Underwhelmed is what I would describe my experience at Pinches. I don't know what all the hype is about with the food. I came in expecting a decent portion size and way better tortillas for the tacos. I ordered the combo plate for the tacos, and a corn on the cob.
Nothing great about the retried beans and rice that come with the plate. The beans seriously tasted like they were reheated 3-4 times and had no creaminess to them. To each their own with the beans consistency but you get what I mean.
For my tacos I chose 1 carne, 1 chicken mole, 1 fish. All three of my tortillas for the tacos were almost underdone tasting. I truly understand an authentic flour tortilla press shell, but just something about it was not cooked all the way thru. I have made better carne at home. Nothing seasoned or amazing about it. I expected more of a grill taste to it versus chewy. Chicken mole was nice flavor, but way to much sauce, not enough chicken. And The slaw for the fish taco was just weird. I don't even know how to explain it. The flavor over killed the fish, let alone I couldn't even find the fish.
The corn on the cob was a great street corn. I have no complaints. Whatever corn they use is very juicy and they have all the flavors balanced.
And now that I have looked at Yelp reviews of other tacos, my boyfriend and I were not offered any sauces for tacos... this is probably another factor as to why I didn't care for the tacos. I like spicy. So I would have liked to added something, or even have a lime to squeeze on top.
Definitely don't recommend this place if you are looking for "authentic tacos."
I think a lot of people just like the happy hour and Taco Tuesday specials.