We went last night. Sat at the bar, where you can order from both menus. I really liked the space–obviously a completely different feel from the last spot but it felt well-designed they did a good job making it so it can work well both as a casual first date spot (taqueria, bar) or more special dinner spot.
We tried the frozen “Don’t Bother Me, I’m Local” drink, which was as unsugary as a frozen drink gets (that is to say–still a little sweet, but definitely alcoholic with some more subtle flavors). Happily, it appears that while the place still pays homage to the current LA trend for super expensive cocktails with a few “premium” $18 concoctions, most drinks on the menu are $11.
From the new menu, we ordered the Punta Cabras Salad ($13), the tempura squash blossom taco ($6), and the (not fried) lobster taco ($9). The lobster taco was the clear standout, going really well with the spicy pineapple salsa that is a holdover from the last place.
From the old menu, we ordered the fish taco ($4.50), shrimp taco ($5), and cauliflower tostada ($5.50). While still delicious, I personally felt that without the salsa (pineapple or tomatillo), the fried tacos didn’t quite have enough flavor–they were still good, but for I remember TPC tacos absolutely blowing away Ricky’s, Taconazo, et al, and these didn’t necessarily do that. The cauliflower tostada, on the other hand, was exactly as remembered–super pickled and delicious.
When we were there, someone in the restaurant ordered the Pig’s Head, which looked fun.
Obviously, it’s not super cheap anymore, though if you are focused on ordering you can probably be satiated for 10-15 bucks.
