Charcoal Grilled Octopus Taco
I came into Petty Cash Taqueria during its first week expecting love at first sight.
I had already included it in the “Top New Restaurants in LA” article I was writing!
I just couldn’t bring myself to love the tacos. They were just all right.
So disappointing. Now, I was going to have to find some other new restaurant to love.
However, after coming back a second time the following week, I found the tacos had improved and realized that I shouldn’t have broken my restaurant rule and judge a restaurant too harshly when it first opens.
For the record, the cocktails were amazing from the start! Come here for drinks and you won’t care WHAT you’re eating!
Standouts were the Petty Cash Margaritas and the Banana Hammock, a somewhat banana scented version of a Mai Tai. Also enjoyed the Rubarbara Walters (tequila, clarified rhubarb and “Paloma Soda”) a new addition to the menu since last time.
The cheesy churros with the green corn dipping sauce were PERFECTION. So decadent and delicious. Felt like one of the most fattening things I’d ever consumed and I was FINE with that.
Really loved the “Poncho Style” quesadilla. Super thin and simple, which I appreciate in a quesadilla.
Loved the fresh and light Kanpachi Ceviche with tomatillo and avocado. At $17 it was on the pricier side, but you get a nice, healthy portion.
On my second visit, we tried the Dorados (crispy, rolled potato tacos) and those are definitely a must order.
Tacos to get are the Carne Asada, Grilled Octopus or the Portobella mushroom.
I love how casual and large this place is. You can get a whole park bench to yourself (yes, its communal seating) but hopefully this place never takes off enough to force me to sit next to strangers.
I’m sorry, Petty Cash, for doubting you. Good luck. Good luck to us all.
7360 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-5300
http://pettycashtaqueria.com
Chips and Salsa (complimentary)
Petty Cash Margarita (not a trace of sweet and sour mix, thankfully)
Fly By Night – Petty Cash scotch medley, Saler’s gentiane, King’s ginger, angostura, peychaud bitters, grapefruit twist
Banana Hammock – Petty Cash rum blend, banana infusion, fresh lime, tamarind, cassia, dehydrated banana chip
Jamaichael Jordan – Pisco, lime, caramelized pineapple syrup, raspberry-hibiscus agro dulce, egg white, Chinese cinnamon
Rhubarara Walters – Tequila, Clarified Rhubarb and “Paloma Soda”
The Obligatory Vodka Drink – Vodka, fresh lime, rose water, ginger, candied rose petal
“Dirty” Horchata – Toasted line grain brown rice, Chinese cinnamon, Almond milk (non-alcoholic)
Al Pastor on a stick!
Water for the table in old beer bottles.
Cheesy Churros with green mole-corn dip
Chicharrones with a pineapple-carrot hot sauce.
“Poncho Style” Quesadilla with zucchini flower, jack cheese and crema
Pig Ear Nachos, crema poblana, soft egg
Kanpachi Ceviche, tomatillo, avocado
Al Pastor Tacos
Cook Ranch Pork Carnitas Taco
Charcoal-Roasted Portobello Mushroom Taco
Baja Fish Taco, beer battered mahi-mahi, pico de gallo, cabbage
White Prawn Taco, jack cheese, fresno chile, roasted pineapple
Carne Asada Taco. refried beans, guacamole
Dorados – crispy rolled potato tacos, avocado, tomatillo, cojita cheese
WOW. This menu looks awesome!!