Category: Modern/Fusion

Modern/Fusion | August 19, 2024

#687: Mini Banh Xeo Tacos at Mosaic Taphouse (PDX)

These bad boys wanted to keep falling apart on me, but they were so good with the light, airy, sweet pancake exterior, the crisp, refreshing lettuce, and the fragrant pork […]

Modern/Fusion | July 31, 2024

#681-682: Pouring Glory

This low-key taproom in the South Main area has a few good tacos to sling. I think the Korean beef would be perfect with a lime wedge or two. They’re […]

Authentic & Street Tacos | August 27, 2023

#637-642: Lakeview Taco Fest (Chicago)

Earlier this year, I happened to be in Chicago the same weekend as the Lakeview Taco Fest. They had several really good tacos that I’d gladly get again. I was […]

Modern/Fusion | November 12, 2021

#580-582: Back to Velvet Taco

When getting dinner with my ride or die crew, they tend to like Velvet Taco pretty good, so we ended up ordering in on our last hangout night. The chicken […]

Modern/Fusion | November 10, 2021

#552-554: Lanea in Santa Monica

On my last trip to Los Angeles, one of the highlights was Lanea. I’m a sucker for wordplay with letter blocks and trendy decor, but on top of that they […]

Modern/Fusion | September 9, 2021

#545: Camarón from Taco Libre

Within a stone’s throw of Santas Monica Pier, Taco Libre is putting together some nice tacos. I tried the camarón and found it to be a little spicy, a little […]

Modern/Fusion | April 14, 2021

#535: BBQ Ranch Pork from Velvet Taco

Earlier in the pandemic, I grabbed this taco from Velvet Taco with my friend Trista before a mini road trip. Not too shabby but nothing to write home about.