El Tango Taquerra

El Tango Taquerra Restaurant Reviews:

Too much of a pain..... February 06, 2007 Food Service Atmosphere Cleanliness Overall        Both previous reviews are right on track. When the food is good, it's great. But all too often it's average. If you love a particular ingredient in a dish, don't always count on it showing up there (like the veggies used in the Torta sandwich). The main issue I've got is the service. First don't expect a standard sit down experience. You order at the counter and then hope there is a table available. If you need anything, there really isn't a wait staff. I can deal with most of this, but here is the big problem, carry out. Do not expect to come in place an order and and leave with it in 20 minutes. The last time I tried a carry out order I waited 1 hour! This wasn't for anything special, just a veggie Torta and some fish tacos. While I was waiting a customer who had been wise enough to phone her order in showed up. She was told she'd have to wait another 30 minutes, and she exclaimed "But I've waited 45 minutes already"! Unfortunately, this is the norm. My suggestion would be that you try it at lunch time, or as an early dinner. They are less busy at this hour and it's a much better experience. Since the food isn't always fantastic, at dinner it's just not worth the trouble. Review By: Anonymous Review From: Lakewood

WILL NEVER RETURN January 11, 2007 Food Service Atmosphere Cleanliness Overall        Since moving to Lakewood I have dined there off and on over the last few months. Usually they have pitchers of water for customers to drink. The food can be hit or miss but is original and not chain style food. Went today and ordered, owner/cook/cashier asked me what I wanted to drink. I looked at the selection: no diet choice to speak of so said "water." He offered me a bottle and I said I would use the stuff in the dining room. he said that was no longer available I had to buy a bottle of water for $1.00. Fine I order, eat, and go to pay/leave. I tell him, "Are you the owner?" He says, "Yes" I reply, "I love the food here I come every now and then, but I am diabetic and you do not have any good diet beverages I can drink other then water. The fact that you only serve bottled water is probably a deal killer for me coming back. It just feels weird being forced to pay for it. For the 67 cents you made on the water you just lost me as a customer" He got Irate and replied "Well I don't need customers like you." I asked, "You mean paying? in cash? what? Now I definately will not come back" He screamed "Get out." Its a decent place to eat, just pay for your water. And do not upset the owner as he doesn't need customers like you. I wonder how he reacts if you do not like the food? Review By: Chuck From Lakewood Ohio

El Tango Taqueria - Delicious food made to order July 26, 2006 Food Service Atmosphere Cleanliness Overall        El Tango Taqueria is not your average Mexican restaurant. It definitely has a more Baja California taste to it than Tex-Mex or "traditional" Mexican restaurants that you find throughout the suburbs. We love their fish tacos, portuguese garlic soup, and tortilla soup. Their homemade lemonade is delicious - it has flecks of vanilla bean in it and it's a great combination. Once I got a standard burrito and it was only so-so. On one occasion someone different made the fish tacos and the sauce wasn't as good as it normally is. Overall, we really like it! Review By: Anonymous Review From: Lakewood

June 03, 2005        When authentic south-of-the-border fare is what you crave, you're sure to find all the feisty flavor and fun of Mexico at this casual, take-out style eatery. With its small but colorful dining room adorned with bouquets of dried chiles and spicy red and amber lighting, El Tango Taqueria turns up the heat on traditional Mexican dishes, including tacos burritos and tamale pies. If you find spice not so nice, it's cool: Just try the California avocado burrito, which wraps grilled red snapper, flavorful pinto beans, lettuce, fresh avocado and a sour cream sauce in a warm flour tortilla. The friendly staff working in the open-air kitchen want you to come back often, as specials change daily, and with such an affordable menu and generous portions, it's likely you will. Review By: