Is it okay to suggest an authentic taqueria offer a taco bowl?

[Anonymous]

We love this super authentic taqueria near our home. Really terrific tacos. They also sell delicious beans and delicious rice on the side. Would it be okay to ask if they would simply combine everything (taco ingredients on top of rice and beans with salsa) in a bowl without the tortillas for like $10? It seems like a no-brainer business-wise but maybe this is a cuisine faux pas and I'll sound like an obtuse and entitled Karen.

[Anonymous]

You could ask the waitress if they're able to make a bowl up instead of using tortillas, but I wouldn't suggest a price.

[Anonymous]

I'm sure they already do this for folks. It's fine.

[Anonymous]

Why don't you also suggest what brand of cooking oil they use; and which payroll vendor to use, and who to get their tomato supplies from.

[Anonymous]

two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles...i mean

[Anonymous]

If you are really a regular and ask it kindly I see no issue.

You could also just start ordering it that way and see if they will just do it. It doesn’t have to be on the menu.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm sure they already do this for folks. It's fine.

I already sent an email and nobody responded, so I'm not sure if they just didn't see it or if my inquiry was offensive. So I'm slightly concerned about asking more directly the next time we place a to-go order. It's a really small and direct menu. If they offered a bowl, I think it would be listed?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you are really a regular and ask it kindly I see no issue.

You could also just start ordering it that way and see if they will just do it. It doesn’t have to be on the menu.

Not a regular. We go maybe twice a month?

[Anonymous]

Next time you’re in, ask if they could do that for you. Asking for something like that when you’re actually placing the order is fine. Suggesting they add it to their menu as a menu item and expecting them to act on your suggestion right away is weird. And Seinfeldian.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Next time you’re in, ask if they could do that for you. Asking for something like that when you’re actually placing the order is fine. Suggesting they add it to their menu as a menu item and expecting them to act on your suggestion right away is weird. And Seinfeldian.

Yes

[Anonymous]

Just order the tacos, rice, and beans side and extra salsa and ask for an extra plate. I feel like someone at the table will eat the tortillas. And yeah its weird. When I lived in Mexico and we were literally at the end of the meal and there werent any more tortillas - they were going to send someone out to the corner for more. I was like cmon guys - we can have bread or something, but no it had to be tortillas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Next time you’re in, ask if they could do that for you. Asking for something like that when you’re actually placing the order is fine. Suggesting they add it to their menu as a menu item and expecting them to act on your suggestion right away is weird. And Seinfeldian.

Thing is the sides are bigger than I'd want in a single bowl. The sides are sized for two if not three portions. Does that make sense? So the perfect bowl would have like 1/2 order of rice, 1/2 order beans, the toppings from 3 tacos, and salsa.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Next time you’re in, ask if they could do that for you. Asking for something like that when you’re actually placing the order is fine. Suggesting they add it to their menu as a menu item and expecting them to act on your suggestion right away is weird. And Seinfeldian.

Thing is the sides are bigger than I'd want in a single bowl. The sides are sized for two if not three portions. Does that make sense? So the perfect bowl would have like 1/2 order of rice, 1/2 order beans, the toppings from 3 tacos, and salsa.

It makes sense, but this is pretty high maintenance. You can definitely ask if they can make a bowl, but since it's "an authentic taqueria" they may not be geared to this kind of food. Order your sides to go and make your own bowl at home, or do that at the table. Suggesting that the restaurant make a special menu item for you is entitled.

[Anonymous]

Aren’t the tortillas the best part of going to a proper taqueria?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Aren’t the tortillas the best part of going to a proper taqueria?

They're good but I don't always want them. And it's easier to eat lunch on the go with a fork, hence bowl with rice and beans. Like Chipotle.