You know that traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling? Did you say, “taco?” Vengo! I mean, Bingo. You got it. But you’ll really get it when you head over Taco Vengo.
After “trying” to run at the Fort on a damp windy Monday evening when they called off work a coupla weeks ago, Ace and I headed to Kapitolyo and he suggested to try this newly opened taqueria beside Uncle Moe’s and Longganisa Sorpresa and across Ace Water Spa. Unfortunately, it was closed. I was able to head back that night our team went KTV at Ace Water Spa.
Hole-in-the-wall restaurants carry with them a certain charm, even with non-descript signages or very simple, unfinished or sometimes bohemian chic interiors. Taco Vengo dining interiors are simple, clean and mostly muted in white with breaks of brown and gray. I like that it’s not distracting and you can just concentrate on your dinner buddy and the food – straightforward and good. Their menu keeps your options simple with only 8 items to choose from.
On the Table
Nachos for Machos Php 160
Their nachos are pretty uncomplicated. The most organized or neatly prepared nachos I’ve seen in fact. They layer the nacho chips first and then a portion of tomato salsa, sour cream, grounded chorizo, jalapeno and sous vide egg have their own sections. I’ve never had sous vide egg on my nachos before but it’s alright.
Cheese Quesadilla Php
Light and simple
Steak Taco Php 210
I ordered Taco Vengo’s Steak Taco (comes in two pieces) which had strips of carne asada with garlic and onions marinated and sautéed in this brown sauce that tasted peppery, savory and with hints of lime. They served it folded in soft corn tortillas. The meat was tender and the taco was flavorful.
I’m inclined towards flour tortilla than corn because of the difference in texture and taste. Corn tortilla can come off as grainy and too thick sometimes to enjoy the filling. Taco Vengo’s version was almost as soft as a flour tortilla and had a good flavor and texture.
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