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Mexican food

You want authentic Mexican food that stays true to its roots.

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Updated May 2026
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Tacos y Tortas El Pluche image 1
Mexican restaurant

Mexican food truck offers authentic tacos and generous portions with fillings like asada and barbacoa. Self-serve salsa bar adds extra flavor. Sunny, lively spot has a casual vibe and small seating area, perfect for a quick, tasty meal.

Tacos and tortas come with generous portions and a variety of fillings like asada, pastor, barbacoa, and lengua. Quesadillas and tripe tacos stand out as especially delicious, with salsas adding extra flavor.

People are saying

"I thought the Mexican food here was the best I ever had."

"I've never had better tacos anywhere else."

"I had the best quesadilla of my life here."

Good to know

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The price for a quesadilla is $7.

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Parking can be challenging and may be full during busy hours.

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Takeout is recommended for a quick meal.

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Mexican restaurant

Food truck serves best tacos and quesabirria with standout carnitas and birria pizza. Casual vibe with street parking and tables invites quick bites. Prices stay low, making it a top pick for Mexican food lovers seeking bold flavors and sweet horchata.

Tacos stand out with carnitas and quesobirria varieties leading the menu. Tortas and the unique birria quesadilla called โ€œbirria pizzaโ€ also offer strong flavors. Horchata complements the meal with a sweet touch.

People are saying

"I thought the food here was amazing and delicious."

"I thought the carnitas here were the best I've ever had."

"I thought the Mexican food, especially the carnitas and quesabirria tacos, was the best I'd ever had."

Good to know

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There are no parking spaces available at the taco truck, only street parking.

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During winter, it's best to order ahead and pick up your food.

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It is recommended to eat the food in your car or at the provided tables.

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Restaurant

Tiny spot serves authentic Mexican and Guatemalan cuisine with a cozy vibe and good music. Tacos like birria and quesabirria stand out, paired with distinct salsas. Generous portions and great margaritas make it a favorite despite its hidden location.

Tacos shine with birria and quesabirria options, paired with well-seasoned, distinct salsas. Tortas like the Al Pastor and Cubano stand out for their rich flavors and generous portions.

People are saying

"The Mexican food here is amazing, especially the tacos."

"The food here is authentic Mexican and Guatemalan."

"This breakfast burrito is huge and so delicious."

Good to know

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Happy hour offers 2-for-1 drinks, making it a great deal.

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Late happy hour is perfect for after-work gatherings.

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You can pay your check using the QR code on the receipt.

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Mexican restaurant

Small mom-and-pop spot shines with authentic atmosphere and varied salsa bar featuring bright avocado and spicy peanut salsas. Tacos with asada and pork burst with bold flavors. Casual vibe and fair prices make it a great choice for Mexican food lovers.

Tacos stand out with asada and pork options that come with a variety of fresh salsas. The salsa bar offers spicy dark red and peanutty orange salsas made fresh daily, adding bold flavors to affordable, authentic Mexican dishes.

People are saying

"I found the food here to be amazing and delicious."

"I thought the tacos were delicious and amazing."

"The salsas here are spectacular and full of flavor."

Good to know

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Siete Salsas is a small mom-and-pop shop.

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The prices are fair.

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The portions are regular.

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Mexican restaurant offers authentic dishes with homemade tortillas and huge breakfast burritos. Atmosphere is chill and welcoming, perfect for families. Service is quick and prices are reasonable, making it a great spot for casual dining.

Authentic Mexican food shines with homemade tortillas and a variety of huge breakfast burritos. Dishes like menudo, posole, chile relleno burrito, and street tacos stand out alongside flavorful sides of homemade salsas.

People are saying

"The food here is delicious, especially the freshly made tortillas."

"Their menudo with patitas de puerco is the best Mexican food."

"I thought the street tacos were the best I ever had."

Good to know

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Karaoke night happens every Thursday at 10pm with a two-drink minimum.

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The restaurant is family-owned and offers a family-friendly atmosphere.

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The menu features a wide selection of authentic Mexican dishes.

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Mexican restaurant

Mexican restaurant serves exceptional tacos Al Pastor and authentic carne asada with affordable prices and large portions. Atmosphere is modern and calming but can get hot inside without air conditioning. Breakfast burritos and asada fries also stand out.

Breakfast burritos come fresh and really good. Tacos Al Pastor stand out as exceptional and some of the best in the city. Carne asada and taquitos also deliver authentic Mexican flavors that taste amazing.

People are saying

"I found the Mexican food, especially the tacos, to be delicious."

"I found the breakfast burrito to be really good and fresh."

"I found the Al Pastor tacos to be exceptional."

Good to know

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The tacos Al Pastor are $1.50 on Thursdays instead of $2.50 on other days.

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The breakfast burrito costs about $6.

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Prices at TaConMadres are quite fair.

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Mexican restaurant

Enjoy authentic tacos with fresh pineapple and free sauces at great prices. Lively, welcoming vibe keeps the place buzzing late with specials. Don't miss the fresh salsa bar and cold, real horchata for a true Mexican food experience.

Tacos come with real pineapple and stay fresh every time. Options like carnitas, chicken, and al pastor cost about $1.50 each and taste great. Burritos get smothered in sauce, and the menudo stands out. Sauces are free to add, and the horchata is cold and real.

People are saying

"The salsa bar has mild to hot homemade flavors."

"The carnitas tacos here are particularly great."

"I found the Mexican food, especially the tacos, to be delicious and affordable."

Good to know

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The tacos cost $1.50 each, available Monday through Friday.

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The taco plate is priced at $4.50 with a nice salsa bar.

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Expect limited food selection and menu items.

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Torres Mexican Food image 1
Mexican restaurant

Enjoy authentic Mexican food with fresh ingredients and best salsa in town. Cozy, friendly atmosphere with lively music sets a comfortable vibe. Large, refreshing margaritas complete the experience perfectly.

Authentic Mexican food features fresh ingredients and plentiful fajitas. The salsa stands out as best in town, paired with refreshing margaritas and flavorful menudo.

People are saying

"I found the Mexican food here to be phenomenal and authentic."

"I loved the breakfast burritos here; they were amazing."

"The food here is delicious and amazing."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs from 4-6pm daily with discounted drinks and appetizers.

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The kids' menu is free for younger children on Wednesdays.

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A 20% service charge is automatically added to all bills.

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