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...second “meal” of the night is 2 Real Tacos ($5.95). For some reason or another, tacos only come in pairs. This, Patricio and I agree, is a fundamental flaw in Real Taco’s business plan. If Real Taco wants to steal the late-night crowds from Tommy’s and Noch’s, then an à la carte taco for under $3 is an absolute must...
...tacos live up to their high billing. The steak taco is far superior to the chicken taco, but both are excellent. I am impressed by the corn tortillas, an authentic touch only offered with the tacos. (All of the tortillas for the other items are made from flour.) Patricio is not so easily thrilled. He commends Real Taco’s efforts to be authentic (an Aug. 9 Crimson article on Real Taco mentions that Espinoza “takes considerable pride in the authenticity of his recipes, ingredients and cooking methods”) but gives the tortillas an overall...
...await our food, Patricio chats up several of the employees of Real Taco. I follow him over. Despite six-plus years of Spanish instruction, I am utterly lost. Patricio later informs me they talked about owner Joel Espinoza’s Mexican heritage— he’s from Sinaloa, an area famous for the vacation spot Mazatlán. It is also established that the owner is a “nice guy.” Back at the table, Patricio comments on the high incidence of cute girls behind the counter. I cannot disagree...
Once the piercing pain in the roof of my mouth subsides, Patricio and I continue our discussion. He is disappointed with Real Taco’s use of sour cream. Apparently real Mexicans don’t use sour cream on their tacos at all. When I express surprise he proffers an explanation: “Damn gringos don’t know the difference, because they’re so used to Tex-Mex and Taco Bell chains.” I grimace, slightly offended, but he says the sour cream replacement is some sort of offense...
Patricio also comments on the Real Slim line of entrées at Real Taco. Real Slim tacos and burritos do not contain any cheese and substitute lowfat yogurt for sour cream. Patricio is not amused. “Lowfat yogurt?” he rants. “Are you kidding? Here’s a tip: If you’re trying to slim down, don’t eat a 40-ounce burrito...