Taco ‘Bout a Win: Taco House Co Earns Best New Business
and families. “Before, my space didn’t invite them,” she says. “Now I’m seeing them enjoy our space… It’s fascinating to see.” That sense of connection extends beyond individuals to entire groups. Families, friends, and even visitors travelling from surrounding communities are making Taco House Co a destination. They come, they sit very comfortably… it’s worth their time to come here,” she says. With that shift has come an opportunity to grow the menu. While tacos remain at the heart of the business, Aurora is looking ahead to adding more traditional sit-down offerings. “When you’re sitting down in a restaurant, you want maybe a soup, or something a little more elaborate,” she says. “It’s the variety that will keep the interest.” New additions are already on the way, including freshly made conchas , traditional Mexican sweet bread, and other desserts designed to bring both flavour and visual appeal. Despite the growth and recognition, Aurora remains grounded in gratitude. “Before they announced the winner, I already felt like a winner,” she says. “The support from the people -- it’s already a celebration.” That appreciation even extends to how the business approaches tipping. “My best tip is you coming back,” she says, “Or telling your friends and your family. We value that even more.” For Aurora, the award isn’t just a personal achievement; it belongs to the entire community. “I can’t put only myself as the winner,” she says. “It’s the whole team -- everybody who comes here. It is a community place.”
Taco House Co, located at 546 Talbot St, is quickly becoming more than just a place to grab a bite; it’s becoming a place to stay. That evolution is part of what makes its recent rec- ognition as Best New Busi- ness at the St. Thomas & District Chamber of Com- merce Impact Awards feel so fitting. For owner Aurora Alcocer, the win is still sinking in: “Surreal,” she says. “I’m still processing… It’s very
fulfilling. It’s also a way to say yes, we’re doing something good.” Since reopening as an eat-in space, the business has ex- perienced a noticeable shift in how customers interact with it. What was once largely a quick-stop destination has transformed into a community gathering place. “I had the type of clientele that was ready, quick, fast, go,” Aurora explains. “And now I have a couple of ladies who are just sitting and enjoying their chats. That’s a whole new experience.” The addition of accessible seating and a more comfortable en- vironment has opened the doors to new groups, particularly seniors
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