We loved this place and will be back. I had the fish taco, which was as good as any i’ve had on the streets of Rosarito Beach or Ensenada. Only thing i didn’t love was the bit of mango in the salsa for the fish - i don’t like sweet in my tacos. I also had the mar y tierra - surf and turf - and also really liked it. the carne asada was very flavorful and the two big fat shrimps were perfectly cooked. the BF had the carne asada burrito and loved it, and he’s pretty picky. I thought the space was clean, bright, and lively. Their hot sauces were good and fresh, and the habanero one packs a wallop, and i love heat. (i agree that the red one isn’t great, but the green one is very good.) good fresh chips, too. i had a jugo de jamaica which was wonderfully refreshing. i definitely left full and satisfied.
i understand that the place is owned by six young friends, and at least two of them were on-site when we were there. They were warm, friendly, welcoming, eager to please and to answer questions. They seem to be very proud of the fact they’re using organic food and local vendors, but i got no sense of hipsterism nor boastfulness from either of them. there’s going to be a back patio and a beer & wine license.
i’m a huge fan of all the old school taquerias in our neighborhood, and frequent them often, but i think this a welcome alternative in the mission.
