I did a review of Torchy’s Taco’s a while ago – this was before I started my standard review posts that I have now. I did not even label it as a review, but discussed their fantastic tacos and their homemade, trademarked Diablo sauce – a fitting name – which you can buy in bottles at Torchy’s, and yes, I have consumed an entire one in a single sitting! 🙂
Why I’m revisiting Torchy’s on Heataholic – because from now through the end of August, they are having a special menu for spice connoisseurs like myself and i want to make sure that you, my dear readers, know all about this!
Here are the time-sensitive offerings, aptly named “Some Like It Hot”:
- Daredevil Queso Blanco
- Bottle Rocket Shrimp Taco
- Ring of Fire Margarita
I tried the Daredevil Queso Blanco, except had to order with regular tortilla chips instead of the chili lime salted Chicharrones, as I’m vegetarian. It’s a fiery sensation for your mouth – the extra roasted Jalapenos and Serrano peppers along with the extra Diablo sauce provide for that jolt my tastebuds were desperate for. And it was a great opening act for the main course – the “shrimpless” Bottle Rocket Shrimp Taco.
Hats off to Torchy’s for accommodating my unique request – I had them substitute eggs (though they also gave me the option of beans) in lieu of shrimp, but everything else was still there. Phenomenal heat! My mouth was on fire and the Mexican Coke I drank helped put it out – somewhat. It didn’t help that I put on so much extra Diablo sauce, but I’m used to the Diablo and dumping it on in copious amounts – but not used to this new Bottle Rocket flavor.
Unfortunately, I did not try the Ring of Fire margarita – gave up that bottle 5 years ago and have not looked back. No, I was never an alcoholic, but as I aged, I found I could not handle it anymore like I could when I was much younger. So cannot give you a good review of it, but if it’s anything like the queso and taco, it will give you a burning sensation so intense you will need another “normal” drink just to put it out! 🙂
Details:
- Address: Multiple locations
- Phone: Varies by location
- Website: www.torchystacos.com
- Menu: www.torchystacos.com/menu/
Spicy Flavors:
- Daredevil Queso Blanco (limited time)
- Bottle Rocket Shrimp Taco (limited time – I had mine without the shrimp)
- Diablo Sauce (they’ll give you plenty for free and they sell bottles of it)
- Regular Queso (they put Diablo sauce in it, but not as much and no Jalapenos or Serranos like the Daredevil Queso Blanco)
- Street Corn (They dust with chili powder and will add as much as you want)
Personal Faves:
- Breakfast Tacos (served all day)
- Damn Good Tacos (Fried Avocado, Independent, Brushfire – without the chicken but with eggs substituted)
- Queso (Daredevil and Regular)
- Guacamole (Not spicy, but I love how they load it up with Cotija cheese)
- Street Corn
- Lil’ Nookies (for all you Sweet-Toothers)
Spice on, my friends!
