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Review
Update - Jan 10, 2007
With a new space and expanded menu, happy days
are here for fans of Hernandez. In addition to the existing
tacos (5 for $5), they've added a variety of other familiar and
much less familiar Mexican dishes. A purist, I'm still a big fan
of the tacos, but I must say the chilli rellenos is the best
I've ever had. They're also featuring a number of locally raised
meats.
Seating is limited and the space fills up like
crazy at lunch time. They have also added a liquor license and
serve beer, wine and tequila.
I'd like to see some spicy options or hot sauce
available and it's a bummer when I can't get a seat or they're
overwhelmed by the volume of customers and the food takes too
long. That said, the food is unique and tasty enough that I'm
willing to sacrifice a little.
value of food 84/100
quality of food 81/100
service 76/100
ambiance 70/100
average 78/100 |
Tacos - that's it, just tacos - but damn fine tacos.
My friend Tracy, with our shared interest in Mexican food, suggested
making a visit to Hernandez, . A literal hole in the wall, the
restaurant easily brings back memories of taco restaurants in Mexico.
Cheap, filling and fresh, Hernandez serves a menu limited to tacos - on
this day, chicken, chorizo and black bean all served on homemade corn
tortillas with fresh chilli sauce, and priced around $5 for a serving
(4-5 tacos). My feeling is that three orders would be perfect for two
people.
Due to minimal seating the restaurant fills up quickly at noon when
they open, and on this day we had to wait for a table. The seated diners
seemed mindful of the demand and we didn't have to wait too long to sit.
Value
of Food: 8/10
Quality of Food: 8/10
Speed and quality of service:
7/10 (weird, but friendly)
Ambiance: 7/10
(crowded, but authentic)
Reviewed:
November 6 200
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