written by Cara Strickland

In the beginning, it was a leap of faith for owners Justin Curtis and Travis Dickinson, who both came from a fine dining background. Travis was inspired by his wife’s Mexican heritage, and both partners wanted to create a place with a relaxed vibe, affordable prices, and high quality food. The result was Cochinito—an always bustling spot in downtown Spokane featuring a variety of thoughtful, scratch-made tacos and other delicacies, with regular specials. You’ll also find craft cocktails and agua frescas made in house and desserts that add just the right finishing touch—try the churros with chili chocolate sauce. Just a few minutes over the border in Hayden, Idaho, you’ll find the second location, proof that this leap of faith has paid off. When you’re there, be sure to try all the house salsas with house tortilla chips and while it’s hard to pick favorites, the fried maitake mushroom and the twenty-hour carne asada tacos are unmissable.

10 N. POST ST.
SPOKANE
www.cochinitotaqueria.com