Bier:Thirty - Salmon Done Right

It was destiny. Or maybe laziness. I woke up this morning knowing I wanted tacos. And I did not want to cook them. Also I added 3 more stops to the tour this week after some research, Rancheritos, Jalapeno's, and El Torito. Time makes fools of us all, or something like that.

Anyway, tacos tonight! I had a Facebook nudge from my friend Chris, so we ended up at Bier:Thirty. Eventually. It is really far east, always takes longer to get there than I expect. Bown Crossing is rad, but a hoof. Still, Bier:Thirty is a favorite of mine, for both beer and food, always happy to go out there for a meal.

Presentation - My main gripe here is family seating, which is sparse. Most tables are high tops, but to be fair the clientele is primarily adult. We got a nice corner table which allowed the girls to spread out a tad. Counter service and a hell of a tap list today. The plating was as simple and without fault. Average all around. 3/5

Aroma - The first hint at something different, I got a good whiff of dill. Chipotle was evident too, and some vinegar. Pretty solid. 4/5

Value - $9 for 2 big tacos and a hefty side of chips and salsa. Above average deal. 7/10

Fish - Salmon was a hard start. Grilled was no help. However, these were not overly fishy, despite having ample fish chunks. Not up there with a nice fried cod or tilapia, but my favorite take on salmon so far. 6/10

Not Fish - Starts getting real good here. They don't explicitly say what's on them, but I believe it's pickled onions, cotija cheese, and a nice saucy cole slaw (with the aforementioned dill). Definitely a bold take, and a unique one. Not a lot of citrus, flour tortillas. I dig it. 8/10

Overall Taste - The risk of an oddball recipe pays off. Super good and memorable. I can see fried fish improving these, but not by a lot. 8/10

Bonus Points - Good beer selection, but that's becoming decently common. +0

Overall Overall - 36/50

Tied for fourth, solid performance. If you want salmon, this is my current recommendation. Get a sour beer too, goes great with the tacos. Cheers.