Tempe Taco Tastes Terrific by Lisa Sherck T Reynoldsburg Magazine Photos empe Taco in Reynoldsburg has it all. Great atmosphere, amazing location, unique drinks, and delicious food, all without breaking your budget. Tempe Taco has an outdoor patio and outdoor balcony that overlooks Main Street. I was seated immediately and opted to go to the balcony. It made for a great date night to sip our drinks and watch the world go by. On the way up, there was a sign letting patrons know that the baloney is reserved for those with time on their hands to savor the experience. If you are interested in a speedier dinner, the first floor is the way to go. Our server came out immediately and was very helpful and knowledgeable. Upon my request, she pointed out the most popular items as well as unique items. I judge all Mexican restaurants by their chips, and salsa and margaritas, so I started with those. The chips and salsa were a slight upcharge, but the portion size was more than enough for two people and was inexpensive. The chips were warm and salty with a nice crisp, and chunky salsa had a nice kick to it, with tons of flavor - but not too spicy for most people. As for the margarita, I got their house version which was a happy hour special. It didn’t disappoint, so Tempe Taco was off to a good start. I also tried the Jalapeno 20 Pineapple cocktail which was a perfect combination of sweet and spicy without being too overwhelming. As for the tacos, each taco was between $3.50 and $4.50, and as our server explained, was a three to four bite taco. So two to three would fill up most people. I went with the server’s recommendation of the Baja Shrimp, (one of their more popular tacos) and also tried two of her more adventurous selections. It was easy to see why the Baja Shrimp taco is one of their more popular dishes. There were several good sized shrimp in the taco, with the traditional flavoring that make shrimp tacos popular everywhere. The Al Pastor taco featured marinated pork which had a unique flavor with hints of pineapple. The Chorizo Con Papa Style taco had a wonderful flavor, and even a few French fries on top. While we didn’t try it, our server highlighted the Sonaran Dog as an option if someone were especially hungry. It is a hotdog wrapped in bacon, with extra topping and fries on the side. As the cherry on top, Tempe Taco was debuting a new brand of Whiskey and provided me a free shot. When I was leaving, I spoke with one of the owners. He disclosed that Tempe Taco was in the process of upgrading the patio so patrons could continue to enjoy the outdoor scene throughout the winter. I can only imagine how truly magical that would be to sit outside and watch the snow fall around you during the holiday season. It’s easy to stay under $40 even with a couple of drinks and appetizers for a party of two. Also, the restaurant offers a $2 taco special on Monday nights, very popular with the locals. I strongly recommend checking out this relatively new Reynoldsburg gem. RESTAURANT REVIEW Reynoldsburg restaurant makes it through the pandemic with flying colors Left: Chips and chunky salsa, and wild mushroom quesidilla. Below: Al pastor and Baja shrimp taco Lisa Sherck returns to Reynoldsburg Magazine as a restaurant reviewer. Reynoldsburg Magazine • Fall, 2020
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