"The salsa bar is pretty standard, enough to satisfy a craving for a taqueria. However, Vallarta has a better selection in Elk Grove, so if you like your toppings, I’d suggest heading there.
As for the carne asada fries, they’ve really gone downhill. The last time I had them nearly a year ago, the texture of the fries and toppings were perfect. Beans can be a tricky addition to carne asada fries because they can make the dish mushy, so it’s best to eat them quickly. But you generally can’t go wrong with them; they’re usually a solid choice.
Fast forward to today, though, and the fries were so disappointing I don’t even know what to say. They felt like they were just boiled with no crispy texture at all—just mush. Why would I pay $13.50 for this? You know it’s bad when you take a fork and it breaks apart before you can get it to your mouth.
It could be that I walked home with them, but they shouldn’t be this bad after just a few minutes. The toppings were as good as I remembered, but if the fries are terrible, the whole dish suffers. I really don’t understand it. If you’re looking for decent fries and are staying in Elk Grove, I recommend Vallarta or the food truck near the Walmart at Franklin Blvd and Bruceville Rd. Those fries are far superior and definitely worth the effort to find. I haven't explored other nearby options for fries because these two places are conveniently close and reliable enough to bike to."
