Taqueria Los altos — Restaurant in Charlotte

Drove here expressly for birria tacos. Researched the menu before going. It says they are available for $2.75 each, but my server insisted they only are available for a plate of 3 for $13.99. I figured why not, this is why I came. Then I asked for a coke, I was told it only comes in bottles (from Mexico) so it's like $4.50. I'm seeing a pattern here. They have a full service bar, do they really open a $4.50 coke when anyone orders a rum and coke, no way. The food arrives and looks good, lots of meat but, the beef has ZERO flavor or seasonings. It like it's boiled in water. I can't locate any cheese until I get to the very bottom of the tortillas, sprinkling of cheese. The consume was full of flavor but had nothing to show the beef has been cooked in it. It was just a spice broth. I recommend you save your time and money and go elsewhere. I ended spending $22 dollars for a lunch that was more food than I wanted, poorly seasoned and didn't enjoy. Even though I scanned the menu before going to be sure I could get what I wanted. "Those tacos and a fountain drink of coke are not available". I won't be back to endure to bait and switch tactics...

Called to placed a pick up order.

The lady told me 10 minutes, and the food was ready on time.

For my orders, I wanted Quesabirria Tacos, that comes with consome (dipping soup) and they tasted quite good. A better touch would be to make them more crispy, crunchy. The red clear container is spicy sauce, compliments the seasoning.

2nd order was Asada tacos, got 4 (2 no onions) these were my favorite. Adding lime was good, but I was missing Salt packets, not sure if that is something they provide, but definitely missing radish, thats a killer for me, that little bit ties the Taco experience for me. I wish they would also provide a grill Chile Verde, thats very common in other Mexican taquerias, its almost provided most of the time. The clear red sauce helps out too, but I would ask that provide a more mild green sauce in case one doesn’t want spicy all of the time.

Complimented my order with 1 bottle of coke (glass 1/2 liter, could split between 2) and 1 Jarrito Tamarindo.

Total $33 and change for take out.

Calling ahead is good for take out, eating in they have plenty of tables and the wait is normal...

From the moment I stepped out of my car, the terrifying loitering characters and dilapidated building told me this food was going to either change my life or send me home in the hospital. I am pleased to report the former.

No hostess, filthy, and run down. A gumball machine that witnessed the towers falling. The TV? Barbie’s Youtube Channel. Wall outlets blessed with the landlord’s special. Stale chips and cold beans.

But I have promised my first born child in exchange for just one more enchilada.

I am Changed. My friend and I had the experience of a lifetime. We had so much fun that we had to legally change our names due to the fact that the essence of our beings were altered too much, and we had to abandon our former identities. When I die, bury me at Taqueria Los Altos.

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