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| - A local institution since what feels like the beginning of recorded time, Taco Tonto's is a winning burrito bar with an impressive tequila selection stymied by some under-seasoned foodstuffs and marked difficulty in ordering to-go. Pick-up orders are available at the kitchen window. There is, however, no sign to indicate this, so those not in the know are left milling helplessly around the very cramped bar area, trying to flag down an addled bartender (they don't have the kindest manner, in general) or simply watching other patrons eat. The restaurant in general is strikingly small, so plan on a wait, or arrive at non-peak hours. With regard to food, TT offers an impressive range of burrito add-ons, everything from vegan guac and dill pickle chips to pickled jalapenos, black olives, and sweet potatoes. The ingredients taste fresh and wholesome, but they lack a certain salt and spice, chopping a star from the overall rating instantly. Not to say the burritos are bland per say, they just taste rather 'healthy' in an undesirable way. Would-be diners are encouraged to load up on the salsa. The queso, on the other hand, is outrageously good, perhaps the best in the city--gooey and rich and the perfect texture for endless dipping and scooping. Overall, TT is a swell local antidote to Chipotle, but they would do well to season up their veggies, and make their pick-up process a little easier to navigate.
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