A high-energy, graffiti-covered taqueria blasting 90s hip-hop where cutlery is banned and the bold, messy tacos are the main event.
Ordering Strategy
There is a strict 'no cutlery' policy, so prepare to get messy. Order 2-3 pairs of tacos per person plus the refried beans to share.
What to order
Cochinito (Pork) Tacos
Described as confit pork with dripping and 'wobbling amounts of jalapeño relish,' these are a staple of the menu that critics claim are 'astonishingly good' and full of flavor.
Braised Chuck with Bone Marrow
A 'debauched' and deeply flavored dish that features slow-cooked beef flanked by wobbly bone marrow; it's described as providing 'nothing-but-calories happiness.'
Refried Beans
Not just a side, these have a 'smooth, intoxicating, miso-like undertone' that lifts them from a mere afterthought to the 'star of the show.'
Guacamole and Chips
The guacamole is 'lemony and almost buttery,' served with hot, crisp, freshly cooked corn chips that critics claim are unlike any others found in typical Mexican eateries.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Grace Dent (90%)
Editorial Weight 59 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 14 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
3 Elite · 0 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.7★ (1,100 reviews)
Good to know
It gets very loud with hip-hop music. Booking is highly recommended as it fills up fast. Napkins are provided in abundance.
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