This is my second time eating at No Coast Taqueria and it was just as enjoyable as my first visit a few days prior. Don't go expecting an "authentic" Mexican experience, rather a fun diversion with a great fusion twist to traditional Mexican dishes and street food. This unassuming unit in the strip mall by Kloter Farms is full of fun energy, from the decor to the great staff in the front of the house and in the kitchen. One of the many things I love and appreciate about this restaurant is they make everything from scratch, sourcing fresh ingredients from local farms. Tonight, Megan cheerfully took my order and even offered a Jalapeno sauce that they normally don't put out (she must have sensed my love for flavorful hot sauces). I opted for two of the Smoked Chicken Street Tacos done Gringo style (Gringo style adds a 7-cheese blend, sour crema and shredded lettuce on top of the default garnish of cilantro, scallions, shallots and onions). While you wait, they have board games you can play as well as a Simpson's video game. The tables are comfortable and roomy (It's nice to not feel like you're on top of the neighboring tables). They have a good playlist of music playing (especially if you're Gen X like me) and it wasn't too loud as to hamper any tableside conversation. My order came out super quick tonight (less than 5 minutes) as there was only a couple other tables at the time. As to be expected, it took a bit longer my first visit because it was busy and our table had three people instead of just me, probably 15 minutes if I had to guess, which is still quite reasonable. The flavors are definitely well balanced with the chicken having a good blend of smokiness along with a subtle dry rub blend of spice flavors. The cheese is like the crumbly Mexican cheese that I love, and the sour crema was the perfect balance to the spice of the chicken. All of their sauces are homemade and seasonal. I tried the three they normally put out, with their "Taco Sauce" being my favorite of the three. The sauces do have a bit of a vinegary base to them and don't have much heat if at all, so those of you who are sensitive to heat don't have to worry. The Jalapeno sauce has a mild heat that eventually catches up with you over the course of the meal. Megan mentioned that they're going to be adding a habanero sauce once the peppers are ready (it's GREAT!). I'm definitely looking forward to that as I love a good, blended ghost pepper sauce (shout out to Dragon's Blood Elixir in Woodstock if you're ever looking for a great hot sauce), so I'm not afraid of heat. The two loaded 6" tacos were enough to make me comfortably full. I could stuff a third one down, but I had to save room for the churros, which are absolutely phenomenal!! You get 6 freshly made churros generously coated in a cinnamon sugar with confectioner's sugar sprinkled on top. They make a wonderful dipping sauce from condensed milk with a hint of coffee. It's to die for and easily the best churros I've had since I was stationed at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, TX.
Some points of interest... they have a reasonable amount of seating, but the place can fill up quick, especially on the weekend. Either get there before the lunch/dinner rush or make use of the wait list on their website (I haven't had to wait yet, but I've seen it go from just a couple tables in use to full capacity in just an hour). Also, they do not serve alcohol, but you can bring your own. If you forget to bring some, there's a package store a few units down in the plaza. There is a moderate uncorking fee if you choose to bring your own alcohol. Make sure to check their website and Facebook page for deals, like their Taco Tuesday $1 off all tacos, Wing Wednesday $1 Tequila-Brined wings and their Happy Hour Deals.
It's not often I try a restaurant and have to come back for more in less than a week. No Coast Taqueria is one of the few that made this happen. Kudos to Beau, Rachel, Megan and the rest of the staff for making this foodie from the next town...
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