Tag: four stars

Authentic & Street Tacos | August 20, 2024

#689: Shrimp Taco at Taqueria Portland

Another great taco — this one had nice, pliable, tender corn tortillas and perfectly-cooked shrimp. On top of that, the onion and cabbage were crunchy and fresh and the avocado […]

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 […]

Authentic & Street Tacos | July 11, 2024

#676: Taco Charrito at Bocalo (Dallas)

While dining with comrades from the National Puzzlers’ League in Dallas, I tried the waiter-recommended Taco Charrito. The seafood was perfectly fried — tender and simply seasoned — although I […]

Authentic & Street Tacos | November 17, 2023

#649-650: Spicy Taco in Chicago

I know this post is out of order, but I’d rather post more while it’s fresh and then catch up later. Anywho… I found myself in Chicago again and stumbled […]

Tex-Mex | October 13, 2023

#643: Ochoa’s (Athens, TX)

As a member of the Davida Spotter Movement, the sign for Ochoa’s caught my eye when in Athens. Their tacos were traditional Tex-Mex fare but really well-seasoned and tasty. It […]

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 […]