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| - Likes:
- Solid tacos - 5 stars. They're made fresh to order, but yea get the baja fish.
Dislikes:
- Atmosphere - 3 stars. Seating is extremely limited, there is only one small table inside, a small L-shaped standing table and 2 benches outside. I'm not a fan of standing while I eat, so had to knock off one star.
Tips:
- Menu items are frequently sold out, so go early if you want more selection, especially on weekends or holidays.
Seven Lives is one of those places where we always make an effort to stop by for a mid-afternoon snack. However, we haven't had a full meal here since we usually have lunch / dinner plans whenever we go downtown. They rose their price from $5 to $6 per taco plus taxes, though the price is still pretty reasonable for the amount of food they give.
Baja Fish Taco - It is very unlike me to order the same menu item repeatedly from any food joint. But since I don't visit enough, I always end up getting their ridiculously good baja fish taco. The huge piece of flaky haddock is bubbled in a light crispy batter, and the slightly creamy yet refreshing coleslaw cuts the fattiness. Adding the sweet and tangy mild salsa plus a few wedges of lime just completes the meal. The taco is quite messy to eat, so be sure to grab a fork and lots of napkins.
Octopus Taco - The other item we always order is the octopus taco, which is surprisingly tender and it's my husband's favourite. The protein is nicely contrasted with chopped celery stalks and onions, which adds a nice texture and slight herbal and peppery flavour. We saw them throw in a few drops of Maggi seasoning sauce, which is similar to regular soy sauce, except it's richer and deeper in flavour, almost as though the soy sauce had been roasted. I personally prefer the baja fish taco over this, but the tender octopus is definitely a strong contender, and they give you lots of it.
We've also tried the blackened mahi mahi before, but it looks like it's no longer offered on their menu.
Next time we go, our goal is to have enough discipline to try out their other tacos!
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