I'm about to share a very special place with you. It's called Taqueria Mexico (415 Lomas Blvd NE) and it's big (huge) on flavor, but not exceptional on atmosphere. Driving to a patient's house three times a week I would pass this tiny little unassuming, ex-Tastee Freeze place, located in the Martineztown barrio. And I'd think "someday I'll stop there".
One day I was starving, and with several more patients to see, I decided it was time to stop and check it out. After perusing the menu I ordered carnitas tacos. The wait and kitchen staff were friendly and efficient, and the aromas all around were making me even hungrier.
When the meal came I was impressed at how fresh everything looked. No gummy cheese and heavy fat here. Just a yummy, healthy-looking plate of tacos. After my first bite I immediately understood that I'd happened onto a special place. The salsa was fiery and fresh, the tacos (soft) were succulent and perfect, and the building, while old, was very clean. Those all around me were Hispanic. Who better to judge good Mexican food, right?
In the fifteen years or so since that first taste of heaven I've gone back many times. And I've taken many people there, and to a person they have pronounced it delicious. Taqueria Mexico is a family operation, the food is consistently excellent, and the prices, while not cheap, are fair. They're only open for breakfast, and lunch--but it's simply the best Mexican food I've ever eaten. Ever! I'm making myself hungry. It's time for a visit--and three carnitas tacos, please! Yum. Hope I see you there! For a better chance at a seat, go before 11:15 or after 1PM. It's a tiny, very busy place, but so worth stopping in.
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