Mucho, Thornton Park - Closed

I ate at this self-proscribed Tequila and Tacos restaurant in Thornton Park on S. Eola Drive last night. I had a chicken taco al carbon (cucumbers and pico) for $2.95. It was large. I would suggest that they shred the chicken a little more and skin and dice the cucumber into smaller pieces. I also had a pork taco mexican style (cheese and pico) for the same price. The pork was salty and cold. They forgot the pico. The cheese was plentiful but very bland. I ended the meal with a shrimp taco al pastor (pineapple and pico) for $3.95. It was the best of the three. They butterflyed acceptable sized shrimp. The pineapple came in long slices. Maybe they could dice that up as well. All tacos were soft tacos. The tortilla could be toasted a little or steamed. It was pretty bland. They take liberties on what al carbon and al pastor denoted traditionally, but, that is unimportant. They also provided chips and salsa. The first layer of chips were good. The second layer was very salty. The salsa was bland tomato ragout - zero kick.

The place seats over 100 and was packed. Service from the hostesses to the waitresses was quick and polite. The food came out very fast. The decor is modern and fun. However, it isn't quite Mexican. I felt it captured more of a Middle Eastern spice market allure. They have long tables in the front room. Because of some quirk in the architectural design (doors to the outside not exactly centered) those tables are pressed against the bar too closely. They have a recessed room to the side of the main room and one in the back. The one in the back has one bare wall that needs attending to. They have flat screens showing sports throughout.

All in all it's a nice find. If you order right you could reasonably satisfy yourself for $5. Tecate was the bargain beer at $2.50. The tequilas seemed priced on the high side. They have a large selection. It could even have a social scene when the weather is conducive to using the outside patio area. Right now the bar is too cramped to permit socializing.