[Catalina36]

Trying to find a Mexican restaurant that has delicious tasty Taco's.
Recently I tried Lazy Mac's Mexican Restaurant in Sumter Landing by the movie theatre
and I tried Naldo's Mexican Restaurant by Wedge Lane shopping center.

Both Mexican restaurant's Taco's were absolutely undesirable. No choice of hard shell or soft wrap. Small taco's, pricey, a soft wrap that looked like it came out of a plastic package, not even warmed up. Carne Asada Steak Taco's that were absolutely tasteless. Both restaurants Taco prices were not cheap. I just don't understand how any restaurant can serve such crap food and still be in business. I don't mind paying a higher price for good food but I mean really these restaurants should not be in business.

[retiredguy123]

I agree. I think I have eaten at every Mexican restaurant in the area, and I have not found a decent taco. To me, they are all about the same. My biggest complaint is that, if you ask for taco sauce, they don't even know what it is. At least you can get taco sauce at Taco Bell. Their tacos are as good as any of the more expensive restaurants. When I lived in Virginia, I used to go to Tippy's Taco House for the best tacos.

[Chi-Town]

Prima Market Taqueria.
Auténtico.

[davem4616]

IMHO, trying to find really good tacos down here, is akin to finding really good Chinese food or a really good bagel

...it just isn't going to happen

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by davem4616

IMHO, trying to find really good tacos down here, is akin to finding really good Chinese food or a really good bagel

...it just isn't going to happen

Your ABSOLUTELY RIGHT.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by davem4616

IMHO, trying to find really good tacos down here, is akin to finding really good Chinese food or a really good bagel

...it just isn't going to happen

True, but best compromise after years of hunting is Sunrise Asian at Trailwinds or Koyame off Rolling Acres (Target Plaza). Mexican ---- Brisas del Mar on 441 1 traffic light south of 466---but I had their tacos last week and they were no good either.

[fdpaq0580]

We finally settled on las Magueyes as our go to for Mexican food. Most closely resembles what we knew in so Cal.
By the way, most Mexican restaurants have bottles of sauce on the table, ie: Cholula, Tapatio, etc. The taco sauce you get at places like taco bell isn't very authentic.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

We finally settled on las Magueyes as our go to for Mexican food. Most closely resembles what we knew in so Cal.
By the way, most Mexican restaurants have bottles of sauce on the table, ie: Cholula, Tapatio, etc. The taco sauce you get at places like taco bell isn't very authentic.

Cholula and Tapatio are hot sauces, like Tabasco. They are not taco sauce. Also, salsa is not taco sauce. You can buy actual taco sauce at Publix, as well as various hot sauces and salsa. A good taco restaurant should have their own version of taco sauce.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by davem4616

IMHO, trying to find really good tacos down here, is akin to finding really good Chinese food or a really good bagel

...it just isn't going to happen

Koyame is the best around here

[BigSteph]

I lived in Virginia for most of my life.

My friend, Capt. Obivious, responded one day to me asking the same question; "where do you get good tacos in Richmond."

He said, " I watch where the hispanic community goes for Tacos." "When I see the hispanic workers go in droves to places for lunch, I know it is either affordable or delicious --- or both."

I've followed his advice several times with good results.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I agree. I think I have eaten at every Mexican restaurant in the area, and I have not found a decent taco. To me, they are all about the same. My biggest complaint is that, if you ask for taco sauce, they don't even know what it is. At least you can get taco sauce at Taco Bell. Their tacos are as good as any of the more expensive restaurants. When I lived in Virginia, I used to go to Tippy's Taco House for the best tacos.

[JMintzer]

Heading up 441 towards Ocala, there's a "permanent" Taco Truck on the left side of the road... Looks shady, but the taco's were pretty damn good...

[snbrafford]

We have found two in Wildwood - both right along 301. We prefer Los Magueyes in a shopping center with the Post Office and Ace Hardware. Casa Agava is also good.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Cholula and Tapatio are hot sauces, like Tabasco. They are not taco sauce. Also, salsa is not taco sauce. You can buy actual taco sauce at Publix, as well as various hot sauces and salsa. A good taco restaurant should have their own version of taco sauce.

Just mho, but the "taco sauce" at taco bell et al is supposed to be a kind of hot sauce. Taco Bell, for example used to package six or seven heats for their taco sauce (ie: hot sauces.) The taco sauce in stores is the bottled Taco Bell stuff you find in the packs at the fast food stores. Yes, there are other brands.
That said, I am not a chef trained in Mexican cuisine so I bow to your superior expertise. My opinion was formed growing in and around the barrios of East Los Angeles.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Heading up 441 towards Ocala, there's a "permanent" Taco Truck on the left side of the road... Looks shady, but the taco's were pretty damn good...

Hooray! Need to find this and give it a try. What is it close to?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by snbrafford

We prefer Los Magueyes in a shopping center with the Post Office and Ace Hardware. .

Lots of people like the tacos, or like the price.

I have not been a fan of these tacos.

OP, thanks for the thread................willing to try some suggestions.