best chain Tacos...?
Aug 2, 2009 | 11:02 pm
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Once upon a time (a long long long time ago), Taco Bell, when they used to cook the meat in the restaurants, had decent crispy tacos. This probably ended in the 80s. I don't know if there is a good chain taco, crispy or soft. The La Salsa / Baja Fresh, etc. ones are harmless but not that great. Taco Bell is a 'soak up the booze' place. Jack in the Box is a science experiment that has probably killed thousands (throw frozen shells stuffed with meatmush right in the fryer). As for the person who said that Jack's tacos aren't real, neither are pink tacos, but people still like to eat them.
Aug 3, 2009 | 7:22 am
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The best thing about Taco Bell is the Chernobyl Cheddar...
The best thing about Taco Bell is the Chernobyl Cheddar...
Aug 3, 2009 | 7:24 am
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One thing must be said... If the tortillas are not soft shell.... they aint tacos...
One thing must be said... If the tortillas are not soft shell.... they aint tacos...
Aug 3, 2009 | 7:30 am
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One thing must be said... If the tortillas are not soft shell.... they aint tacos...
One thing must be said... If the tortillas are not soft shell.... they aint tacos...
Aug 3, 2009 | 9:21 am
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A sign of quality?
And, yes, what they do is very convincing at least to a non-American/Mexican. The sauces including guacamole are not bad either.
Aug 3, 2009 | 10:13 am
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I guess that's why I like mine better.
Aug 3, 2009 | 10:29 am
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As to baking, we bake tortillas when we bake enchiladas. @:-)
I'll personally admit to eating cold corn tortillas right out of the refrigerator, or sometimes to microwave them before adding a slice of cheese if I'm looking for a snack, but I certainly wouldn't recommend that in a dining forum.
Aug 3, 2009 | 10:32 am
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Chipotle
As the thread topic is "best chain..." and not home made, I'll vote for Chipotle being the closest to the Mexico City taquerias. They're fresh and I'd love to get one of those tortilla warmer things for when I make tacos at home.
When in the Chicago suburbs, Tacos El Norte has outstanding tacos al pastor and is my #1 choice for best chain tacos.
When in the Chicago suburbs, Tacos El Norte has outstanding tacos al pastor and is my #1 choice for best chain tacos.
Aug 3, 2009 | 11:00 am
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For me, it's a local chain called Muchas Gracias. They're pretty close to authentic (I have a lot of hispanic friends and so of course, nothing matches the real thing, but Muchas comes REALLY close since the owner himself is hispanic), though.
Dang it! Now I want Muchas Gracias!
Dang it! Now I want Muchas Gracias!
Aug 3, 2009 | 7:54 pm
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3 categories of restaurant tacos i eat:
real tacos: from small shady looking independent joints in texas cities
fake tacos: taco bell crunchy taco supreme drenched with fire sauce
americanized tacos: chipotle (for relative quality of ingredients)
avoid mid-range chains
real tacos: from small shady looking independent joints in texas cities
fake tacos: taco bell crunchy taco supreme drenched with fire sauce
americanized tacos: chipotle (for relative quality of ingredients)
avoid mid-range chains
Aug 3, 2009 | 9:05 pm
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real tacos = mexican street tacos
real tacos = mexican street tacos
Aug 3, 2009 | 10:24 pm
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I got to thinking about this and there have only been two places I even remember how good their tacos were, and that is Alvarado's Mexican Food in benbrook, TX and Taco Casa in Stephenville Tx
Alvarado's also have some incredible roasted chili salsas on a cold bar at the end of the counter.
the have some mean chicken taco's as well, it is the real deal, a perfectly seasoned shredded chicken.
Alvarado's also have some incredible roasted chili salsas on a cold bar at the end of the counter.
the have some mean chicken taco's as well, it is the real deal, a perfectly seasoned shredded chicken.
Aug 4, 2009 | 7:20 am
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Aug 4, 2009 | 8:24 am
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Well, yea but.......
The OP asked for chain tacos. Oh wait, who is the OP?
Seriously, Chipotle is the In 'n Out/Five Guys of fast food Mexican. They have good ingredients (I think they use Niman ranch pork for instance) and are fresh and tasty in my experience.
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real tacos = mexican street tacos
real tacos = mexican street tacos
The OP asked for chain tacos. Oh wait, who is the OP?
Seriously, Chipotle is the In 'n Out/Five Guys of fast food Mexican. They have good ingredients (I think they use Niman ranch pork for instance) and are fresh and tasty in my experience.