Taco Tuesday: Ask about these off-menu street tacos

Critic Brad A. Johnson says the old crew from Cafe del Sol has resurfaced at Cobian’s, and you’re going to want to try their not-so-secret carne asada tacos.
Brad A. Johnson • Orange County Register • September 17, 2019
The waitress at Cobian’s in Cypress sees me flipping through the six-page menu. It’s the third time she’s come to the table to take my order, but I’m still not ready.   “What are you looking for?” she asks.  “I’m looking for these,” I say, lifting...
The full article can be read on the Orange County Register website.

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