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| - Ladies and gentleman, Kensington has a Taqueria! If you're looking for good food fast and inexpensive, El Charrito is one of your best options around.
No shredded cheddar and sour cream and this taco joint - you'll only find authentic Mexican street style tacos. We're talkin' onions, cilantro, salsa and your choice of meat piled up on two small corn tortillas with a squeeze of lime juice for under $3. Freakin' wonderful! What choices of meat? Oh you've got some choices. Shredded beef, chicken, steak, pork, and even beef tongue if you want to step out of your normal northern North America comfort zone.
I'm a pretty huge fan of the Al Pastor or pork taco. They come with little bits of pineapple mixed in with the pork and it's oh so good. Kind of like a mini Mexican Hawaiian pizza... except not a pizza at all... and 100% a taco.
For something a little different, check out the barbacoa tacos. they're fired or grilled so the tortilla is nice and crispy. This might be where the crunchy US and Canadian taco originated. It's a little more like that... except not at all. Crispy fried shell loaded with shredded beef for under $4. They're a nice switch up.
You get to take your pick of medium or hot sauce. This is possibly the only place where I really truly like them both. I'll order a couple medium, which is good and tangy but shouldn't be too terrifying for the spicy-challenged and the hot has some really good kick to it! If you like your spice, no, it won't be the spiciest thing you've ever had. They're not trying to make a macho statement with it, but it sure is tasty and should keep your heat receptors happy.
Take your tacos to go and you'll be in and out in 5 minutes. Or, if you're not in a rush there are some tables for you to chill out at and watch some super dramatic passionate Mexican soaps on the TV.
I'm so glad to have an El Charrito in Kensington. I'll see y'all soon!
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