Issabelle’s 5-star review:
I'd like to think I'm easy to please... give me some music to dance to, yummy tacos, and tequila, I'm a happy lady. So, if I'm looking for all the above, Gringo is one of the spots on my short list. On top of that the food is great (and budget-friendly), the bartenders are hilarious, the drinks are strong, and the ambiance is fun. Are you getting authentic tacos? No. But you don't need authenticity to make this spot great.
Food-wise, here's what I love the most: their Austin (saucy brisket + fried onions), Encino (slowed pulled chicken, ranch, salsa and crispy toppings) and Mugroso (chili veggies, corn, and zucchini) tacos, their queso dip (I'd eat this out of a jar if I could), their chili rice bowl, and the quesadilla.
Tucked away in Blood Alley, this place can be a bit hard to find and parking can be a pain, but once you get into the alleyway, follow the sound of laughter and fun music, and you won't be able to miss it. It's a small space with only a handful of seats, but in this case, size doesn't matter. You'll be elbow to elbow with your neighbour, but who cares. Make a new friend over tacos and tequila!
I can't wait to go back once we get the green light to leave our homes, grab a seat on one of their colourful bar stools, and order myself a few tequila shots and $2 tacos.
PS - if you want a constant stream of taco memes on your feed, follow them on Instagram - @gringoyvr. You won't regret it. Just like the tacos you'll eat from here.