Restaurant Review

Tacos Jalisco

This week we will celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Cinco de Mayo is a source of pride for the Mexican Americans and a celebration of their culture and heritage. This day in 1862 the Mexican army took an unlikely victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla and has been celebrated in California since 1863. What better way to celebrate than with mexican cuisine. There are a few mercian restaurants to choose from in Truckee but my favorite is Taco’s Jalisco. See you there, this week and especially on Friday, May 5th!
Tacos Jalisco started out as a food truck in 1994, before food trucks were popular and common place. The name Jalisco came from the state in Mexico where owner, Rigoberto ‘Rigo’ Uribe learned the taqueria business before moving to Truckee and meeting his wife, Maria. Less than a year later, they opened a brick and mortar shop in Truckee. Tucked away in the 7-Eleven center in central Truckee, this quickly became a local’s favorite with a line reaching the front door almost any time of open hours. In 2012, the business grew with a second location in the Village at Northstar. Now, the food truck can also be seen back on the streets and posted up at the Truckee River Winery on selected nights in the summer. Jalisco is more than a local favorite, it’s now a place where visitors love to stop every time they are in town. In 2016, Tacos Jalisco won first place for Best Mexican Restaurant in the "Sierra Sun’s Best Of"contest for North Lake Tahoe & Truckee.
  

Tacos Jalisco’s signature dish is called the Armadillo. This dish takes a little longer than other dishes to prepare but the wait it well worth it. The dish arrives at your table in a hot lava rock bowl full of cactus, shrimp, pork and beef, literally sizzling in a tomato and chili sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas to be assembled as you like. Your tastebuds will love the texture, taste and spice.

You really can’t go wrong when ordering because everything is packed with flavor. Want to add some fire? There are 2 house made salsas to pick from. The red, pretty hot and tasty and the yellow, VERY hot and spicy for a very authentic kick! My go-to is the el pastor taco, a small street taco packed with meat served on 2 tortillas and topped with onion and cilantro. I usually order 2 or 3 and sometimes mix it up with various other meat, fish or veggie selections. I also like to add a Jarritos soda or a Pacifico beer in the bottle for fun.


Cheers!


Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Morgan’s Lobster Shack

Morgan’s Lobster Shack

In the mood for seafood?  I have the perfect spot for lunch, dinner or fresh fish to cook at home, Morgan’s Lobster Shack located in downtown Truckee on West River Street.  Every meal is sure to impress.  Morgan’s is locally owned and has come to Truckee to provide the freshest seafood in a friendly West Coast location serving their best East Coast recipes.  Be sure to try the lobster roll, unbelievable clam chowder and crab cakes. Paired with a cold Anchor Steam, these bites can't be beat.  

A spin on comfort food, the lobster grilled cheese is one you will not forget and go back for time and time again.  Offering sustainable, fresh, organic, locally sourced food, you can taste the difference in each bite.  Next time you are looking for seafood, head to Morgan’s for a sure fire good meal.

MorgansLobsterShack.com

Katie Tyler

Realtor®

BRE 01442453

c 530 277 1012 

Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar

Cottonwood

Restaurant & Bar

Cottonwood restaurant in Truckee is the place for good music, a long standing history, "Snow Warning Happy Hour" and always a good time! 

With a rich history in the ski industry, ‘Hilltop’, now known as Cottonwood, was the site of the nation's first mechanized ski lift in 1928.  The poma and rope tow, driven by an old automobile chassis and motor still remain today up the hill behind Cottonwood.  

Step inside as the atmosphere takes you back in time.  In late 1928 a warming hut was built from railroad ties salvaged from abandoned Martis Valley logging operations.  From ski lodge in 1928 to Cottonwood restaurant in 1989, there are many stories to be told of good times had in this building. 

Have yourself a look around and find many historical artifacts and photograph on display that tell the story of years past.  But don’t get lost in the past, this place is making memories every night.

Every Thursday night you can find live acoustic music out on the deck in the summer and inside in the cozy fireplace room in the winter.  On top of free live music, it’s happy hour all night long on Thursdays.  Things can get pretty wild there on Thursdays so come early and stay late for a good night out! 

For date night, take your main squeeze into the main dining room with white table cloth seating and overhanging chandeliers that are filled with real candles.  All night you will enjoy the best view looking down on old town Truckee.  If you are lucky enough to be dining on a perfect snowy night, the magic will come alive and you feel like you are in the midst of a snow globe wonderland. 

Some recommendations-you have to try the famous French margarita served in a pint glass (The Frenchie).  You will not be disappointed.  To pair with any meal, my favorite thing to order is their signature caesar salad shared with the whole table and traditionally eaten with your fingers, not forks.  It’s so yummy and perfectly garlicky! 

Come alone, bring the family, bring your date, bring your mom, bring your dad.  However you come, whenever you come, this place is sure to leave you with a smile. 

www.cottonwoodrestaurant.com

Katie Tyler

Realtor®

BRE 01442453

c 530 277 1012