La Placita Taqueria - Tecate

During a stay at Rancho La Puerta, an employee who lives in Tecate recommended this humble, authentic Taqueria at the town square (Parquet), near the town hall (Palacio). The owner, the founder's son, cooks food before you. Enter the street to see bright orange picnic tables and open kitchen. Our waitress was wonderful (I speak Spanish, but her English was fantastic). We pampered in the tacos including beef carne Asada, Barbacoa and pig served on ribs and in Salsa Verde. The Michelada (a traditional Mexican beer drink Tecate in this case of our and Clamata, which is tomatoes and mussel juice and with a spicy mix of chicken, salt, pepper) was the best I ever had. Don't miss this local jewel!

While staying at Rancho La Puerta, one of the staff who lives in Tecate recommended this humble, authentic taqueria located at the town square (parquet), near the City Hall (Palacio). The owner, who is the son of the founder, cooks the food in front of you. Enter at the street to see bright orange picnic tables and the open kitchen. Our waitress was wonderful (I speak spanish but her English was fantastic). We indulged in the tacos -- including beef -- carne asada, barbacoa and pork -- served on ribs and in salsa verde. The Michelada (a traditional Mexican beverage made of beer -- Tecate in this case of ours - and Clamata which is tomato and clam juice and rimmed with a spicy mix of chills, salt, pepper) was the best I've ever had. Don't miss this local gem!