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Westside - El Tarasco Mexican restaurant
6.1

El Tarasco Mexican

  • Westside
  • $$
  • Mexican
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Dismally demonstrative portions

El Tarasco's chips and salsa save the day with their freshness. The well-roasted Carnitas are a highlight, but the story takes a sour turn when one tries their Seven Seas soup - an epitome of blandness. Severe issues with reduced portions and incorrect orders dash any hopes of redemption, making the entire dining experience nothing less than disappointing and pricey.

  • Great Variety

    Menu offers lots of variety and every dish is consistently good.

  • Okay Taste

    Michoacan style taquitos were decent, flavorful but not memorable.

  • Small Portions

    Severely reduced portion size, incorrect orders, and billing issues.

Top 3 dishes at El Tarasco Mexican

  1. 1

    Chips and Salsa 🏆

    Customers rave about the freshness and flavorful salsa with chips.

    Chips and Salsa dish
  2. 2

    Carnitas Plate

    Carnitas are perfectly roasted, providing delightful caramelization and flavor.

    Carnitas Plate dish
  3. 3

    Carne Asada and Al Pastor Tacos

    Tacos come out quickly; al pastor tacos particularly tastier.

    Carne Asada and Al Pastor Tacos dish

Vibe: Unshakeably serene ambiance

Despite the food disappointments, the ambiance persists and prevails. The relaxing, comfortable ambiance breathes a serene air which could've enhanced the dining experience if only the plates served mirrored the ambiance in satisfaction.

  • Great Ambiance

    Very relaxing and comfortable ambiance, enhancing the dining experience.

Perks: Adequate service, nothing more

True to its reputation, the service at El Tarasco is adequate but just manages to scrape the bottom of the impressive barrel. It neither disappoints nor impresses, merely existing in the limbal space of mediocrity. The cons still outweigh the pros, with the food dissatisfaction greatly overshadowing the neutral service quality.

  • Okay Service

    Service was generally adequate or nice but not outstanding.