Gomez's Snap-e Tacos - Covina

For over 12 years, I've been driving through this Taco joint and it has always confused me why it was still open. Every time I came by, it always looked practically spoiled, but one day I suddenly found that I needed a taco repair and was close to where I worked with Snap-E Taco, I decided to dive for lunch. Since I had no expectations, I was ready for everything. After I had penetrated the menu that included everything from burgers to Tacos and Burritos to Teriyaki selections, I settled on a three taco combo that came with rice and beans and came to about $7.60 with a middle horchata. Since it was a beautiful day, I sat on one of the benches to enjoy my meal. When I opened the Styrofoam container, I have to say that the tacos looked pretty good. I started with a bite of Mexican rice that was a bit dry but not as dry as it could be. Then I dug into the tortilla chips and the fried beans. I have to say I'm not always a new roasted bean fan. I had it in places where the consistency seems almost chalky. What was nice about these refried beans is that cheese was melted in it, giving the bean moisture and a little creamy texture. My tortilla chips were pretty happy or maybe that was just me. Now to the main event. What I liked about all Tacos is that the tomatoes, Zilantro and onions really tasted fresh. The tomatoes were solid, the onions had a bite and the fillings were considerable. There was nothing terrible about these tacos. I also liked the lightness of the tortillas. They were not heavy or dense. The first Taco I tried was the Carne Asada. The flesh looked like and tasted as if it had been marinated in the night before. This marinade gave the beef a good taste and the meat itself was relatively tender. I didn't think I was fighting with the Carne asada in the Taco when I took bites from him. The only thing I really lacked was that I liked the Carne Asada more juicy, but then maybe it's just a preference because I made my meat boiled medium well or well, unlike medium. Then I went to the chicken. Like the Carne Asada, I think the chicken was also marinated, which gave a mild lemon or citrus flavor to the meat. With the use of dark meat in contrast to white, the chicken was moist and had a lot of taste. Even if I tasted a little of the chicken without all sauces, it was all right. So far I had a good taco day, but it wasn't until I had a bite of the Carnitas taco that I found out I actually had a fabulous taco day. The meat of the Carnitas for my Taco was amazing! Can I say it again? AMAZING! Just a bite and I would have sold my soul to hell for another. I'm certainly not a taco aficionado, but I just got blown away. The carnitas were moist, delicate and the marinade in which it was soaked gave the meat an intense citrusy, slightly tart flavor. I just couldn't believe how good the Carnitas Tacos were. They were so good that I came back the next day and did the three Taco combo again, but all with only Carnitas tacos. I think I'll soon need a 12-stage Snap-E Carnitas Taco program because I could just go back there on Monday. The interesting thing I've observed while I've eaten there both times is that this little Taco compound is actually quite busy. There was a stream of people who came in and out, but instead of eating there, most of them ordered their tacos to go and as they were quite fast in the kitchen, there were no long waiting times. Appearances can definitely fool. Overall, I'm glad I finally stopped to check it and I think I'm a long-term customer.