bmc market

hola! very very very good!. what a deal, and so delicious! hubby and i went there on thursday, and it really could not have been tastier, and what a deal!!! fresh, authentic, filling, delicious, friendly, speedy enough for me!!! rainbow friendly, which is a plus in my books though not my personal issue, but still appreciated. in any event, the chorizo, barracks and pastor were great, and their medium sauce was reallygoodbut the avocado sauce was my favourite and sooo ridonculously yummy!!!! don't bug me by being in line ahead of me, okay, because i would run you over for this food!!!!

mixed review. the jury is out on this one, for a number of reasons.

here are thegoodthings about bmc market:

it has a great location in a cute little building on south osborne. you can't miss the bright blue and inviting colours! it is very accessible by bus and car, but be prepared to park on the street.

the warm soft shelled tacos are soooo good. they are perfectly sized to be held in your hand and enthusiastically eaten.

the price is incredibly reasonable! $5.00 for three, yes, three well-stuffed, filling tacos. lunch, including a drink, taxes and a tip was easily under $10.00. where else can you get that kind of excellent taste and value for the money?

bmc market is not a chain. (i am very supportive of that.) everything is made by hand from fresh ingredients. quality is clearly a priority.

the staff is very hard working, and friendly.

the not so impressive things:

it was our first time there, and we weren't sure what to do. nobody greeted us. patrons were standing around. i asked someone, and the menu is written on the left hand wall--not seen when we entered. you place your order at the counter, find yourself a seat, and wait. signage to that effect would have been useful.

the room was warm and humid. there was an air conditioner, but it didn't seem to make much difference.

bmc is very popular, so it took a while at a saturday lunchtime for a table to become available. we were concerned that our food would arrive before that, but we did not have to worry. likewise, because it was busy, it was louder than what we would have preferred.

an initial disappointment was that there were only 3 taco selections. you can mix and match, or have the same variety for your meal. that's a great option. unfortunately, the sole vegetarian selection was unavailable. the suggested alternative was chips and salsa. that was not what i was hoping for, but we did not wish to go anywhere else. happily though, the veggie mushroom taco, made with generous chunks of green pepper, cilantro and cream became a possibility again, so i had that. it was tasty and filling, but messy. the "medium" salsa was runny and could have been hotter. it was barely mild to my taste.

my friend had the barbecue, pastor, chorizo tacos which she enjoyed. neither of us thought we could eat the big servings, but somehow we managed. ;-)

the mango soft drink was delicious!

there are some people who really love this authentic mexican gem. it's nice to see that a local ethnic eatery being so successful. i am glad we tried it out.

in my opinion, this place is overrated. i have been twice but both times i did takeout. maybe the food is better if you eat in restaurant.

i like that they use corn wraps instead of flour. it makes the experience more authentic. i also think the portions of food are a great value for the price.

however, personally i found the food somewhat bland. it was not favourless but it also wasn't amazing or anything to write home about. mainly i did not appreciate the topping to tortilla ratio (it needed more meat imo).

is it agoodrestaurant? yes.

is it the best taco place in winnipeg? definately not

one of favourite places to eat tacos. handmade corn tortillas with delicious salsas. the pork and beef tacos are personally my favourite but the chicken and chorizo aregoodas well. staff are friendly, fast service.

took my friend there for lunch.  handmade authentic white corn tortillas, so good, not that doughy wheat wrap crap. tried the chicken and the chorizo sausage both weregoodflavours, and the hot hot sauce is very hot, i could only have a small amount and i eat habaneros.goodfood, nice relaxed clean sitting area. can't wait to go back 3/5.00 is verygoodvalue.

not bad, not great is the best way to describe this place. flavourless tacos for agoodprice. but that’s not what it means to have value... is it?

great lunch spot. cannot beat the price and food always tastes fresh.goodselection of sodas as well. if you're in a pinch for time, but don't want to do fast food this is a great alternative.

good homemade tacos. i've been here a couple times and this time i tried the 3 for $5 such a great price for what you get. i ordered the chorizo, pork & pineapple, and the mushroom & green pepper with cream. great flavor still consistently lacking salt, but sprinkle some on and you aregoodto go!

simple review for a simple spot: tasty, authentic, and big bang for your buck.

in order of personal preference, i tried the al pastor, barbacoa, chorizo, tinga, and carnitas.
i enjoyed the clean taste of the onions and cilantro on top, and actually could have used more. the medium salsa addedgoodflavour but not that much heat. i actually brought my own hot sauce (picamas salsa brava, popular in guatemala. a must try if you come across it). next time i will attempt the hot habanero sauce they offer.
i thought the tortilla was perfect. they give a generous amount of meat regardless of what protein you choose so the thicker tortilla holds up well to the meaty juices. we lounged and ate slowly and even the very last taco did not seem soggy.
usually my go to taco is carnitas but, in my opinion, i found theirs a bit bland, especially in comparison to the al pastor and chorizo. (mercadito latino wins for me with their cerdo taco.) but bmc's al pastor is the major star for me.  the pork is tender and flavourful,  the pineapple lends a sweetness and also and slight acidity that cuts through the fat. with a hit of their salsa and some extra hot sauce it is a perfectly balanced bite. i could have had many, many more.

and to top it all of, the prices here are the cheapest i have seen in the city (please correct me if i'm wrong, i'm always looking for more tacos). the chorizo, al pastor, tinga and a vegetarian option are all available for mix and match 3 for $5! the barbacoa and carnitas will run you a tad higher for 3 for $6.99. either way you go it is a very economical meal.

i will be returning on a weekend to sample the tacos de lengua (part of the 3 for $6.99) and tamales which are apparently only available on the weekends.

best tacos hands down. the women there are so friendly and nice and $5 for three tacos?! especially when the taco shell itself is made in house, it's such agooddeal for a meal packed full of flavour! get the onion and cilantro! i recommend the chorizo!

i tried all 4 taco selections today for the first time and overall they were all very good. the meat was plentiful and i found it was agoodvalue at 3 tacos for $5. my favourite was definitely the ground chorizo taco, and the red sauce the meat was mixed in were the most flavourful. i found the chicken tinga was my next favourite--although the meat was a bit dry, the addition of hotsauce fixes this right up. the only negetive comments i would make are that the tortillas were a bit cumbly and falling apart, while the salsa was almost flavourless besides being claimed medium heat. it would also be nice to have some sides as a choice to round out the meal (such as beans). overall a very authentic taste and quality ingredients.

fabulous eats. last night 11 of us took over the back portion of this place and had a great time eating till we were stuffed. the staff are so friendly and willing to explain anything about the menu you may not understand (its written in english but still you maybe need some guidance) and will ask what level of hot you want your salsa. i think we ordered almost one of everything off of the menu but they were out of pastor & barbacoa tacos; which i appreciate...they run out of things which means they dont mass produce and have it in fridge limbo for days. you order cafeteria style, self serve bottles and can drinks (a whole bunch of authentic mexican varieties) and then they bring out your order to you; calling out your ticket number to ensure you get the right order. i have to say it was allgoodbut the quesadilla was really a star, we had chicken tinga and it was just so good...some how even better then the chicken tinga taco. go enjoy a yummy meal at a price you cant cook it at home.

as cheap as it is delicious. my 7 year old daughter and i just got back from eating at bmc. we shared 3 tacos and 3 quesadillas for $13. the food was absolutely delicious. the family that runs the restaurant are beyond welcoming and took the time to chat with my daughter. i believe we've just found our new regular friday night restaurant. we had previously been going to burrito del rio in osborne village. .. but the food at bmc is half the price and twice asgoodas the food at burrito del rio. we will return to bmc.... again and again. ...

considering i'm mexican.. i have to say these tacos are defiantly authentic. love that they're made of fresh corn tortillas on the spot. 3 tacos for $5, is a reallygooddeal considering they're filling. i'm keeping my fingers crossed they expand the menu! :)

just came back from my first visit here. love it, love it love it. !!! service was a little slow , but considering they are making the shells fresh to order that can be forgiven . 3 tacos for $5 ?!?! you can't beat this place ! barbacoa was my fave , but othersgoodtoo . try it , at $5 a throw what have you got to lose ? you'll be hooked !!