The huarache grande appetizer at Taqueria la Mexicana in South Beloit, Ill. The dish consists of a聽 masa dough base covered in beans, cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, sour cream and a choice of protein.
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill.鈥擶e enjoy an adventure, new places and little-known favorites. We don鈥檛 know much about South Beloit, Illinois, but there were rumors that Taqueria la Mexicana was a hidden gem, tucked in the back of a Mexican grocery store. It was so hidden, in fact, that even though we found the right strip mall, we accidentally entered La Blanquita, a Mexican bakery adjacent to the restaurant. We like these sorts of accidents, really! The enticing odors made it hard to leave, so we knew we would be stopping back at the bakery after dinner to pick up some sweet goodies to take home.
To get to the restaurant, you have to make your way through the grocery store, but there are booths back there with pleased regular customers. The tradeoff for the excellent food is the simplicity of the restaurant. Multicolored flags hang from the ceiling and yellows and oranges brighten the space and give it a festive vibe.
The huarache grande appetizer at Taqueria la Mexicana in South Beloit, Ill. The dish consists of a聽 masa dough base covered in beans, cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, sour cream and a choice of protein.
