New Things #12: Loqui

I’m a picky eater and I like things basic. I’m the guy who goes to burger shops and asks for meat, cheese, and bun. (I’m a huge fan of Amboy Quality Meats because not only is it a great burger but they have a style - the Ordinaire - that is exactly what I want.) This pickiness often makes Mexican restaurants tough for me because the tacos are often loaded with salsa, guac, etc. Loqui is now exception and it’s why I’ve never ended up trying it out despite it being down the street from me.

But then I looked at their website and in the online ordering there was an option to get sides of the meat. And sides of the tortillas. And suddenly I realized that there was a build your own taco option! Meat and tortilla was on the table!

And… they were fine. The shrimp was the best IMO and the chicken was solid. The birria was a bit bland IMO. The build your own taco might be a little more expensive than the normal taco but not by that much. Loqui isn’t a place I would seek out or recommend* but since I’m close, it’s definitely a place I’ll go to again when I’m looking for some variety in my lunch options.

* And if this write-up didn’t clue you in, I’m the LAST person you should listen to when it comes to recommendations on Mexican restaurants.