Veggie Dublin: 2015

Smoothie

Chia seed banana strawberry smoothie

08:48

Spaghetti

Granola Bars (and yogurt Pots)

11:26

cake

Halloumi Orange and Lemon Salad

10:09

Mexican

Food glorious food! Taco Taco is a new trendy pop up taking residence in Odessa, 14 dame court, Dublin 2. I really hope this little guy finds a permanent home because the food is unreal! The menu has so much to offer. Obviously tacos are the main attraction here but they have nachos, prawns, salmon, chicken, and burgers... Something for everyone!

The atmosphere is very trendy; the waiters are in casual/hip clothes, the walls are covered in hashtags and chalk markers, and the music is pumping! It's as if your cool friend started a taco speak easy, really young and fresh. This place is an absolute must! I wouldn't come here on a first date though, the music is so loud myself and my friend were yelling at each other (although that could have been up to the margaritas!), more of a friends catch up spot.

She had coca cola pulled pork which sounded amazing, but I think the real winner here was my chargrilled halloumi soft tacos. Houmous, beetroot slaw, lettus, cashews, orange and chilli salsa, all covering big chunks of salty halloumi.. It was absolutely delicious and ridiculously filling. We really had eyes bigger than our stomachs when we ordered our sides as well. Sweet potato fries with sumac, chilli and pomegranate, guac and nachos and a side of chipotle and garlic sauce.. Oh my sweet mother devine.. Food coma.

The service was fantastic. I ordered the poutine fries (go canada!) without the bacon to make them veggie friendly, and I guess the waitress realised I must be vegetarian, because she came straight back to tell me the sauce wasn't veggie either... devastating. This was so thoughtful of her. If it were me I probably wouldn't have even thought to ask about the sauce especially when the place is that busy!

I couldn't even look at the desserts because I was so full... job well done Taco Taco! The damage wasn't so bad, 60e for the two of us, considering what we got; two taco dinners, 4 sides, and two cocktails. The tacos were enough really, I'd recommend splitting the fries and getting either guac or chipotle (I really recommend the chipotle for dipping and drenching your tacos, it's that good!)

I'd definitely come back again. Mexican is always a winner for veggies because there's so much to choose from and they're all bursting with vivid colours and flavours!

I recommend getting down there fast though. It is only a pop up so it might not be around for much longer! You're guaranteed a really fun night here, expect dancing in your chair, yelling across the table, stuffing your face and guzzling margaritas!

BBQ

Halloumi Kebabs

14:51

black bean

Vegetarian Black Bean Stir Fry

05:45

Chilli

Chilli Con Veggies

13:49

Moroccan

Review: Dada Moroccan

12:41

Last Saturday my boyfriend and I decided to go to a Japanese film in town followed by sushi and drinks (because we like to think we are quirky and fun). Unfortunately the film was sold out and the sushi was all booked up.. cool. Lack of organisation strikes again! Although this was highly annoying at the time it turned out to be a blessing in disguise as we strolled past Dada on South Williams Street starving and chanced our arm for a table on a busy Saturday night! Success! We were in, as long as we were back out by 9 o clock, challenge accepted!

The decor was absolutely gorgeous. Bronze and gold dominated the colour scheme of the dimly lit room. The tables were etched golden metal, the room was divided by a large bronze metal fence, and hanging from the ceiling were small bronze lanterns decorating the clay coloured walls with bright speckles of light. Iv never been to Morocco but that is exactly how I imagine traditional Moroccan interior design to look like.

We were so lucky to get a table on a Saturday night here, the food was unbelievable and with the added bonus of being BYOB i'm absolutely hooked! To start we shared a medley of Moroccan dips with bread (pictured below). The dips were so tasty and so filling, served in the cutest, most vibrant coloured, little bowls (I wish my phone took a better photo!). Yogurt, green bean, read bean, and houmous sprinkled with paprika!

For mains we had Tajin, North African stew cooked in a large clay pot. They came out to the table still in their clay pots, the presentation was beautiful! Mine was vegetarian (obviously), pumpkin, carrot and marinated lentils, served with bread ( but we got cous cous as a side). His also looked amazing, beef tajin with apricots and cinnamon. It was such a hearty meal we were so stuffed we couldn’t even look at the desert menu. I would definitely come back again, so filling and such a unique atmosphere and décor. Next time I’ll book ahead and set up with more wine for a longer dining experience.