[Cliff Fr]

This is the type of post that we native Floridians find very irritating.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by Cliff Fr

This is the type of post that we native Floridians find very irritating.

Why? Because it is unreasonable to think that states with Mexican borders and large Mexican populations have pretty authentic Mexican restaurants while people lament that a state without a Mexican border and with only a notable Mexican population does not?

I'm sure there are Miami natives that go to Chicago and complain about the inauthentic Puerto Rican or Cuban restaurants.

[Diver Man]

Originally Posted by VickiF

I like Fiesta Grande in Brownwood and I also got really good tacos at a food truck at Edna’s on the Green.

X2, exactly what our picks are, the new taco truck at Edna's has a really good fish taco, and Fiesta Grande has a really good steak taco. 😋

[B-flat]

Originally Posted by Ecuadog

I have never had their tacos, but I have always enjoyed the other menu items at La Hacienda Restaurant and Supermarket in Ocala, just off I-75 on rte-40. I'd give them a try, especially on "99¢ Taco Tuesday". Make sure you check out their market too.

La Hacienda menu click here

Great choice! It’s a bit of a drive but worth it.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Prima Market Taqueria.
Auténtico.

And here is the authentic menu.

[Garywt]

First lesson you learn is that the food is not as good as you had at home.

[CWSBLUE]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Follow the construction crews..............there is a meal truck which is a knock out.

I second that. We look for their truck whenever we're visiting.
very good / fresh / authentic Mexican. And try their fruit drinks. Delicious!

[lpruettusa]

It is likely Juanita's Tacos truck (352-516-5804) on the corner of Hwy 42 and U.S. 27/441 that another poster referred to. Their address is 16535 se 99th ave Summerfield, FL 34491. Their Facebook page (which you can see without being a member) is JuanitasTacos98.

They have 4.8/5.0 stars by 76 reviews at Facebook and similar results elsewhere (e.g., Yelp, etc.).

Facebook and Yelp say Juanita's is only at the location Saturdays and Sundays: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

[Smalley]

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

IMHO Brooklyn Bagels has delicious bagels. Try the black russian. And try the whitefish salad. It's very finely chopped and just the right amount of mayo.

[Garywt]

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

You can add pizza to the list as well. I don’t eat Tacos but I will get fajitas if we are going out. First time they were find but second time they were terrible and had very little steak. Pizza some is OK but nothing is great, Chinese I was told to not bother and bagels I only get store bought.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by ski bum

well, if you are asking for hard shell, and taco sauce, that's not a taco. Tacos are small, soft, and usually come in an order of three. You can mix and match meat, organs, and/or sometimes fish. Served with pico de gallo, never lettuce. Hot sauce... Meh, no, jalapenos, yes. Most always with a bottle of fanta, coke, sprite, or mexican soda. (i studied business and marketing at itesm, the mit of mexico. College kids know where to find the best tacos!)

best best answer has already been posted. Roadside stands and food trucks have the best tacos. Just look for the line of latino workers at lunchtime. Don't be intimidated, give it a try!

this is obviously a mission for the drone king to follow the workers and let us all know on youtube.

[RedChariot]

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

truth!!!

[RICH1]

Spanish Springs @ 845pm…The Extra large taco 🌮 is all that’s available. Enjoy your meal

[Taltarzac725]

Trip Idea: Texas Monthly’s List of Best Tacos: El Paso - Destination El Paso | El Paso, Texas

I would expect that they have some very good tacos in El Paso, Texas?

Maybe some local restaurant owners should take a trip there?

[Geodyssey]

Originally Posted by Ski Bum

Well, if you are asking for hard shell, and taco sauce, that's not a taco. Tacos are small, soft, and usually come in an order of three. You can mix and match meat, organs, and/or sometimes fish. Served with pico de gallo, never lettuce. Hot sauce... meh, no, jalapenos, yes. Most always with a bottle of Fanta, Coke, Sprite, or Mexican soda. (I studied business and marketing at ITESM, the MIT of Mexico. College kids know where to find the best tacos!)

Best best answer has already been posted. Roadside stands and food trucks have the best tacos. Just look for the line of latino workers at lunchtime. Don't be intimidated, give it a try!

A taco is just a tortilla folded around some filling. That's it. The definition applies in Mexico and the US. So a flour tortilla filled with ground beef, McCormick taco seasoning, shredded lettuce, and cheddar cheese is a taco. Filling can be fish or even non-meat, like potatoes. My favorite is chopped carne asada in a grilled corn tortilla with a little chopped onion, pico de gallo, and a lime squeeze. Like you described.

Salsa translates as "sauce". Nothing more, nothing less. It need not contain chilis or tomatoes, but almost always contains the former, usually the later too. Salsas can be cooked or uncooked.

Almost non-refrigerated salsas are cooked- hot sauce, tapatio, Pace, Taco Bell packets, etc. Northern Mexico cuisine uses very little vinegar. Although Tabasco is the name of a Mexican state, Tabasco sauce is not Mexican. It's cajun/southern and was invented by a US banker. (Nothing stopping a restaurant in Mexico serving Tobasco, and some do)

Pico de Gallo ("beak of the rooster") aka salsa fresca is uncooked chilis, tomatoes, onion, salt, maybe lime & some other spices. Colors of the Mexican flag. Can add fruit (mango), avacado, etc. Uncooked salsas separate into solids & liquid.

Catsup and Hollandaise are salsas.

When most people say "taco sauce" they mean a cooked mild tomato-based salsa with few or no chunks, usually a little sweet. Nothing wrong with that but, like shredded lettuce & cheddar, not often found on northern Mexico cuisine tacos.