Gringo's Taqueria

The first time I ever went to Gringo's Taqueria (612 Norfolk Ave. Ste. 109 VA Beach, VA. 757-961-2987) it was a while back with some friends and was during some day drinking, so I don't remember to much other than we sat in the hall and the salsa was good. So on a recent Saturday I had a major craving for good tacos and was referred some where else but on the way while on Norfolk ave I remembered about Gringo's and decided to swing in for a bite. When I first got there I was the only customer and was quickly greeted by 3 very polite young ladies, one of which was chopping onions for some tasty salsa. Since I was flying solo I decided to take a seat at the very small low rise bar, there are only about 4 or 5 tables in the restaurant itself but there are a couple more in the hall way leading into Gringo's. The first thing you will notice is the very small size of this spot, but don't let that fool you they put out some serious food.
After taking notice of the decent beer selection I decided on a Tecate with my chips and salsa while I looked over the regular menu as well as the specials board on the back wall. I first decided on the fish taco, pabst blue ribbon beer battered tilapia on a warm crispy flour tortilla with cabbage and a habanero sour cream. The fish was crispy, tasty, and not over powered with batter and the sauce wasn't overwhelming and it all worked out nicely. By the time I got my next taco the place had filled up and the tables in the hall way were taken, so if you get there and there's an open table jump on it, cause someone else might. The 2nd taco I had was the carne asada taco, fully equipped with cheese. lettuce, salsa, and i belive there were some grilled poblano peppers too. What a quality taco, the meat was perfectly seasoned, the perfect about of lettuce, cheese, and salsa. It was definitely a worthy 2nd choice. After shoving 2 tasty, huge, fresh tacos in my gullet I start on a second Tecate and decide that 1 more taco should do me right and send me home for a good nap. So after looking at the menu and noticing the Yurbi taco and that there was a name on the ABC board that was the same, and a menu item that bares an employees name on it has to be pretty good so I decided to go for the Yurbi taco. A marinated pork taco with grilled corn, poblano peppers, and white onion, with lettuce, cheese, and salsa. It was the end all be all taco and to be honest was the largest taco I've ever seen. It was love at first bite, the spice, the marinated pork, the coolness of the lettuce, more spice from the salsa, the grilled corn, onion, and pepper, it was a perfect pork taco. If I had this taco first I probably only would've eaten 2 tacos and they both would've been Yurbi tacos. From now on every meal at Gringo's will be finished off with a Yurbi taco.
They have a few different burritos on the menu as well that caught my eye and the next time I head into Gringo's that's what I'll be going for. They also have quesadilla's on the menu as well as salads and a breakfast style burrito. Most if not all taco, burritos, and quesadillas can be made into a meal by adding beans and rice for an up charge, but to be honest skip the beans and rice and get another taco. Gringo's is a small spot doing up huge flavors with a lot of love in their food. As soon as you get a chance get to Gringo's and try some tacos, burritos, or anything else on the menu, if your not into beer they also have wine. Gringo's is a definite winner and I will be back for sure and will spread the word.