"Real" Mexican Restaurants near Delray, Boynton, etc???

[erica]

Driving back to Boynton from The Keys, we passed a slew of interesting-looking, no frills Latin restaurants on US441 in the Lauderhill, North Lauderdale, Plantation area. These looked like places that would be patronized by Mexicans, Brazilians, Nicaraguans, etc. One places that caught my eye was the Taqueria/Tortilleria Michoacana, just to give an idea of what I am trying to describe:

http://www.tortilleriamichoacana.amawebs.com/

I would love to explore these places, but they are a bit distant from my location.

I've read about Taqueria Dona Raquela in Pompano, mentioned on CH but not recently, and about Tacos al Carbon in Lake Worth. Any comments on these, which are closer to me? I plan to visit Dona Raquel soon, so tips on what to order are welcome..

http://www.tacosalcarbon.com/

Can anyone give me a name, or details, of places that might fit the bill in the Boynton,Delray, Hypoluxo area? I do know that I can find Cuban resturants, but not looking for those right now.

Language is not an issue.

Many thanks.

[CFByrne]

Here's another "real" taqueria. This one is right in Delray, has been for at least a few years, yet I just found it.

Taqueria Huetamo - NE corner of Linton and Congress

This is a classic strip-mall hole-in-the-wall. No wonder I never saw it, there is NO signage from the street and even hard to see if you are in the strip mall itself.

I had the 3-taco lunch special, w rice and beans, $7.99.

Order at counter, grab a seat and wait for order to be called. Probably 7 or 8 four tops, all told.

Tacos were classic authentic (I chose Al Pastor) w home-made corn tortilla (warmed, yay!), onion and cilantro. There's a self-serve case of about 5 different salsas, most are def on the caliente side.

Rice and beans were a bit skimpy and not particularly memorable. Tacos fine, nothing mind-blowing, but decent.

I can think of much worse ways to spend $8 for lunch. Would love to hear feedback from others.

Facebook page has photos of menu (possibly outdated but you get the idea):

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taquer...

My pics attached:

* Front of store

* Taco Al Pastor, Rice and Beans

* Taco Al Pastor closeup

* If you run low on cash, you can do this, next door.

* 3 taco lunch special

* 3 taco lunch special

[CFByrne]

Just drove past a place I'd never noticed before.

It's on Sample Rd, about 2 blocks W of 95 on the S side.

"Taqueria Latina" - Authentic Mexican

(said the sign in front)

http://www.taquerialatina.amawebs.com/

That's all I know, for now...

[LargeLife]

On the way back from The Keys.....you should have stopped in Florida City or Homestead......and eaten at real, authentic Mexican restaurants.....like Rosita's, NicaMex and the like........

EMac
Ft. Pierce, FL

[Disneyfreak]

Love love love Tacos al Carbon in Lake Worth. We always grab a table inside.

[erica]

Many thanks. I plan to check out Tacos al Carbon very soon.

[erica]

Finally had a chance to stop in here yesterday to sample a few tacos ($1.99 ech) --chicken; barbacoa (beef); carnitas; carne asada. (They were out of tripe on a Saturday afternoon)

With the exception of chicken, which was, not surprisingly bland, all were very good. As was the cup of tomatillo salsa, included in each order.

I liked this place very much..order from the truck; walk a few steps to order one of their fruit or horchata aguas (I had watermelon) and maybe a big cup of fresh, cubed fruit, take a seat at the outdoor tables, and chow down. Nice atmosphere...friendly folks. Helps to speak Spanish but not at all necessary.

I hope to return soon to try other dishes.

[CFByrne]

Yes I should have warned you away from the chicken, I've gotten it a few times and I am always sorry I didn't stick with beef or pork.

It's also quite a scene at night, there's often music blaring, the place is packed... you definitely feel like you're not in Kansas, or Boca, or Palm Beach anywmore.

[FWeats]

Try Ladinos at the intersection of Military and Hillsboro behind the Chevron station. Huge selection. Excellent Colombian empanads and fantastic cevechie.

[makymark02]

I have been a fan of Tacos Al Carbom for years however i went to the location on 10th ave few weeks ago and it just was not as good as the lake worth one. As for Dona Raquela this is above them all. Also i have not been there but i hear good things about http://www.jefetaco.com/

[erica]

Thanks. I did take a ride to Taqueria Dona Raquela today. Certainly, this is an authentic restaurant of the type I am seeking. Friendly service with English spoken by some of the staff, exceptionally clean premises.
I was not wowed by the dishes we tried, but then those represent only a tiny sampling of the extensive menu.

They were out of Tacos de Borrego (lamb tacos). In Mexico these are often reserved for weekends so perhaps this is the case here as well; I should have inquired.

Tacos de Carne Asada ($2.39 each) were pretty good, but Tacos de Carnitas ($4.78 for two) were too dry and lacked substantial porky flavor of first-quality carnitas.

I liked their red sauce, with good smoky (chipotle?) flavor, and the green tomatillo salsa was good as well.

My dining partner, unaccustomed to Mexican fare, was pleased with the hefty chicken burrito ($5.99).

Two aguas were on offer today: Horchata and Melon; the agua de melon was exceptionally good. A bargain at $1.99.

Bill for above, with one Diet coke, was $18.18.

I plan to return to sample other dishes; there is an entire page of specials available only on weekends.

There is a well-stocked and well-priced Mexican grocery/butcher shop just next door to the restaurant. Location is within a small strip mall with ample parking in an adjacent lot.

[CFByrne]

I would do the same with Tacos al Carbon. Just go and order a bunch of stuff and it will put you out about $15.

You can go to the sit-down, table service restaurant on 10th St.

Or, go to the spot in Lake Worth, here you have 3 options. There's table service inside the building, there's the permanently parked Food Truck outside, and then if you show up at 5AM on Sunday morning there is the 24x7 window on the east side of the building.

Personally, I prefer ordering at the food truck and grabbing a table over in the shade near the building. If you like you can bring a cooler with your own beverages. Or get some of their home-made juices including melon, tamarind, etc.

My wife loves their veggie tacos, make sure you get them with avacado. I am a carnivore so I usually get a variety of meat options.