Co-owner Samuel Valdez says the concept was inspired in part by his grandfather's experience selling tacos and burgers from his stand in Mexico.
Taco Uprising is the long-planned dream of Matias Gutknecht and Samuel Valdez, who met about a decade ago. is ready to open. Located at 2849 Welton Street, the fast-casual Mexican spot from owners Matias Gutknecht and Samuel Valdez has a menu dominated by tacos priced from $4 to $6. It also serves chips with salsa and queso, desserts, specialty drinks and breakfast options available.
The menu covers all regions of Mexico, he adds, including less common options like flor de calabasa, in which taco ingredients are wrapped in a squash blossom and grilled. “There are some tacos on the menu that you won’t catch at other taco joints,” Valdez notes. He also plans to add a rotating taco of the month.
In the mornings, Gutknecht adds, the eatery is dishing out a breakfast menu with options like fried chicken and huevos rancheros served taco style, along with coffee sourced from Lavazza.The bright space with colored tiles is intended to echo the taquerias Valdez remembers visiting in northern Mexico growing up. The restaurant is small, with 34 seats and a bar that fits seven. Customers will order at the counter and then find a seat .
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