Once we’ve sung “Auld Lang Syne” and moved onto 2013, will we remember 2012 as the year of the taco?
The heralded Mexican dish is everywhere — from Federal Boulevard-cruising food trucks to high-end cantinas. Try the pork belly tacos at . What about the new T/ACO in Boulder, the food-truck-rooted or the 3 Monkeys Cantina in Denver’s Platt Park ‘hood.
Have you had the famous fried tacos at Mexico City Restaurant and Lounge in LoDo? Talk about heaven — there’s a reason their Web address is friedtaco.com.
Tacos, tacos everywhere.
And yet sometimes it’s not uncommon to spend upward of $3-$4 for a single taco. While many of these fancy confections are delicious, it seems like we’ve gotten lost somewhere along the way from the basic ground beef taco to … whatever that is on our plate.
If you’re done with the fancy stuff and need a solid, back-to-basics grounding, Tacos y Salsas has your back. The colorful local chain has long been celebrated for its consistent dishes, its peppery green chile and its multiple locations. It even has a downtown location at 1531 Stout St. — a treat for urban workers and dwellers.
But do they have tacos?
Of course. And they’re a treat. The beef is succulent, and the other meaty fillings are tasty. The veggies are plentiful. And the serve-yourself salsa bar makes for a choose-your-own-adventure with every bite.
We often favor , if only for its bright and clean dining room and smiling, Spanish-speaking staff. But we’ve not had a bad taco — or chorizo breakfast burrito, smothered — at .
Tacos y Salsas: Multiple Colorado locations, including 910 S. Federal Blvd., 303-922-9400
Ricardo Baca: 303-954-1394, rbaca@denverpost.com or tStory and photo by witter.com/bruvs
