"2"^^ . "2"^^ . . . . "0"^^ . "2012-02-10T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "For a second, I though I was in the incorrect place based on all the 5 star reviews but after eating at Smoke TWICE, I now feel ready to give an honest review.\n\nI love, love, love getting my taco on, and couldn't wait to sink my teeth into a little Mexicali taco-action. The seating is very sparse and dark. But, its very cool because it is a historical landmark! I guess when I think taqueria, I think brighter colors and more seating. At least perhaps they should put some artwork on the walls? There are only 3 tables, one of which is very large. A lot of unused negative space. The tacos were good, but I guess I don't get the hysteria? The Chicken Apple taco was good, but dry. Same thing with my veggie taco-- dry, dry. I asked for extra avocado, which was a kinda bland cream with no flavor. I mean, I love avocado cream and Mexican cheese but it seemed like they missed the mark.\n\nAnd....where was the cilantro? Or fresh, homemade salsa?\n\nI know that the focus is more on the \"smoke\" BBQ aspect, but \"taqueria\" is misleading. I also wanted the inside to smell like a BBQ, and it did not. And for a small taco wrapped in foil with no plate or silverware it is a tad overpriced. I may return, but I would not use Smoke as an example of how we do tacos to out of town guests. \n\nOh, and it is CASH only. Annoying to me, since I never carry cash, but it seems pretty common in the 'burgh so, OK."^^ .