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| - I have been meaning to try out the tacos from this place, and I finally received the chance to do so this weekend. I visited the Strip to try some of the hot chocolate from Mon Aimee (alas, it was out--apparently, they run out around noon) and visit a winery, and was not planning to order food. However, as I walked around the corner on my way out of the winery, I was seduced by the smell of roasting meat, despite it being around 4pm. I ordered two tacos, one chicken and one carnitas (pork), with everything, which cost $5. When I ordered, the guy at the stand (Edgar, I assume), asked me if I wanted anything to drink, but I passed. As I was waiting for my order, two women came up and ordered some tacos, and one also asked for a cup of the hot chocolate, which made my ears perk up (why did they not mention that drinks meant hot chocolate?!?). Of course, then I had to get some hot chocolate, too!
Upon receiving my hot chocolate and tacos, I sat down at one of the adjoining tables to consume them. True to their claim, the tacos were some of the best I've had in Pittsburgh--the only other ones as good that I've had are from Las Palmas in Oakland. In fact, I ate the chicken one so quickly that I didn't even think to add salsa to it, but it was still delicious! I added salsa to the carnitas one before eating it, which made it all the more flavorful and delicious. Both of the tacos were savory and crispy, and I greatly enjoyed them both, though I slightly preferred the chicken one. The hot chocolate, which was a Mexican version with cinnamon, added a nice sweet note and finish to the meal, and filled me with warmth on this chilly day, helping to make up for the earlier disappointment from lack of the hot chocolate that I'd sought.
Aside from the quality of food, the service was very friendly and pretty efficient. The only drawback is that this is a food stand, which means that if the weather's unfavorable, you're stuck eating outside. (Of course, there's nothing they can do about this, hence why I'm not detracting any stars.) Given that I live and work in Oakland, Las Palmas is generally more convenient when I'm craving tacos. However, when I'm wandering around the Strip and am hungry, Edgar's surely hits the spot!
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