The food in this post were provided by Rusty Taco but the
opinions expressed here are my own.
After 4-hour drive from Lockhart,
Beaumont was our final stop for the day. We stopped here last year and all I
remember was the warm humidity hitting me in the face as I opened the car door.
This year wasn’t so bad. We unpacked the car and were able to relax a bit
before heading out to dinner.
In 2010, Rusty
Fenton and his wife, Denise, opened their first fast-casual taco restaurant in
a converted gas station on Greenville Avenue in Dallas. Almost 8 years later,
they have 30 locations in Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska,
New Mexico, and Ohio. The concept is a taco shop serving freshly-made,
authentic and creative Mexican street-style tacos in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Even the location at the Parkdale Mall has a friendly vibe with interior and
exterior seating.
Tres Grande is chips,
salsa, queso, and guacamole. This is a wonderful way to start your meal with
family and friends. The chips are crisp and sturdy enough for dipping. The queso
is creamy and has a little bit of heat. The salsa has a nice consistency for
dipping and pops with freshness from the cilantro. The guacamole is creamy with
flavor of onion, garlic, and tomatoes.
Beef Fajita Taco is
topped with grilled onions and cilantro. Being a SoCal local, this taco
reminded me of a carne asada or steak taco. The meat is well-seasoned and works
well with the caramelized flavor of the grilled onion and refreshing cilantro.
Texican Taco is Tex-Mex
beef, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. It is a take on a fast food soft taco. The
Tex-Mex beef has a nice chile flavor. The lettuce adds a nice crisp texture. I
love cheese so I loved that there was plenty of it in here.
Fried Chicken Taco is
crispy chicken with jalapeño ranch, slaw, and cilantro. This is an employee favorite
and I can see why. It is like a crispy fried chicken sandwich but instead of
buns, it uses a tortilla. The fried chicken is well seasoned, and the crunch is
great. The jalapeño ranch pairs nicely with the slaw adding a creamy, spicy
flavor with the crisp crunch of the cabbage slaw. Cilantro is always nice to
refresh the palate.
Brisket, Egg &
Cheese Breakfast Taco is served all day. When in Texas, I must eat brisket. For
a taco joint, they have some mighty tasty brisket. The egg and cheese were
along for the ride and didn’t outshine the brisket. This is my favorite taco!
With a foodie coma
commencing, we headed back to the hotel to get some rest. Our next destination,
Orange Beach, AL, home of the 2018 World Food Championships!
For more information:
4215 Dowlen Rd Ste A
Beaumont, TX 77706
+1-409-223-1622
Hours: Sunday through Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Thursday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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