NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | CUISINE & DINING
WHAT'SCOOKIN' WITH MATT LAINE
THE TAQUERIA COMPANY 2519 N. FIRST AVE. EVANSVILLE, IN
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When you walk into the First Avenue location of The Taqueria Company, the menu and layout of the place can be a bit overwhelming. They have two separate menus from basically two different restaurants all in one
space (I will focus on the Taqueria side of things in this review). So, on your first few visits, be sure to look at the menu ahead of time so you know what to expect and you don’t get caught, like I did, staring at the menu like a deer in headlights. I would also suggest asking for suggestions if you have questions about the menu; they do a great job helping you find something you will enjoy and giving you the right “addons” to your selection. I say add-ons because once you choose your main dish - I’ll just say a burrito for the sake of the review - you then choose everything you want to put inside the burrito. I would say go for broke and load up on whatever you like so you’re getting the most bang for your buck! I say this because this place also has some crazy good prices, at least in my opinion. The big burrito and chips/salsa I got was only about $9, and I couldn’t even finish it all. It’s crazy to think that something made from scratch, besides the tortilla (I think they started the company making those from scratch as well), could be so cheap. When I talked to the owner about it, he said it was because he didn’t want to push customers away, which is highly commendable during this trying period of inflation and other economic challenges. We can all appreciate saving a few dollars when we dine out these days.
18 | AUGUST 2022
Simply put, this place just hits all the
craving! I have tried a few different
right notes - it's everything I've come
things on their menu so far, and I have
to expect from a taqueria, or at least
to say everything has been delicious.
from my understanding of a taqueria.
The burrito I got was stuffed full and
If you are craving some Mexican
the meat was well-seasoned to give
food, don’t sleep on The Taqueria
everything a flavor burst. Clearly, it
Company because they can provide
was made with care and attention to
some excellent food to satisfy that
detail. In addition, the salsas are also
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