Earl Eats Duck Confit Tacos at Taqueria27 - A Review

Very recently I had the opportunity of joining Capt. Len (of BBQ fame), at a place totally different from the food truck scene for some Mexican fare. We were looking for something quiet, cool (temperature), and totally different. We found it at a place called Taqueria27. They offer classic Mexican dishes along with some re-imagined street food in what they call a "casual yet upscale environment". It was exactly as advertised! The first thing I noticed was the service...everyone was polite, engaging and SMILING...a great way to start! The interior was warm and inviting in a minimalist way and did not scream "in the style of Mexico or Latin America" as national chains often do, which was nice.

Having lived in Mexico in the mid 70s, I take a critical eye to most "Mexican Style" restaurants offerings. When I got the menu, I was pleasantly surprised! They offered some real classics as well as more modern "foodie" options! One of the darlings of the food reality shows these days is DUCK and one of the more popular duck options is "duck confit", which is basically seasoned duck meat cooked at a low temperature. I have eaten duck, though not often. Taqueria27 offers a Duck Confit Taco—succulent duck with fire roasted veggies, chipotle crema and crispy leeks! Since I had never had a DUCK taco and I love leeks, how could I go wrong!

The order included 2 tacos for just six and a half bucks ($6.50). They were bright and light and had everything advertised. The taste was very good, with one exception...the crispy leeks! They were not crispy and were tough. Because of that, they were an interference rather than an enhancement to the tacos. Once I got around the leeks, everything was good. My dining buddy, Capt. Len, had their "Brent" taco which is flame grilled chile marinated Angus beef in flour tortillas with shredded cheese & salsa crudo on the side. It was equally good and a bit more traditional. We also tried the "Tortilla Chips & Cheese" which were good and they make their own chips!

Taqueria27 is locally owned by a husband and wife team. They now have 5 locations in the greater Salt Lake City area. I recommend you try them. There are so many good choices, both classic and more modern, and I doubt you will go away hungry OR disappointed.

By the numbers:
Service ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Food ⭐⭐⭐
Price 💲💲
As you can see, the service and food are High and the price is low. A good value! Thanks Len!