Taqueria 3 Amigos is tucked away on Henry Street, so far surviving for more than a year in a spot where restaurants like Mad Dog’s and Get Some Burritos failed. Despite its name, tacos are not the specialty here.
In fact, you’ll find a surprising number of breakfast items, such as heuvos con jamon ($7.99) and brunch burritos ($7.50). In the huevos con chorizo ($8.43), you get a sizeable amount of egg and sausage, all mixed together. I really liked that the grease of the chorizo seeped into the adjacent Mexican rice to give it more flavor. The refried beans were very bland but helped by the watery but tasty hot sauce.
The rest of the hand-written menu includes staples such as quesadillas ($7), nachos ($7.25) and chimichangas ($11.25), as well as a few specialty items. For example, I ordered the chori pollo ($11), which is not seen on many Mexican menus in town. The chicken was dry, but it was saved the same aforementioned greasiness of the chorizo. It’s a pretty filling dish, especially with the sides.
Another specialty was the fajita del-mar ($16.25). All the components are freshly cooked and as a result, have a strong grilled flavor. The shrimp and small bits of scallops needed some seasoning, though. This is an ample portion that could feed two people.
You also can get the fajitas with steak, chicken or just vegetables, and you have your choice of flour or corn tortillas. All entrees include refried beans and Mexican rice.
Taqueria 3 Amigos is mostly a carryout spot, but there are a few chairs if you want to dine-in. It’s open every day for lunch and dinner, and it stays open past bar time on Fridays and Saturdays.
