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Style Weekly dines at Alero

Another attempt to woo lovers of Mexican cuisine is open.

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Alero Mexican Restaurant (417 W. Grace Street) is tucked into a long narrow spot  a little off the beaten path. This is their third location. The other two are located in Washington D.C. in Dupont Circle and on U Street.

The Style Weekly review isn’t all sunshine and rainbows but they enjoyed some taco and plantains.

Sliding in for dinner not long before a generous happy hour concludes, we begin with specially priced tacos ($1.99) of chicken and pork, which deliver on all fronts. Both varieties arrive plump with filling, the meats well-seasoned instead of drowning in accoutrements. Hewing closely to the standard Mexican playbook, sweet fried plantains ($4.99) arrive crispy brown with a sidecar of sour cream — the traditional dipping choice and a fine complement with so many other savory bites.

You can check out the full menu here.

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Richard Hayes is the co-founder of RVAHub. When he isn't rounding up neighborhood news, he's likely watching soccer or chasing down the latest and greatest board game.