Holy Crap, a TEN+ year search has finally ended!
I just ate at El Tapatio Grill on Rengstorf in MV with Jen. We went to have a late lunch and I wanted to see how the place was. It’s changed owners and names like 10 times this past year- it’s in the shopping center near the Valero off Middlefield/Rengstorf. Actually, it’s a block or two past Middlefield if you’re going West on Reng. So we pull up in the parking lot, and what did I see in the window? A sign for TA!. We went in, and we chatted with the counter girl who seemed surprised that I knew what TAs were to begin with. But I explained that I lived in GDL and we formed a special bond right then and there.
Anyway, I got the sandwich, and let me tell you . . . it was perfect. The *only* difference between GDL and MV was that the bolillo could’ve been more um, “stale”. Those of you who’ve had these before will know what I’m talking about. But it was great.
Carnitas? great, checkbread? great, check,although could’ve been more stale
did they bother with the two sauces? YES! (this is a test, some places cheat and just use one)
Was the secondary sauce spicy good? YES! mmm
beans in the bread? check
Did they bother pulling out the innards of the bolillo?
fresh onion slices? check
Was it good? YES Ah, I’m so happy and excited. I’ve been asking for these sandwiches everywhere I go where I hear the accento Jaliscence guey! Oh, they also have chilaquiles for breakfast, so you know I’ll be going back there.
