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    El Tacontento II

    4.5 (18 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Nelson Q.

    I've been a fan of El Tacontento since their street vendor location on N. Rancho so it was cool to find their second location towards the back of the store of a gas station. Clean area, pleasant service, and price point is just right, considering the generous portions, handmade tortillas, and made-from-scratch(not powder mix) agua frescas. Seems like they have more items available at this location, so there's definitely something for everyone. We shared a Gringa de Al Pastor and a Huarache de Asada which were both delicious, and the Agua de Jamaica was a perfect compliment to our meal. Stop in if you're ever in the area...casual setting, great grab and go option, and won't leave you with buyer's remorse. ALOHA!!! Shaka Meter: \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ 5

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    Courtney M.

    Today was in the mood for tacos. But who isn't in the mood for tacos. Ive seen this restaurant a few times and knew it was time to try it. It is located in a petrol station but don't let that fool you. I ordered carne asada, pastor, birria, frijoles, and arroz, horchata, and pepino. The food did not disappoint at all. The birria and pastor had such a wonderful flavor. My fav drink pepino was amazing. There are a couple of tables and chairs, plus a television. One thing I really liked was the condiment bar was enclosed. It wasn't exposed how most are. This has an open and close lid that keeps everything very cold. Location is Jones/ Vegas- ample parking

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    The quesabirria tacos were awesome, crispy and stuffed full of cheese and birria. The huarache with carne asada was also really good. It's in a gas station but it's very clean and I had no problem getting a table for a Wednesday lunch. Food came out quickly and was piping hot.

    Three quesabirria tacos (birria + cheese) and a side of consomé was included. Soooooo good!!
    Xylene G.

    Literal hole in the wall (in a gas station) and the food was SO MUCH better than other specialty birria places. DEFINITELY coming back. Their tacos and salsa had so much flavor and were really filling. Oh and they don't use cloves (clavos de olor) in their birria - which to me is great because other places use a ton of cloves and it ruins the birria for me. Soooooo worth it! And the staff was helpful and really nice.

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    Jhordan S.

    I was SUPER skeptical coming to this spot since I found out it was in a gas station but to be completely honest, it was cleaner than a Roberto's on a good night. It was amazingly good! I got a cheese quesadilla with a side of rice & beans and I was surprised by how fresh the rice was. It wasn't bland, hard, or even too mushy; It was perfect. My boyfriend got carne asada tacos and they were delicious as well. The tortillas are hand made and you can taste the freshness! They have a little refrigerated stand that contains red & green salsa, limes, cucumbers, guacamole, and radishes. You can feel the coldness radiating off of the cooler so you have no doubt the product is fresh and within safety guidelines. One thing I also really liked was the fact that they offer different types of Agua Frescas, unlike Roberto's. I tried the watermelon and the cucumber one and I liked the cucumber one better. Im giving this spot 5 stars because they had A lot of room for failure; location, cleanliness, customer service, quality of food, and price range. Each one was completely fulfilled and surpassed! I would DEFINITELY recommend this place over any other taco shop. Please try it out and don't judge a book by its cover! It was amazing!!

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    The best quesadilla birria tacos on this side of Las Vegas the staff is super friendly and I go so much they already know my order.

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    I drove here for 17 minutes snd they closed 30 minutes early. They had everything up and running just refused service.

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    We were staying at the Encore which is about a 5-minute walk (once you exit the hotel) from Tacos…read moreEl Gordo, we got tired of ordering room service for $80 chicken tenders so decided to check it out. You walk in and there are numbered counters where you order your food based on type, there is signage so don't be intimidated. If you're ordering takeout, just put it on a tray and the cashier will bag it for you along with any beverages or sauces you so desire. They also have a huge dining area with booths and plenty of seating. The staff was super friendly and helpful; nobody was an asshole. We ordered Adobada Vampiro and Adobada Quesadillas and the pork was really good, they weren't stingy at all, would definitely be returning next time we do a staycation.

    I thought this place was such a cool and authentic spot. The setup was really unique--you basically…read moreline up based on which taco you want, everything gets placed on a tray, and then you check out at the end. It was awesome watching them carve the pork right off the spit, and the pork taco was easily the best thing I tried. It was so flavorful and honestly out of this world. I also tried the steak taco, which I wasn't really a fan of, and the grilled peppers and onions were just okay for me. It was very crowded and definitely more of a casual, no-frills kind of place, but that also added to the authentic feel. The dining area and bathrooms could have been a little cleaner, but overall I enjoyed the experience.

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    4.4(1.5k reviews)
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    My Wife and I were hungry for Mexican food. I saw Hola Modern Mexican Cocina on Yelp and it had…read moresome pretty good reviews. We decided to try it. Let me tell you....Best decision we ever made. The food was AMAZING!!! The atmosphere was cool and the music they play is awesome. We sat at the bar and Jose was our server. We told him it was our first time and he made some great recommendations. If they are any food critics reading this please please come review this place. I'm sure you will love this place the way we did. I can tell you without a doubt that we will be back more sooner than later.

    When you walk in you're greeted with an eclectic Day of the Dead decor which I loved!…read more I ordered a mango margarita, the La Chalupa, and my mom and wife stayed with beers. They have a Loteria drinking game, with each card matching a drink on the menu. Fun idea, but when explained seemed confusing. The drink was ok, too sweet for me and a little small for the price. Menu highlights for me was The dirty corn, salsa flight, and my (2) taco plate. The dirty corn was a standout with elote-style corn in a bowl, topped with chicharron, chorizo, and spicy mayo. It delivers that street corn flavor, but with a good mix of textures and spice. My tacos were delicious. I tried one grilled shrimp taco and one carnitas taco, served with rice and beans. The blue corn tortillas were a nice touch and pillowy soft! The carnitas were amazing, great flavor and super tender. I shrimp tacos were just as good and when topped with their habanero, verde, and roja salsa, that heat and flavor depth gets elevated! Overall, it's a dependable neighborhood spot with a fun atmosphere, creative touches, and good food that makes it worth a visit if you are in the area!

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    The ambiance and music was 5/5, great vibe and energy! Service 5/5…read more Food delicious, we loved everything and glad we shared. We left sooo full. We shared shrimp Ceviche and tuna tartare, both soooo good, love them both! 5/5 The short ribs and corn on the side was more than enough for us to share. Make sure to squeeze the lime on the corn 5/5 We were too full to try the flaming skull, but it looks cool.

    Congratulations, CHICA management--you somehow managed to remove the one thing that made this place…read moreworth coming back to. The service has always been great, so no complaints there. Unfortunately, the food continues to be mediocre and certainly isn't the reason I kept returning. What made CHICA enjoyable were the dancers, the performances, and the energy they brought to the restaurant. That was the experience. That was the entertainment. That was what separated CHICA from being just another overpriced restaurant with average food. Today, I was informed that management decided to cancel the dance performances. Brilliant decision. Apparently someone in management looked at the one thing customers actually enjoyed and thought, "You know what would make this place better? Let's get rid of it." I'm also clearly not the only person wondering what happened. Other customers were asking why the dancers were no longer performing. Maybe management should take the hint. As a local customer who has returned multiple times, I'm done. There is absolutely no reason for me to keep coming back now. Mediocre food without the entertainment is just... mediocre food. Whoever made the decision to eliminate the performances should seriously reconsider their understanding of hospitality and customer experience. If this was supposed to be an improvement, I'd hate to see what management considers a bad decision. And while you're reviewing questionable decisions, please do something about the DJ. The music is terrible, completely out of touch, and does absolutely nothing for the atmosphere. At this point, replacing the DJ might be the easiest improvement management could make. Great job, management. You took something unique and entertaining and turned it into something completely forgettable. You lost a loyal local customer--and judging by the reactions I heard tonight, I doubt I'll be the only one. Dj and management suck!

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