David and I had a chance on Friday to pop in for a preview lunch at the newest, and soon to be trendiest, lunch spot in downtown Raleigh: Dos Taquitos Centro
I found out via a tip from a friend that Dos Taquitos was having a soft opening of it’s new downtown location, Dos Taquitos Centro which is located at 106 Wilmington Street. If you are unaware of the Creedmoor location, cancel any dinner plans you have this week/weekend and change them to reservations here before trying out Centro. A quirky environment and fantastic food. I have never been too happy about the service but tend to overlook it relative to the greatness of the previously mentioned items.
The downtown location’s interior isn’t as quirky and interesting as the N. Raleigh restaurant, but so far, the food is definitely on par. I had a burrito, which had what I described as Lava cheese on it, and David had tacos, of which he exclaimed: “There’s a half of an avacado on here!”. Both were delicious and the owners were very helpful in talking us through the “walk up to the counter” order style that the restaurant has created. The restaurant was packed at lunch on Friday and I suspect it will continue that way for a while as more folks in downtown find out about it’s official opening today.
The only downside to the meal was the price for the food on Friday. We didn’t pay b/c it was free at the soft opening, but had we paid, it would have been a bit pricey for lunch. The chips and salsa portion was small, especially for $4 and the burrito was also small for the price. But, the presentation of the food and the quality of the ingredients was outstanding, which, as stated early, both win out. A very enjoyable experience all around and I will probably return later this week to see the size crowd it carries a couple days into it’s first week.
DTC LUNCH
Dos Taquitos Centro’s Lunch was designed with freshness and speed in mind…ándale, ándale, ‘manito!!!!
Our lunch business is set up as a grab-and-go place offering high quality Mexican food. Our menu features both unique and traditional recipes. We use as many fresh, organic and local ingredients as possible to provide the best TACO for you, sí señor!!
LUNCH MENU
Gorditas - $8
Two corn masa patties stuffed with a choice of grilled chicken, steak, or roasted veggies. Served with rice, beans, or salad.
Tortas - $8
A Mexican telera bread stuffed with everything but the kitchen sink!!! Avocados, refried beans, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, jalapeño peppers, cheese, mayonnaise, and your choice of steak, chicken, chorizo or roasted veggies.
Dos Taco’s Tacos - $8
Two grilled flour tortillas, stuffed with Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, avocado and your choice of steak, chicken or veggies. Served with rice, beans, or salad.
Wheat Up Burrito - $8
A whole-wheat flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, pinto beans, rice, fresh pico de gallo, and a choice of steak, chicken or roasted veggies. Served with rice, beans or salad.
Quesadillas de la Casa - $8
Two corn quesadillas stuffed with Mexican cheese, a choice of steak, chicken or roasted veggies, and finished with pico de gallo. Served with rice, beans or salad.
Sopa de Pollo - $5
Chicken broth with diced white meat, yellow rice, pico de gallo, avocados and fresh cilantro!!!
Ensalada Mexicana - $5
A combination of slices of fresh mango and avocado, mixed greens and our house cilantro vinaigrette. Add chicken or steak $5
Special del Dia - $9
Two chicken tamales topped with chipotle, tomatillo and Mexican cream sauce. Served with your choice of rice, beans or salad.
SIDES
Chips y Salsa - $4
Queso - $3.5
Guacamole - $3.5
DRINKS
Aguas Frescas - $3
These are the perfect compliment to a good lunch. Fresh fruit, ice, water and sugar make a refreshing healthy drink.
Horchata Original - $3
Chufas, rice water, cinnamon and sugar - a delicious and popular Mexican drink!!!!!!
Sodas - $1.95
Coke, Sprite and Diet Coke
Sweet Tea - $1.95
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