From the jicama-laced taco frio to the coffee-rubbed salmon street taco, the folks at Blind Burro aren’t afraid to shake up the standard taco menu. But it’s the Baja-style veggie taco that we couldn’t get enough of this month. With spicy cauliflower, spicier lemon-serrano crema, and tangy orange barbeque sauce, plus their signature kale-cabbage slaw and an essential slice of avocado, we didn’t miss the carne one bit. We also love their occasional Tuesday Taco Fights, when three visiting chefs face off to create the best taco, voted by that night’s restaurant patrons. It’s only $6 to taste the tacos and vote. We loved it so much, we wish it were monthly (hint!). 639 J Street, East Village
Very Important Taco: Baja-style Veggie Taco
Photo by Sam Wells
