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BBAD, Pasadena
Breakfast burritos at BBAD in Pasadena. The basic Bae-con and the pork chile verde. Both were yumalicious. The basic had really good bacon texture and almost over-the-top bacon flavor. The crunchy pot
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Guerrilla Tacos, Downtown LA
Guerrilla Tacos with carne asada taco and potato and cheese taquito. Also had the posole and oysters!!! Everything was great. Every bite’s purpose was to satisfy cravings was met. Love this place, but seems to always forget about this place. Unfortunately when I’ craving or thinking of tacos, guerrilla tacos isn’t always what I think of. I should change. . . .
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Tacos Los Huic, Los Angeles
After watching these guys on TikTok almost every morning I knew I had to stop by a grab a burrito. This morning I took a screenshot of their TikTok feed and decided to ride a line scooter to snag one.
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The Little Jewel of New Orleans, Los Angeles
Breakfast Burrito from the Queen of LA. Her burrito street cart is right on grand avenue across the street from the music center. Simple burrito with eggs, hash browns, and beef, with a good green sauce. Her Korean mom was there making sure they made quality burritos. . . . .genetics
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Holbox, Downtown LA
Holbox with a Michelin star! Had the grilled kanpanchi collars (last one of the night!), taco de Pulpo en su Tinta (grilled octopus), smoked Kanpachi taco, scallop taco, and ceviche mix to (with octopus, shrimp, and sea bass). Yummy! Was worried that they would be more pricey after the Michelin announcement, but realized the worry was the long lines. Would I go back? Yes. Would I recommend? Yes. . . .
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Equinox Pasadena, Pasadena
Lunch with classmates in Old Town Pasadena. Trying to be healthy - so we decided on Sage Bistro - vegan cuisine. Awesome space with a nice outdoor patio. I remember this space was brewery when it first opened. Anyways . . . We had the street tacos with carnitas (jackfruit with carnitas seasoning). It was quite yummy. Also had the grilled chicken (tofu) salad. Both were really good. Also I saw they had a Bloody Mary, but this time I had it with mezcal instead of vodka. Would visit again and would recommend! . . . . . .
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Guisados, Downtown LA
Tacos from Guisados. Fish tacos - grilled not fried. I love these tacos. Not a fan of fried fish tacos. Also got the 6 mini taco sampler for $8.50 - great deal. I forgot about this place. I think they are probably the best taco joint in DTLA, could go up against guerrilla tacos. . . . . .
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King Torta, Los Angeles
Birria Torta with consume. From tacos y Birria La Unica. From the Boyle heights location on Olympic. I think a torta might be the best vehicle to eat Birria with consume. The bread soaks up the juices from the consume soup. Bread is like a sponge, where a tortilla doesn’t retain as much. Imagine it is like a French dip sandwich. Also, this place closes early - around 4:30ish. Wish they opened later. Next time I want to try goat Birria. . . . . . .
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Torchy's Tacos, Austin
An Austin Original - Torchy’s Tacos. Breakfast Tacos! The South Congress location is a cool spot on the iconic street. I had the Miya’s (V), the Wrangler (with smoked beef brisket), and the with jalapeño cheddar sausage, egg & cheese. And of course, for breakfast, chips and green chili queso. Queso in Austin has not been copied well in Los Angeles. I fully recommend Torchy’s. . . . . .
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Ave 26 Tacos, Little Tokyo
Ace 26 tacos! Carne Asada, Carnitas, and Al Pastor. And a potato! Check out the trompo! They were forced to move. But I think this location is better. More parking and large space. . . .
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Papi Tacos & Churros, East LA
Birria tacos and churros! Freshly made churros are the best. Check out the sweet Dodgers churro Beatle! Birrieria Pavon is my favorite Birria taco stand. Convenient and open late. . . . . .
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birrieria de don boni, East LA
Birrieria tacos. Yummy. Second time here and won’t be the last. . . . .
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Birria Tacos, unknown
Birria Tacos! . . . .
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Just some tacos and queso
Just some tacos and queso. And of course some drinks. Really can’t go wrong with tacos. . . . . . .
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Ave 26 Tacos, East LA
Birria Tacos, mulitas, and nachos. After drinking we go for eats in east Los Angeles, in Lincoln Heights. The birria Consume is great with the tacos and mulitas. I learned about the consume, with a little salsa and lime, is great to drink. Great recommendation. . . . . . . ❤️
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Ave 26 Tacos, Downtown LA
Tacos at Tacos 1986. Great taco joint in DTLA. They specialize in adobada tacos. Love this place. Also glad they have topo chico sparkling water. . . . .
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Bloody Mary and Lunch
Bloody Mary and Lunch. Cauliflower tacos and Al Pastor tacos, with fries and chicken strips. Also the caipirinha with mezcal and cachaça and passion fruit juice was raves about. Excellent day for a rooftop lunch. I dig the art deco decor and signage. . . . . .
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Tasco Mexican Restaurant, West Hollywood
Vegan Mexican. Potato pimento flautas, enchiladas verdes, and jack fruit carnitas tacos. . . . . . .
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Ola Mexican Kitchen, Long Beach
Lunch at Ola Mexican at 2nd & PCH in the LBC. . . . .
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HomeState, Pasadena
Breakfast burritos at Homestate. Had the brisket taco and the trinity taco. And of course had to have the chips and queso. . . . . .
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Carnitas Michoacán, East Los Angeles
The final addition to the Chronicles of Carnitas of East Los Angeles - Carnitas Michoacán. I argue that the best Mexican food region in the US is right here in East Los Angeles/Boyle Heights. The long-standing community has great establishments that celebrate carnitas and culture. Carnitas Michoacán is a 24 hour restaurant that my friends and I used to frequent at the end of a fun night out. Close to the freeway and with a big menu, it is still a place I would stop by late at night. It is said that carnitas was originated in the state of Michoacán. . . . . . .
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Porky's Carnitas, East LA
The Chronicles of Carnitas continues at Porky’s Carnitas. Had to try a place with such a eponymous name. Though not a fan of offal and unfried pork skin - the mixto taco with everything was really good. The texture and moistness was there. While the regular shredded caritas was on the dry side. This revelation has caused me to rethink mixto tacos. . . . . .
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Los Cinco Puntos, Los Angeles
The next stop of the Chronicles of Carnitas of East Los Angeles is at Los Cinco Puntos, translated as the Five Points. This local and friendly favorite was highly recommended. I had the usual carnitas tacos and also had a carne asada taco as well. The torta was also carne asada. When I ordered the carne asada (beef) taco I asked the counter guy how he would add toppings. I almost regret it since it was so spicy hot! 🌶 🌶 🥵 the carnitas was good and even better with their hand made tortillas. Their tortillas were bread like and had a texture much different from other places. . . . . . .
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Carnitas El Momo, Los Angeles
The Chronicles of Carnitas continues with Carnitas El Momo. Probably the internet’s most well known Carnitas truck in Los Angeles. I dig the generous portions in the tacos. The torta was was also very good with the toasted bread. I will probably visit again soon. . . . . .
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The Little Jewel of New Orleans, Los Angeles
The Chronicles of Carnitas of East LA. Starting off with the Zamora Bros. Heard about these guys awhile ago. Had three tacos and torta. And also had a half pound of the chicharrones. The torta was excellent with the cheese. Next time I will have a torta with everything on it. Anyways, I think the Zamora Bros has the best chicharrones in town. . . . . . . . .eastla
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Pepe’s Red Tacos, Pasadena
Had some bone marrow and birria at Pepe’s red tacos. Bone marrow at a taco truck. Awesome. The birria with the consume was also decadent and rich. So good. So glad they are in Pasadena. Special shout out to .nike for the intro! . . . . . .
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Burritos La Palma, Los Angeles
Birria Burritos from Burritos La Palma. Simple and little birria burritos. Tasty! . . . . . . .
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Carnitas
Carnitas! Pork shoulder with spices in the pressure cookers then under the broiler for crispness. . . . . .
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Fish tacos and ceviche/aquachiles con mango
Fish tacos and ceviche/aquachiles con mango. Yummy. I think the fish was marlin and was grilled. Different and had interesting texture. The flavor was really good. Would recommend this place. . . . . . .
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Birria tacos, carne asada nachos, San Gabriel Valley
Birria tacos, carne asada nachos, and ceviche. Yum. The tacos had so much braised beef, but unfortunately was a little dry. Wish we had a dipping sauce. Luckily the hot sauce was available. The nachos were great but was too much. The ceviche was good but the fish had a slight smell. Perhaps that was normal. I wonder what kind of fish was in the ceviche. Regardless I would still return. This place has so many things I want to try. . . . .
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Had the grilled ahi tuna taco and the braised beef...
Had the grilled ahi tuna taco and the braised beef birria taco. And also had a tacocita bowl with carnitas. All were pretty good. The ahi was a bit dry. But everything was really good. . . . . .
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Ave 26 Tacos, Downtown LA
Adobada Tacos at Tacos 1986 in DTLA. Also had the carne asada Vampiros. The pork adobadas reminded us of the flavors of Taiwanese braised pork 滷肉. I think adobadas would go great on a bowl of rice. Yummy. Also good to have some Topo Chico, Mexican Sparkling Water. First stop of the DTLA Taco Crawl! . . . .
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Sonoratown, Downtown LA
Chorizo and Steak Tacos from Sonoratown in DTLA. Excellent tortillas and the chorizo was awesome. Wish they had a pork option. The beef chimichanga was also yummy - just enough spice. I would visit again. 2nd Stop of the Taco Crawl DTLA. Omg I am so full!!! . . . .
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Guerrilla Tacos, Downtown LA
Pork Terrine Taco and Baja Shrimp Taco from Guerrilla Tacos. Third and last stop of the Taco Crawl in DTLA. Yummy. Tasty and more messy. Good flavor and texture. Love my pork tacos. . . . .
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Birrieria San Marcos, unknown
Queso-Tacos, hard shell beef tacos with cheese. And the Quesa-birria, the beef and cheese quesadilla. Also had the beef consume dipping sauce/soup. I was in the area and I thought I should try Birrieria San Marcos. Luckily I got there before the crowd. The tacos and quesadilla was tasty and savory, but not too savory. You really don’t need additional hot sauce or onions - it was fine the way it was. The unique dipping sauce is, what I think, makes Birrieria San Marcos stand out. I glad they choose to do something others don’t do. It is tough in the LA market to stand out. Anyways, I’m glad I got to go. I would certainly go again and would recommend. . . . . .
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Carnitas Nachos and Carnitas Quesadillas, second dinner/snack
Carnitas Nachos and Carnitas Quesadillas, second dinner/snack. Yum. Good food and good time, telling lies. . . . .
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Ave 26 Tacos, Downtown LA
The pig at Guerrilla Tacos. Amazing cod fish tacos, sweet potato taco, and beef taco. We only stopped by to check it out and share some tacos. But we were amazed by the tacos! . . .
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Tacos Ensenada, Sierra Madre
Taco Tuesday! At Sierra Madre’s Tacos Ensenada. Our regular Tuesday routine with AMC $5 Tuesday’s. .
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Jenny's Kitchen, Los Angeles
Satisfying breakfast at Jenny’s Kitchen. Chilaquiles with a couple of over easy eggs and pork chili verde. With potatoes. Buddy had the same thing. Cool little place that looks like time has stopped with the classic photos.
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Cielito Lindo, Los Angeles
Best Taquitos in LA! Cielito Lindo on Olvera Street. . . .
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Tacos Ensenada, Sierra Madre
Taco Tuesday! Best fish tacos in Sierra Madre! At Tacos Ensenada . . . . .
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Family dinner with mom picking Mexican Food
Family dinner with mom picking Mexican Food. We shared and couldn’t finish everything. We had pork carnitas, cheese enchiladas, beef taquitos, chicken quesadilla, beef tacos, chicken tacos, and Mexican rice. I think I must have carnitas everywhere. Yum! . . . . . . . .
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Hussong's, Ensenada
Margaritas at Hussongs. Where the margarita was created. And the oldest and best known cantina. One of the best tasting margaritas, if not the best. And the best deal. For 70 pesos each or $3.50 each. Also had a funny USC sticker. . . . .
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Mahi Mahi, Ensenada
The best meal on our booze cruise in Ensenada, at Mahi Mahi. Marlin empanada, fish tacos, fish soup, margaritas and more. Yummy. . . . . .
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Tacos Ensenada, San Gabriel
Taco Tuesday at Tacos Ensenada In Sierra Madre. Fish tacos. I was thinking about reducing my diet of Tilapia. Heard and read a few reports about tilapia not being so good for you. . .
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HomeState, Austin
Missed those breakfast tacos from Austin. Luckily we have we had the Pecos (shredded brisket and egg) and the Guadalupe (chorizo and egg). Also we had the traditional migas and queso & chips. Though the taste is reminiscent of the sizes were incomparably smaller. I liked the pecos breakfast tacos. Remember to get there early on weekends.
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Del Sol Salon & Spa, Arcadia
Carnitas and hard shell tacos. Local Mexican restaurant that’s been around for year. Salsa kind of sucked for the chips. The carnitas was just ok.
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Ave 26 Tacos, Downtown LA
Tacos the $7.50 6 x mini tacos - mole, chicharrones, chuleta, chorizo, queso tamale, spicy pork tamale, and queso quesadilla. thirstypig
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The Original Tops, Pasadena
Best Breakfast Burrito in Southern California. Better than Lucky Boy. It’s all about the potato’s.
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Carnitas Kikos Jr, Mercado Hidalgo
Carnitas Kikos Jr. since 1964, located in Mercado Hidalgo. No one spoke English, so I had to have google translate to help me order. I had no idea what surtidos (little of everything) or meciza (solid chunks) was. After looking it up - that’s what I ordered. It was good and just what we were looking for. Washed it down with Jamaica and some Coke.
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Short Stop, Los Angeles
Short trip to Tijuana. Got to visit Hotel Caesar for the famous Caesar Salad. walked a bit on Avenida Revolución, visit Mercado Hidalgo, history museum of Tijuana, bought a Los Angeles Dodgers Mexican Backpack, and had some carnitas tacos. Met a nice retired cop, named Mario, who owned a store and gave us great tips! Drove a total of 5.5 hours round trip. Would visit again!
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Hotel Caesar, Tijuana
The Caesar Salad at Hotel Caesar in Tijuana. Invented in 1927, this is where it all began. The Caesar Salad is my favorite salad.
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Lostaquitosaz, unknown
Lostaquitosaz at Lostaquitosaz.
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Paco's Tacos, Austin
Great Breakfast Tacos
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Veracruz All Natural, Austin
Breakfast tacos at
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King Taco, Los Angeles
My late night go-to restaurant, if I am without my wife . . . open 24 Hours Everyone loves the carne asada Beef, but I like the al pasto Pork Brough a King Taco Burrito to a Dodger Game FTW I also lov
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Mi Tierra, Shanghai
I’ve been planning to return to Los Angeles for a visit in January for month now. And it is December now, and I have been literally counting the days. Near the top of the never-ending list of things t
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Cantina Agave, Shanghai
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Super Tortas D.F., Los Angeles
Not many people know Mexican cuisine features sandwiches. This combination of old and new world influences can be seen directly with theses sandwiches – the Torta. Bakeries and flour was brought over
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Oola Mexican Grill, Taipei
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Ciudad, Downtown Los Angeles
On this night, I had to arrange dinner for a large group, of about 40 people – my classmates from USC, for a unique Los Angeles dining experience. I wanted to find a cuisine that represented Los Angel
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Border Grill Truck, Downtown LA
This week I will be reviewing food trucks in and around LA. I will be looking at the Border Grill Truck, World Fare, the Flying Pig, Frysmith, and Lomo Arigato. Previously, I have tried the Grilled Ch
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Best Fish Tacos in Ensenada, Los Feliz
I believe the direction and concept that The Best Fish Tacos in Ensenada TBFTiE is great one. Talk about what you serve and specialize in it. You also create conversation as to who has the best Fish T
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El Mercado, East LA
This past weekend, I finally found time to go to El Mercado in East LA. Translated as the Market, this place is 3 floors of swap meet, food court, market, and restaurant all rolled into one.
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Taco Lita, Arcadia
High School kids need to eat simple things like meat and some sort of starch – like bread, tortilla, or rice. They don’t really want to eat vegetables, fruits, and healthy things. Taco Lita serves tha
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My Favorite Breakfast Burrito from Tops, Pasadena
A couple of months ago, I wrote about the Lucky Boy’s breakfast burrito. Linkhttp://blog.thethirstypig.com/2009/08/lucky-boy-drive-in-bacon-burrito-err.html Lucky Boy’s is probably the famous notable
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Wake and Late, Los Angeles
Last night, after some K-town drinking. . .a couple of friends and I went to Carnitas Michoacan. I had never heard or been there, but my friends were raving about it. After considering Pinks, Kogi, an
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Lucky Boy Drive-in, Los Angeles
Lucky Boy has many loyal followers that lay claim of the best breakfast burrito. Even Los Angeles Magazine boasted about the burrito as well – I believe it was in the May 2009 issue. Many of my friend
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Tacos El Gallito, Pasadena
Recently, after a night of fun and drinks, we were looking for a place to grub on. Some of the time, we usually go to a Cantonese cafe in Monterey Park or Alhambra to get our late night fix. But this
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Marked5, Los Angeles
The latest craze in Los Angeles are the “taco trucks” that roam around serving delicious food. One such truck is called Marked5.
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Mexican Corn, Los Angeles
This was my first experience with Mexican Corn – and hopefully wasn’t my last. This was the best corn I have ever had. The spices and cheese combination was awesome. I’ve tried different Mexican corn,
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Breakfast Club, Mammoth
this is my first post, as recent dining experiences have been less than fruitful. we headed up to mammoth for a weekend of boarding. on the way back we stopped at a popular breakfast joint called brea
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Tacos Baja, East Los Angeles
Ok, so a lot of place make fish tacos…some chains and even a place on Hillhurst called something like “World’s Best Tacos” but the best fish taco place is in East L.A called Tacos Baja. The crazy thin