That's Taco Nano!, a quick-service Mexican spot in Northfield that's been feeding the North Shore since 2013, now part of The Good Plate Hospitality Group alongside Nonnina and Petterino's downtown. Sanchez hand-grinds his own guacamole and makes a 32-ingredient mole, the kind of labor-intensive touch you don't expect from a counter-service taco spot.
The Sea of Cortez taco, served blackened or beer-battered, and the crispy shrimp tacos are the most-recommended orders, and the connection to The Happ Inn next door isn't just branding -- Sanchez actually cooks both kitchens. Happy hour brings fresh-strawberry margaritas, and the shop runs lunch and dinner seven days a week.
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