New In Bressi Ranch: Casero Tacqueria

After the success of Board and Brew, which totals 15 restaurants now, the owners decided to try a new concept.  Their first venture is Casero Tacqueria in Bressi Ranch.  It opened in July, and has been a success from the start.  Laurie and I had lunch there one day soon after its opening, and were not disappointed.

First, the space is beautiful.  It's a fast casual restaurant, which means you order at the counter, in this case the counter is at the front of the restaurant and patrons order outside, so it does not crowd up the inside with people ordering.  Great idea.  There is a beautiful bar area on the left as you enter, an open kitchen on the right with a woman making tortillas, and straight ahead is the dining area.  Beyond that, is a lovely patio that has a view of the older area of Bressi Ranch, and mountains in the distance.  It's very comfortable.  We ate outside in a covered area.

The menu consists of at least 6 different tacos, soups, salads, starters like empanadas and ceviche, tortas and postres _sweets for dessert.  They serve margeritas and other mixed drinks too.  Laurie and I ordered a fish taco, a carne asada taco (delicious) and a Mexican cobb salad.  The salad was great, and included fresh grilled corn off the cobb and lots of Mexican cheese.

When you first sit down, a delicious basket of home made chips with a wonderful, smokey salsa is brought to the table.  We tried not to overindulge on chips, as we knew our meal would be plentiful.  It was.  Prices are reasonable.  Tacos are mostly $4.50 each, salads are around $12.  It's a great lunch spot and good for splitting.  Other new restaurants are coming soon, and I will be sure to let you know about them.