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| - If you're looking for more than what the usual Mexican chain restaurant has to offer, then N. Tryon is loaded with some fine choices. Fonda las Cazuelas is one of the better ones. Some of what they do is the best on the Tryon strip; some aspects are lacking. Here's the breakdown.
Best Chips on Tryon. I always say I'm going to order soup instead of the chips, but damn these chips are evil & I can't resist their temptation. Light, crispy, always hot with just the right amount of salt. They don't last long...
Salsa's are ok; not as good as some of the other places but still much better than what you will get at a chain.
Love the taco's here; the meat is great. I usually get the steak asada, barbacoa, and the pork skin. Each item is cooked perfectly; great char on the asada, the barbacoa is slow cooked & tender, and the pork skin has a nice soft texture to contrast with the other taco's. The down side is that they are served rather plainly with a minimum of onion & cilantro. Sometimes I don't mind the meat pure and unadulterated, but really enjoy adding toppings that they don't have here.
Another minor downside is the presentation of the taco's. They are delivered to the table wrapped in foil; two taco's in each foil packet. Then they are placed in a basket. A little more pizazz in the arrangement would be nice, but I don't find it a deal breaker.
Not everything is served in baskets; all of the other items are served on huge platters with the usual beans & rice. Portions are large enough to feed a couple of hungry great danes, prices are ridiculously cheap, check it out if you are in the area!
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