Friday, April 24, 2009

CLOSED! snapshot/revisited: YUMA SOUTHWESTERN GRILL lunch



CLOSED! a/o 2/2011

YUMA SOUTHWESTERN GRILL
No. 21, Alley 11, Lane 216, ZhongXiao E. Rd, Sec. 4
(02) 8773-8895

MRT: SYS Memorial Hall

website: yumagrill.com

hours: 12 PM - 11 PM (last orders at 10 PM)

$-$$

Kid friendliness: high chairs available

Visit reviewed: 4/7/2009
Previous review and photos: strongly recommended on 11/14/2008



When I spotted tacos on the lunch menu at Yuma, I wanted to give them a try. So I ordered the tacos from their lunch menu at a very affordable NT$150. But I'm not crazy about the new flavor of the rice and the hard shell tacos just left me wanting to eat their regular priced fajitas Three Amigos. Bring back the original rice!

Sadly, I think we'll never find the So-Cal style Mexican carnitas or carne asada tacos here in Taipei city. If anyone finds it, let me know!

But my first-time-at-Yuma friends liked the vibe and the food and chowed down with their seal of approval.

It's kind of cool that they give you the sauces in a bottle to use (kind of how Tony Roma's used to do)...



and drinks were in old-school glass bottles.



The lunch menu is a great option, especially since you can add a bowl of soup and drink for a little extra. But if you're hungry, be sure to order off their regular menu since it's priced to share anyways.


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5 comments:

Ah King and Moon said...

Air Asia is flying to Taiwan, and I am there soon, thanks for all the interesting guide....Taiwan, I am on my way!!

Anonymous said...

I heard of Chili in Taipei but not sure how good it is. Bust guess they follow states recipes for the foods.



Ken

CGM said...

YOu wont have to wait much longer for carnitas and real mexican tacos NOT AMERICAN MEXICAN. we will be opening a shop in the next few months. Ill make sure to let you know when so your mexican dreams can be fulfilled.

Anonymous said...

FYI, your link to your past Yuma review isn't working.

joanh said...

Ah King and Moon: cool! hope to hear from you if you like anything i recommended!

Anonymous/Ken: yes.. I like Chili's fajitas and guacamole a lot.. but they are still Tex Mex rather than Mexican..

CGM: really? keep us posted! Looking forward to checking it out. please use Haas avocados for fresh guacamole and I'll be happy.

anonymous: thanks! i fixed it.

:)