At Taco Maria ($$$), our food critics consistently recommend: Tasting Menu, Duck Carnitas Taco, Tamale. Tasting Menu scores 94.0/100 on our credibility scale — based on expert assessments from chefs, sommeliers, and food critics.
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California-Mexican tasting menu with Californian ingredients
"The tasting menu at Taco Maria is a weekly document — Carlos Gaytan constructs a menu that represents his interpretation of California-Mexican cuisine. The courses follow a progression that builds tow…"
Slow-cooked duck confit carnitas in housemade tortilla with salsa verde
"The duck confit technique means the meat is already tender before the crisping step. The resulting taco has a textural contrast between the crispy exterior and the yielding interior that no other prot…"
Seasonal masa tamale with California corn and housemade mole
"The tamale is steamed to order, which means it is served at the correct temperature and texture. The masa has the correct hydration — not dry, not gummy. The mole is applied with restraint. This is a …"
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