If y'all like Tacomio, this will be your new favorite Mexican take-out restaurant in Vancouver.
I was pretty sure that no restaurants would ever approach me because of how critical I am with my food review, and I've also been afraid of bad restaurants approaching me. Y'all know how picky I am and it's not my style to lie for free food. I'd probably tell the owner straight up that it's not good enough for me to make a post or I'll be utterly honest in my review.
It still surprises me when owners reach out to me, but now I see that the owners, who with full confidence knowing that their food is great, would take up that challenge. Let's cut to the chase. Here I was given their Taco Kit to bring home, and it only had three things inside. From the simplicity, I thought this can't be that great. Well, I was wrong. Never judge a book by its cover!
First of all, their tortillas are the best I've had. Of all the tortillas I've had, they were either too soft or rubbery. So I've always thought that's how tortillas are supposed to be like and have never liked them until I had these ones from Pibil House! Their tortilla shells are soft after you reheat them, and are filled with corn flavoring which reminded me of Dorito chips but without the grittiness and in a softer texture. I lightly pan-fried it to give my taco shell a crispy texture (I have a thing against Microwaves), but you can just use the microwave to save the trouble.
Unlike Tacomio, the meat was dry, chunky, and stringy; the shredded pork from Pibil House is juicy, tender, and flavourful. I'm quite positive that they've used Pork Shoulder which is why it's so tender.
The pickled onions were mildly pickled and it was a little addicting! I don't like pickled anything but this was a great introductory for someone who dislikes pickled food. It's not too sour and was a great addition to balance the overall flavor.
For a Cantonese who prefers everything on the stronger side, I'd say the shredded pork was seasoned well enough that it was good enough on its own, but the sauce has the perfect kick that adds a little excitement to the whole taco experience.
As my supervisor always says, "less is more". Only four items in the kit but it made a delicious and authentic Mexican taco. I think any kitchen illiterate can assemble this with the help of chef mike if you want to impress your guest (but maybe after COVID) ;)
Since Pibil House is only a minute away from Beaucoup, I'd recommend that you guys order their take out, and then walk over to Beaucoup to get your dessert and enjoy your lunch at the benches in the park across from Beaucoup.
📍Location: Here
💵 Price: $10 - $15 pp
🤤Taste: 4.6 / 5 🕯
Atmosphere: NA
🪑Seating: NA
📈 Price Performance ratio: 4.7 / 5
Retention Rate:100%
ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕤:
🍴Authentic
🍴 Best Tortillas I've had. Filled with corn flavor. Reminded me of Dorito chips but without the grittiness and in a softer texture!
🍴Easy to assemble
🍴Loved the mildly pickled onion! Great introductory for someone who dislikes pickled anything
🍴Shredded pork is tender and juicy
🍴Flavourful and delicious!!
ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕤:
🍴Honest to God, I can't think of any.
𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
🍴If y'all like Tacomio, this place will change your mind. This will be your new favourite place
🍴a minute walk from Beaucoup! Not a bad idea to grab your lunch here, head over to Beaucoup to get a dessert, and enjoy your meal at the park across of Beaucoup. There are benches there.
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