Beans With Cheese
Calle

Calle

517 South 1st Street, Mount Vernon, 98273, United States Of America, Mt Vernon

Tacos • Tacos • Mexican • American


"A friend and I found ourselves in downtown Mount Vernon looking for somewhere to have dinner because the place we had planned to go had closed for the day. We could see a number of options, and then got our phones out to check the Google reviews. We were standing right in front of La Catrina, and even though it looked like a bit of a hole in the wall, it got pretty good reviews. It wasn 't too bad once you got inside, though the lack of atmosphere took it down a star. Since we are both from Arizona, we 're pretty familiar with Mexican food, and weren 't expecting a lot. We were pleasantly surprised. We each got a couple of the street tacos, carne asada and carnitas for me and bean and veggie for my friend, and all were very good. So were the margaritas in general. I got the house variety, which I enjoyed. My friend tried the flight and wasn 't very happy with the strawberry one, but really liked the other two. We then tried what we consider to be the acid test for a Mexican restaurant: the chile relleno. Our server, Erik (with a k! said that it had a light egg batter and was served with a green rather than red sauce, which sounded good to us. We both agreed that it was one of the best we 've had in a long time. The frijoles were a little runny for my taste, but my friend found them just right. My friend, who has moved to the area recently, said that she will definitely be back."

Los Tacos Mexican

Los Tacos Mexican

N 5th Street, Philadelphia, 19120, United States Of America

Tacos • Salad • Cheese • Mexican


"Naturally, I ordered tacos, specifically the pescatarian version. While the menu was extensive and inclusive, I found it a bit overwhelming. I prefer a simpler menu that clearly outlines appetizers and entrees in an easy-to-read format. Nevertheless, this didn't detract too much from my dining experience since I already knew what I wanted. Upon sitting down, we were automatically served chips, and I requested some guacamole on the side. Unfortunately, the guacamole came topped with cheese. I appreciate the creativity, but in today's world, I'd prefer the option to request dairy or toppings since many people have dietary restrictions. I believe there's a lot of potential to cater to these needs by offering customizable dishes that allow diners to choose according to their preferences. Now, onto the entrees— I ordered the birria shrimp tacos. They took a while to arrive, but when they did, they were hot, steamy, and beautifully colorful. However, they were unfortunately lacking in seasoning, particularly salt. I appreciated the freshness of the ingredients and the presentation, but what good is food without seasoning? Is it still considered good? I want my senses to be awakened! I want to not just taste the food, but truly indulge in the experience. Everything else was wonderful— our waitress was attentive and the atmosphere felt cozy. I just really needed that seasoning!"