Taqueria La Esperanza II — Restaurant in Frederick

So I had been meaning to try this lunch truck but Most times was nearby it didn't seem to be open and finally had a chance to do so. I had tried their restaurant ordered tacos a few years back and did enjoy them. I came here we ordered 2 tortas same thinknwere cabanas and quesabirria tacos 2 and some aguas frescas.

Initially I thought had overcharged me but they gave me the items I had initially ordered so it was a mutual mistake not being clearer and verifying order.

The order tool a little longer than expected nothing wrong with it I'd the food if prepared correctly.

Upon receiving ordered realized did charge the 2 tortas which were $14 or $15 each. Those prices are usually for premium tortas and this was not due to several things.

The read was a little dry and think it's noticeable in the pictures. While it was toasted on inside it was not on outside it could have made better but maybe would have been more dry.

The mayo is not spread out evenly throughout so not enjoyable where the bread is too dry.

Cubana is a combo of ham and carnitas but it hardly had any carnitas. Or much filling to justify the price.

The quesabirrias looked Great and was hoping would make up but the flavor was too rich yet not much flavor of birrea

The taco was too drenched in oil luckily oil was heated properly bit perhaps not as clean as should be. The cheese they used was too much and too rich because it either overpowered the birria or the birria lacked seasoning flavor.

The salsas were good .

The aguas frescas were good but not great perhaps not natural or not made in house.

The service was. Bit lacking and bit slow when we arrived there were no orders a while for the preparation of food we received price and time...

So I will be real with you — This is me reviewing the original location in Lafayette. I haven’t actually been to the new spot yet. However, what bad timing on my end! I finally move next to my favorite taco store (I genuinely was gonna eat there every day) but RIGHT before I moved y’all closed! Such bad timing. Oh well. (I heard about what happened btw, so sorry to hear!) That says a lot about how much I love this place though!!!

The staff here is super friendly and kind. I speak literally no spanish whatsoever, and they never make me feel stupid for not knowing any. They’re also just really big on making sure your order is correct, which I immensely appreciate.

My favorite things here: The fried Tilapia and the Birria Tacos! I am very picky with my tacos — the consume here is TO DIE FOR. Will 100% make a trip out to the new location at some point whenever I can!!! So glad to see y’all are back. I hope the food is just as tasty as it’s always been!!! Knowing y’all though — that’s...

I tried a breakfast burrito for the first time and found the pricing quite reasonable. As of September 2023, breakfast burritos cost $5.50. The chorizo was a bit underwhelming, a little too mushy, lacking in texture ( Maybe searing it for longer would make a difference? ) and spices ( Maybe you should guys look into making your own chorizo? Is super simple and it would elevate your food through the roof )

However, the potatoes, cheese, and the rest of the filling impressed me, especially the seasoning. I'm eager to sample their regular burritos and explore other menu items. The service was quick and very pleasant. Everything...