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This little diner now has legions of devoted fans, who line up at the door for the cheap and cheerful taco menu. The roll-’em-and-eat-’em tacos at Taqueria aren’t the crispy kind you might be familiar with, but are made with soft corn tortillas and filled with a huge variety of ingredients. You can choose from an extensive menu, ranging from chargrilled steak to prawns, chorizo, pork, sea bass – you name it. Portions are small, but so are the prices and you’re encouraged to order an array. Aside from tacos, other enticing options include torta de pulpo (sourdough bread filled with octopus) and flautas (corn tortillas filled with beef, rolled up like a cigar and fried to a crisp). To imbibe, there are aguas frescas (fresh fruit juice drinks), Mexican coffee (café con leche) or a great menu of Mexican beers; the chelada – a Pacifico beer served with lime juice in a glass with a salted rim – is particularly refreshing on a hot day. Service has always been a weak spot here, and it’s difficult to convince a waiter to pay attention to you. Still, the crowds keep coming.

Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2008