If you need some tacos that are so good that they make your eyes roll up into the back of your head and make you drool while you’re eating them, then head on over to La Coshi.
I had seen pictures of their food for years, and the presentation and colorfulness of their food had always impressed me. However, it’s in a part of town that isn’t very convenient for me. So when I was in the area yesterday, I decided to pop on through. What you see is their taco special, which includes four tacos, rice, and beans, salsa, and radish for $10. You can also get five tacos for the same money but no rice and beans.
I should’ve known by the presentation of the food in their online pictures that I was going to be experiencing some serious culinary talent. But I didn’t really make the connection so I was sooooo pleasantly surprised. I had two Carne Asada tacos and two Cochinita Pibil (pork) tacos.
The first bite into the Carne Asada taco had my eyes rolling like the wheels on a slot machine. Soooooo good. Their Carne Asada has that smoky/grilled flavor that I love so much and takes a lot of work to get at a food truck. Then I tried the Cochinita Pibil and my eyes were rolling again. The beans are just wonderfully flavorful and creamy, and the rice is perfect and reminds me of my aunt’s rice. So perfectly fluffy and light.
The flavor of the food here is so high caliber! It’s seriously hard to believe you can get these kind of flavors at a food truck. Normally when I’m experiencing these kind of mature/magical flavor profiles that just bowl you over I’m usually at a five star restaurant. Doubly incredible that you get it for $10! It’s obvious that someone here is really devoted to their craft. It’s definitely now on my list of favorite places to grab a taco. 💜🎶
La Coshi 5104 S Mingo...
Read moreAfter staring at this big bold pink taco trailer for 8 hours, although I was not hungry, I just knew I had to try at least the "Cochinita Pibil" What is it? It is basically the next best thing to living in heaven. Yes I said it, it is amazingly delicious pork cooked in spices and much more.. so naturally I had to try it.
Food: The Marinated Pork tacos were as expected. Marinated so well. The red salsa gave it its best taste as well as the tangyness of the lime.
Service: here is were things go interesting. I was curious about the authenticity of the claim of being Cochinita Pibil. I asked where the style was from but all I got in return was a cold short answer saying: they are from guerrero. And a quick turn around of the lady after I paid. Simply not interested in sharing the experience I was about to taste. I say sometimes the formula is 75% costumer service and 25% the food. This formula never fails and it is the secret being the most successful restaurants. This lady failed...
Atmosphere: feels fun and inviting. The bold colors say that they are serious yet fun and inviting.
In conclusion I would say that the food was great. I will grade the girls attitude on a curb. It could be that it was long day or maybe she received some bad news or something like that for this time.... I already have my eye on some other dishes to...
Read moreI am extremely disappointed with my experience. When I was told the total for my purchase, I expected to be charged exactly that amount. However, instead of simply charging me the total, they added an extra $5 to it without any explanation.
This left me feeling confused and frustrated. There was no clear communication about why the additional $5 was added, and when I asked for clarification, the explanation I received was vague and unsatisfactory. As a customer, I value honesty and transparency, and this experience fell far short of those expectations.
It’s not just about the extra charge—it’s about the lack of clear communication and the principle of treating customers fairly. If this is a regular practice, it should be disclosed upfront, not added on as a surprise. Unfortunately, this experience has left a bad impression, and I cannot recommend this...
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