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Achilitos Taqueria

Achilitos Taqueria

265 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA 02035, USA, 02071, United States

Pizza • Cafés • Tacos • Mexican


"I was told that Achilito's in the Gillette Stadium complex used to be a Moe's. I'm not trynna throw any shade on Moe's but Achilito's is fantastic. For me it was two al pastor tacos and the queso with avacado and ground beef. (Yeah. I didn't know how I felt about that at first either).Then she got the Steak California burrito. Okay. That queso dip was so good the moan of ecstasy escaped my lips before I had time to think about what I must have sounded like. The creamy spice of that queso up against that meat and the creamy, cooling note of that avocado all with that salty crunch of that house made tortilla chip? Ummmm... the answer is yes. Yes, puhleeeeazzze!And those tacos? Unbelievable. Pineapple, pork, sauce, cilantro, a smattering of cheese, a bit of lettuce. Perfect. And btw there were other good things too fresh mango slices tossed in tajin , I'm talkin' mangoes like I had in west Africa fresh off a tree sweet as candy mangoes as though the Achilito's people have some kind of mango telepathy and know such things, and they had real Mexican soda in glass bottles, and real tres leches cake properly soaked in and sitting in a generous pool of that milky delicious goodness. Achilito's had ALL the things. And the service was fast too. I don't live anywhere near Gilette stadium, but if I did, those tacos would be a destination. I'm just sayin' if you haven't been you gotta get over there and git you some!"

Cocina Madrigal Tacos Tequila

Cocina Madrigal Tacos Tequila

4044 S 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85040, United States

Tacos • Mexican • Western • American


"Cocina Madrigal has been on my list of places to try for awhile. It was packed on a Sunday afternoon, which I thought was a good sign. We were told it was a 30 minute wait for the two of us to sit inside, despite there being 4 empty tables and no one else in line. Maybe it was because they take reservations. We opted for the outdoor seating since we were starving, but that was a mistake on our part. The flies were unbearable.Our server seemed to have forgotten us. I had to walk inside to the bar to get our waters refilled, and even then, it took awhile to even be acknowledged with my two obviously empty cups of water.You have to pay for chips and salsa, which sucks, especially when you consider the cost of the entrees here. And speaking of the entrees, while they sure do look pretty, I can’t say there was anything special to warrant coming out of our way to eat here. I will say, the mushroom enchilada was pretty fire, even though it’s far from authentic. As for the birria enchilada…. that wasn’t birria, my friends. It was dry barbacoa with none of the color or seasoning one expects with birria. If it is indeed birria as they claim, it’s some of the worst birria I’ve ever eaten, and I’ve had a lot of it, and I’ve even made it myself. To say I felt let down is an understatement, and I’d even go as far as saying they’re intentionally misleading customers.The “sides” of rice and beans come in tiny little plastic cups that are meant to hold ketchup, and were good enough for only a few bites of each.The experience as a whole was a mixed bag. The food sure does look pretty, and everyone clearly hypes this place up online; it wasn’t bad by any means, but if the food was “out of this world” good it could’ve saved the the experience as a whole. In the end, we felt forgotten and unwanted, nickel and dimed for chips, salsa, and the world’s smallest sides of rice and beans, and misled by barbacoa pretending to be birria.Word to the wise: don’t sit outside. It’s loud, it’s hot (no fans, with misters they don’t use), but at least the flies will give you attention even if the staff won’t."

Julia Blackbird's New Mexican Cafe

Julia Blackbird's New Mexican Cafe

3617 W 32ND Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80211, United States

Cafe • Cheese • Mexican • Chicken


"We love authentic, homestyle NEW MEXICAN style cuisine...Julia 's is one of the few that do it well in the North Denver area...and yes, there 's lot 's of Mexican bean and cheese places...some pretty bad, and almost none doing finer New Mexican style. Julia 's has a authentic touch of New Mexico. I like Tres Hermano 's, or the Shrimp Burrito as personal favorites...and often finish with classic Flan for dessert. My wife likes the blue corn enchiladas too. Discovered Julia 's at her original small place just up the street in early 2000 's...and then her crew catered our wedding in 2001... we hope to have her cater the re-enactment someday! When we can 't get away to Northern New Mexico, Julia 's is our fix! And, it 's in my old North Denver neighborhood... Julia 's is a great survivor in an area--part of the ambience and personality that started the rebirth in this now popular Highlands area. Any bad reviews? I 'd take with a grain of salt, or if eating at a typical restaurant, just take it with your food... But at Julia 's we like the sense of balance, natural flavors and spices, great red and green chili recipes that set off her recipes. With rare exception, Julia IS the cook overseeing the preparation, sometimes waiting tables, managing the bar, and the help...which may lead to a delicate balancing act in running a small, family style restaurant, but we like that. No, It 's not your typical, Senor Salt, Cheese, and Mexican food (and profit) Emporium ! Anyway, at Julia 's, Good, fresh, house margaritas are a favorite starter for us. And enjoyed the guacamole and chips ...freshly made. Looking forward to spring and the open patio... But mostly, it 's Julia 's authentic red and green chili, fresh ingredients, whole New Mexico style pintos, plus the overall freshness, on-the-spot preparation, and quality which are the big draw...like a visit to favs in Taos or Sante Fe, but within 10 minutes of home."