Local Bites: The Crispy Brussels Sprouts Taco at bartaco

I can’t deny it - one of my favorite times of the year is when bartaco launches a new secret taco. I love getting the opportunity to share the incredibly inventive flavors with you, and trust me when I say, you won’t be disappointed by this new offering.

Keep on scrolling to see what we ordered, along with details of the Crispy Brussels Sprouts Taco, which I’m happy to say is now a permanent item on the menu!

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Reviver: Gin, cucumber, mint, mango nectar & lime juice | Mint lemonade

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Tuna poke: Raw tuna, green & white onions, poke dressing, avocado, sesame seeds & fried ginger

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Small order of guacamole

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Plantains: Tossed in salt & cayenne pepper, served with a creamy gordita sauce

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The latest secret taco - Crispy Brussels Sprouts: honey chipotle glazed crispy brussels sprouts served on a bed of spicy curry carrot puree and garnished with candied pepitas and pickled onions.

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Some of our go-to usual orders: Crispy Rock Shrimp, Glazed Pork Belly & Baja Fish Tacos

I admit, I had my doubts when I heard the main ingredient of the new secret taco was brussels sprouts - don’t get me wrong, I love brussels sprouts. But, I also felt like it may not be filling enough for a taco, and boy, was I wrong. The combination of brussels sprouts and pepitas provided an incredible texture profile with each bite, and the taco was so flavorful with the honey chipotle glaze and spicy curry carrot puree. Even my brother-in-law, who made a face and said “one” when I asked him how many brussels sprouts tacos he wanted, asked me to order him another one - it was that good.

Don’t miss out on all this flavor - next time you’re in the area, stop by bartaco in Hyde Park and check it out for yourself!

Bartaco Hyde Park is located at 1601 West Snow Avenue in Hyde Park Village in Tampa. It is open Sunday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. For the latest updates from Bartaco Hyde Park, follow along on Facebook.

*Disclosure: The meal featured in this post was provided by Bartaco for editorial consideration. This post was written on my own accord, and opinions expressed here are my own and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Bartaco or Barteca Restaurant Group.