The taco plate with two sides,corn and slaw.
1/5The taco plate with two sides,corn and slaw.Chris Hopkins
Tacos y Liquor bar.
2/5Tacos y Liquor bar.Carrie Hutchinson.
Margaritas.
3/5Margaritas.Supplied
Elotes.
4/5Elotes.Supplied
Scallop tostada.
5/5Scallop tostada.Christopher Hopkins

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Mexican$

This tiny,neon-lit spot does exactly what it says on the sign. Tacos come at a reasonable price of $20 for three,including a banging carne asada made with well-charred wagyu.

As for liquor,everyone’s on the margs,including a standout jazzed up by sweet and salty grilled pineapple and smoky mezcal. But the specials board hides the true magic. A taco cradling cured kingfish is tickled by zippy pico de gallo.

In winter,do not pass go without a birria pambazo:slow cooked brisket and mild stringy cheese crammed into a flat roll,pan-fried and served with brisket broth for dipping. Meanwhile,scallop tostada with toasty corn crema and chorizo is so good you’ll want another round – and you can have one. At $6,it’s less than your average oat latte.

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