Mano Taqueria

These guys are running one of the best places to eat in town. Great staff, wonderful food, and when they crank out a special you'll be happy. I always feel welcome when I walk in the door, and I always leave having a good meal. The sauces here are wonderful, and I recommend trying them all and then mixing a few together. My go to is a bowl, with extra meat and crema. And be on the look of if they do tapas, the rabbit was amazing.

I had pork tacos. They were good, but I can't give 5 stars because: 1. At $3.15 per taco, I expect regulation size tacos. These were street size tacos (small), whose shells are about the size of the palm of your hand. You need at least 5, and that will cost you ~$16. 2. They claim to have the authenticity of an LA taco truck. Maybe, if that LA taco truck was run by gringos. Here's how they are not authentic: lettuce. Mexicans don't put lettuce on their tacos. Gringos do. Mexicans put onions and cilantro on their tacos. 3. Here's how else they were not authentic: each taco has a single tortilla. Authentic Mexican tacos have double corn tortillas. 4. They don't sell beer.

The burritos are not bad. I appreciate that they offer a vegetarian option made with potatoes and veggies. The array of different home-made hot sauces is also fun to dress your meal with. However, there is not much seating available and the tables are grimy/sticky. The loud, post-punk music became an irritant as I was eating my food. Perhaps this place is aiming more toward a college-aged audience that doesn't mind these quirks.