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| - For a second, I though I was in the incorrect place based on all the 5 star reviews but after eating at Smoke TWICE, I now feel ready to give an honest review.
I love, love, love getting my taco on, and couldn't wait to sink my teeth into a little Mexicali taco-action. The seating is very sparse and dark. But, its very cool because it is a historical landmark! I guess when I think taqueria, I think brighter colors and more seating. At least perhaps they should put some artwork on the walls? There are only 3 tables, one of which is very large. A lot of unused negative space. The tacos were good, but I guess I don't get the hysteria? The Chicken Apple taco was good, but dry. Same thing with my veggie taco-- dry, dry. I asked for extra avocado, which was a kinda bland cream with no flavor. I mean, I love avocado cream and Mexican cheese but it seemed like they missed the mark.
And....where was the cilantro? Or fresh, homemade salsa?
I know that the focus is more on the "smoke" BBQ aspect, but "taqueria" is misleading. I also wanted the inside to smell like a BBQ, and it did not. And for a small taco wrapped in foil with no plate or silverware it is a tad overpriced. I may return, but I would not use Smoke as an example of how we do tacos to out of town guests.
Oh, and it is CASH only. Annoying to me, since I never carry cash, but it seems pretty common in the 'burgh so, OK.
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