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| - This midtown location of La Carnita is much larger than the original one on College. I found the noise level to be less deafening as well, which allowed for actual conversations to occur at your table. The service seems to have improved here too, as our server was very attentive and was able to split our bills. They seem to be shedding the standoffish hipster attitude which the original is known for. And probably for the better, as their newest restaurants have been under scrutiny for this since their openings.
The food will always be the highlight at La Carnita though, as the tacos are some of the best you can find in this fusion style. We started off with an order of the tortilla chips with guacamole dip. Even this simple starter tasted better than average, as the chips were crispy fresh and the guacamole was seasoned with spices.
Next came the order of tacos. Although small in size, these things are more filling than they appear. I would recommend getting 3 or 4 of these for a satisfying meal.
My favourite taco of the night was the Chorizo one. Although overly salty, I felt that it had the most complex combination of flavours. I especially enjoyed the taste of the cotija cheese with the chicharron and chorizo in it.
The tostada de ceviche never fails to impress and I would recommend it for any ceviche lover. The fish over top a bed of guacamole and a crispy tostada is fantastic.
In Cod We Trust is the signature taco of this chain, but I honestly think that it tastes very average in flavour. The Voltron sauce that they use is not very noticeable and the taco didn't stand out to me.
The Pollo Frito taco is my usual go-to taco at La Cartina, but I didn't enjoy it as much at this location. It might have because it was the last one that I ate and it had gotten cold. Otherwise, it is usually amazing since deep fried chicken is hard to screw up. The combination with the mole sauce is what makes it an amazing taco though.
Overall, the meal was great and the majority of the menu items were winners. The one complaint I have, however, is with the cost of the food. At 6 to 8 dollars per taco, this is definitely one of the most expensive places to eat tacos in the city. Based on older photos of their menu, the prices are increasing at a rate that is hard to justify as well. So while the food is great, you should be prepared to spend close to $30 on your meal here (before adding in drinks). I would've given this place 5 stars for the food and experience, but the value just wasn't there.
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