This past summer to fall I've been back and forth between LA and Visalia. The summers in LA are no doubt some of the best times any red-blooded American can experience, with great weather, beaches, mountains and an event list that spills outta LA Weekly. But this year I had a longing to be back in Visalia, closer to family and friends, and mountains and rivers that I've grown to love. Seriously, there's not much better than kickin it at the river on a hot summer day throwin back cans of beer with friends. Only problem, LA has tacos...Visalia has tacos, but not like LA. It's different, the variety and quantity of tacos in LA is vast, almost immeasurable. Visalia, yeah, I can count how many places on my hand that are "worthy" of scoping out for a first time. Point is, when in LA, I ALWAYS check out new spots. This last time was El Chato Taco Truck, a drunken favorite of many bar and club goers on their way home from a night of partying.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
El Chato Taco Truck ~ Los Angeles, CA
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
Mi Casita ~ Visalia, CA
Even though I've neglected this blog, I still eat tacos. I'm still fat and I'm still unemployed. Not much has changed. I still love tacos, but a new love I picked up this summer is backpacking the beautiful Sierra Range. Ahhh, now if only I can incorporate the two...you know, spend about five days in the backcountry, somehow bring some asada or pastor and grill it over an open fire. Yeah, that shit will never happen...but till then...
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
La Carreta Taco Truck ~ Puyallup, WA
I ate 8 tacos total. Yeah, they were fuckin good.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Flair Taco ~ Fremont, WA
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Yadi's Taco Truck ~ Culver City
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
El Abajeno ~ Culver City
I hate being a noob. Especially when it comes to experiencing new restaurants I'm not familiar with. There's awkwardness, ignorance and plain out tomfoolery when it comes to simple things such as standing in the right line to ordering your meal correctly. I'm sure some of you, or at least the two of you who are reading this, can attest. You just gotta swallow your pride and jump into the unknown, and hope you come out the other side a better person, or in my most recent case, walk out with a full stomach and a wallet that's not empty.
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Labels: Carne Asada, Carnitas, Pollo, Rant, stupid
Friday, May 8, 2009
Taco Plus ~ Santa Monica
I found out about this westside favorite from a taco informant over at Yelp.com. I read the reviews, checked the menu and was a bit wary about the quality of taco. First off, the front sign says, "Taco Plus.... Fresh All The Time." Uh oh, is this another westside, "fresh-mex" taco joint? I've encountered a couple and more often than not, left less than happy. Second, tacos cost $2.35. That just makes me shake my head. Will this trip be worth it?
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Labels: al Pastor, Carne Asada, Los Angeles, Rant
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Taqueria Chihuahua ~ Santa Monica
So far I've gained back all 10 lbs. that I lost while at the Mayan Riviera. WTF?! What have I been doing?? Drinking, eating and eating and drinking some more. I swear, my job is EATING and DRINKING. I'm good at it. Someone hire me. Attached you will find my resume. Thank you for your interest.
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Labels: Carne Asada, mulita, taco dorado, Tacos
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
El Super Taco ~ Culver City
I've been waiting two long months for this place to open its doors. I was impressed with the one off Pico in Santa Monica and once I saw the big sign with "coming soon" in front of the new El Super by my apartment, I vowed I'd be the first one in line with a big smile and an empty stomach.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Gladi's & Carlita's Hot Lunch Truck ~ West LA
I believe this truck is parked here during lunch hours (11am-2pm) in front of a major commercial building. It caters to the suits in the area, and the menu reflects that. I of course, ordered two tacos (carnitas and asada). But as I was checking the menu, I noticed a HUGE VARIETY, from pastrami sandwiches to teriyaki bowls, tacos to hot dogs. This place was ready to go.
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Labels: Carne Asada, Carnitas, Los Angeles, Pastrami, Sandwich, Street, taco truck, Taco's