Tanias 33

On Grande Ave, just north of St. Mary's Road is Tanias 33, a wonderful little Mexican restaurant specializing in Sonoran style Mexican food. This little gray building, adorned with a purple awning, is home to one of the best breakfast burritos I have ever had. Of the over 32 breakfast burrito options, I went for the one with green chilies, ham, eggs, and cheese...oh was there cheese! And the best part, it came in the most delicious homemade tortilla I have ever had.

When I first walked in I was surprised by the huge menus lining the wall above the register. Then I was greeted by Rudy, the incredibly friendly owner. I was invited back in the kitchen to watch them make the delicious tortillas, and let me just say, there is something amazing about watching the thin, crisp, flour bubble up on the hot stove before being flipped over. It really gave me the feel of authentic Mexican food. It was so neat to see the whole tortilla making process.

In the back of the restaurant, in the large supermarket style fridge, there is another awesome element to Tanias, The Cold for Less section. This area contains pre-packaged meals such as burritos with rice and beans, tamales and even fresh salsa you can take home with you. This allows people to pick up food to go that they can simply reheat later.

Another unique element to this Mexican restaurant would be the owners side job, real estate. I don't know any other restaurants where you walk in for food and can leave with a house hunting appointment. Rudy is an excellent sales man... I heard him pitch to four different customers in an hour. The biggest selling point is that if you buy a house from Rudy he provides free catering for the Housewarming party. Note to self: When it's time to buy a house go to Rudy, the free catering alone would make it worth it!