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This next one’s bursting with flavor. The Tacos Chilangos at Cascada in Placerville have all the staples of a good taco: juicy meat, a hint of spice, and flavorful accompaniments. Here, sautéed steak and chorizo with onions, jalapeños, mushrooms, tomatoes, and jack cheese are piled into corn tortillas. One bite of these and you’re in taco heaven. cascadainplacerville.com
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Mezcals BY MEGAN WISKUS
Tequila’s smoky cousin mezcal is having a moment. Try the agavebased spirit from the comfort of your crib by buying one of these STYLE-tested, and approved, bottles.
We’ll never say no to shrimp tacos. And when they’re Folsom Tap House’s Spicy Sriracha Shrimp Tacos, you know we’re making a beeline for them. Grilled Srirachaglazed prawns are complemented by a summery, sweet mango salsa, pickled red onions, lettuce, and a piquant roasted green chili sauce. Get in my belly, already! folsomtaphouse.com
Cascada and Goose Port Public House photos by Dante Fontana. RockN-Fire photo by Ray Burgess. Folsom Tap House photo courtesy of Folsom Tap House. Mezcal bottle photos courtesy of their respective companies.
We love a tried-and-true taco. We also love those with a twist. So, when we saw Crisped Corned Beef Tacos on the menu at Goose Port Public House in Roseville, we had to put them to the test. Contrary to what you might think, these tacos are anything but dry and exude flavor—especially when paired with Cotija cheese, salsa, and lime. Taco ’bout tasty! gooseport.com
Folsom’s Rock-N-Fire might be famed for their pizzas, burgers, and wings, but did you know they serve tacos, too? The Carnitas Tacos—which boast delicately tender braised pork that’s seasoned to perfection, Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, and pico de gallo on soft corn tortillas—are particularly praiseworthy. Understated, yet undeniably tasty, these are worth a try. rocknfirerestaurants.com
Casamigos Mezcal Espadin
$59 at Whole Foods Market, 270 Palladio Parkway, Folsom, 916-984-8500; 1001 Galleria Boulevard, Roseville, 916-781-5300, wholefoodsmarket.com Balanced and elegant with delicate notes of smoke, which lead to a long, silky finish.
Wahaka Mezcal Espadin
$39.99 at Bourbon Wine & Spirits, 5005 Foothills Boulevard, Suite 2A, Roseville, 916-742-4993, bourbonwineandspirits.com Made with 100% certified organic espadin agave; equal parts smoky, earthy, and sweet.
Se Busca Joven Mezcal
$44.99 at Rocklin Bottle Shop, 5060 Rocklin Road, Suite A, Rocklin, 916-824-2726, rocklinbottleshop.com Cooked agave and mesquite on the nose, this young mezcal opens with a palate of nuts, fruit, and green vegetables and lands in a sweet, weighted finish with a mellow but spicy kick.
Mezcal Vago Elote by Aquilino Garcia Lopez
$64.98 at Fork Lift, 3333 Coach Lane, Cameron Park, 530-672-9090, forkliftgrocery.com Toasted, nutty aroma with flavors of roasted corn and a rich, silky mouthfeel.
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