El Metate

Looking for a quick and casual dinner the other night after a workout, we stopped in to El Metate on Bryant and 22nd.  For less than $15, we got 2 plates to share and the ability to quietly enjoy our meal in a cheerful, brightly colored environment, more upscale than the average taqueria.

The chile verde tacos were delicious if a little over-salted, but I was more satisfied with the rice and beans which came sprinkled with cotija cheese.  The quesadilla, however, made me long for a quesadilla suiza from El Farolito instead. 

I enjoyed El Metate for a sit-down choice and a little something different but for a quick burrito or taco run, I am sticking to my old haunts.