Review: TAQUERIA 2 PORTILLOS Restaurant

BACKSTORY: When I get woken up early morning on the weekends, the last thing I want to eat is "Mexican food." Early mornings I like to gravitate more towards "traditional breakfast" such as: eggs, pancakes, chilaquiles, bacon, hash-browns, etc. So when my parents told me we were going to "Taqueria 2 Potrillos" I was upset because it was a place I never been to nor did I want to have that. (I was cranky when I woke up, lol).

Taqueria 2 Potrillos, Authentic Tacos!, is restaurant located in Perris, Ca. 

My first impression arriving to the restaurant was "Wow, an outside seating area? This place must get packed." I walked in and I was completely amazed of how much diversity there was in the restaurant. & No, I'm not talking about the workers. I'm talking about the customers. Thinking, *the food has to be good for this place to attract diversity* But I outta say, this place was clean and nice put together. Although, I tried going to the end of the line to order, smh haha.

When you walk in this is the first thing you see, a window and a long menu above it. & Yes you order in the front, where the long window is located. They sell right about everything there: Carnitas, menudo, birria, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, tacos, mulitas, salads, etc. I was so overwhelmed with their menu! So, I decided to get what I would usually get; which was four tacos de pollo (chicken tacos). Let me do the run down for you: Once you enter you walk straight to the window. At the window they take your order AND they make it right in front of you! Yes, exactly what I said, they make the food right there in front of you. So you're able to see what goes in your food. I dont know, but I thought that was pretty cool. 

After you order your food and receive it at the end of the window. You'll have to walk down and see all of their aguas frescas (fresh waters). & at the register they'll ask you to pay, of course.

Breakdown of our food. 

We are a family of four in case you were wondering & our total came out to be $39.70. Not going to lie but I did think it was a bit on the pricey side because for breakfast on the weekends we usually waste about $35 including tip and of course its a lot more food as well, but not going deny my tacos were amazing. 

(Lets not talk about how my plate ruins the picture).  Look here now, I've eaten so many tacos. Tacos at parties. Tacos that I make at my home. Tacos at my friends/families houses. Tacos at the taco trucks. Tacos at other restaurants. Point is that I love to eat tacos and only de pollo! (I only like white meat). BUT these tacos were amazing! I would have to say these were one of the best tacos I've ever tasted. You can taste how fresh the chicken was and the best part was that there was no fat on the chicken. A pet peeve of mine is biting into the meat's fat AND these tacos did not have any, (but many love the fat, because it gives the meat more flavor!) & I will only eat red salsa and even that was good. I asked my family how they had liked their food & they said the tacos were good and the seasoning was perfect as well & my sister said that her torta was a bit big, but its okay she finished it anyways. However, the thing that won my parents over were the cooked onions. The fresh waters reminded me of boba jugs, they were huge but delicious as well. On that note, I have to give it to my parents for bring me to this restaurant.

Final Thoughts?

Does Liz recommend? YES! The place is spacious, clean and the food was amazing!

Pros: Food options. Nice customer service. The fact that they make the food in front of you. The large drinks. Good food. 

Cons: The pricing, 

Out of 5 Stars? 4.5 

Last words: In my opinion I thought this was a well run restaurant with many food options, so you're not limited. The food was really good. Taqueria 2 Potrillos is located  the corner of 4th st & D st, so its easy to spot. The exact address is: 403 South D St, Perris CA 92570.

Don't be afraid and give it a try. 

Everyone is asking...

Hi Everyone,

So, I have officially been blogging for a little bit over two months and its been going well. However, family and friends have been asking me the following questions, (you'll read below).  & Well, I sometimes find it hard to explain or they just look at me like *you're wasting your time* type of look/stare, if that makes sense? Well anyways, I am here to answer your questions: 

• "Why did you start a blog?"

The "why" part was always hard for me to explain at the beginning, but I realized that I was overthinking it. I started my blog because I honestly had nothing else better to do on December 17, 2016. I remember coming back from work tired and talking to my roommate at the time of starting a blog, just because. She told me to go for it, because I had nothing to loose. Why? Because in the summer I went through a rough time & to take things off my mind I had made a new Instagram (that is now deleted) and started posting random pictures. So, after going through random blog pages I stubble upon "Blogger" & well that night I made and posted my first blog, A Goodbye, but forever in my heart. 😄

• "What's the purpose of your blog?"

At the beginning of my blog, I will admit I did not have a purpose. Everything I do, I do for fun. I still do, actually. But "the purpose" of my blog is to write about my experience and inform others about some lifestyle things that I've come across, food (lots of it), random reviews of new places, and updates about my life. The reason why I put "quotation marks" is because although my blog does have a meaning behind it, I still do it for fun. But then again, you never know...one day I can just stop blogging. 

• Why do you post about ____?"

I post about anything and everything at the same time. Everything I come across that in a way is "new" to me, I'll post or any random things I like to share that people may not know. I like to inform and give my opinion (everyone knows that). 😗

• "What's going to be your next post?"

LOL, I have no idea honestly. I post whatever comes to mind. Why? Because I lack creativity, haha. So, if I think/come up with something then I'll most likely post it. Some are currently up in the works, though. (:

• "Every when do you post?"

That's is honestly a good question, I usually like to post on Thursdays and sometimes Sundays, but in reality I post whenever I am finished with a blog. You guys might think that its not hard, but this is low key difficult. It's time consuming. Thinking, if a blog is worthy to post or not always comes to mind. BUT writing and posting on the same day is such a good feeling.

• "Are you planning to expand?"

Lol expand what? So recently I've been asked if I have a YouTube channel. I don't! & I don't plan on having one at the moment or anytime soon or even at all. I am a very shy person and for people to ask me that, amazes me. How I said I do this for fun, but I wouldn't miss an opportunity in the future, if that makes sense?

Your questions are now answered, if you have any more just go ahead and ask. I'll share right about everything. & down here below are some of the saved Instagram pictures I had posted.

Yours Truly,

Lizzeth Rodriguez

Galore Series #1: -Lipsticks

Welcome to "Galore Series"

Galore Series is a new series featured in my blog that will be anything that I have in "abundance of." & well to start it off, the first one is Lipsticks. Those that have read my 10 Facts About Me know that I have 52 lipsticks. & I am here to show you all of them, but also to recommend the ones that are my favorite. The ones in the red-ish font are my "to go to" and they would be the ones I recommend. I put up pictures to help you guy see them, but I do apologize for the bad quality of the pictures. I'm still learning, sorry. 

Almay: Smart Shade Butter Kiss Lipstick

100 – Pink Medium; (Satin) Purchase?

Almay, is a drugstore brand. However its not my favorite, because its to much of a buttery formula and my color choice, (Pink Medium) was not the best. What I do like though its that its hydrating. I had originally bought it at Target on sale I tried going back to find other colors, but my Target did not have it anymore. This retailed for 3.50$ at Target and 7.50$ at Walgreens.

Anastasia Beverly Hills: Liquid Lipstick Purchase?

Ashton; (Matte): $20

Dusty Rose; (Matte): $20

Heathers; (Matte): $20

Kathryn; (Matte): $20

ABH, is a high end brand. I only own four of these liquid lipsticks, but oh my they are amazing. I love the fact that they are not drying on the lips nor do they crack. They are extremely pigmented that you'll only need one coat & yes, they do last all day.  & For an everyday lip color I would recommend Ashton or Dusty Rose. 

Ciate London: Liquid Velvet

Pin Up; (Matte): $19  Purchase?

I received this lippy in my Ipsy Glam Bag*. Ciate London is a high end brand. However, the reason why I don't love it is because it is not long wearing for ME although the product is advertise as long wearing, but don't get me wrong I love the color, in fact, its one of my favorite colors that I have. *Its currently sold out.*

            Colourpop

Baracuda; (Satin): $6 Purchase?

Beeper; (Matte): $6 Purchase?

Calypso; (Satin): $6 Purchase?

Creeper; (Matte): $6 Purchase?

Love Bug; (Matte): $6 Purchase?

Mama; (Matte): $6 Purchase?

More Better; (Matte):$6 Purchase?

My Jam; (Gloss): $6 Purchase?

Times Square; (Matte): $6 Purchase?

Viper; (Matte): $6 Purchase?

For Colourpop, I have mixed feelings. So as you can tell Baracuda, Beeper, Calypso, Times Square, My Jam and Viper are my favorite because of their formula,colors, how they wear and how long they last. For the matte lipsticks they can be a bit on the over drying side when applying. The rest I am not a huge fan of because, Love Bug & Mama are patchy! Creeper & More Better do not suit my skin tone. What I've noticed from Love Bug, Mama, Creeper, and More Better they feel like powder on the lips. For all of Colourpop matte lipsticks, I only recommend one coat! BUT, I think any Colourpop Ultra Satin Lipsticks are worth it. I want to say Colourpop is a drugstore brand all though you can only find/buy them online. 

Jeffree Star Cosmetics: Velour Liquid Lipsticks

Chrysanthemum; (Matte): $18 Purchase?

Designer Blood; (Matte): $18 Purchase?

Sagittarius; (Matte): $18 Purchase?

For Jeffree Star Cosmetics I never owned anything from the brand until recently only because of the controversy, but I separated everything and decided to give it a try. JSC is a high end brand that you can only get online. & Oh my goodness, I only own three because it was like an impulse buy at the time, but these three are from his Winter Collection. I think the formula is amazing, they dry fast, they last long and the colors are pigmented. Chrysanthemum is not my favorite because I feel like the gold glitter and the light pink does not suit my skin tone, it makes me look pale, although its a nice combination. ):

Kat Von D: Everlasting Liquid Lipstick Purchase?

Beloved; (Matte): $20

Double Dare; (Matte): $20
Mother; (Matte): $20

Project Chimps; (Matte): $20

Kat Von D is a high end brand. I love the lipsticks! The formula is by far one of the best matte lipsticks I've tried. Double Dare and Project Chimps are plain amazing, because of how soft of a color Double Dare is and how Project Chimps pops! Unfortunately, I like to believe Project Chimps was an unlimited item, meaning I don't think they sell that anymore. Beloved and Mother are such nice colors but they just didn't make they cut. They were so cracking and drying once it got applied to the lips. I like to believe it was a bad batch because I've tried different colors and they weren't drying nor did they crack. But they are very lightweight on the lips, so that's a plus.

Lime Crime: Matte Velvetines

Cashmere; (Matte): $18 Purchase?

Lime Crime is a high end brand, I think the packaging is everything, but I found this lipstick to be a bit drying on the lips where you can tell every detail. It definitely looked a little rough but I heard other peoples' opinions about how good they are; So I'm not shutting it down completely and I'm going to buy other colors.

NYX Cosmetics:
Lip Smacking Fun Lips

LSS 635; (Satin): $4 Purchase?

High Voltage Purchase?

06 – Hollywood; (Soft Cream): $6

05 – Flutter Kiss; (Soft Cream): $6

      Butter Lipstick

Ripe Berry; (Buttery): $6 Purchase?

NYX Cosmetics is by far my favorite affordable drug store brand. I think the Lip Smacking Fun Lips are so hydrating and pigmented and they are inexpensive as well, definitely recommend it. I did some research and it looks like High Voltage does not go by that anymore they are now own as Turnt Up! Lipsticks and they are a soft cream lipstick that does not feel sticky but are pigmented! I also received, Ripe Berry in my monthly Ipsy Glam Bag*, but its not my favorite because it was streaky and buttery.

NYX: Lingerie Purchase?

04 – Ruffle Trim; (Matte): $7

06 – Push-Up; (Matte): $7

08 – Bedtime Flirt; (Matte): $7

12 – Exotic; (Matte): $7

15 – Buster; (Matte): $7

24 – Cabaret Show; (Matte): $7

Its a love hate relationship with Lingerie Lipsticks because at time they can be very drying on the lips, so far they haven't cracked on me but I know people they've owned some and say that these Lngerie Lipsticks crack on their lips. Yes,they may be very drying on the lips, but they are long lasting; I can't stress that enough.

NYX: Liquid Suede Purchase?

03 – Cherry Skies; (Liquid Cream): $7

04 – Soft-Spoken; (Liquid Cream): $7

07 – Sandstorm;  (Liquid Cream): $7

12 – Vintage; (Liquid Cream): $7

24 – Club Hopper; (Liquid Cream): $7

Okay for the Liquid Suede Lipsticks, I only like Soft-Spoken and Sandstorm, they are my holy grail because of how lightweight they feel on the lip and how smooth as well. They are everyday lipsticks in my opinion. BUT Cherry Skies, Vintage, and Club Hopper are a no for me because they are so sticky. They are pigmented though, but I only recommend one coat because if you do more it becomes patchy as well!

NYX: Matte Lipstick Purchase?

02 – Shocking Pink; (Matte): $6

04 – Pale Pink; (Matte): $6

41 – Up the Bass; (Matte): $6

These Matte Lipsticks are definitely matte on the lips; which I am a fan of but I do feel like the colors are not my cup of tea. Their pigmentation is okay, you definitely need more than two coats when applying. 

Pixi By Petra: Matteluster Lipstick

Rose Naturelle; (Satin): $12 Purchase?

I received this small lippy in one of my Ipsy Glam Bag*, Pixi By Petra is a drug store brand. I find this to be the perfect nude and the way it feels on the lips when you're applying it is amazing. I will say this though, it is advertise as long wear and it is not! It comes off, but you do end with a lip stain. Also, it has a strong flower scent.

Stila: Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick

Amore; (Matte): $24 Purchase?

Stila, is a high end brand. When I received this as a gift, I fell in loved with it. When I first saw it I thought the color was amazing. I would describe it as a plum color with some glitter to it. Unfortunately, it didn't apply well. & When applying more than one coat it got patchy and thick. But if you only one coat its streaky and hard to work with. 

Tarte Cosmetics: Tarteist Lip Paint  Purchase?

Front Row; (Matte): $20
Get it!; (Matte): $20

Tarte Cosmetics, is a high end brand. I had first purchased Front Row and I immediately fell in love with it. It was so pigmented and it was extremely light weight, it felt like nothing was on the lips and it lasted so long! So I had to get another one so I decided to purchase "Get it!" & when I had swatched it, I thought it  looked good! But after actually applying it to the lips and wearing it out it, I had to take it off. It was so drying, streaky and chalky, it was a no! Plus, it made my lips look like they were chapped and it felt like powder on the lips. 

 Too Faced 

Pink Chocolate; (La Creme): $22 Purchase?

Rebel Heart; (La Matte): $22  Purchase?

Sugar Daddy; (La Creme): $22 Purchase?

Too Faced is a high end brand. & This was actually a gift as well and I loved it, the packaging was everything. Pink Chocolate & Sugar Daddy are creme formulas. They apply so smoothly, they are pigmented, lightweight, and hydrating! But Rebel Heart was a little rough on the lips! You needed more than two coats when applying, but it is a statement color. I definitely recommend Pink Chocolate & Sugar Daddy as everyday lipsticks though.

 Urban Decay: Vice Lipstick Purchase?

Backtalk; (Comfort Matte): $17

Stark Naked; (Comfort Matte): $17

Urban Decay is a high end brand. They have 100 Vice Lipsticks and Oh My Goodness, they are so beautiful. Backtalk and Stark Naked are by far my favorite matte non liquid lipsticks that I own and they are as well everyday shades. They are matte, pigmented, and lightweight on the lips. When it comes to matte lipsticks they can be so harsh on the lips, but not these. They aren't transfer proof but they do last long. I recommend the Comfort Matte Vice Lipsticks from Urban Decay. 

Unknown Brand

Between A Hot Pink and Berry

I honestly, don't remember where I got it from, but I'm glad I only have one because its way too buttery of a formula for me. It also becomes sticky after applying it. But I do give it props for pigmentation!

Ipsy Glam Bag is a monthly subscription for only $10 each month for 5 beauty products! I personally love Ipsy because majority of the products sent to me I've never owned, so I like to see and try out new things. & If I like them I'll buy repurchase it and if I don't I at least get to say I tried it. (: 

I hope you guys enjoy. Please leave comments if you guys have any of these and how you like them & if you guys have any recommendations please let me know, I love to try out new lippies! ♥ Also, all this lipsticks are mine, I've bought them with my money or they were gifts to me from family/friends/sisters. These are all my opinions! Everything I said are from my personal experiences. But I do hope I've helped you choose your next lipstick. 😘👄

Yours Truly, 

Lizzeth Rodriguez