Scene: The office, Tuesday afternoon. You’re at your desk. 11:58 a.m. The fluorescent bulbs flicker above. Your eyes fixate on the bottom right corner of your screen. 11:59 a.m. Tick, tock. It’s almost time. At last, the pixels on the tiny digital clock change: Noon. Lunch time on Taco Tuesday.
But where to go?
You’re in luck: there are so many taco joint options in Adams County — you’ll want to indulge every day of the week, not just on the alliterative ones.
Tacos Samy Food Truck
Address: Federal Boulevard and 92nd Avenue, Federal Heights
Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 5-9 p.m. Sunday
Contact: 720-461-1551
About: When on the hunt for the best taco in town, never shy away from an unusual locale or an unusual ingredient. You’ll find both at Tacos Samy Food Truck, a one-man operation on wheels. Choose from 10 kinds of tacos, all priced at either $2 or $2.50 each. Break away from the typical asada and carnitas to try more unusual varieties, such as cabesa (cow head) or cueritos (pork skin).
Spicy Tacos
Address: 965 Platte River Blvd., Brighton
Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday
Contact: 303-659-3550
About: Don’t worry: Even if you’re sensitive to the flaming hot powers of peppers, Spicy Tacos still has plenty of taco possibilities open for you. The shop offers a to go “Taco Kit” menu option. For $9.35., you get a pound of ground beef, six taco shells and some fixings you can prepare wherever, whenever. Add on quarts of rice, beans and green chile for a real feast.
Beltran’s Meat Market
Address: 11920 Washington St., Northglenn
Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
Contact: 303-280-7293
About: Enjoy a taco lunch, and pick up a few groceries at Beltran’s Meat Market. Named for the family that owns and operates it, this little shop is worth a visit for its selection of traditional produce, treats, tortillas and meats. After cleaning your plate, shop for all the ingredients you’ll need to make tacos as good as the ones at Beltran’s.
Kikos Authentic Mexican Food
Address: 290 N. Main St., Brighton
Hours: 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Contact: 303-659-0262
About: Make time to visit Kikos Authentic Mexican Food on Tuesdays, so you can claim its all-day $1.25-per-taco deal. They’re also flexible when it comes to dietary restrictions, and the menu has an entire section devoted to paleo and gluten-free variations. Make sure to check out the avocado relleno and dessert nachos specialties too.
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