Don Taco — Restaurant in Florence

I don't understand how this place is a 4.7. I wish I had the same good experiences as the rest of these people. The salsa and queso were fine, good even. But the food was awful. The rice didn't even look like rice, it looked more like a glob of tapioca, it was so overcooked and gummy. The dishe was incredibly bland. I had to dump salt and other sauces/condiments on the food to even make it edible. I dissected my empanadas and only ate the chicken filling because the empanadas were so doughy and gross. And even then, the chicken was overdone and bland as well. They tasted no better than frozen empanadas from Walmart, and their appearance and texture almost makes me think they were microwaved. The real kicker is I flipped an empanada over and noticed RED DYE from the deli paper they served the dish on had leeched into my food and stained it. This was right after they took my card for payment. The cherry on top was when the manager was informed, he didn't offer to comp or discount the meal, he just asked if I wanted him to make me a couple of fresh ones (only two, because I had already choked down the other two, and I guess he only wanted to atone for the two I didn't suffer through). I was ready to leave, so I just said sure. He brings a box of two plain empanadas. None of the toppings on them that came on them in the meal. Still as doughy as ever, and soaked with grease. I tried feeding them to my outdoor cats, and not even they wanted them. I will never be back. Pictures attached of leeched red dye and plain, gross empanadas he had remade for me. The red dye in the picture may be a little difficult to see, but I promise it's there.

Edit: later I went outside and saw a raccoon eating some of the cats' food; it also wouldn't eat the empanada. It was eating around it. Not even a scavenger like a...

I don’t know how we haven’t heard about this amazing place until just now! I love Mexican, but I find many of the restaurants around here pile on the fixings but the base of the dish is a miss, or it’s too greasy.

Not here. The service was flawless, the staff so nice, and the vibe comes off modern and a little chainy but I love it. We went on a Sunday evening and it was so quiet, but our waitress did say they are packed usually from Friday to Sunday night. Our service was quick.

I got the barbacoa (birria) and beef tongue authentic style. Changed my world, chef’s kisses* I love birria. And I could shamelessly drink that consomé with a straw. I also got the grilled fish Baja style and it had a nice kick!

That choriqueso has forever replaced any other cheese dip for me.

If you haven’t tried this place, you’re missing out. And if you’re a taco lover and you haven’t eaten here, please tunnel out from under that rock and,...

Very nice atmosphere with plenty of seating and clean interior. Staff was very welcoming, responsive, and polite.

Tried the chorizo quesadilla, choriqueso dip, and the birria sopes. All had very fresh ingredients. The tortillas are definitely handmade. Chorizo wasn't as spicy as I would want or expect (none of the smokey heat I'm used to with chorizo dishes). It also made every dish it was in very oily. The queso was pretty good besides that but could definitely be a bit thicker. Sopes was very good. Meat was tender and flavorful. Quesadilla is big enough to last AT LEAST two meals.

Overall, great portions for the money but could use a bit more spice...