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| - The decor- artsy, Dio de los Muertos meets Phoenician- was enough to lure us in on a game day, because honestly, what is a better pre-game food than tacos?! Tucked in at a corner near a parking garage, across the street from the Convention Center, I was surprised it wasn't more busy, even for a weekday. We decided to give their specialty tacos a try and ordered a fish taco and pork belly taco. Shockingly, it was like tasting tacos from two different vendors! The fish taco was bland and had two much breading, and I simply couldn't eat it. But the pork belly was delicious! It had some heat and a tangy sauce that encased the tender pork belly- and it worked! They also had a homemade salsa bar and I personally liked the mango relish to compliment it, too. When the manager, Eric, came and asked how the food was, I was honest with him. He took the feedback very seriously and asked if we were open to trying another one of their specialties - the Green Butcher. I liked! If you enjoy green chili, this is probably your taco. I didn't love it as much as the pork belly, but it had a distinct flavor profile which was a notable improvement compared to the fish taco. I would be open to going back, especially because they have good drink specials for being downtown, and they are just starting out. They definitely have some recipes that deliver good tacos and the ambience offers a nice alternative to a sea of trendy, overpriced eateries in that area. We live in one of the best taco places in America, for tacos, it's a tough market to be in!
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