Nuevo Laredo is right by my house, but I don’t go often as it gets crowded and parking can be difficult, and waiting around the parking lot with a one year old isn’t much fun. There are plenty of Nuevo detractors (they still rock the No Meredith Ford sign in the window) but it scratches an itch. And the food can be pretty good, but the menu is huge and there are definitely some items that are better choices than others.
Starting with the gratis, cilantro rich salsa is always delicious, though it’s not the sort you’re likely to find on Buford Highway. The tacos in the center of the menu are solid choices – the carne asada tacos and tacos diablo are regular selections, and if you don’t mind a mole that’s a little sweet the mole pollo taco is a decent option. The holy tacos (mashed potatoes) are another fair selection if you’re in that mood. The brisket can be great, though it’s dry on occasion. It’s worth the risk of trying.
A special item on a recent Saturday visit was a torta, with a variety of typical meat selection. It was better than I expected, the all important bread of excellent quality. I would order it again.
Sometimes you’re just in the mood for ruining your appetite and waistline with a boat load of chips, salsa, cheese dip, topped off with a dessert of a mess of sloppy enchiladas and beans to back up your margarita buzz, and Nuevo’s been doing a great job of that for me for fifteen years.