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<\/a>The re-branding four months ago ushered in the vibrant ambiance of a bar and taqueria you\u2019d find along the beaten paths of their native Mexico City, a place that opens to the street and greets with a level of pride and hospitality seen commonly in family-run businesses.<\/p>\nDuring happy hour, house margaritas are $4 and the flavored ones using pureed fruits are $5. The latter are served in bigger glasses, although both receive generous pours of Sauza Gold tequila. If you prefer the Sauza straight up, a shot of it costs only $2.<\/p>\n
Draft beers such as Bud Light, Corona Light and Modelo Especial are $3.50. But with a festive display of tequila staring at me from behind the bar, I chose a plain margarita, opting for a mixture of sugar and chili powder on the rim of my rocks glass. Better than salt, it\u2019s the sweet-spicy accent every classic margarita needs.<\/p>\n
The tacos also drop down in price. From a list that includes al pastor, pollo asado, carne asada and more, you can choose two for $6. (On taco Tuesdays, they\u2019re $5 a pair all day.) During regular hours, they\u2019re $3.75 apiece.<\/p>\n
The gracious bartender recommended her two favorites: the \u201cpescado\u201d stuffed with beer-battered tilapia, and the spiced pork \u201cLalo,\u201d named after the brothers\u2019 father.<\/p>\n
I was in taco heaven. The house-made corn tortillas were fresh and downy, and the tilapia took on the added flavors of lemon-jalapeno sauce amid diced mangos and shredded cabbage. It was decidedly zestier than what other places sling.<\/p>\n
The Lalo was filled with longaniza, which is akin to chorizo but less fatty and spiced differently. Here, the family recipe calls for cinnamon, cloves, onions, garlic and guajillo chilies, which gives the meat its reddish tint. For those on a quest of finding the best taco in town, this one shouldn\u2019t be overlooked.<\/p>\n
La Vecindad translates to \u201cthe neighborhood,\u201d and Tony said he\u2019d like to eventually open an additional outlet somewhere in North County. Based on the stimulating food, drinks and environment he brought to Hillcrest, the odds of a second location taking root in another neighborhood are in his favor.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a>The re-branding four months ago ushered in the vibrant ambiance of a bar and taqueria you\u2019d find along the beaten paths of their native Mexico City, a place that opens to the street and greets with a level of pride and hospitality seen commonly in family-run businesses.<\/p>\n