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Restaurant Tatanka La Paz

4x4abc - 11-16-2021 at 10:58 PM

wanted to go for a long time
read rave reviews

$US 9 for a taco?
one tiny taco
memorable
because it was so not good

a good restaurant is when you leave smiling
none of us did

Cancamo - 11-17-2021 at 08:08 AM

Never understood why anyone would order a taco at a sit down restaurant.
Hands down the best tacos of any type are found on the street.

David K - 11-17-2021 at 08:25 AM

The place that you, me, and Karl went to was pretty good... Was it two places, one by the marina and the one on the water near your place, (used for family events)?

mtgoat666 - 11-17-2021 at 08:29 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Cancamo  
Never understood why anyone would order a taco at a sit down restaurant.


Sometimes it is pleasant to eat a meal while sitting down in a quiet place.
Standing at a counter on a busy street is not always a relaxing meal.

Pics of tatanka look nice. Has a bit nicer ambiance than el estadio or tacos perrones.

Sounds like 44 had a off night at tatanka. Tatanka might be doing something right if it is getting good reviews.

4x4abc - 11-17-2021 at 08:38 AM

I went along with a pro restaurant critic
she had 3 items
in her words:
#1 - disappointing
#2 - world class!
#3 - less than average

she tasted mine and could not find any kind word

Skipjack Joe - 11-17-2021 at 08:51 PM

Perhaps if they'd serve bison meat ...

charliemanson - 11-17-2021 at 09:04 PM

One of my favorite places! But there again I have made good in life and don't need to rely on Go Fund Me to live...just sayin.

Lobster Mac & Cheese is incredible. Just wish they didn't sell out to tacate and had Pacifico products

surabi - 11-17-2021 at 10:20 PM

Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  
wanted to go for a long time
read rave reviews

$US 9 for a taco?
one tiny taco
memorable
because it was so not good

a good restaurant is when you leave smiling
none of us did


Why would you pay 180 pesos for a taco? Did someone force you to do that?

I once went to a restaurant on the beach in Puerto Vallarta that was someplace the ex pats apparently go to a lot. I only went there because I was with a friend who suggested it. I ordered fish tacos and they had shredded cheese in them. It was revolting. Fish and cheese? And it was cold. Worst food I ever had in Mexico.

[Edited on 11-18-2021 by surabi]

4x4abc - 11-17-2021 at 10:53 PM

Quote: Originally posted by surabi  


Why would you pay 180 pesos for a taco? Did someone force you to do that?



I was invited, plus I did not know that it would be so pricey

surabi - 11-17-2021 at 11:59 PM

Pricey's okay if the food warrants it. 180 pesos for a small taco is just a total rip off, even if it's a good taco :-)

pacificobob - 11-18-2021 at 07:23 AM

Quote: Originally posted by charliemanson  
One of my favorite places! But there again I have made good in life and don't need to rely on Go Fund Me to live...just sayin.

Lobster Mac & Cheese is incredible. Just wish they didn't sell out to tacate and had Pacifico products


I'd love to try one of those "tacates" but not having "made good " i likely would be unable to afford one

David K - 11-18-2021 at 08:16 AM

Is it time for a return of the 'Baja Spell Checker'?? LOL :biggrin:

mtgoat666 - 11-18-2021 at 09:33 AM

Quote: Originally posted by surabi  
Pricey's okay if the food warrants it. 180 pesos for a small taco is just a total rip off, even if it's a good taco :-)


this looks like an appealing taco (pic from their tripadvisor page). i would pay 180 peso for this. i mean, come on, it is only 180 pesos, and most of us gringos are often buying $6 USD starbucks lattes, so what is 180 peso for a fancy taco?





[Edited on 11-18-2021 by mtgoat666]

mtgoat666 - 11-18-2021 at 09:40 AM

Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  
Quote: Originally posted by surabi  


Why would you pay 180 pesos for a taco? Did someone force you to do that?



I was invited, plus I did not know that it would be so pricey


this looks like it is worth $8 usd


mtgoat666 - 11-18-2021 at 09:47 AM

Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  
$US 9 for a taco?
one tiny taco

i would pay $9 for this. looks yummy



[Edited on 11-19-2021 by BajaNomad]

vacaenbaja - 11-18-2021 at 05:19 PM

Fish and cheese? well while not haute cuisine the Mac Donald's Filet o' fish does come to mind as having a half slice of cheese in it.
But then again it is the beloved of the hoi polloi

4x4abc - 11-18-2021 at 05:47 PM

keep in mind when you see the images of Tatanka tacos - they are about 4" in diameter

mtgoat666 - 11-18-2021 at 05:50 PM

Quote: Originally posted by surabi  
Fish and cheese?


Here are just a few delicious cheese/fish pairings.
Tuna melt.
Lox, cream cheese, capers, onions.
Anchovies on pizza.
Lobster Mac and cheese.
Caesar salad.
Numerous pasta sauces with fish or shell fish.
Cod au gratin.


mtgoat666 - 11-18-2021 at 05:52 PM

Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  
keep in mind when you see the images of Tatanka tacos - they are about 4" in diameter


Quality, not quantity.

If you want to gorge on a budget, Olive Garden has unlimited soup, bread and pasta for pretty cheap.

JDCanuck - 11-19-2021 at 04:02 PM

Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  
keep in mind when you see the images of Tatanka tacos - they are about 4" in diameter


Thanks for the warnings. So far have not had a poor meal in La Paz, but I'm keeping the possibility open, as perhaps its my limited experience that's causing this. Loved the Jungle, el Chef, and the Sushi place beside it on Bravo as well. Been raving about the generally high quality of both presentation and service I found everywhere we ate on the Malecon. The higher priced places were never open when we were hungry so just have to try them next time.
I'm surprised you are up and posting Harald, from the map it looked like the race went right by you.

4x4abc - 11-19-2021 at 07:04 PM

not interested in the race
have been involved for many years
it was exciting for the time it lasted



BigBearRider - 11-20-2021 at 06:18 PM

May I suggest “Il Rústico”?