A
mericans love holidays, and if
there’s any way in which they’re
lacking, it’s that they only come
once per year. Fortunately, we as a
society have all agreed that weekly
holidays can be accepted: Throwback
Thursdays, Manic Mondays (this one
may be a bit out of use) and somewhat
recently, Taco Tuesday.
There’s no definite best day of the week, but
Tuesday becoming centered around tacos
definitely gives it an edge in any calendar
contest. We decided to take a look at
restaurants in Calhoun County that indulge
our taco needs, and there are three that
stood out:
Loco Mex
comes with cheese and lettuce, though
there’s a definite focus on meat in the sizable
tacos. Drink specials run throughout the
day as well, with discounted margaritas and
$.99 beers to wash everything down. Add in
an evening of trivia starting at about 7 p.m.
and guests can truly make a night of it. If you
happen to stop by, say hello to Julia Powell,
who may be one of the friendliest servers in
the county and and a resident Taco Tuesday
expert.
Cielito Lindo
One of Calhoun County’s more authentic
Mexican restaurants, Cielito Lindo tacos may
seem simple for patrons who are used to
tons of cheese, sour cream and other addons. Instead, the restaurant serves $.99 softshelled tacos with only meat, from steak,
pork and chicken to shrimp, fish, and chorizo
(with tripe and tongue, for the brave). It’s
up to the diner to decide how they want to
dress their food when they take a trip to the
salsa bar. Salsas range from spicy to lethal,
depending on your temperament, along
with pico de gallo, lettuce, tomato, onion
and others.
Rack and Roll Billiards
This Jacksonville hotspot makes Taco
Tuesday into a true event, with not only $.99
tacos, but drink specials and trivia in the
evening. Tacos are discounted throughout
the day, with beef and shredded chicken
tacos for $.99 and steak, grilled chicken and
shrimp available for a bit more. Every taco
INSIGHT
Anniston’s favorite sports bar pairs $2 tacos
with $2 Coronas from 3 p.m. to closing time,
with sports highlights playing on televisions
around the restaurant and pool tables for
those who like a little sport with their dinner.
Tacos include steak, pork, fish and chicken,
with corn tortillas for something a little
different. ✻
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