PONDERAY, ID - With the loss of Fiesta Bonita due to fire earlier this summer, finding a restaurant for taco tuesdays was becoming a challenge for area residents. Most Mexican dining establishments have eliminated all specials, as they need to sell full priced Coronas (beer) to recover from the Corona (virus). Fortunately for Ponderay, a new option is now open for Taco Tuesdays, as well as lunch and dinner any day of the week.
Jaime Guttierez has opened Gato Tacos in the back of his converted ice cream van, in the parking lot of the local animal shelter. After being furloughed from the Budweiser hops fields North of Bonners Ferry, Mr. Guttierez looked around and noticed that no one was getting the real Mexican dining experience. After investing in a dilapidated ice cream van, obtaining some picnic furniture from the Dufort Mall, and being rubber-stamped a health certificate, Mr. Guttierez opened for business last weekend.
When asked about his start up, Mr Guttierez stated “The health inspector was nice, he give me certificate without looking. He says he no go near van as I had Corona banner up. And location provides for plenty of meat, just like mi Abuela used to cook in Mehico. We have extensive menu, you try comida.”
For the Moose Droppings dining review, we were treated to a Carp Quesadilla appetizer and a jumbo 4 litre pitcher of margaritas. Dinner was a sampler plate of Murciélago Molle, Perro Poblano Burritos, Cucarachachangas, and the house specialty Gato Tacos. All the food was flavorful, with lots of new spices and different meats to delight the senses. The Moose Droppings would also like to send its thanks to Mr. Guttierez for serving Margaritas the way they should be served: in a huge pitcher, on the rocks, with a lot of tequila. Job well done sir, job well done. We can’t recommend Gato Tacos highly enough.
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