Everybody in town recommends Mary's, where the tortillas are homemade. The drill? Step up to the counter. Order a breakfast taco and a Big Red. Grab a table. Squeeze some hot sauce from the container. Take a bite. And call it a very good day. They close early – so don't mess around!
Mary's Tacos
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