The Cuban Corner brings authentic Cuban flavors to midtown Tucson
For years, people lined up at the TA-PAS truck for a taste of their coveted secret sauce.
Dunking tortillas full of bits of smoky tri-tip into the lime green sauce transformed the taco into something magical. A creamy, peppery and bright citrus flavor hits your tongue, bringing life to everything it’s slathered on.
TA-PAS' secret sauce had those in downtown Tucson addicted, with many asking how they can buy a bottle of it to help curb their cravings. In fact, one customer even dressed up as a squeeze bottle full of the green sauce for Halloween.
What many might not know is that this particular sauce is a must when it comes to Cuban food.
Whether you’re dipping tostones or croquetas in it, this secret sauce adds another layer of dazzling flavor to an already flavorful dish.
Now, TA-PAS is bringing that sauce and other tasty Cuban dishes to midtown Tucson with their new spot, The Cuban Corner, making us all addicted to not only their secret sauce, but also to their pork, ropa vieja and cortados.
I tried some of their Cuban tacos, which fuse Cuban and Mexican flavors together and I was blown away. I think my favorite had to be the Cuban tacos, which come with a blue corn tortilla, marinated pork, sweet potato fries and pickled onions.
Just by reading the description I knew it was going to be love at first bite, and I was right. The marinated pork may be the best I’ve ever had. It was zesty, bursting with a bright, citrus flavor that complimented the subtle sweetness of the pork. Then you get a little bit more of a sweet taste thanks to the crispy sweet potato fries. It’s a tropical tasting taco, perfect for the summer.
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