Ottawa Foodies

I was on a tortilla binge and had to stop in to try this place out because of the reviews. I had the three tortilla special with one each of pork, beef and chicken. Both the beef and chicken lacked seasoning but the pork was delicious. I had the jalapeño garlic and the hottest red side sauces (all homemade). Both were awesome and definitely added the missing seasoning. The guacamole was good but I prefer it a bit chunky, less creamy. The service is incredibly friendly and convinced me to visit again.

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Was here for lunch this week, mid July 2012.
And it was great.

Had the three tacos on the blue corn tortillas. They are assembled in front of you so you can get any variation of pork, beef, chicken or grilled veg, ie one of each or mix them. I went for one of each meat, tho the veg looked good with grilled corn and onions mixed in.

All three came with beans, pico de gallo and lettuce on the tortilla. You can add cheese or sour cream and other ingredients but i let the server work his own magic.

Beef was delicious, nicely seasoned shredded meat, not fat, no gristle. Pork was similarly prepared and also tasty. Chicken was chunks of white meat, not seasoned.

Of the three, i preferred the beef and pork. Nothing at all wrong w the chicken but it needed a lot more hotsauce to give it flavour.

Speaking of hot sauce, they provide a counter with a selection of them. I cannot remember the actual names, but there's an orange one and a light green one that are spectacular.

Everything else i saw them make (burritos, tostadas, nachos) looked similarly good.

Three tacos and a mexican soda, about $12.

Totally enjoyed, absolutely worth the dollars and will be back. If they opened a restaurant i would be there almost weekly.

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Wonderful addition to Byward Market for lunch. I have driven from Bells Corners to go there for lunch several times. The staff are very friendly and helpful with the menu if you have any questions. I ordered the tacos on white corn meal tortillas. One beef, one pork, one chicken. It came with the most amazing, creamy, fresh and delicious guacamole that I have had in a long time. I must try their tortilla soup when I return...the presentation and aroma were stupefying! :-)

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This place is the bomb for comida de Mexico. Fresh, simple and authentic. Only problem-getting a seat at lunch.

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I took a trip to the market to try Corazon de Mais and it did not disappoint. The tacos are filled liberally with the meat of your choice, some beans and topped with nice, fresh pico de gallo. (My wife dislikes cilantro so she got hers without pico). The salsa bar has at least 5 different salsa/sauces ranging from very hot, fairly mild, and a garlicky jalapeno. I also tried the tortilla soup and enjoyed the flavourful tomato broth filled with chicken and tortilla strips and topped with sour cream and chunks of avocado. Both my wife and I liked the pork best, then the beef and then the chicken, which was fine but was just cubed plain chicken that was not stewed infused with spices, onions etc like the shredded beef and pork. One thing that was unexpected is a that a small cup of good guac comes with the tacos, but cheese or sour cream on it costs a little extra- the reverse of the burrito chain. Six tacos and a soup cost $22 total. I will definitely be back and might go triple pork next time.

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I've eaten here a couple times now and I've found it to be wonderful both times. The employees are really nice, accommodating and happy to talk if they have a chance.

The food is certainly not to be overlooked. Some reasonably priced and delicious tacos are to be found here. Even the chicken taco is good and I normally avoid chicken like the plague. The pork and beef were both excellent; I think I would give the pork the edge. They're tender and well seasoned with the expected spices, garlic, tomatoes, and onion from what I could tell. They make a fine guacamole and they've got some good salsas going on. The verde and an orange coloured-hot-unlabelled one were the best in my opinion.

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I've eaten here too, and they are so personable and such nice people. They know us now and always say "ola!" when they see us.They'll see us often since we live a few blocks away.

I usually order a burrito with pork and the works. I really like the marinade of the pork. I also order the soft tacos. Messy, but delicious.

My wife and I recently tried the tortilla soup, and nachos. She loved the taste of the soup, as did I. I had my doubts, but it was great.

They have daily specials, which I have yet to try. I'm always drawn to the burritos.

For the first timers they will explain what they have and offer.

I hope business will pick up during the summer so they can stay for a long time.

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Proud owner(s).

Sorry for the camera shake. Was too hungry and excited.

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Salsa bar.

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I'm going to join the rest of the cheerleading squad for this cute little hole in the wall of Byward Market Square. Service was super friendly and enthusiastic. Tables are colourful and comfortable.

This little pork taco ($3.50+tax) was spectacular. A warmed corn tortilla, slathered with a layer of saucy black beans, tasty slow-cooked carnitas, super fresh chopped pico de gallo, a side of guacamole, and free access to 5 different squirt bottles of sauces -- some spicy and some not.

The flavour profile is through the roof. I can't imagine a tastier, healthier, more happy-making snack than this. Huge thumbs up!

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Thank You Fresh Foodie! I haved loved huitlacoche since I first tasted it at the original Rosa Mexicano in NYC. It's not on the menu there any more, although they still make it for me when I go back. I am going to have to dive in and try to recreate something similar at home now that I know I can find it here...

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Available here. I noted it because I know people have been looking for it in the past (Forum - Authentic Mexican ingredients).