Taco Tonto's in Lakewood?! I can't even...I mean...please excuse any typos in this post; it's hard to see the screen with tears of joy in my eyes. Some background: I used to eat here several times a week when I went to Kent. I'd call my order in after class or when I got off work and then laugh at all the people standing in line at Chipotle while I went to pick up the best damn burrito on the planet. When I was finally looking to move out of Akron a few years ago, it was actually a legitimate concern that I wouldn't be able to get my TT fill as often. Well, problem solved.
For those that aren't familiar with the Taco Tonto's formula, they bake the burritos after they roll them. This gives them a crispier shell and (at least in my opinion) seems to bake in the flavors. They also do tacos, bowls, and other options if you aren't in the mood for a burrito. The prices are totally reasonable, with my steak burrito running around $7 for the big one (and that's after I add some stuff to it).
I like that this new location has more of a bar and a pretty good beer selection to go with it. They've only been open for two weeks up here, so I'd encourage you to give them the benefit of the doubt while the new location finds some traction. The burrito I had last night was just as good as the ones I used to get, but it sounds like some other people had a different experience. Regardless, I'm super excited that I get to introduce my Cleveland friends to what they've been missing out on up here!
Get in on it now before the word gets out and the wait times get crazy.