Taunton Eats: The Pearl Hometown's Tacos Locos Brack's Guchanya pizza

Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Taunton area, it can be difficult to choose.

If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down.

We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering offerings at local eateries and markets to consider when planning your next night on the town, or a quick stop for a tasty treat.

This week, we've got patio dining, some updates to specials, menus and hours, a local bakery marking a milestone, and even some live music announcements.

Let's dig in:

As of June 5, the patio is open at The Pearl, 76 Weir St., Taunton. While you’re enjoying dining al fresco, you can also try their new lunch menu. They’ve got rotating soup specials, with Portuguese soup available every day, as well as wraps, salads, flatbreads, sandwiches and entrees served with fries or rice. Among the many offerings, they’ve got a Portuguese wrap (served with fries), a pork Alentejana sandwich (also served with fries), customizable flatbread toppings, and a chicken Mozambique rice bowl.

Have you tried the Tacos Locos Box at Hometown's Tacos Locos? Stop by 264 Broadway, Taunton, and they can make it to your liking. You can also keep up with them on TikTok, @hometowns_tacos_locos.

If you can't get enough of the specials at Brack's Grille & Tap, 2097 Bay St., Taunton, we’ve got good news: their specials are now monthly. So all month long you can enjoy your favorites. Drink specials are peach sangria, and a Brack's Relaxer, with coconut rum, vodka, peach schnapps, a mix of pineapple and cranberry juice, and a dash of grenadine. Appetizers include: cordon bleu flatbread, topped with alfredo sauce, ham, grilled chicken, and a blend of cheeses; and cheeseburger poutine, with crispy fries topped with ground beef, breaded cheese curds, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles, and drizzled with thousand island dressing. Entrees include a lobster roll and chowder; the roll is served on a toasted brioche roll with fries. For dessert, try the hazelnut crunch cake, layered with creamy hazelnut frosting and crushed hazelnuts.

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GuChanYa Pastry, 219 School St., Taunton, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Owner Maria Miranda thanked Guchanya customers in a Facebook post: "I have no words to describe how thankful I am to have you all as our customers and the support you have showed us."

Los Jefes Comida, 71 Broadway, Taunton, is now operating under summer hours. They’re open Tuesday to Friday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed on weekends to accommodate catering and events.

New month, new flavor at Dough Licious Pizza, 539 Berkley St., Berkley. This month, they’ve got BBQ chicken kabob. It has Italian dressing as the base, a three-cheese blend, chicken tossed in Italian dressing, green peppers, sliced onions, bacon, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce.

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Want to catch some live music? Head on over to Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant & Bar, 500 W. Grove St., Middleboro. They’ll be having live music every weekend this summer, in their al fresco and bar areas. Performances are on Friday and Saturday, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Sunday, from 4 to 7 p.m. The June line-up currently includes: Tony Carchia on June 9; Gina Mark on June 10; Sundays with Steve Baker on June 11; RPM Duo on June 16; Wheels of Fire on June 17; Sundays with Steve Baker on June 18; Beatles Night with Cha-Chi Loprete on June 23; Miracle Maxx on June 24; Sundays with Steve Baker on June 25; The Freeze Pops on June 29; and Cruisin’ on June 30. Be sure to follow Lorenzo's on Facebook for updates throughout the summer. They recommend making a reservation by calling 508-947-3000.

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