Editor’s Note: Today we are beginning a series of reviews featuring our staff’s favorite places to dine. They are either go-to spots we frequent for good service and conversation, the favorite dishes we order over and over or the one-of-a-kind Chattanooga dives that make us love our Scenic City that much more.
As a working mom with three kids ages 7 and under, going out to eat much anymore is hard, if not impossible most of the time due to either cost, logistics or both. Still when the hubs and I do get a chance to head out for a date night, you can be sure Mexican is in our sights, more specifically, the “fresh Mex” of Taco Mamacita.
THE REASON IT’S A GO-TO
Nestled on the North Shore, it’s the perfect distance from Coolidge Park, great for when we’ve got the whole crew and need a walk and a night running off energy. Or if it’s just us, we can stroll across the Walnut Street Bridge and just take in the sights and sounds of the city and the river. You just can’t beat the spot. Then there’s the food and the flavor. From the first bites of chips con queso to the final devouring moment of the last California club taco, everything is vibrant, fresh and full of the Mexican blends of delicious cuisine that I could eat my weight in if allowed (though thankfully no one has let me yet).
THE SPACE