I had a really hard time deciding between 3 and 4 stars here. The atmosphere, staff, and food are exactly what I'd expect from an authentic Mexican joint. I currently smell like I was fried in a basket of chips...so...sounds about right.
The positives:
Nice beef burrito, good tasting tomale, English/Spanish barrier (a good thing in my book), the smell of the place, the decor, and how busy it was.
The negatives:
The cheese enchilada, the salsas, the chips were not fresh, and the enchilada sauce is from a bag or can.
Sounds like alot of positives AND negatives huh? Overall it's good. This is what Mexican food is supposed to taste like. Just like real New York pizza is not going to the be the best you've ever eaten. It is what it is. I'd definitely go back to Taqueria again.
I think I'm going to have to test drive their Carnitas or Menudo before I decide to add another star...but I'll be back.