If you are a Connecticut taco fan, you’re undoubtedly
familiar with Flaco, the Lucky Taco truck, which rambles around Bushnell Park
on weekday afternoons. But if you’re not free to chase food trucks in the
afternoon, it’s no longer a problem. Lucky Taco Cantina and Tap Room is now
open on Main Street in Manchester. And they are participating in their first
Taste of Manchester this year. Taco lovers rejoice!
What's on tap today?
The space, for a long time a local breakfast joint, is narrow
and long, and is separated into two parts - restaurant and bar. The bar is dimly lit,
as a bar should be, with a few high-top tables perfect for snacking or having a
libation while waiting for a booth. There’s a full bar, yes, but we suggest
indulging in something different. Lucky Taco carries over a dozen different
tequilas (including some house-made tequila infusions), and makes margaritas
with Connecticut’s own Ripe fresh juices and fresh fruit purees. They also have
a wide variety of local and craft beers on tap.
Infusions
The restaurant is bright and cheery, evoking thoughts of warm Southern weather. Booths line one wall; a counter and the kitchen lines the other. Lucky Taco specializes in what they call “Tex-Mex comfort
food infused with other worldly delights.”
As far as “Tex-Mex” goes, the menu offers a few of the standard
Mexican-style dishes, particularly among the appetizers (nachos and
quesadillas), salads (taco salad), and soups (chicken tortilla). But the
worldly delights do entice, particularly with the inventive taco and burrito
options. There are 14 different types of tacos and 15 different styles of
burritos at Lucky Taco, so you’re sure to find one that tickles you.
Lucky Nachos
Portabella Fajita Taco
We found the menu section called "Tacos Around the World" to be particularly intriguing. Here you'll find global favorites like Kung Pao Chicken, Island Jerk Pork, Thai Chicken and Chorizo, all stuffed, taco-style, into flour or corn tortillas. There are plenty of vegetarian options, and even breakfast tacos on their breakfast menu.
Island Jerk Pork Taco (with Mango Pico de Gallo)
Black Bean, Tomato and Cheese Burrito
Daily dessert specials vary, but this silky flan, smothered in a light caramel sauce, was a crowd-pleaser. All Lucky Taco menus can be found on their website. They even cater!
Flan
Come sample Lucky Taco's Tex-Mex fusion fare at The Taste of Manchester 2015. Then visit them at 829 Main Street in Manchester. They are open Tuesday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Closed Mondays). Their phone number is 860-432-2274.
UPDATE: CONGRATS TO LUCKY TACO FOR BEING CT NOW'S BEST BURRITO OF 2015!
1 comment:
Not going to the Taste this year, but I may need to check out this taco place. Yum. Do they have fish tacos on the menu?
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