La Penca

This is not a gourmet Mexican food place.  It is a clean, well run restaurant that specializes in Mexican food..

Service is quick, food is good, and you can order carry-out.  Pricing is extremely reasonable.

Can't ask for anything more.

There are times when yelp can really irritate me, and today was one of them.   I was working in the area and craving some tacos and asked yelp to guide me.   34 reviews and an average of 4.5 stars!!  Holy crap, this place must be phenomenal!!  I have to go!!  
How I was disappointed!   The fresh salsas weren't anything I couldn't get from a jar.  Mild and bland.   Got the taco dinner with 2 asada and 1 pollo (chicken for you gringos).  Again, bland...even when smothered in their salsa.   Everything seemed to be fresh, which is good, but the Mexican flavors that I love were missing.   I think they've toned it down for the local gringo crowd which is apparently what works for the area, due to the high marks. I live out in aurora where I can find an authentic taqueria on almost every corner where spicy means spicy, and flavor doesn't mean they used salt.   If you like your Mexican food fresh and bland, then yes, 5 stars.   If you want authentic, not so much.

I have been here a few times and probably going to go here again tonight.

The food is good and it seems fresh. It is clean and the staff is friendly.

The fish tacos are great, so is the al pastor tacos. I am glad I tried it out and will continue to go there. The GF and I like to go on wed for $5 margaritas.