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| - So I know nothing about how a torta is supposed to be, but these were pretty decent. I went with my beau, and we got a good variety of things: one cactus torta, one steak torta, a Caesar salad, the beans, and the corn in a bowl. He had the jamaica agua fresca, as is his wont. We had churros. The best things: steak torta, beans, corn in a bowl, and churros. These things I would order again. The other two, despite the novelty of eating cactus, I would not get again. The salad was so salty as to be inedible. The cactus torta was also too salty. Note: I am a salt fiend. The jamaica agua fresca was watery.
The churros - man, these were good. They were a crispy, less doughy kind, and there was a bit of caramel on the side for dipping - not enough, in my opinion.
The beans were nice and smoky and seemed to be cooked with some bacon and tomatoes. The corn is lime-y, and there's a bit of cheese and a slight spicy kick. The corn is served in a bit of liquid, which might not be everyone's thing, but I found it tasty.
Steak torta: guac, cheese, fried steak - what's not to love?
If you get the good stuff, it's more like a 4/5. If you factor in the stuff I didn't like as much, it's more of a 3/5.
It's counter service. Staff are quite friendly, and it's colourful inside - a nice change in tone from Kensington's (the coffee shop that used to be at that spot), and a nice addition to the neighbourhood. But be warned: it may be pretty hot inside. It was 18º outside when we went, and it was an oven in San Cosme. Bathrooms are shared with Dirty Bird; they are (predictably?) dirty, stinky, etc. But I've seen way worse.
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