Taco Lita: 5 Paw Establishment

Unfortunately for many of you reading this, you will not have the privilege of eating at this hole in the wall due to your overall geographical disposition. My condolences to you and yours.

However, for those of you in Southern California, if you ever find yourself in or near Arcadia, CA and you fancy some Mexican food, Taco Lita is one restaurant you have got to stop and try. I had not visited this spot since 1997 and my experience today was just as I remembered it.

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As I pulled my lunch box (Scion Xb) into the driveway, I couldn't help but reminisce about my days as a Senior at Temple City High School. My buddy "War Emblem" was one of the few Seniors who actually had a car. A few of us would sneak out of fourth period earlier and we would run to the parking lot for lunch so that we can hop in the hoop-tie (Ford) and get to Arcadia for some delicious tacos and/or burritos. It was a mad dash because Arcadia High School was one block away, so we found ourselves trying to beat the rush. Of course I rode shot gun and I handled the lunch jams. I'd pop in thetape, press play and off we'd go bumping and bobbing (like Paris Hilton in a night vision goggled movie) to the sultry sounds of...

"So when we cross paths and I hope that's soon, I'm a boot yo' mutha' fuckin' ass to tha' moon."

Dollaz + Sense Album - DJ Quik

I kid you not people, these were and are no ordinary tacos. The ground beef used for their tacos and combo burritos has a flavor that is unlike anything I have ever had anywhere else. My mouth waters at the thought of them now only hours removed from inhaling a few tacos and a bean burrito. As for their hot sauce, it's not hot - rather - it is extremely flavorful. Think of a cherry on top of an exquisite piece of Tres Leche cake. That is essentially what their home made hot sauce is to their food. It's titillating to the palette to say the least.

Man, who talks like that? You see what this restaurant does to me?!?

Taco Lita described in bullet point:

• Delicious
• A tad bit over priced - but worth every penny
• Not greasy
• Exquisitely tasteful
• A guilty pleasure
• Simple Menu with minimal items
• Home made taco shells
• Friendly Customer Service
• Cash Only - ATM is inside though

Taco Lita is located at 120 East Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA.

***This restaurant is a Husky certified 5 dog paw establishment!!