Uptown Galleria can have its share of surprises ... today I managed to find a small, out of the way place near the office to lunch at. Tacorrito.
I've been looking at this place from my office window for a while ... well, today is the day I give them a try.
I walked over toward the strip center to Tacorrito... after dodging traffic (Houstonians still do not know the meaning of a STOP LINE) then mopping my brow (Whodathunk it would be almost 85 in October) I placed my order and promptly plopped my butt down into a chair located at one of the two expanded steel tables wedged in between concrete filled pipes sunk into the sidewalk.
Shortly thereafter, I was presented with my meal in a black, non-descript take-out container.
I opened up my styrofoam food container and was greeted with two bright purple and green fish tacos, refried beans and spanish rice.
I wish there was smell-o-blogging ... this had an aroma that was savory and crisp. Diving into my first taco, I soon found that it was not too hot to bite. It was well spiced and wrapped in a warm, soft double dose of corn tortilla goodness. It also had plenty of red cabbage dosed with a hint of fresh cilantro and sauced with a concoction that does not overpower the protein at all.
With gusto, I wiped out the next one ... it made for some tasty nosh.
Now, some folks never talk about the sides ... fortunately, I have never been one of those folks.
Rice also accompanied my meal.
To me, rice is a staple of many dishes and holds no surprises. I did like the veggie bits and the texture, but c'mon... Its rice for goodness sake.
Overall, i will say the visit was nice and the food was better than I had anticipated.
For a small, hole-in-the-wall restaurant, it is remarkably tasty and affordable. A great value for a filling lunch on short notice.
Ciao,
Darrell
