Urban Daddy on Tacontento - A Pink Taco Den in South Beach

Ah, the color pink.

You can look pretty in it. You can be named it. And, most important, it's one hell of a hue to devour a taco in...

Introducing Tacontento, your new technicolor land of coal-fired tacos, soft-open now and fully open this Friday in South Beach.

First, let's address the decor. There's a lot of hot pink and turquoise for your eyes to absorb in here, so you might feel like you've stepped into a groovy burrito joint in San Francisco's Mission District. But you'd be wrong, because this spot is straight out of Latin America, the first US restaurant of a chain with similar places in Honduras, El Salvador and Brazil (nobody makes Mexican like the Brazilians).

Whether you're coming in with a date or just a hard-drinking, fuchsia-loving band of misfits, you'll want to head straight for the angel-presided bar and summon something tequila-y like a La Fuente de la Juventud (cucumber juice, cilantro, jalapeño and tequila).

That will set the stage for your platter of Tacos al Pastor, full of pork that's been marinated in a spice blend and slow cooked over an open coal fire for a smokier flavor.

We are a big proponent of clean coal technology.

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Introducing Tacontento South Beach's Unique Tequila Special - ALMENDRADO

It's sweet but not too much, it's potent but tastes like candy, it's smooth and refreshing. What is it? Almendrado, the greatest Mexican secret is about to take South Beach by storm under the auspices of the Blowing Angels [Angeles Soplones] of Bar Agave at Tacontento. If you mention this blogpost and we're open, your first taste of Almendrado is on us. Saluuuuud!

Angel Chupon

Our camera system found out who was drinking all the beer, Yes, it was...Cacheton. 

Now the angeles soplones are flying high above the coolest Margaritas like the Acai Ta'Comoquiere and the uber-healthy Fuente d'la Joventud - a restorative combination of cilantro, cucumber, agave nectar, fresh squeezed limes and lots of 100% Blue Agave tequila. Very cool. 

Stars are already hanging out at Tacontento

Two big Mexican stars were recently spotted in our lounge. They're still waiting for the doors to open officially. Contact us through Facebook to get invited to our opening week!

Contento?

You will be when we can finally fill these with Blue Agave Tequilas and a splash of lime!

A Look at Tacontento Fiestas Past

A rose between two Carloses? Founder and visionary Carlos Cordon (in white) and Executive Chef Carlos Garcia are in good company at the August 2008 inauguration of the Calle Marti Tacontento. Behind them are the Angeles Soplones that are always invited to store openings...and tend to hang out indefinitely. To Chef Carlos' right is the "Trompo al Pastor" for the Tacos al Pastor that Tacontento is famous for.
Tacontento South Beach will be having their inauguration in about two weeks with a Grand Opening Fiesta a few weeks after that. Stay tuned. The Mariachi girl is invited.