This was my first time trying an establishment in Kerrville, and as a San Antonian, I can say that I was not displeased, though I also was not blown away.
Mary’s Tacos drew me in with its high ratings and praise from locals online, and upon...
Read More
This was my first time trying an establishment in Kerrville, and as a San Antonian, I can say that I was not displeased, though I also was not blown away.
Mary’s Tacos drew me in with its high ratings and praise from locals online, and upon entering the establishment, I was greeted by the friendly cashier at the front. I immediately noted the staff working hard in the back, and was impressed by the In-n-Out level of business that was going on in the kitchen.
I ordered the Bubba taco, which was the carne guisada, potato and cheese taco. I typically love guisada as a breakfast option, since the meat is tender, moist and flavorful and pairs well with carbs and more salsa. The taco felt soft, and I can tell it was made not long ago. However, the overall temperature of the taco was lukewarm at best, not a hot deal like the best tacos are. Even the ingredients weren’t hot off the grill, but it was warm enough to consume. The guisada itself was tender, and the flavor resonated in the mouth when eaten. The cheese, though not as melted as I would like, didn’t distract too much, and the flavors mended fine. The potatoes were solid, adding a nice medium for the sauces and flavor to be absorbed in, and they were pleasant for this reason.
The salsas were a green and red style sauce. The green appeared to have almost a finely minced texture, not what I am used to for a green salsa, and unfortunately the minced ingredients kept separating from the liquid it sat it, making it a very messy salves to eat. The heat level was good, but the flavor and texture of the salsa was a turn-off for me. The red salsa was comforting, with the texture being smooth across with little separation. The mild heat still had flavor, and I imagined this salad would also be good with some tortilla chips. It went well with my taco, and I used it all.
Overall, I believe that this may very well be the best Texas-style taco in Kerrville, and it was comforting to see a hard-working establishment having this much success. Though it wasn’t the best taco I’ve ever had, it was an earnest one, and it had enough body and flavor to keep me going bite after bite. If you’re in town and want a good taco, don’t be afraid to stop by.