100-2970 Glen Drive, Coquitlam
If you are a fan of both Mexican and Korean cuisine and have always had a difficult time choosing between the two, look no further than Coquitlam's Tacoreano, metro Vancouver's answer to fresh tacos with an Asian twist. I had passed by Tacoreano a number of times and finally had an opportunity to try it with some friends, and I was shocked at how delicious and innovative this fusion was. I was admittedly a little wary, seeing as I had never had Korean food before, but the mix of flavours was truly out of this world. Tacoreano serves up a wide variety of tacos, burritos and quesadillas with Asian flavours mixed in, making for a delicious experience that is hard to find in the Lower Mainland. The restaurant has a long communal table running through the center with three other 2-person tables and a cozy nook area, making the restaurant quite small. A lit up sign that boasts the name of the restaurant hangs over top of the long table, giving the restaurant a very cozy and Tumblr-worthy interior. Along the wall there is a selection of hot sauces to stay true to the Mexican side of the restaurant, next to the pitchers of cold water and hot tea to stay true to the Asian side. The tacos were incredible - I had one pork taco (pork marinated with red pepper paste, cabbage, salsa, pickled radish, miso crema) and the shrimp taco (sizzling shrimp, sliced avocado, garnish with sour cream and cilantro). We also shared the very typical Pinata nachos. All of the dishes sound really innovative, most notably the strawberry taco that has brie cheese, basil and honey among other things. If you're not feeling tacos but still want to check it out, Tacoreano also serves up rice bowls that feature various proteins, kimchee and salsa fresca - an odd, yet satisfying fusion. The service was quick and friendly, and also a strange hybrid of fast food joint and sit down restaurant. The server will come and take your order, and you go up to pay for your food at the end of your meal. I don't really know what to say to that. The important thing is that the food came out in a timely fashion and that it looked and tasted delicious! With the new Evergreen Extension, I will definitely be making a point to go into Coquitlam, and Tacoreano, more often, to try out as many dishes as possible.
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