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.
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I've had lots of great food at Taco de Mexico. Their green chile is oustanding and the burritos are great too! Guess I'll pass on the tacos next time.
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ReplyDeletedon't know if you've gotten a comment about Mezcal (on Colfax - across from the Bluebird), but I go there any time I want tacos. They make small flour tortilla ones (three per order) - and I know that's not part of your must have ideal, BUT the pork tacos there are delish! I really dig them because it's not a bunch of slop pretending to be a taco. They're pretty simple: marinated and shredded pork (soooo good) with a little cabbage, onions (I'm trying to remember if the onions are part of pico...can't remember) and my favorite part: pineapple. Squeeze come lime on those bad boys and you're good to go.
just a thought!
Katie
btw: check out my blog at: http://katiejustsayin.blogspot.com/
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Hey Katie -
ReplyDeleteNo, I hadn't heard about that place yet, but I'll be sure to add it to the list. All this taco sampling is turning me into a full-fledged taco junkie!
Flour tortillas aren't the ideal, but they're not a bad thing either. I'll let you know what I think when I give Mezcal a try. Thanks again for the recommendation.
Peace,
Jason
btw: I take the flour tortilla statement back. The tacos are made with those little corn tortillas. I asked John because I started to second guess myself and he confirmed the corn tortilla action.
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Katie
Sweet! I'll have to get by there and check out their tacos soon. Thanks again for the recommendation.
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