Located at the edge of Midtown, Como Esta? offers a variety of authentic Mexican food and a welcoming atmosphere. The taqueria makes up for its small space wih indoor seating and a charming outdoor patio. Como Esta?’s $2.75 taco was generously piled with flavorful meat with a suitable amount of tasty salsa and beans. Perfectly prepared, the meat at Como Esta? gave this taqueria the title as being the definite winner in our search for the best taco. Como Esta?’s menu also offers specialties such as the popular low-carb burrito, chile relleno, breakfast burrito and catering services. Each item on the menu is prepared in front of the customer and is decently priced for the great quality and ample quantity of food given.

El Grullense had the largest menu of all the taquerias we went to with unique offerings including breakfasts, seafood, cocktails and soups. Although portions are smaller, the food is cheap and creates the possibility to buy several items from the menu. The $1.25 taco at El Grullense was tasty but overly loaded with onions, which distracted from the meat. El Grullense offers specials that none of the other taquerias have such as beef stew and goat soup among the typical burrito and taco choices.

For over 17 years, Buenobueno! has been a spot to enjoy a satisfying meal. Although the menu mainly consists of tacos and burritos, the charming atmosphere and with friendly service made Buenobueno! worth an extra couple minutes’ drive. Just like at Como Esta?, the $2.75 taco we tasted was nicely filled with meat, salsa and beans but doesn’t rank as highly because the meat did not have the same subtle authentic crispiness to it as Como Esta?’s meat did. Buenobueno! offers many vegetarian choices on its menu and has a soft frozen yogurt counter to satisfy a sweet tooth.

Located closest to Gunn, Baja Fresh’s aim is to provide a fresh alternative to fast food in a clean and welcoming environment. Baja Fresh offers a kid’s menu, party packs and fundraiser possibilities intended to attract more families and large groups of people. Although flavorful, the taco was not worth $2.15. There was only a small amount of meat in the taco and the salsa that came with it had little spice to give it a fresh taste. The atmosphere is nice but fails to meet its “Mexican Grill” image with hardly any decorations or indication of Mexican origins. The service is quick and efficient and both indoor and outdoor seating is offered, but the food is overly priced for its unsatisfactory quality and small quantity, bringing Baja Fresh in last place in our ratings.