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| - I had put off writing this review each time Yelp suggests it, because I couldn't figure out how to approach it. So I'm just diving in. Tako is a place that I want to like more than I actually do. Don't get me wrong, I DO like Tako.. but I want to "OMG WOW I WANT TO EAT HERE EVERYDAY" love this place, because the menu is interesting and the setting is unique. I think it is because it's such a wildly unusual experience... it's not something I'm going to crave to eat everyday, though I am a fan.
I've been here a few times, twice for dinner and once for brunch/lunch on the weekend. The Friday night visit was my favorite, as they have a DJ and it sets the tone for a gritty, funky feel while you enjoy your dinner and drinks. The vibe I get is elevated street food. This is not your traditional Mexican food - these are complex dishes with a lot of layers which you'll get from the menu.
The guac is always a great option as you can customize to your liking by adding in various things including jalapenos and bacon. I've never been let down by the guac - it's a great thing to share with the table.
I've had a bunch of tacos off the menu, but if you're going as a group I really recommend getting the taco big board - you pick six pairs of tacos for $75. This is a pretty good deal as the tacos are pretty pricey. Again, these are "gourmet" tacos so the price is justifiable, but just keep that in mind if you're with a large group!
The margaritas and other drinks are DELICIOUS. They are also pretty pricey, but usually very strong (yay). Overall I do enjoy Tako. I especially like to take friends/guests who are in from out of town, as it's a very cool experience. However, I don't find myself going here frequently because I have a hard time spending this much money on tacos, fancy as they may be. As a taco minimalist, I tend to eat more traditional Mexican - but it's nice to treat yo self from time to time!
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