Taco “Finer” by Ashley Murphy

Photo by Ashley Murphy

Taco Diner is one of the finest taco restaurants in the area giving you dishes to “dine” for. On Wednesdays, my particular dish of the day is the Los Cabos salad. The Los Cabos salad is a Parisian-Mexican Cobb salad with grilled chicken breast, avocado, topped with bacon and garnish. The salad sits on a tortilla, giving it a tostada effect. The reddish sauce surrounding the tortilla is not solely for decoration; however it adds a zingy, spicy zest to the entire dish. It’s light enough to keep you fit and in good shape, but filling enough to leave you full and satisfied. The Mambo Taxi specials are the reasons for large crowds during the middle of the week. Wednesdays are usually packed due to the all-day Happy Hour Mango Margarita specials, Mambo Taxis, and Mojitos.  Whether you drink cocktails or simply prefer to dine with ‘no wine’, there is always something on the menu for everyone.

The Bistec tacos are probably the best brisket tasting tacos I’ve had, at least since last week. The tender meat combines brilliantly with the olive oil, garlic and salt. Exactly, only three simple ingredients make for an excellent taco. There are not a lot of fancy ingredients to impress the customer, which would be too over the top in my opinion. All I need is to sit and relax, listen to live music out on the patio after a long day of work, and chow down on my favorite meaty tacos; although I must caution you to wear a shirt other than a blouse or a suit and tie when dining in. The juice from the tacos is delicious and a bit messy. If you do not lean over your plate to protect your clothing, the juice will hit you like ink oozing from a pen. Taco Diner is a branch of the MCrowd group which Mi Cocina is affiliated with the group as well. Both restaurants are equally exceptional and equally packed with customers.

The prices are pricier than a lot of fast food chains or the popular Mexican food restaurant chain On the Border, which is to be expected. The Los Cabos salad is $9.95 and the Bistec tacos are similar in price. However, the price should not deter you from enjoying the perks of the restaurant. The best thing about Taco Diner is that usually there is no extended wait to be seated. It has that “walk in and out” feel, where you do not have to be bothered with lines wrapped around the building just to enjoy a decent meal. I always enjoy loosening up after work, calling up a few friends, and heading over to the diner for a good time. I’m sure you will want to return once you visit the restaurant and come to enjoy the menu too!