"I 've heard people rave about this place for years. Over and over I 've heard about how this place is the must go for Mexican food. Let me clarify that I believe there are two types of Mexican food. Real Mexican food and fast food version of Mexican. Keep in mind, just because they bring it out to you instead of serving it through a drive-thru window doesn 't make it real . Here 's how you can tell, if they tell you Careful, the plate is hot , you 're eating fast food Mexican. Why is the plate hot? Oh, you must have just microwaved pre-made food. Thanks. Another way to check if it 's real or fast food, look at the menu. Do you see a dish called Speedy Gonzales ? If you do, then it 's fast food. The final way you can tell, if they have a menu it can go either way. However, if a little, old Mexican woman looks you up and down, purses her lips, and then tells you what she is going to cook for you, then you 're in the right place for real Mexican food. So, what kind of place is Tarascos? I 'll give you a hint... my daughter had the Speedy Gonzales."