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Taco Sabroso Serving food even a governor will love By Dale Rice American-Statesman Restaurant Critic Thursday, December 25, 2003 Gov. Rick Perry and I have something in common. We both like the pastor at Taco Sabroso. However, as much as I hate to admit it, there's one big difference. Perry has been visiting the East Austin taqueria since it opened more than a year ago; I just discovered it this month. Owner Rosa Santis purchased the land at the end of Seventh Street a decade ago with the intent of storing large equipment used in her utility construction business. Then, with the boom in Williamson County, she decided it made more sense to keep the equipment in Round Rock. When construction began waning along with the economy, she decided to "create some jobs for my guys." She bought a small cooking trailer and opened a taco shop. People liked her food, but in winter it was tough to keep the tacos warm long enough for customers to enjoy them. So, Santis decided to expand, building the sleekest taco joint in town. Now diners can eat indoors, where the white walls, slate floor and expanse could be home to fancier fare. Instead, Taco Sabroso still emphasizes its simple cuisine. Its pastor is a delicious version of the traditional sliced pork. However, it doesn't have the sweetness imparted by the heavy pineapple flavoring used by many Mexican restaurants. The pork gets its distinct taste from marinating in garlic, onion, paprika and achiote. It's delicious in taco form ($1.75) served with cilantro and onions or as a "gringa" ($2) with the addition of melted cheese. Other tasty tacos included the steak ranchero (meat with pico de gallo), suisas (beef fajita meat) and picadillo (ground beef with lettuce and tomatoes). The ranchero and picadillo tacos go for $1.75, while the suisas is $2. In addition to the tacos, the torta Cubana ($4.50) is a flavorful meal of French bread with ham and a second choice of meat (the pastor is good here, too), with avocado, cheese and tomato. But it's those tacos that will keep me coming back for more. Governor, where else are you eating that I don't know about? You may contact Dale Rice at drice@statesman.com or 445-3859. | ||||
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