Looking at the menu, I had one concern; no kids meals. No worries, I sold them on "chicken nugget tacos" (#4 - Fried Chicken Taco). The churros and friend fruit tacos were a nice incentive too, dessert is quite persuasive in getting kids to eat dinner. Per my rules I went with one grilled and one fried fish taco, as well as a pulled pork taco and a brisket taco to split with Christine. She got a beef fajita taco as well as the namesake taco, both girls got the aforementioned fried chicken tacos. I'll preface the results by saying I went back for seconds and got a black bean taco and a baja shrimp taco.
Presentation - Good location, good setup, love the patio (though it's a bit sunny in the evening), and quick service. Presentation is basic but works, each taco is one tortilla and a lime wedge, and sides are reasonably priced and good sized. Being a counter service restaurant, perfection would be tough, but they're not far. 4/5
Aroma - A bit of spice, otherwise simple, lime, cilantro, the standard. Some of the others had pretty complex and unique smells, but nothing too off base with these, which isn't a bad thing. 4/5
Value - $2.50 for a taco is a good deal. $2.50 max on a menu of tacos including shrimp, pulled pork, brisket, and more is a really good deal. 4 good tacos for under $10 is my kind of price. 8/10
Fish - The grilled, which we all know isn't my favorite, wasn't great. Decent flavor and spices, but it was dry, even with a healthy portion of the chipotle sauce. The fried was a good deal better, nice and simple fish but with a nice breading that kept it juicy. Good portions of both. 7/10
Not Fish - Single tortillas, bwa bwa. Chipotle sauce instead of white sauce, which I can live with. A bit spicy, not a problem for me, but may be for some people. Cabbage and cilantro plus a slice of lime per taco, all in all not far off of the winning formula. Could have gone for a little bit more here, but above average. 6/10
Overall Taste - Good, but simple. Neither perfectly by the book nor inventive enough to really stand out. Still, especially in the friend version, things come together well. 7/10
Bonus Points - Look at that menu, just a smorgasbord of delicious sounding tacos. I went back for seconds, which is saying something. I could eat here daily and not get bored. Worth a point in my humble opinion. +1
Overall Overall - 37/50
Depending on how the Bittercreek question shakes out, Tin Roof either just slotted nicely into second or took over the lead. It's worthy of either. This is a situation where I feel that the score doesn't necessarily speak to my overall feelings of the place, I really liked it on the whole and expect it to become a regular staple in our dining out regiment. Worth the trip, give them your business and make sure they stay afloat.
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