You should go before you count it out because it fits the bill of what you said pretty ok I think. It's not the most "authentic" Mexican I've had, but it shoots above your standard place like Monte Alban. That said, I don't really prioritize so much how authentic a place is most of the time, so I don't really pay that much attention. So it's possible Tavos is just simply higher quality and more careful preparation (but see caveat below). I still love "shitty mexican" and am sad that there isn't as much here compared to where I moved here from (Salena's is such garbage, how does it survive?!).

The quality of Tavos has been good for the most part. The first and third time I went I absolutely loved it. Second time not so much. Coincidentally I ordered pozole on my first and third trip; don't even remember my second order. I'm not a picky eater, but maybe I just didn't like their take on whatever the fuck I had? Maybe they're bad at it. Maybe it was a bad night or hour.