Submitted by PeakMedium t3_xvm5sz in WorcesterMA
I love the food at Sol, but was just in Brooklyn for the weekend and was reminded of what excellent Mexican food is like. You know, like the chips they make themselves from homemade corn tortillas and you can't get the salt out of your mouth or the oil off your fingers for days? Any suggestions?
I’m no expert in authentic Mexican food, but I’m a big fan of Pepe’s in tatnuck square.
Do you like tacos? Then go to Taco Caliente on Chandler. No fuss taco shop but authtucally flavored tacos that aren't texmex.
Not here but East Boston is where to go.
I can second taco caliente for the more authentic flavor profile
Casa vallerta is probably the best I've had locally
Casa Vallarta is the best around no comparison
The few times I tried them I did not love the meat preparations--they tasted like they were all cooked in the AM then sat in a warming pan full of juices all day. Weren't my favorite but maybe I'll have to try again. I prefer Pepe's and El Patron for authentic tacos but wish they did their own tortillas. Haven't really found a perfect taco spot around here. I was admittedly spoiled by San Diego tacos for 6 years so I will probably never be fully satisfied.
Dude I knew from San Antonio (that's Tacoland) said Caliente was the best in the area, I trust him on that.
Did you try the birria taco? I've never felt they tasted like they were overly stewed. But I've always hit them in the early afternoon. They have specials like taco pirata and weekend soup options.
I was born in California so I have this innate yearning for the mexican flavor profile of yore I experienced as a kid. Most of the examples in this thread are fine, but they are tex-mex. Taco Cailente will have huitlacoche and nopales on the menu if they're able to get them. They'll also have good soups (hominy or tripe) on weekends. These aren't common ingredients in mexican restaurants outside the southwest/west.
Pepes Taqueria is pretty good. Chips are freshly made.
I'm not a huge fan of the birria thing. I like the classics (carne asada/carnitas/al pastor) and Caliente fell flat on those when I tried them. Been a while though.
The Taco Spot is absolutely the best tacos/burritos in the city. Casa Vallarta is where I would go if I wanted a Mexican plate like steak or fajitas.
Was coming here to say the taco spot, so good!
Taquiera del Pueblo on highland . Their Tortas are to die for.
Pepe's and El Patron are owned by the same family. Recommend either one
The Brick in Sterling. The best Mexican food I have ever had.
They’re a small chain and have locations in Worcester and Holden as well.
Not in Worcester, but Taqueria El Amigo 3 in Clinton. People are saying Pepe's but I've found them to be very inconsistent.
You are 100% correct. Birra tacos aren't noticibly different in taste profiles. People don't order them enough due to expense or messiness or extra cost and then the meat sits around and there's nothing I've really tasted which made any big impact that made them better IMHO.
Al pastor is so tasty!
The only explanation I can think of for this is these people have never had authentic Mexican food before.
It's basically a much smaller scale Margaritas.
I mean the food is fine. I just would not slap the authentic tag on it.
The sopping wet/cheesy/consomme thing really doesn't do it for me. Feels like hazy IPAs; a consumable fad that needs to go away. Maybe I'm just a crotchety 35 year old.
Wish there was a place in town that did proper al pastor. Would be all over that.
PePe’s Taqueria
Hola restaurant in southborough. Don’t know if that’s too far. Great drinks, chips are fresh, tacos were awesome. I’m from Texas., closest thing I’ve had comparable to back home.
Mexicali is the worst Mexican food in the area. Mexican food that lacks any flavor. Taco Bell is better.
Way too expensive for what you get. Nice people, decent food but I’m not paying $16 for four tacos.
I really like Toritos.
The Brick in Sterling is really good but they don’t have homemade chips. El Patron in Worcester is pretty good.
Always taqueria del pueblo
Tacos Mexico on Park Avenue
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