This is our go-to for tacos and marinated taco meats. The front of the store is a grocery, fully stocked with hispanic ingredients, cooking utensils, dulcés, chicharones, and votive candles. The meat counter can be a little intimidating but I swear it’s not—-the easiest failsafe things to order are the marinated carne asada and the marinated chicken. They also have packaged guacamole and salsa, which is spicier than you might be prepared for. Past the meat counter, tucked in the back, is the taqueria. The tacos are all great but personal favorites are classic carne asada, carnitas, and shrimp. Burritos are good also, but when I get really hungry I like to get the torta (Mexican sandwich) because it comes with onion rings. Old-timers like to get soup there, which I’ve never gotten into for whatever reason. They have tamales some days, but our favorite day to go is Mini Taco Wednesday—-that’s when they sell mini chicken or steak tacos for $1 each. I usually eat 3, but I’m a light eater, most people seem to eat 4-6. For vegetarians I would recommend the bean tostada and the chile relleno.

56089 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284