Spanglish

Gold Coast


This brightly painted little spot is good for a quick, healthy bite. The tacos, tamales and burritos are made without lard or shortening, and with ingredients that are sourced locally when possible. Veggie options are plentiful (try the butternut squash and bean tamale).

Odd location note: Spanglish sits in Building 69 of what was once a mental asylum, now redeveloped into a shopping and dining complex surrounded by hiking and biking trails.


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