Saturday, November 30, 2013

Taqueria Jasmine in Bealeton, VA

My wife and I visited Taqueria Jasmine after reading other positive reviews & ratings on Yelp - so I just wanted to add to the positive hype of this amazing Triple-D-worthy Mexican food eatery. Taqueria Jasmine touts "Authentic Mexican Food", and this is nothing short of 100% accurate. It reminded me of the food I had in Mexico, unlike the over cumin & chili-fied food you find here in the States.

Ambiance: Taqueria Jasmine has a great Mom-&-Pop feel to it, I love that it has that "foodie" green painted on the walls - it gives it a shabby/sheik edge. Kinda cool, kinda divey. 

Service: The staff are 100% focused on making sure that guests feel like they are at home. My wife and I have visited TJ twice, and the staff are very attentive, and kind - even with a slight language barrier. It was awesome, because as I tried to conjure up my broken Spanish, they tried to do the same with English. All of this is happening while we are feeling quite at home with a really great cup of coffee.

Cuisine: The food at TJ's is traditional, some of it with a modern spin, and a few American dishes for the kids. In our 2 visits, my wife and I loved everything, and we wound up taking home leftovers because of the generous portions. We have tried:
  • Gordita Frita de Carnitas y Queso
  • Huechares con Carnitas
  • Huevos Rancheros
  • Huevos Con Chorizo
The thing that was great about these diverse dishes was that all of them had well balanced flavor profiles - perfect spice, not too much heat, savory and slightly sweet when appropriate. Also key - these dishes are not oversaturated with oils. I'm literally looking forward to trying the whole menu over the next couple of years (just an FYI, so no one thinks I'm gonna try to take out the menu in a week! ;)

I will update this review with new faves - might become a pretty long review! ;)

Cost-effective: The price is as generous as the portions - low price for generous servings. Awesome!

Overall Score: 5/5. Taqueria Jasmine is one of Fauquier County's best kept secrets. My only hope is if they continue to get reviews like this, that we'll still be able to find a seat at lunch or dinner.

Return Visit: It's awesome, and it's only 5 mins away.

Excellence. Amazing, creative standards to cuisine, and service with a personal touch. Visit Taqueria as soon as you can!

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