| rev:text
| - For months Lion on Lorain has been my dinner pick, but I kept getting overruled by "it's just a bar" or "I want to sit down at a restaurant" quips. Today I triumphed and it was magnificent. Happy Tuesday, my friends! Taco Tuesday at Lion on Lorain features $2 tacos with a changing menu from week to week.
This week's creations included (cue heavenly harp-strumming...) 1) seasoned ground beef, romaine, fried salami, provo-mozz cheese with cajun mayo; 2) sauteed turkey pastrami, grilled potatoes, romaine and sweet onion slaw; and 3) cucumber, fresh green beans, romaine, avocado, fresh tomato wedges and bell pepper-hummus spread.
I ordered one of each. Verdict: wow.
Solid, solid meal. Very well balanced flavors. The fresh vegetables were perfectly blended with sauteed and seasoned meats. Umm, fried salami? Yes, please. Best fresh green beans featured in a taco dish, ever. I felt satiated and just generally impressed. The plate also included a perfect smattering of chips and tasty salsa. "Just a bar" my ass. This is serious stuff!
(Taco Tuesday 5-10 p.m. or sell-out. Also of note: $2 Coronas, $2 Domestic Beer after 7 p.m., $1.75 Domestic Beer from 3-7 p.m. and $2 Well Drinks.)
My better half gave his two beef tacos thumbs up, and regretted not getting one more! They're very decently sized tacos (not at all the cheapy, throw-down tacos you scarf someplace else) and three were perfect for this gal with a good appetite.
With about 28% tip for the fabulous service (we felt very welcomed and well-attended, especially my BF's picky ordering), five tacos and two drinks came to less than $20.
Lion on Lorain also serves weekend brunch, what appears to be bacony dishes, burgers and other specials throughout the week. I heard of build-your-mac-n-cheese once. Must check it out.
|