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| - This is one of the better Filley B's, but for some reason prices seem to keep hovering higher and higher. I had 3 tacos, a water cup, and a side of sour cream, and it was just over $10. No joke, this is unacceptable especially when they are going up against a Taco Bell right next door. Yes, there is a free salsa bar but side condiments such as scour cream are around $1.50 while most tacos are over the $2.50 price point. Do I have $10 for dinner? Of course, but I have a gripe with the value proposition offered here at FB's.
I guess the higher prices for homey and basic Mexican food are offset by free chips and lemon wedges in the water?
How was the food? Big portions, basic flavors, served quick and piping hot. 2 of their carnitas tacos have as much protein as a burrito bowl at Chipotle. They are served with a fresh yet cilantro heavy pico, and a dollop of low end processed guac. Yes there is a bit of grease, but you won't be chowing down in to chunks of fat. I love the salsa bar has the spicy pickled carrot mixture known as escabeche, I always chow down a few slices as I wait for my food, but wait times have always been speedy. The standout salsa was a darker green, with more heat than the traditional light green and heavier garlic and onion notes. Maybe some labels would be nice?
So TL;DR? Basic but well executed. My meal was still $2-3 overpriced. Some decent fringe benefits and quirky atmosphere.
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