Nothing like a good bowl of menudo with all the fixin's. Tripas, caldos, and posoles. The condiments are: limes, oregano, cilantro, onions, and chilis. Don't forget the Corona to wash it all down with.
"My adventures in the quest for good cuisine should be a passionate experience. I saw. I came. I was conquered."
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Lupita's Restaurant
Nothing like a good bowl of menudo with all the fixin's. Tripas, caldos, and posoles. The condiments are: limes, oregano, cilantro, onions, and chilis. Don't forget the Corona to wash it all down with.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Tacos El Gavilan
Best Teriyaki Beef Ever!
Since I'm near the city of Paramount I had better take home some of the best teriyaki beef ever at
16280 Paramount Blvd #A,
Paramount, CA 90723
I know they call it BBQ beef. Bullshit. I know its teriyaki beef because I grew up eating this stuff on the island.
Waikiki Hawaiian Grill
Paramount, CA 90723
I know they call it BBQ beef. Bullshit. I know its teriyaki beef because I grew up eating this stuff on the island.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Cafe de Camacho in Historic? Olvera Street
What authentic Mexican drink do you order on a cold winter November afternoon in touristy Olvera Street?
Champurrado. Wonderfully thick, warm, buttery, with chocolate and cinnamon. No hints of anise (licorice) I could detect in my drink. Go further down Cesar Chavez Blvd towards East L.A. and you're more likely to find champurrado that is more authentic and served in a bigger cup.
Historic? Olvera Street. You shouldn't buy in so easily to this touristy crap. Here's link for you history buffs: http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/1500162?uid=3739560&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=56164456773
A toast to the tourists.
In the center of the plaza is a bathroom. Humorous planning must have been involved in selecting this place as a restroom. Nothing like Mexican music and the sound of flushing.
The first mayor of Los Angeles. A toast to genocide/mass extermination of a people involved in ritual human sacrifice and cannibalism. (Conquistadors were @ssholes, but the ancient Aztecs weren't angels either.) Someone will correct me if the Aztecs territory got this far north. For the militants who believe in Aztlan: do you really want to bring back the bad old days?
Hole in the Wall Mexican Restaurant
Lengua breakfast burrito. Its a breakfast burrito since its 11:00 am.
Friday, November 11, 2011
El Rancherito
17734 Saticoy St Ste A
Reseda, CA 91335
A very popular establishment with the locals. I had the pechuga de pollo (marinated chicken). I added the chili verde salsa. I had 2 fried jalapenos. Fiery. I liked it a lot.
What is interesting about the restaurant is the way they serve their soups (abondigas, caldos, menudo, etc.) They ladle the soup straight out of a container within the counter right next to the cash register. Talk about easy access. If they serve menudo on Saturday/Sunday I'll be there. Its so hard to find a place in the SF Valley that serves menudo. East LA I miss you.
Reseda, CA 91335
A very popular establishment with the locals. I had the pechuga de pollo (marinated chicken). I added the chili verde salsa. I had 2 fried jalapenos. Fiery. I liked it a lot.
What is interesting about the restaurant is the way they serve their soups (abondigas, caldos, menudo, etc.) They ladle the soup straight out of a container within the counter right next to the cash register. Talk about easy access. If they serve menudo on Saturday/Sunday I'll be there. Its so hard to find a place in the SF Valley that serves menudo. East LA I miss you.
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