I tried out America’s Taco Shop’s Melrose location on Seventh Avenue for an afternoon bite after a long day at Butcher Jones Recreation Area. I enjoyed the al pastor tacos’ hint of pineapple mixed with tomato salsa and guacamole. I washed the three tacos down with an ice-cold 32-ounce horchata, but I was left wondering what the Cochata (horchata with coffee) would be like. I plan to try that and more of the America’s Taco Shop menu soon.
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America’s Taco Shop’s patio would be lovely on a cool day. |

Marette Flora is the founder of Floradise blog and personalized gift shop. Marette is a passionate storyteller and creator. She attended the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication.
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