfortunately, the same couldn't be said for the carnitas. While they were juicy, they were also pretty bland. When I'm out eating a $30 steak, I want to taste the delicious flavor of the steak without the the interference of robust seasonings. With my tacos, however, I'm looking for those bold delicous flavors that come from well seasoned meats. The chicken just lacked that kick.
Tacos Mi Pueblo has some tasty tacos and is definitely worth a try for anyone searching for a good taco. Even if you're just looking for some decent Mexican food, I'd recommend giving them a try... with tacos this good, I'm willing to be the rest of the menu offers some gems as well.
Give 'em a try and let me know what you think.
2945 West 23rd Avenue (23rd & Federal)
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 480-5332
Rating = 4 tortillas
Sitting on the corner with a sign proclaiming they're open 24 hours (they're not, by the way), Tacos Mi Pueblo ("TMP") is a pretty unassuming place. Unlike some of the spots I visit on my quest, TMP is an actual Mexican restaurant. Clean and welcoming (as long as you don't have an aversion to lots of bright colors), TMP offers a full selection of mexican dishes and even a cold cerveza to wash it all down. But, as you might expect, I went directly for the tacos.
The tacos are piled high with meaty fillings and come in enough varieties to appease nearly any carnivore's palate. On this trip I decided to try the asada, carnitas, and the al pastor. The tacos were served up meat only on corn tortillas and accompanied by several roasted jalepenos. After a quick stop by the salsa bar to pick up some green and red chile along with cilantro and onions to add the tacos I sat down and prepared to dive in. All those extras would have to wait until after the first bite of each taco. I always want that first bite at a new place to be just as they serve it up. After that, it's anything goes in the land of condiments.
Both the asada and the al pastor proved to be absolutely delicious. Each was juicy and cooked almost perfectly. The meat was well seasoned and flavorful. Unfortunately, the same couldn't be said for the carnitas. While they were juicy, they were also pretty bland. When I'm out eating a $30 steak, I want to taste the delicious flavor of the steak without the the interference of robust seasonings. With my tacos, however, I'm looking for those bold delicous flavors that come from well seasoned meats. The chicken just lacked that kick.
Tacos Mi Pueblo has some tasty tacos and is definitely worth a try for anyone searching for a good taco. Even if you're just looking for some decent Mexican food, I'd recommend giving them a try... with tacos this good, I'm willing to be the rest of the menu offers some gems as well.
Give 'em a try and let me know what you think.
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