The TL Taste
A yummy celebration of this tasty town of ours… one bite at a time. Just think of me (and my occasional co-sleuth) as undercover bandits for fabulous, should-be local hot spots.
My sidekick and I found plenty of seating on their partly shaded porch out back, strategically poised behind the fencing for the entertainment of people watching on touristy Dana Street.
It was a dish and a Dog Day for the books. Two paper thin corn tortillas filled with mouthwateringly prepared chicken, pickled onion, fresh cilantro, and just a sprinkle of cojita cheese that came with the most delicious and simple side of rice and black beans. Nothing like an authentic taste of Mexico to top off our perfect summer day in Maine.
It was the Dog Days of Summer all right. So, we decided to let the 76 degrees of sunshine with a cool breeze blow us toward a patio. This, of course for the average tourist, might be a hard ambience to find in the heart of the Old Port on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in August.
But boy did we local rogues sniff out an oasis in Amigos, an over 50-year-old establishment known for its rustic, neighborhood charm, cheap drinks, pool tables and dart boards. And – Who knew? – also happens to have the best darn taco in town.
The Scoop
Amigos, 9 Dana St., Portland, Maine.
The Vibe
Casual laid back local bar and restaurant with outdoor patio front and back.
The Taste
Chicken Tacos with house rice and beans – savory, authentically light and satisfying with all the traditional choices (but you gotta go for soft corn).
The Sip
House Margarita – classic and delicious, no salt or sour mix please!
The Drop
Two tacos with a side of rice and beans, two house cocktails, $32.
The Lip
Totalmente cinco!
