Lago Tacos **2.5/5 stars

So true. 

Yes, we're here to talk about tacos, not emotions. Screw emotions.

So a few months ago Heidi's disappeared in a puff of smoke (RIP) and out of the ashes rose Lago Tacos, a comfortable, slightly-better-than-chain taco joint. Joining the likes of the Herkimer and Lyndale Taphouse, I fear it won't be long before this place becomes a total douche magnet. But let's live in the moment, shall we?

Special friends

What I love most about Lago is their patio with the covered bar. It is a bit of an oasis in a land of concrete claustrophobia. It makes me nostalgic for ocean front cantinas and shitty mexican beer. Kind of.

Hey, mix me up another Cuervo Sunrise, bro

Lago was quiet this Sunday morning. Not sure if the brunch word hasn't gotten out yet, or if people have already shrugged it off. 

I was more than slightly disturbed when our server didn't know what a mimosa was, or if they had them (of course they do.) We also ordered a variety of dips with chips (everything looks more fancy when you put it into a ramekin, but really it's just refried beans, guac and some salsas.) Tasty, tho!

Marky, Laurel, Davey

The bloodies are pretty decent AND they come with a deep fried penis, I mean, pickle.

Hmmm...

The menu (apologies for the blurry photo), is what you would expect from a taco joint. Burritos, tostadas, chilaquiles, rancheros...

We waited around for a good while, enjoying our DFP's and variety of dips. Then they delivered fried danishes. Built-in Brunchitizer™! Score! 

So these are the Chorizo Tostadas. Mui, mui bonita! I would put this dish at the top of the menu. Note: Their meats are really good.

And the Pork with Green Chile. Really great flavor, but too soupy for me.

And this is the Rancheros... Kinda weird. If you love beans (and you know I do), then this is your man. But the dish seemed to be missing something...

And it wasn't the toothpick that was buried in David's flauta...

What the...

Stabby.

They were nice enough to comp that meal...but seriously? I'd say skip the brunch and come here for happy hour. The tacos are good and you get a lot for your $$. Hurry, before another uptown bar falls victim to the Embroidered Jeans Brigade.

Wash your hands.