Goodbye Taco Bell, Hello Taco Gringos
Seattlest is still getting our bearings after spending the last few weeks of 2007 on the east coast, but one of the most surprising things we've seen is commentary lamenting the closure of the Taco Bell on Broadway.
Really? Their food was awful even by Taco Bell standards, and their only saving grace was their late hours. They were an eatery of last resorts. Good riddance. Our collective g-i tract (we're very close here in Seattlest HQ) is celebrating the closure. What we're actually hoping is that Taco Bell's farewell will bode well for Taco Gringos, the newish spot on Olive for late night eats. It's pricier, but it's also far better. Your gut will thank you for the change.
Seattlest headed down late on a weeknight, unsure if they'd still be open at midnight. They were. We ordered three tacos initially (two chicken, one chorizo), upping that to four once we noticed the small size. Total: $8. We stood by the window (there were no chairs), ate our simply prepared tacos, and made the walk back home. We weren't full, but we were comfortable, and the food was tasty. Don't mind those Yelp complaints. These might not be taco truck-worthy, but until one of those makes its way onto the Hill, this is your best taco bet late at night. Stumble on by after a night of drinking and tell us if you don't agree.
Image not from Taco Gringos, but from flickr user jslander and indicative of Taco Gringos' simple preparation).
