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In a place like the Lower Mainland, where it is so hard to find real, authentic Mexican food, this place is a breath of fresh air. It appears to be family run, has a few grocery items you can get if you need, and serves good, fresh food.
If you're looking for Tex-Mex style stuff (hard shell "tacos" and humongous burritos), this is not the place for you. There are many other places that cater to that. This is real down-home cooking like you would actually get in Mexico.
I'd been to La Conquistadora and while it was "okay" I still craved a little more... well, Tex Mex in my life. Having found this place on Dine Here, we stopped by for a bite. Friday night, yes, but still, steady stream of people coming in for a bite, most of whom were not ordering in English - always a great sign. Had some enchiladas (3 big ones!) and a chimichanga (huge!!!) left with leftovers and full bellies. Next time will definitely have the tacos and find a way to get the guacamole I saw moving around the small, but comfortable, restaurant.
Few things to note:
1. Seems to keep weird hours. We tried to come before and even though it said they SHOULD be open, they weren't.
2. NOT LICENSED so if you are craving a marg? Bring it with you. I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem to BYOB since it seems to be a small place. If not, they do take out.
3. Small busy spot so I suspect there could be a wait.
4. Food is made fresh from a very small kitchen - minor wait, but was provided with chips and three salsas. Could have used more chips but that's a really minor complaint and comes mostly from being spoiled in the US.Otherwise definitely outstanding. My husband stated it was the best chimi he'd had... which is saying a lot.
For those that are forced to live in a Mexican Restaurant Challenged place like Vancouver, and who have known and appreciated really good Mexican food such as that which can be found in California, or Arizona, or even Mexico, look no further. This little hole in the wall taqueria in of all places 'Newton', is a reason to finally know a place to go where real Mexican is served, unabashed and without all the middle class frills and phony hispanicness which passes in most wannabe restaurants in these parts. Carne Asada tacos with chopped and grilled thin beaf on two small corn tortillas, just like the real thing. Cheese or chicken enchiladas with the correct sauce, and so on. $2.00 each for little tacos is not cheap, but unlike most Mexican restaurants in our un-mexican environment the restaurant is still there at least five years later.
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