Submitted by PeakMedium t3_xvm5sz in WorcesterMA

I love the food at Sol, but was just in Brooklyn for the weekend and was reminded of what excellent Mexican food is like. You know, like the chips they make themselves from homemade corn tortillas and you can't get the salt out of your mouth or the oil off your fingers for days? Any suggestions?

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Wildwoodywoodpecker t1_ir1vewy wrote

I’m no expert in authentic Mexican food, but I’m a big fan of Pepe’s in tatnuck square.

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CatumEntanglement t1_ir1vx36 wrote

Do you like tacos? Then go to Taco Caliente on Chandler. No fuss taco shop but authtucally flavored tacos that aren't texmex.

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Jaekash1911 t1_ir26f71 wrote

Casa Vallarta is the best around no comparison

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ganduvo t1_ir26uz7 wrote

The few times I tried them I did not love the meat preparations--they tasted like they were all cooked in the AM then sat in a warming pan full of juices all day. Weren't my favorite but maybe I'll have to try again. I prefer Pepe's and El Patron for authentic tacos but wish they did their own tortillas. Haven't really found a perfect taco spot around here. I was admittedly spoiled by San Diego tacos for 6 years so I will probably never be fully satisfied.

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CatumEntanglement t1_ir28m69 wrote

Did you try the birria taco? I've never felt they tasted like they were overly stewed. But I've always hit them in the early afternoon. They have specials like taco pirata and weekend soup options.

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CatumEntanglement t1_ir29xsj wrote

I was born in California so I have this innate yearning for the mexican flavor profile of yore I experienced as a kid. Most of the examples in this thread are fine, but they are tex-mex. Taco Cailente will have huitlacoche and nopales on the menu if they're able to get them. They'll also have good soups (hominy or tripe) on weekends. These aren't common ingredients in mexican restaurants outside the southwest/west.

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barryhutthole t1_ir2d3dh wrote

The Taco Spot is absolutely the best tacos/burritos in the city. Casa Vallarta is where I would go if I wanted a Mexican plate like steak or fajitas.

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LatteOrder91 t1_ir2kk78 wrote

Taquiera del Pueblo on highland . Their Tortas are to die for.

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spaghettibenderr t1_ir2vk6x wrote

The Brick in Sterling. The best Mexican food I have ever had.

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CoolAbdul t1_ir2x8m6 wrote

EVERYBODY says The Brick in Sterling is the place, but I've never been.

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msargo15 t1_ir34ex1 wrote

I know its a little far but I'm obsessed with the food at mexicali in Spencer

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Oyadonchano t1_ir3b26a wrote

Not in Worcester, but Taqueria El Amigo 3 in Clinton. People are saying Pepe's but I've found them to be very inconsistent.

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ssumana t1_ir3bjj0 wrote

Main Tacos and pretty much all the other spots already on here

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thoughtfillednorth t1_ir3ec6l wrote

You are 100% correct. Birra tacos aren't noticibly different in taste profiles. People don't order them enough due to expense or messiness or extra cost and then the meat sits around and there's nothing I've really tasted which made any big impact that made them better IMHO.

Al pastor is so tasty!

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MTRIFE t1_ir3fo9a wrote

The only explanation I can think of for this is these people have never had authentic Mexican food before.

It's basically a much smaller scale Margaritas.

I mean the food is fine. I just would not slap the authentic tag on it.

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___nora t1_ir3ho1u wrote

Taqueria del Pueblo on Highland!

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ganduvo t1_ir3kn3y wrote

The sopping wet/cheesy/consomme thing really doesn't do it for me. Feels like hazy IPAs; a consumable fad that needs to go away. Maybe I'm just a crotchety 35 year old.

Wish there was a place in town that did proper al pastor. Would be all over that.

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Tothemoon019 t1_ir42au2 wrote

Hola restaurant in southborough. Don’t know if that’s too far. Great drinks, chips are fresh, tacos were awesome. I’m from Texas., closest thing I’ve had comparable to back home.

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rodeee17 t1_ir4mwna wrote

As a Mexican living in Worcester and always around authentic food there’s only a few spot around here. Taco caliente, Sol de Mexico, and taqueria del Pueblo are closest to authentic. A lot of people like The taco spot but I personally don’t.

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bold-duck t1_ir59y1n wrote

Not in Worcester but The Brick in Sterling is awesome

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Lazy-Ad-2530 t1_ir5aax5 wrote

The Brick in Sterling is really good but they don’t have homemade chips. El Patron in Worcester is pretty good.

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Winemom827 t1_ir60dvt wrote

Always taqueria del pueblo

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