La Jarochita Taco Shop - Belmont

I'm so glad I stopped. The restaurant is a combination of restaurant and also offers some Mexican groceries. Everyone was very friendly and the place was spotlessly clean.I tried a few different things on their menu and while everything was very good, the gorditas and tamal were absolutely phenomenal. I've eaten many of both in different places but these here will stand out in my memory for years to come.Highly recommend.

The asada empanadas and in particular the el pastor empanadas were very good. The asada was seasoned great, and the shell of the empanadas were made by hand and tasted phenomenal. However the asada empanada paled in comparison to the el pastor (pork cooked with pineapple) plus the handmade shell was the best I’ve ever had. The owner takes great pride in making sure we had enough to eat and were satisfied with our meal. Oh and the beer was very cold on a hot day.

When we walked in the first time and were the only native English speakers in the place I knew we 'd hit a winner. We visited for lunch 3 times over the 9 days we were in Red Bay for motorhome service and it will be a multiple visit go to next time we 're in Red Bay. They only serve food Wed, Thur, Fri, and Sat.I grew up in North Texas, spent a few years in Albuquerque, and we spent a few more years in Mexico City. I know the difference among the varieties of Mexican food, and this place is legit Mexico City fare and flavors.The tacos are straight up Mexico City street tacos (pastor and cachete cheek are awesome). The empanadas are different, but very, very good. The menudo was good, but the (off menu) posole was dead on copy of what I used to eat in Mexico City. The torta (sandwich) was awesome with authentic bread. My wife eats a lot of seafood and declared the shrimp soup memories of Mexico .

Vegetarian options: I was thinking about what you said about the house is going to be here for you to do that for you to do that for you to do that for me to be

Food was wonderful. BEST El Pastor I’ve ever had. I’m from Southern California so I’ve had some, none as good as here. If back in the area we will definitely go