Tacos

I don't think it had, but it seemed like it had been awhile since Brett and I had a taco night, and when looking through the cabinets to inventory anything that needed to be used up, I found some blue corn taco shells. With that discovery, a taco night was in order - this time, rather than creating something completely novel (at least to us), I decided to try (again) to recreate cilantro-lime rice

Who doesn’t love tacos? Seriously, anyone that would turn down a taco just makes me wonder if there is something wrong with them. But as a tailgater, making and serving tacos at your next tailgate party can be a real hassle. Warming taco shells on the grill is really difficult and you can never get [...]

The rumors are true. Taco Bell’s Volcano Taco—the fast-food industry’s spiciest legal-taco—has officially been discontinued. Why, Taco Bell, why? This is especially devastating news for me. Not only did I develop a hard addiction to these things, but I was just about to make the Volcano Taco the official taco of Dead Rooster dot com. Sure, the first [...]

The marketing department at Taco Bell was thinking outside the bun with a World Series inspired offer, now it's time to pony up. The fast food giant said if an eligible base was stolen during the series it would give a free beef taco to everyone in the U.S. In game one of the series, Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jason Bartlett made the 90 foot trip, stealing second base and instantly creating a "pay u

I talked about the neighborhood yesterday so I thought it was time I wrote some about the house. I am a firm believer that the area your house is in is 80% of what matters and the house is only 20%.  I would gladly live in a bad house in a good neighborhood rather than a [...]

Hey, fellow offenders, guess what?!! Yesterday was a monumental day in the ongoing battle against the easily offended in this great nation of ours!! That's right, the Supreme Court upheld a ruling in Arizona that on the surface may seem inconsequential, but in the bigger scheme of things it is just one small step toward victory for us all and a giant leap for freedom of speech nationwide. Here is

Does this look like a gastronomic experience to you? Back in my gastronomy grad classes in Australia, we talked a lot about the concept of gastronomy; what it was, how people participated in it throughout history, etc. If you don't already know, gastronomy at it's most basic level is discourse about fine food and drink. That means simply eating a delicious meal is not enough to make you a gastro

Making a good breakfast burrito is an art form and I am happy to share that Chronic Tacos has it down to a science. Their Gringo Burrito is the perfect combination of eggs, potatoes, and bacon. You can customize any burrito at Chronic Tacos because they have a made to order approach, so you can be as picky or as daring as you want at 10 in the morning. Their portions are beyond generous, so I

13 Things I learned this week: Sometimes “Mommy” is much more capable of diagnosing and treating her kid than is “Dr.” There are some of you who find it HIGHLY DISGUSTING that I saved Braden’s Baby Jerky. But for some reason, hair seems acceptable to save. ? Young children are capable of breaking the sound barrier with nothing [...]

I was first introduced to Pedro's Tacos by my surfer husband. Nearly every Saturday morning he stops there on his way home from the beach, for a breakfast burrito. He raved about it enough, that one day I packed the kiddos up in the car, to see what all the fuss was about...Pedro's is your basic taco stand... you can drive or walk up, & very minimal seating is offered. Although for a taco sta

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We decided to try this Mexican restaurant in Wollongong tonight, we cook tacos and nachos all the time at home but tonight it was decide the real thing was in order. Well, i think we will continue to cook nachos and tacos at home cause it just wasn't all that great. The restaurant itself was really funky, very Mexican, great atmosphere and kid friendly ( big points in our books lol) but well i don

Entdecken Sie La Vida Mexikana bei Neckermann Reisen. Erleben Sie Mexikos quirlige Hauptstadt Mexiko City. Besonders das Künstlerviertel Coyoacan hat es vielen Urlaubern angetan. Dort steht nämlich unter anderem das Casa Azul, das ehemalige Wohnhaus der mexikanischen Malerin Frida Kahlo. Inzwischen ist dort ein Museum für die wichtigste Künstlerin Mexikos untergebracht. Nur wenige Kilometer n

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Again, I made another attempt to translate my title for this recipe into Spanish. Alice, who hails from Spain, has always been a big help in teaching me how to do this right. I think in many ways I am starting to at least learn how the title should be constructed. I'm not sure if I got this one quite right, but I actually remembered that you are supposed to put the "taco" (or quesadilla, burrito,

You may want to sit down for this one. Oh, you probably are… Well this is a long piece, but worth the read, I promise… As I have read about foodie connections happening all across the blogosphere, I personally got to experience one. When I began blogging last year, I never thought that foodies were such beautiful people. The experience that I have had cooking and blogging has been

yesterday i had lunch with a longtime friend, Fair Maiden. FM & i go back to jr high, although we really didn't become friends until around our early 20s. i see her once every few years, as she lives currently in Western State, getting her MFA.as we were chowing down on the best southwestern food in NJ (isn't that almost a paradox?), she asked after the Kiddo, eyeballing the 2 year old photo

Chipotle Fish Tacos are made with a mango-cilantro salsa, and chipotle aioli sauce is served with garlic spiked black beans and Spanish rice. I have run this special in the last restaurant I worked at as a daily special. It always sold out! I hope that you will try this recipe, it is a hit if you enjoy fish tacos!INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 3 tablespoons chipotle chile powder * 1 teaspoon garl

This is another one of those really good meals that is a little more suitable to a cooler time of year. However, nature doesn't always work in the way you would like her to, and thus, we get potatoes in the heat of summer. And aside from roasting, frying, sautéing, boiling, and grilling, I can't think of any other way to prepare them. The first four methods entail getting the apartment hot; the l

A taco is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a rolled, folded, pliable maize or wheat tortilla that can be filled with a wide variety of edible substances. The fact that a taco can be filled with practically any meat, vegetable, and cheese allows for great versatility and variety. A taco is generally eaten out of hand, without the aid of utensils, and is often accompanied by a garnish such as

1/2 pound sea scallops Freshly squeezed lemon juice or lime juice Seasoning salt 1 cup shredded cabbage 3 to 4 green onions, thinly sliced (white part and some of the green) 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon cider vinegar Splenda to taste* Dash of Tabasco Salt and pepper to taste 2 (6-inch) flour or wheat low-fat tortillas, warmed Wash the scallops gently [

Ingredients:1 lb halibut fillets, skin removed (or another white fish fillets of your choice)10 corn tortillas, warmed1/4 green cabbage1/4 cup chopped English cucumbers1/4 cup chopped white onions1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 lime, juice ofsalsaguacamolesalt and pepper, to taste Preparation:1. Cut the cabbage into long, thin strips; add the onion, cucumber and cilantro.2.

EDIT: Hope y’all got the tacos, because this is dead now. I’m glad I just heard about this one, because it’s good for today only. If you bring in a gas receipt to any Jack In The Box restaurant, you can get two free tacos. I’ve never had a Jack In The Box taco, but who [...]

Are high gas prices getting to you? Jack in the Box wants you to know that they sympathize. On Thursday, June 26 the restaurant chain will be giving out two free tacos when you show them a recent gas receipt.That's it. Just show the cashier a recent receipt from any gas station and you can get yourself two free tacos. The deal runs all day and you don't have to buy anything else. However, the rece

On Thursday, June 26, 2008, you can get 2 free tacos from participating Jack In The Box restaraunts with a gasoline receipt. I figured that since you aren't going to buy gas just to get these freebies, and most people pretty much have to buy gas regularly, this qualifies as truly free. You may want to call your local store to see if they are participating and giving out the free tacos.

Each Friday, InterWined.com pairs one great wine with one great meal and publishes the results along with the recipe in a little feature it likes to call ‘Blow the Bank’. Just because UK food prices are their highest in more than a decade doesn’t mean that we can’t eat well. In fact, in some ways, it might mean just the opposite. Here’s how: we all know that necessity is the mother

Most kids grow up learning how to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches so they can help themselves in the kitchen when they want some lunch. In our family, it was cheese tacos. It's our stand by what do you make when you haven't really thought about it in advance lunch. There's always a stack of corn tortillas in the fridge. There's always butter. There's almost always cheddar or jack cheese. I

Good Friday to you all! It's time for another Favorite Ingredients Friday recipe exchange! Upcoming Themed ScheduleJune 20- Refreshing Drinks Edition IIJuly 4- 4th of July Edition IIWhen we go to Mexico on vacation, one of our favorite restaurants serves mouth watering fish tacos.  Since we don't get to go on vacation often, it's nice to make these at home too.  This particular recipe came from

Taco Bell Canada has a great discount offer! You get 5 tacos for only $3.99! That’s so much savings and so much taco goodness! Click here to take you to the Taco Bell Website for more details!

While we were in San Diego in April, we found this great little joint in Ocean Beach called Nick's at the Pier, where all the locals dine - and I had some of the best fish tacos I've ever eaten. They were loaded with fresh grilled Mahi-mahi, double-stacked with soft corn tortillas, and piled high with cabbage, salsa fresca and smoked chile sauce. And while everything else in San Diego is thirty bu

* 1 pound fresh mahi-mahi fillets cut into 2 ounces strips * Olive oil * Fresh herbs * Garlic * Flour tortillas (fajita size) * Shredded cabbage * Fresh lime wedges [...]

Soooo, now that I have all this extra time on my hands as a result of avoiding Mother Nature's wrath and the offensive sight of Mr. Euro dork (see post below), I decided it was time to do what's right and clean out a bunch of shit from my computer.Boy, that was a mistake!Please don't ask why, but there must be thousands of offensive photos scattered all over my hard drive!!The worst part is, they'

2 teaspoon cumin seeds Salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or to taste 2 clove garlic — sliced 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 Whole red snapper — about 2 1/2 pounds, cleaned 1 to 2 serrano chilies 1 1/2 lbs fresh tomatillos — husked 1 thick slice red onion 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Juice of 1 lime 10 to 12 soft corn [...]

Jeff's Take:One of the great advantages of city living is the concept of the food cart. A good food cart can offer a quick, convenient, cheap, and delicious meal, and the best food carts can even be deserving of a special trip. In Philadelphia, the best place to go searching for good food cart cuisine is West Philly’s University City neighborhood. Dozens of food cart vendors congregate there eve

Most kids grow up learning how to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches so they can help themselves in the kitchen when they want some lunch. In our family, it was cheese tacos. It's our stand-by what-do-you-make-when-you-haven't-really-thought-about-it-in-advance lunch. There's always a stack of corn tortillas in the fridge. There's always butter. There's almost always chedda

This is a seafood taco that is dressy enough to impress guests, unique enough to dazzle your foodie friends, and still fast enough to whip up when pressed for time (20 minutes or less from start to finish). There is no other way to say it: this is is absolutely the best thing I have made in a long time. It was unexpected bursts of fruit dancing through crisp and crunch and tangy spice. It was

Ingredients:1 lb halibut fillets, skin removed (or another white fish fillets of your choice)10 corn tortillas, warmed1/4 green cabbage1/4 cup chopped English cucumbers1/4 cup chopped white onions1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 lime, juice ofsalsaguacamolesalt and pepper, to taste Preparation:1. Cut the cabbage into long, thin strips; add the onion, cucumber and cilantro.2. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the top and toss; add salt and pepper to taste.3. Let the cabbage slaw sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.5. Heat a non-stick oven proof pan over medium heat, add olive oil.6. Add the halibut fillets and brown on one side, turn them over and put the pan in the oven for about 10-15 minutes (until the halibut is flaky an

Welcome back to Kid-Friendly Food Fridays! We started this weekly event to feature healthy, yummy, delicious, and quick recipes to make for kids! For more information on this weekly event, please visit the Kid Friendly Food Fridays Headquarters! We welcome you to submit recipes and ideas for this feature to gingerlemon_girl at yahoo dot com! Photo credits: Becky Luigart-Stayver, and Jan Gauto, Cooking Light Sept. 2002Today's recipe comes from our friend Kelly. You are probably familiar with my friend Kelly by now, as she contributed a recipe for outstanding waffles several weeks ago. I trust Kelly's opinion on kid-friendly recipes because she is wonderful mom to two young children, who love her gluten free cooking! During the summer in the Ginger Lemon Girl household, our work sch

images from their website itselfFirst of all, I love tacos!!! On my early pregnancy, I actually had craved for tacos, for a week I think.I have read on a tabloid newspaper about this jumbo tacos located Olongapo City. If I remembered it right, it was written that they are in front of a beach. To bad I'll never be there. I don't know if I'll have a chance to visit Olongapo City.Their website is at the way, they don't only serve tacos :)

Es clásico el comentario: ¡Hagamos algo! Pero, ¿qué es lo que se puede hacer? En realidad muchas cosas, pero cuando alguien se preguntar eso es porque está aburrido de seguir haciendo lo mismo en esas situaciones… Hacer un asado, ver películas, ir al parque, y esas cosas son las clásicas que todos estamos acostumbrados.Algo que está un poquito más “elevado” al pensamiento del montón (por no decir, la media) son las comidas un poco mas elaboradas, quizás algún evento multitudinario, ver películas al cine (yo no voy hace mucho, porque las veo en el Monitor de mi casa, no se si reír o llorar) alguna cosa multitudinaria o no se, se me ocurre ir a andar en bici todos juntos, etc. Son detalles que hemos ido dejando de lado, y capaz que están bien, pero digo que no es bueno o

     You remember that Mexican restaurant I talked about in this post?  Well folks, brace yourself for the shocker of the century: we went back after church again today.  Yep.  I told my family that I thought we should go to the other location of the restaurant so as not to be recognized by Tyler, the

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Marinade: 1/4 cup bottled peach sauce 1/4 cup chardonnay or other white wine 1 tablespoon canola oil Tacos: About 1.4 pounds Snapper Salt and pepper as desired 4 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix (found in bags in the produce department) 1 cup salsa of your choice (try roasted tomato or peach salsa) 1 avocado, diced 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise (optional) 3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream (optional) [...]

We are right smack in the middle of Philippine summer. It is so hot it's a task to even lift a finger. Last night I decided to make tacos. I bought some soft tortillas, taco shells and ground beef. I set about doing my cooking in my kitchen. Alas, my kitchen has no air conditioner.While browning the ground beef, I crushed some garlic cloves, diced onions and readied my chili powder. I proceeded to saute the ground beef, as sweat was beading on my forehead, nape and back. I then took out the tomatoes and lettuce from the crisper. Ahh... a breath of cool air from the refrigerator. I diced the tomatoes and tear into bite-size pieces the lettuce. The beads of perspiration are now in my arms and legs. I got the cheese out to grate. I grated the whole block of cheese since my son loves to blan

Marinade: 1/4 cup bottled peach sauce 1/4 cup chardonnay or other white wine 1 tablespoon canola oil Tacos: About 1.4 pounds Snapper Salt and pepper as desired 4 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix (found in bags in the produce department) 1 cup salsa of your choice (try roasted tomato or peach salsa) 1 avocado, diced 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise (optional) 3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream (optional) [...]

This morning I fried up some potatoes and scrambled eggs. Yummy! Breakfast tacos. Well, in my sleepy stupor I managed to splatter some olive oil on my shirt. Well, I think we all know that TTG doesn't get that out. And continuing on in my sloppiness, I also got some eggs and hot sauce on my shirt. After I ate I decided to put the eggs to the test and to document my experiment. Laverne was very interested in what was on my shirt. After she sniffed it out, she decided my dirty shirt would be a great place to take a nap.I was able to take a picture of the spots only after I shoved Laverne off of my shirt. She was serious about napping on my shirt!Then the TTG went into action. I did a pretty good job with the egg, but as expected not so much with the olive oil.The score is now Pinea

Chili Sour Cream 2 cups sour cream 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Shrimp 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic Tomatillo Salsa 16 purchased taco shells 1 large bunch watercress, trimmed 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, cubed For Sour Cream: Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt. [...]

In California today, an anonymous man robbed a Californian for his bag of Tacos he’d just bought recently. The Californian had just bought about 20 dollars worth of tacos from a corner-stand, and was riding home on his bike when a man stopped him and said, “Give me your tacos.” The man then snatched the bag, punched the victim in the face, and made a run for it.The Fontana man got up and onto his bicycle to catch up with the fleeing man. He caught up with him and asked for his tacos back. The anonymous man quickly pulled out a gun and threatened to kill him. The gunman later made a run for it…again. This story made me dye laughing when I first read it. The man was so hungry, he robbed a man for a bag of tacos. All he had to do was sell his to a pawn shop, then he could get his eat

So, you know that song by the Doobie Brothers, "Jesus is Just Alright With Me"?? Ugh, I hate that song now! It is such a lie!!That's right, Jesus so isn't alright with me. I think I hate him more than that song, even, and as soon as I possibly can, I am so getting a new taco truck driver!!Yep, you heard me. I will never eat another taco made by Jesus as long as I live!!Ever.Not even if he begs me.Or puts extra, extra jalapeños on it.Ha! I probably won't even buy nearly as much of his sticky, imported "incense" after what he has done to me, either!OK, I know what you are thinking:"But Chelle B., what could he possibly have done to make you say all this? I thought he is your #1 fan?!"Well, believe me, so did I!But you tell me, did he come by and leave a nice comment on my RIP post like you

Los ingredientes de esta receta son para 15 tacos aproximadamente, utilizando tortilla de tamaño normal.Ingredientes:1 kilo de suadero picado½ kilo de tomates verdes6 chiles serranos1 taza de cilantro lavado, desinfectado y finamente picado1 cebolla finamente picada6 dientes de ajo peladosLimonesTortillas de maízAceite el necesarioSal al gusto1 litro de aguaElaboración:Ponemos a cocer el suadero con el litro de agua, la sal y 5 dientes de ajo, cocemos en la olla Express durante 20 minutos aproximadamente o en olla normal hasta que el suadero este bien cocido. Aparte para la salsa ponemos a cocer los tomates con los chiles y cuando estén bien cocidos, los licuamos con el diente de ajo restante y sal al gusto. Cuando el suadero este cocido lo escurrimos y freímos en aceite bien calient

Tacos are a great favourite in my home and I am very experimental with the filling I make for for them. Here's a version of some yummy healthy vegetarian tacos that I made last weekend.Ingredients:4 large taco shells1 tbsp olive oil3 cloves garlic, crushed1 medium onion, chopped fine1 green pepper, chopped1 green zucchini, chopped1 yellow zucchini, chopped1 tin black beans, drained1 Jalapeno pepper, chopped fine4 medium tomatoes, chopped fine1/2 cup chunky tomato salsa1/2 tsp Italian herbs1/2 tsp crushed black pepperSalt to taste1/2 cup grated cheese (I used a mix of Cheddar and Mozzarella)Method: Set the oven to 350F. Place the taco shells on a cookie sheet, at least 1 inch apart. Heat for 10 minutes or until they appear toasted and lightly brown. Turn off the heat.In the meanwhile, prepa

Puyol no tendrá ningún problema para reanudar la competición al regreso de las vacaciones. Es más, podrá pasar unas navidades tranquilas, ya que la lesión que le impidió acabar el choque ante el Real Madrid quedó en un susto ... LEER NOTICIA

Tal como explican en Pixfans.com The Imp es una serie de animación protagonizada por unos pequeños diablillos que quieren extender el mal en el mundo, pero carecen de un plan decente para lograrlo. La serie está compuesta de 65 capítulos de 90 segundos y es doblada por cómicos locales de cada uno de los países en los que se emite (a nosotros nos tocó Constantino Romero). La ...

This might not be the best photo in the world... You're lucky you have a photo at all, actually. I'd piled my toppings on these babies and was headed out the door when the little quiet voice in my head said, "Take a picture, fool!!"... so I tried to push some of the lettuce and cilantro out of the way so you could see the actual filling... O well. Just trust me that there is some tasty chicken, pepper jack cheese and sour cream under all that greenery.Photo snapped, I proceeded to join the hubs in front of the tv (football was on!!!). I took a bite, looked at him and said, "Dif if dewifuff!!!!" (yes, Mom, my mouth was full.) Seriously dewifuff.The filling was nice and spicy, but the cool, creamy sour cream cut it so that it was the right amount of hot. (Meaning, it didn't make me cry this time!) Now, I did mess with it a little. (Big surprise.) Rather than add the can of diced tomatoes, I used an already-opened jar of salsa. Same difference, I thought. The salsa was "chipotle" flav

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I believe entrepreneurship is the backbone of America’s economy and a huge part of what makes our nation so wonderful. To celebrate entrepreneurship, I am giving away a copy of The Engine of America, a book about the secrets of building a successful small business. As part of my goal to highlight entrepreneurship, I interviewed Chris Miller, the co-owner of Tiger Taco. Chris shared some great information about the process of starting a business with his friend George. The interview is very informative and a lot of fun. To help me celebrate entrepreneurship, Chris and George offered to give away free Tiger Tacos! Wait a minute? How do you give away tacos over the internet? Great question! These aren’t just normal tacos, they are Tiger Tacos! (more…) CONTEST at Cash Money Life!!! Send me an e-mail with the subject "I want Tacos" for your chance to win a book, or some free Tiger Tacos!

With only a couple weeks to Thanksgiving, you probably have turkey on your mind - and in your refrigerator. So how about trying an Extreme Fat Smash turkey dish to stay on your diet and to keep losing weight this holiday season? Cook up these Turkey Tacos using either ground turkey meat or the equivalent in leftover white meat. If you're doing Weight Watchers, half the recipe as this dish has 12 POINTS. (Ick!) If you've signed up with Weight Watchers Online, you may want to recalculate the recipe using 1 small corn tortilla and half of everything else. Try eliminating the kidney beans as there is plenty of protein from the turkey, and add more veggies - sauteed pepper strips would be perfect! Add some salsa, too. Turkey Tacos Ingredients: 2 whole wheat tortillas (you may want to try corn or low carb tortillas instead to decrease calories and POINTS) 1 Tbsp. shredded low fat cheddar cheese (if you can, skip this to lower calories and POINTS) 1 Tbsp. light sour cream (if you

Tonight we had our friend Phil over for dinner. This week’s menu from Midwest Living magazine featured tilapia tacos with chipotle cream. I know what you are thinking. Fish tacos are not normal Midwestern fair. I have to admit that myself. The recipe just sounded very yummy and said that they were pretty simple to [...]

These little dinner tacos are good.And it was very easy top put together.Browning the meat is basically all the work you have to do.The boys love these and I have used ground beef,ground turkey and ground venison before,so this recipe is very versatile. Serve with salsa,sour cream and guacamole and you have a meal.I double the recipe to feed my family of 6.Won Ton tacos12 won ton wrappers1 lb ground meat (turkey,beef or venison)1/2 onion,diced small1 jar salsa 2 T taco seasoningcooking spray1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp cuminIn a medium skillet brown the meat and add the onion.Drain excess fat.Add the salsa and taco seasoning.Stir well.Simmer on low for 10 minutes.Push a won ton wrapper into each muffin tin. Spray wontons lightly with cooking spray.Sprinkle wrappers evenly with garlic powder and cumin. Add 1 heaping Tablespoon of meat to each wonton.Bake at 425 degrees for 8-10 minutes.Remove from oven and top with cheese.Pop tacos out of the muffin tins and serve with sour cream,salsa and

Awesome Hiffer Lucy sent me a little e-mail saying that Taco Bell recently ran a promotion where if a base was stolen in during this past World Series, Taco Bell would give away free tacos. Basically, all you have to do is show up at any Taco Bell between 2:00 and 5:00PM today say you want a free crunchy beef taco and they should hand one over to you! You can read the official rules over at their website, but I wouldn’t waste too much time if I were you! No, if it were up to me, I’d be driving around trying to go to as many Taco Bells as I could find in an effort to get as many free tacos as possible. Let’s see how many you can get for free in those three hours! Share This

Purdue dismisses Watt after DWI (AP)Purdue University announced that junior starting forward Gordon Watt has been dismissed from the men's basketball team. Watt was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.Big East commish says refs blew UConn return call (AP)Big East commissioner Mike Tranghese called Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich on Sunday, saying the referees erred during a disputed punt return for the touchdown by the Huskies early in the third quarter.Taco Bell's World Series bet: free tacos for all (Reuters)Many Americans will be wagering on this week's baseball World Series. For Taco Bell, the stakes are a free taco for everyone in the United States.Tomlinson among fire evacuees; Chargers cancel practice (AP)Reigning NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson was among several San Diego Chargers players, coaches and staff members who had to evacuate their homes as wildfires burned in San Diego County.North Carolina suspends 2 players for violating team rules

Topping Ingredients: 1/2 cup Sour Cream 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime peel Rub Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pound (1-inch thick) red snapper fillet, skin removed* Filling Ingredients: 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups coleslaw mix 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons Butter 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 6 (6 [...]

Topping Ingredients: 1/2 cup Sour Cream 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime peel Rub Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pound (1-inch thick) red snapper fillet, skin removed* Filling Ingredients: 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups coleslaw mix 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons Butter 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 6 (6 [...]

Mexican food is famous for its crunchy taste, beans, gaucamole, sour cream and spice! So as we continue to get scattered showers here in CA, hot and crunchy Tacos are something that one enjoys eating. And though you'd find a Taco Bell at almost every nook and corner of the universe, making these tacos at home is not only easy, but the vegetarians can be sure there's no meat sauce in them as you make them in the safety of your own home. Kids would love this delicious food, and with beans, lettuce and avocado, it is also healthy upto a certian extent! And they are not at all time consuming as one stop at the supermarket can get you most of the ingredients. Its pretty much the assembling that you do at home, so you can serve dinner in a jiffy!Ingredients8-12 Taco shells (for the more adventurous, I have the shell recipe below)2 cans of refried beans (same as kidney beans, and they don't have any beef in it)1 small packet of sour cream1/2 cup gaucamole sauce6-7 large tomatoes - boiled1/

San Antonio, Texas - El aguerrido Secretario de Justicia de los Estados Unidos, Alberto Gonzáles, ha decidido seguirle la corriente a muchos otros del gabinete del Presidente George W. Bush y pintarse pa'l carajo, renunciando a su puesto y abriendo un restaurante de tacos en San Antonio.Este acogedor timbiriche de tacos es la nueva empresa de Alberto Gonzáles, donde en vez de meternos las cabras, nos sirve cabritoGonzáles, harto ya de tener que fingir amnesia ante sus declaraciones frente al Congreso estadounidense, dijo que decidió renunciar y volver a ejercer su pasión primera: la cocina. A apenas par de días de su retiro, ya Gonzáles abrió su taquería, llamada "Alberto Gonzáles's Casa De Tacos Y Legal Advice", en la cual mezcla su amor por la comida mexicana y su vocación de abogado.El Secretario de Justicia, explicando la loquera du jour del Presidente Bush: "Es que ustedes no entienden: yo me leí la Constitución de rabo a cabo, y en ningún sitio dice que el Presid

My husband spent may years living in San Diego, and has been talking about the fish tacos for as long as I can remember. Never having had one, I wasn’t really sold on the idea, but since I’ve decided to introduce a weekly seafood meal into our diet, I decided to check it out. The first problem was that there are about 50 different ways to make them. Steamed fish, baked fish, pan-fried fish, deep-fried fish, different sauces, different veggies…so I asked Rob to spin me his most detailed description of the fish tacos from San Diego. He remembered them deep-fried, in flour tortillas, with lettuce and some kind of sauce. Since we were supposed to be eating seafood for our health, the whole deep frying thing seemed counter-intuitive, but I also know how tragic it is (relatively speaking) when you have your heart and mouth prepared for something and then it is just plain wrong. I recently had that experience ordering crispy duck with pancakes at P.F. Chang’s, based

Oh no. Just when you thought tacos weren't "sexi" enough.This made me spit out my water when driving down Whittier Blvd. It was a hot day and we were on route for some refreshing raspados(mexican shaved ice) and it wasn't a taco day but who can say no to el guero sexi?So me and my lady friend walked up to the truck and peered in. Inside the truck were two mexican dudes, one at the grill and the other taking the orders."Where's the guero" she said"shh that's rude" I told her"I don't see a guero in there."I ordered two tacos, one asada, one al pastor. With still no guero in sight my tacos came through the small pick up window. I dressed them with salsa roja, onions and cilantro from the makeshift salsa bar inside one of the truck compartments.The tacos were devoured in short time and were actually much better tasting than they looked. The salsa roja especially left me with a stinging sensation for the next 20 minutes making the raspado all the more refreshing.When I have more time I

2 pounds grouper fish fillets Cooking spray Salt and pepper 1 lime Hot sauce Bib or green leaf lettuce leaves, for wrapping 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 cup cilantro leaves 3 sprigs fresh mint 3 tablespoons grainy mustard 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 red onion, finely chopped Heat grill pan or nonstick skillet over high heat. Spray the pan with cooking spray. Place fish on grill, season with salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes on each side, until opaque. Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter. Place jalapeno in a food processor with cilantro, mint, mustard and vinegar. Turn processor on and stream in oil. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Take the fish off grill and place on a serving plate. Break the fish into chunks and squeeze lime juice over fish. Add a few dashes hot sauce to the fish. Pile fish in lettuce leaves and top with sauce and chopped red onions.

1 large red onion, sliced (1/4 cup, minced) 2 or 3 ripe mangos, peeled and diced 1 jalapeno pepper, minced 1 or 2 teaspoons dried cilantro (or 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro), chopped Juice of 1 lime Combine 1/4 cup minced onion, mangos, pepper, 1 teaspoon dried cilantro and lime juice. Shrimp filling; 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined with tails removed juice of 1 lime rest of red onion, sliced 1 red pepper, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced salt and black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced dash of hot pepper sauce In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil. Saute onion and peppers about 3 minutes. Add shrimp, garlic, remaining cilantro, salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp turn pink (about 3 minutes). Stir in lime juice.

2 poblano peppers 4 flour tortillas (6-inch) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 ounces lean ham — cut into strips (about 1/2 cup) 3/4 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp 1 teaspoons lemon juice Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 recipe Pinto Bean Salad Heat broiler. Place peppers on a foil-lined tray under the broiler for about 3 minutes per side, until skin is charred. Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in foil and place on bottom oven rack to warm. When peppers are cool enough to handle, discard charred skin and cut flesh into strips, removing seeds. (Turn off broiler but leave tortillas in oven.) Heat oil a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and ham 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook 3 minutes. Toss with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cilantro. Divide shrimp mixture and pepper strips among tortillas, folding in half in a taco shape. Makes 2 servings.

5 Tablespoons Flour 1/4 Teaspoon Cumin 1/4 Teaspoon Oregano 1/4 Teaspoon Salt/Pepper 1/4 Teaspoon Cayeene Pepper 1/2 Cup of Beer 1 Lb. of Grouper, Cut into 1-by-2-Inch Strips 4 Teaspoons Canola Oil, Divided 8 Soft Corn Tortillas, Warmed In a medium bowl, combine flour, cumin, oregano, salt, and cayenne. Whisk in beer to create a batter. Place half of the fish pieces in the batter and turn to coat. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, pick up each piece of fish and allow excess baatter to drip back into the bowl. Add the fish to the pan, placing each piece into a bit of the oil. Coat the remaining fish pieces with batter and fry in the remaining oil. Adjust heat if necessary for even browning. Serve immediately with warm corn tortillas. Dress up with lettuce, tomato, onion, or any other condiments you like.

So I see this taqueria all the time but it's just around the corner from el taurino and king taco and when i'm in that area it's either el parian,the bull or the king.But i'm a taco reporter for chrissakes and as much as I wanted that king taco salsa roja I was curious about tacos raza.Tacos Raza is very small inside. There are a couple tables and a counter with 3 stools, a refrigerator with mexican cokes and horchata in the corner and containers of salsa rest next to the counter.Tacos Raza translates to Tacos of the people (I think). Ironic that they are just a few blocks from the taco dictator himself, King Taco. You see Tacos Raza is the taco of the commoner, the everyday man. Yes the King has spread his neo-taco-colonialism across the city and the King's influence is so great he could probably could have Tacos Raza shutdown faster than you could say con todo.In a city full of big shots I always like to root for the little guy. So I sat there at the taco bar thinking"Cmon Raza

What did you do on Saturday? Did you eat Mexican food by any chance? Well, regardless of what your answers are to these questions, on Saturday we experienced some of the finest Mexican cuisine in Seoul. We met up with a friend in Gangnam (Kangnam) for lunch at Dos Tacos. What you are going to read might shock you (or not), so be prepared.Anyways, the last time we tried Mexican food in Korea it wasn't very good. Taco Amigo in Itaewon was much better, but still it did not rock my socks off. So this time around one of our friends has lived in Gangnam for the past few years led us to a spot that was tucked away, called Dos Tacos. We went there for lunch and had a nice seat on the patio. There was actually blue sky in Seoul! Yahoo! Let's take a look at lunch, shall we?Dos Tacos is not a large restaurant--there are two patio tables outside and seating for 25-30 people inside. They also do take out:You have to try the lemonade here--it was sparkling and very refreshing. Also, all drinks inc

This taco recipe was developed by a friend of mine who used to own a Bistro in Montréal. They were popular on the lunch menu and everyone I've served them to enjoys them very much. I'm making them for our lunch today, if I'm not suffering too much shock as a result of the handiwork of a friend. She is coming to dye my hair! With vegetable dye. Why do I agree to these things? I guess because it's just my hair, not my identity. Last spring I allowed her to dye my wishy washy natural color to brownish with highlights. Now it's back to the natural shade and I may soon resemble a carrot, a beet, maybe a blueberry. I know nothing about this vegetable dye stuff! I'll post later with a tresstimonial!Fish Tacos1 lb firm-fleshed fish fillets cut 1 inch thickMarinade1/4 cup tequilla2 tbsp lime juice1 fresj jalapeno or serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped1/4 tsp ground cumin2 cloves garlic, minced8 8-inch tortillas1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce1 chopped red or green sweet pepper1 medium r

Summertime in LA.Tacos are good year round but they seem to have an extra bite in them when it's hot out and you have an ice cold beverage in hand.I was on my way home from Fry's Electronics in Manhattan beach when my stomach started to growl. I had two choices : eat at Chipotle or find a taco stand. I have no beef with Chipotle. When you are in the mood for a burrito with a gummy tortilla and basmati rice accept no substitute.But when I need a real taco, I need a real taco and no corporate substitute will do.It wasn't long until I found Tacos El Vaquero, a taco stand on Inglewood Ave in the city of Inglewood. When I saw the tortillas hecha a mano sign I couldn't resist.Once inside the taco stand I noticed a steam tray a which looked like tacos al vapor."que cocinar?" I asked the taquero"lengua" he smiled."oh, my favorite" I lied though. Lengua is not my favorite. I'm still trying to acquire a taste for it and a part of me orders lengua just so the taquero will think I'm cool."d

Tacos Don Jorge, a new westside taqueria at Venice Blvd and Cattaraugus in Culver CityRudy's taco truck aka Tacos Don Jorge is moving on up in the taco world to a brick and mortar taqueria. As Peter Griffen would say - Freakin' Sweet. My favorite westside taco truck is leaving behind the mobile taco world for greener pastures.Good luck to Tacos Don Jorge!Stay tuned for news on the grand opening.

photo from leostacos.comThe hardest working taquero in the taco business can be found every weeknight on Eagle Rock blvd in Eagle Rock. His name is Leo and he has his wife Sonia run Leo's taco truck.Leo's is a local institution in Eagle Rock and a favorite among local Oxy students. So much so that the Oxy students made a movie about Leo's. Watch it here.Leo's is down with the digital age also. He has a website and myspace page.So now that we have all of the PR out of the way how are the tacos?Pretty darn good. The al pastor is special. The saucy juicy pork swims in flavor .It's the kind of taco you can easily get addicted to which explains the long lines and why I call Leo the hardest working taquero in the business. The man never stops working and his grill stays open from 8pm to 4am every night but Monday. Monday is Leo's day off. Tacos come with guacamole and salsa verde on the side. You can choose from asada, al pastor, pollo or veggie.On this night I went with asada, pastor

I remember reading an article in one of the Los Angeles papers about a restaurateur that couldn't get people to come into his restaurant to try his food but every time he set up a taco stand in the parking lot the crowds would line up for his tasty tacos. The inside of his restaurant was usually empty and he was constantly trying to get his customers to come inside and try his other dishes to no avail.But sales tripled. carniceria muralSo now everytime I see a taco truck parked in the lot of a carniceria or taqueria I think of that taquero and his unusual dilemma. I also think that the proprietor of the carniceria most likely understands a thing or two about human behavior. Although carnicerias commonly sell tacos behind the counter the allure of the taco wagon in the parking lot is too tempting. It becomes an impulse buy for motorists and passers buy, many of whom would not have bothered to go inside to order from the counter. That's how I ended up at Tanya's taco truck. Driving ea

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Ok, I gotta share this...I was never a fan of mexican food until I dined at El Vaquero and that changes everything. At Menu Plan Monday, they featured Foil Pack Taco Chicken...

India meets Mexico!"A complete fusion recipe, after tasting the final product I knew that food and cultures can mix and form an entirely new and delicious cuisine which one can actually enjoy and relish. So here is my Indian RAJMA TACOS recipe." (Mahek Kulkarni)INGREDIENTS250gms Rajma beans soaked overnight2 medium onions finely chopped2 tomatoes finely chopped1 tsp each ginger and garlic paste1 tsp garam masala powder1 tsp chilli powder½ tsp haldi powder½ tsp sugarsalsa made of chopped tomatoes, onions and coriander.Salt to taste and coriander to garnishCheese for spreading on top.METHODTake a pressure cooker pan and heat oilAdd the finely chopped onions and stir till they become softAdd the ginger garlic pasteAdd the tomatoes and stir till the tomatoes are cooked and leave oilAdd soaked and washed rajma and all the masala’s.Cook in the pressure cooker for 10 minutes.Garnish with coriander after adjusting the seasonings.Let it become a little dryTake the taco shells and keep in th

Have you ever been driving around with some friends when one of you says "hey..where can we get 20 tacos for 10 bucks?" Well if you have the answer to that question would be Super Tacos Michoacan, a taco stand at the corner of Vineland and Chandler in North Hollywood.I joked with the girl behind the counter that if I could eat 20 tacos all by myself if they would be free. "Like that movie with John Candy" I said.She had no idea what I was talking about and neither did I frankly."You can eat 20 tacos?" she laughed "Not you,not 20 tacos"I guess I don't look like a twenty taco eating guy. I went with the four taco and drink special for $4.99 (al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, birria)They have a nice salsa bar with verde and roja and grilled jalapeno peppers. When my tacos were ready I ladled some salsa roja over them and plopped one of the grilled jalapenos on my plate. I have a rule that if a taquero places a grilled jalapeno on my plate I must eat it (I'm actually obsessive compulsive

At the corner of Laurel canyon and Vanowen st in North Hollywood parks Tacos Texcoco.Texcoco is a municipality located in the valley of Mexico east of Mexico City. Lake Texcoco was originally one of the five lakes contained in the Valley of Mexico. The mural on this wagon is interesting. In the background is Lake Texcoco and the Valley of Mexico. The woman looks a bit overwhelmed. But what is the man holding? The front of the wagon had no list of meats or prices so when the taquero looked at me as if to say que quieres? I responded with "pastor y asada..one of each" hoping that I hadn't stumbled on a truck that served only borrego or barbacoa. I was afraid he would respond with "esto es un lonchera barbacoa! baboso! Mira el gabacho....ello dice "dame carne asada hahaha!" but my fears were quelled when the taquero smiled and said "$1.60 my friend" . I pushed two dollars through the window of the taco wagon and made note of the excellent deal "You could have really embarrassed me my fr

Cuando me ofrecieron por primera vez este platillo, no me pareció apetecible, pero cuando lo probé lo incluí dentro del menú de platillos favoritos, espero que a ustedes les pase lo mismo.Ingredientes1 pechuga de pollo½ kilo de retazo de pollo para el consomé½ kilo de tomate verdeChiles serranos al gusto½ taza de vinagre de chiles en conserva2 dientes de ajoCrema la necesariaLimones20 tortillas de maízQueso rallado¼ de cebolla1 manojo pequeño de cilantroAceite para freír los tacosSal y pimienta recién molida al gustoElaboraciónCocemos la pechuga junto con el retazo, agregamos 1 diente de ajo, ¼ de cebolla, 2 ramas de cilantro y sazonamos con sal, cuando la carne este cocida la retiramos y dejamos enfriar para deshebrarla, la reservamos y reservamos 1 litro de consomé aproximadamente.En un platón colocamos la carne deshebrada le incorporamos el vinagre de los chiles, sal y la pimienta recién molida revolvemos bien y dejamos reposar media hora, mientras ponemos a cocer

There's a parking lot at the corner of Washington and Union in Pico Union. By day it's an unassuming parking lot, sometimes filled with cars sometimes not. Mostly not. Come twilight(sometimes earliar) a taco truck named Tacos Celaya rolls in serving mariscos and tacos to locals and all comers.I first noticed her driving west out of downtown. The words mariscos painted across the front of the truck next to words Tacos Celaya. Celaya is a city from the state of Guanajuato in the central highlands of Mexico. Authentic tacos from the city of Celaya? I've never been to Celaya so I can't be the judge . But what I can judge is how these tacos compare to the local competition(king taco, el taurino) and they compare quite favorably.al pastor and carne asadaThe al pastor is cut right from the spit. The pork, moist and sweet in the middle , charred at the tips. The asada, greasy but oh so good, the right amount of spice and charred bits in every bite. . Both tacos topped with onions, cilantr

Reward: 500 tacos if you can solve crime BRIGHAM CITY, Utah — Crime-solving doesn't get much spicier than this. The owner of a Mexican restaurant is offering 500 tacos for information that leads to the arrest of the person who stole about $3,000. "We're offering a food reward because all the cash got taken," said Joe Cottam, owner of Melina's Fine Mexican Restaurant. Someone broke through a glass door and stole cash and checks that had been prepared for deposit, said Cottam, who discovered the theft April 24. With tacos priced at more than $2, the reward is worth about $1,200, he said.http://www.best-fun-games.comhttp://hey-whatsupwiththat.blogspot.com/

Ingredients: 1 can Tuna 1/2 jar Salsa Mexican Cheese Whole Wheat Tortillas Directions: Heat Non-stick grill. Mix can of Tuna with Salsa. Dip Tortilla in water to soften. Place on grill and heat on both sides. Place Tuna and salsa in tortilla. Sprinkle Cheese over Tuna Mixture. Fold Tortilla and heat until cheese is melted. This is a new recipe I have tried with my family, and we all loved it! Even my two year old ate it up! Here’s a tip for the kids: After preparing it use a pizza cutter to cut it into triangles starting at the fold. It makes it easy for little fingers to pick up.

Migas is a Tex-Mex dish of eggs, corn tortillas, and various other interchangeable ingredients. The word itself means, “crumbs,” in Spanish. Migas is wonderful enfolded in a corn tortilla with refried beans to make a Migas Taco. There are so many ways to make this dish. I always go with what [...]

After the fiasco at Howdy's I needed to feel a real taco in my belly again so I called Big H ,an eastside taco informant with lots of knowledge when it comes to eastside taquerias. I told him about my lettuce taco at Howdy's and how I needed an authentic East La taco to get me back on track."Lettuce on your taco? only on the Westside" he said"It was vile, I was insulted..It's made me stronger though..more determined"Big H pointed me towards Sergio's Tacos in the city of Commerce. "During the day it's just the taco hut,if you go at night they open the taco truck in the parking lot too" he said.Commerce is an industrial city that borders Montebello and Vernon. When most people think of Commerce they think of Commerce casino. That and the dodgy roads because of the hundreds of big rigs that deliver goods to the warehouses in the area every day. When I walked into Sergio's it was standing room only but It's one of those places where you can't really tell how crowded it is until you

So yeah, the City Council Election didn't go the way this taco reporter wanted and we have to live the next two years with the anti-taco government we have elected. I say we but the sad fact is less than 10% of the registered voters showed up for this election. I didn't want to do this to you taco nation but I'm putting you on notice.Maybe next time you'll put down your Ipod or blackberry or whatever and participate in democracy.I didn't want to dwell on my election disappointment. I needed a taco and badly. I was in the valley on business when I got a call from a co-worker."Hey, while you're in the valley you should try Hugo's tacos on coldwater" "I've been there before, it's too expensive " I said"Oh ok..nevermind then...I just thought..""You thought what?" "I thought you were a taco reporter"What a sonuvabitch.The last time I was at Hugo's(before this hunt) all I wanted was a taco and I walked away with a buck and change left over from a ten spot. It's a tricky menu where

MEXICO CITY, - (AP) A group of businessmen in the northern Mexican City of Chihuahua broke a tasty record Friday, making a hunk of meat on a skewer big enough to serve 24,000 tacos. In the Friday event dubbed as the "Tacoton," the meat for a pastor taco, a variety of the Mexican dish that consists [...]

Rambo's tacos in Eagle Rock is one of LA's most well known taco trucks. I always thought that John Rambo would have made a great taquero. Thank god I'm not the only one.The mural on the side of the truck rocks. Rambo is holding a plate of tacos while being shot by a sniper in a helicopter. Does Rambo drop the tacos? Hell no.And who is the babe in the camouflage hotpants? Wah wah wee wahThe tacos are small and tasty. Each come with a dollop of salsa roja. The roja is peppery, not too spicy but there is enough chile flavor to warrant having a beverage handy.al pastor and carne asadaIf you order the carne asada you won't have to worry about any fatty bits, these tacos are lean and tender. The pastor leaves alot to be desired though, while the pork isn't fatty there really isn't anything al pastor-ish about it and even the salsa can't save the dryness of the pork.carnitas and carne asadaThe carnitas has subtle flavor to it and it first I thought that it was too subtle..that the lac

No matter where you are in LA you're really only five minutes from a carne asada taco and a bottle of sangria.Even if you find yourself in the neighborhoods of the rich and famous you shouldn't worry . The rich and famous hire full time gardeners, housekeepers, and maintenance workers and they need their authentic antojitos too.In fact Mulholland Dr is pretty much a taco truck commune during the day. There are three between Beverly Glenn and Coldwater and further west Bel Air even has a taco truck to call it's own.I only had a few bucks cash in my pocket and I lucked out with Tacos Carrillo. Tacos were only $1 each. I ordered two (asada and carnitas) and a can of root beer.I waited for what felt like days as construction workers,gardeners, and housekeepers all came and went hauling off plates, sometimes bag fulls of food. It wasn't until I heard "dos tacos!!!" that I actually thought I would get me tacos. I was quite worried my friends.These were beauties..two tortillas packed wit

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Whenever I’m feeling tense I go out for tacos,sometimes to my local taco truck, sometimes I just drive, turn on the car stereo and go. It’s a stress reliever for me for some reason. Maybe because I forget about the love, the bills, the job and I enter some mythic taco wonderland.But for whatever reason when I’m at the taco truck with a plate of tacos and a cold mexican coke the world just stops. This ritual of taco eating becomes at that moment more powerful than anything else. I’ve never practiced yoga but I’m sure it feels alot like eating a taco on the side of the road with the sun in your face.I love east LA. The way the cities roll into each other seperated by the way the land slopes down or upward or the change in architecture. South Pasadena rolls into the suburbs of alhambra, alhambra tumbles into el sereno, el sereno into lincoln heights. Each neighborhood having it’s own identity. On the east side the taco trucks become an extension of this identity.The generators

Greetings taco lovers! Contrary to rumors within the taco community I did not get food poisoning from a taco truck and die. This rumor was circulating within the underground taco scene and even I started to believe it. But my immune system is too strong from years of outlaw eating to worry about food poisoning. I’ll probably die one day from getting hit by a runaway taco truck though.So where have I been? I put myself on a self imposed 40 day taco exile. I checked into the gym to train and get in tip top shape for the summer taco season. Eight months of taco hunting and weekend binge drinking had slowed down your humble taco correspondent so I put myself on an extensive training regimen. The summer taco season is quickly approaching and a sluggish Bandini may not have made it through all the carne asada bbq’s, late night taco runs and alchohol binges.Having not had a taco in 40 days I felt like going somewhere farmiliar but on a whim I headed to tacos chapalita in Lincoln heights.