Taqueria El Calentano on 331

[Andy A]

What do you guys order that is good? I've been twice and it was ok both times but not what I was expecting. I used to love the steak tacos with corn tortillas at Cocos. Not so crazy about the same dish at Taqueria. I am open to trying again so any recommendations would be appreciated.

As I said in my original post on this place, the Chimichanga is the best I have ever eaten since I had my first one in Holman Arizona. They have Cocos beat ten ways to Sunday and Cocos wasn't all that bad. I hope they find a place in the area. There closing would be a loss to all of us who were raised on and love Mexican food.

 

[avalon]

I hope Calentano finds a new location! But if not, drive a bit farther north to El Jacalito. It is in the shopping center on the right-- where Delta Kitchen is also. They close at 8:00, so have dinner early or come for lunch. Two good places to eat in Freeport!

 

[fairiedust1971]

mexican food

there is a place in santa rosa beach called don pedros, they have really good mexican food. they also serve an awesome breakfast! the heuvos a la mexicana,and the french toast topped with fresh fruit are awesome!!!

 

[shellak]

taqueria

no margarita's makes it not quite the authentic mexican venue. i wish don pedro's had margarita's. just need one to go with the mexican food!

 

[Smiling JOe]

Amen, shellak! need some margaritas with my chips, but I think that is more of an American tradition.

 

[Teresa]

there is a place in santa rosa beach called don pedros, they have really good mexican food. they also serve an awesome breakfast! the heuvos a la mexicana,and the french toast topped with fresh fruit are awesome!!!

don pedros is really good, offering mexican plus other sandwiches (burgers) and entree items.

its a cute place, the price is right and the food is great. the best breakfast around!

 

[Kurt]

Taqueria El Calentano's last day will be 9/14/08 - Adios Amigos.

I believe that leaves Don Pedro's as the only Mexican Restaurant south of Hwy 20 in SoWal, aside from the chain location of Cantina Laredo in Grand Boulevard adjacent Sandestin.

 

[cheesehead]

This Sunday, the 14th is to be there last day of operation.

 

[rajs4]

Fam & I had dinner there tonight around 7:30 and we were the only diners there! We left at 9:00 and during that time only 1 group of people came in for a to-go order. So sad, they really have a good product, just not enough customers. The owner shared with us that his cook was heading back to Mexico and he knows none of the recipes. I really don't think it has anything to do with the widening of the road, just not enough business based on what he shared with us.

 

[Matt J]

This Sunday, the 14th is to be there last day of operation.

Why is the closing of a good local restaurant funny?