2019 JB LIFE! Magazine Spring Edition

a lot more customers, and
with the layout divided
into two rooms, it's
perfect for group events,
dates, or solo dining. I do
recommend bringing a few friends along though, so you
can sample as many dishes as you can.
The menu offers a good variety of items, including tacos,
burritos, quesadillas, and fajitas. He also serves shrimp
tacos and can do a vegetarian burrito option on request.
Having sampled nearly everything on the menu, I can
confirm that it is all delicious, and I honestly have a hard
time choosing a favourite item. Most individual dishes
come with a generous helping of French fries, but you
can get some on the side as well if you decide to go with
the quesadilla or fajitas. And most importantly, the salsa
and guacamole are made in house, and they are fantastic.
Charles' approach to cooking starts with the ingredients.
Slow cooking the meat from anywhere between 5-8
hours is key, along with having the freshest produce for
toppings, especially for his pico de gallo, which Charles
refers to as his secret weapon, and I'm inclined to agree.
Tel. 010-3528-5358
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Insta. @taco_charlescrown
Hours: 11:30-2:30 pm
(lunch hours), 5:00-
11:00 pm (last order)
When asked how he felt about the increasing number of
Mexican restaurants in the city, Charles was surprisingly
positive. He said that each chef has their own signature
style, so although they may provide similar types of
food, each place has something unique to offer. Also,
because many Korean people are not yet familiar with
this particular cuisine, the growing number of restaurants
will expose them to a wide variety of flavours, allowing
them to develop their taste for Mexican food. Charles
may be too humble to admit it, but his journey from Casa
del Taco to Charles Crown has already laid much of the
groundwork for this, and I for one, am grateful.
The first [Mexican] place to open its doors
[in Jeonju] was a little shop in Nambu
market called Casa del Taco. Despite the
small venue, and somewhat out of the
way location, the tiny shop was a huge hit
amongst locals and tourists alike, due largely
to the dedication of its owner, Charles.
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