With its easy access, authenticity and incredible prices, Chando’s Tacos in Sacramento is a perfect place for a quick lunch that will most definitely satisfy your taste buds. Unless you’re not a fan of authentic Mexican food, then this wouldn’t be the place for you.

Starting off as a little tortilleria named “Familia Madrigal” in Tijuana, Mexico; the family business carried on to express their love for the “authentic taco” and their specialty of the corn tortilla.

The menu consists of tacos, tortas, burritos, quesadillas, mulitas and tostadas. Meats such as carnitas, chicken, carne asada and fish are all available for any combination. Aside from the variety of the menu, the prices of each item make it even better. A standard taco is only $1.75 and a burrito is just $5.50.

“I think it is authentic street food and it’s cheap and quick,” said local customer Al Swinney.

After hearing about Chando’s Tacos through a friend’s status on Facebook, Swinney said he considers himself as a loyal customer. His favorite item to order is the tacos because he knows they will never disappoint him.

After visiting Chando’s a few times, he decided the tortas were his least favorite because they fell apart easily and ended up making a huge mess.

“A torta is not supposed to be something you need a fork and knife to eat with,” Swinney said.

Speakers surround the whole building and play mariachi music, which brings out the feeling of actually being in Mexico. There is a back patio behind the eatery that offers many seats and a relaxing sheltered place to eat.

The tacos are something you might not get anywhere else. Light but incredibly filling, the tacos come with two soft corn tortillas wrapped around your choice of meat with the option of fresh pico de gallo, salsa, onions and guacamole.

Carnitas are shredded pork marinated to make it tender and they practically melt in your mouth. On the other hand, the chicken was cooked to almost perfection but was unexpectedly spicy.

“I really liked the taco as a whole,” said customer Megan Ramsbotham. “But I wasn’t prepared for the chicken to be that zesty because I am not a fan of spiciness.”

Chando’s Tacos is a great place for college students because of its awesome prices and a menu that will please every one’s Mexican food wants and needs. Though this eatery has been around for only a year, because of its astonishing, authentic Mexican food, it seems to not be going anywhere anytime soon.

Chando’s Tacos is located at 863 Arden Way. For more information visit www.chandostacos.com. 

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