El Novillo Taqueria

This place could be the sleeper pizza joint in all the world.  Quiet, unique, fun, but it was very quiet when I went there one afternoon.  It serves mexican style pizza if that is possible and it is. Orange cheese instead of white; spongy, corn type crust instead of doughy; very interesting.  They had the slices ready though and caned drinks.  Not bad; very interesting and I had the place all to myself.  Could this be a cool spot? sure.  Was it a long time ago? probably. Would I bring anyone there: sure if I wanted a low key, quick slice for fun. I also liked the music. Probably better for tamales or burritos than pizza: unique.

Okay, here is my latest review.  If you remember, I said that my daughter wanted her graduation party held here but I was a bit leary.  Well, on the day of the party - again,  I was Floored!  when we arrived at the location not knowing what to expect, we were greeted by the waitstaff - that's right, I said waitstaff - who were dressed in black and white.  The tables had been moved to accomodate the twenty-six or so people that were attending.  Each table had a bud vase with fresh flowers placed in the middle, the music was up-tempo, the washrooms were clean and the room was cooled (it was a hot day).

As everyone started to arrive, they were greeted, seated and served immediately with drinks and appetizers that I had ordered ahead of time.  Once everyone was there, the main meals were brought out and the food was beautifully prepared, hot, delicious and filling.  Everyone was impressed.  I have photos of the event and may even post them.  At the end of the event, I asked the "Chef" to make an entrance and he received applause for the presentation and savory food.  My daughter was so proud that her choice of restaurants was received well by all.  I have since gone back and still have not been disappointed.  The food is just delicious, the service is friendly and the place is clean.

It is true - places change.  Good job, El Novillo Taqueria - Bravo!

Yeah -- you'll want to skip this one.  First off, any place that serves pizza, steak, and Mexican food?  Bound to suck at all three.  Then there's the whole issue of food safety:  not long ago there was a report on a neighborhood blog of someone being served a rusty nail (not the beverage, the oxidized metal object commonly used in carpentry).