From the name of this Uruguay restaurant, Taco Munoz, we thought we had stumbled across yet another Mexican restaurant in Montevideo. Not so. The restaurant is named after the owner, host, server and chef, Taco Munoz.
The atmosphere at this Uruguay restaurant is inviting… jazz music was playing in the background and a wood burning stove heated the small dining area. We really felt like we were being welcomed into Taco’s home (actually the restaurant is located in an old home).
You could see into the kitchen from the dining area, which was quite neat. Taco Munoz has a small parrilla going in the kitchen, but offers a full menu not predicated on the parrilla.
It’s amazing to me that one man runs this entire restaurant. It’s the first time I’ve seen that at an Uruguay restaurant (or any restaurant for that matter). He literally greets you, seats you, takes your order and does all of the cooking (from scratch) and you never feel like he’s stretched too thin. Outstanding service.
The meal started out with fresh baked warm bread, as well as some delicious cheese bread. And, of course Brian had to try the house wine, labeled with the restaurant’s name, Taco Munoz, which he said was quite delicious (no more wine for me with a baby on the way!)
Zoë had a huge plate of penne pasta with butter and fresh herbs. It must have been good, because she at over half of the very large plate.
Brian had a seafood stew, filled with fish, shrimp, mussels, tomatoes, zucchini and lots of yummy herbs. He said it was one of the best seafood stews he’s ever had.
I had the orange glazed chicken, which was cooked on the parrilla and layered with carrots and a rich orange sauce that was absolutely delicious. It was served with a side of potatoes covered in a thick, flavorful cream sauce. This was one of my best meals yet at any Uruguay restaurant.
And, we must be gluttons for punishment, because we ordered the Taco Munoz house dessert to share (we tried to order two and Taco let us know it was gigantic and enough for two people). It was an enormous plate consisting of a pancake (similar to a crepe), ice cream, dulce du leche, pineapple slices and some frozen melon.
Zoë had her favorite dessert, the apple pancake, which was loaded with baked apples and raisins.
I would have to say that Taco Munoz is one of my favorite Uruguay restaurant experiences so far. We will definitely be going back to see what other delicious specialties Taco can whip up for us.
Taco Munoz is located at Francisco Ros 2781, between Cnel. Mora and Luis de la Torre.
Jenna says
Hello Chrystal! I’m Jenna and I found your blog from Baby Center… I’ve had a lot of fun going back and reading your old entries. I have book marked your page and will certainly come back from time to time to read about your worldly adventures!
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Wally says
Curious on the meal prices if you post a restaurant review, again.
Brian and Chrystal says
Hey Wally,
We were just talking about that. We typically average around U$S 40 when we eat out, but we’ll definitely start including meal prices in our future restaurant review blogs. Great suggestion.