Carnitas Michoacan . . . late night yummies
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, and King Taco … they emphatically insisted on Michoacan. I had to admit that I was skeptical at first … but I wanted to keep an open mind about trying new things. And at the end, I was pleasantly surprised.
After getting somewhat lost from Chinatown, I finally found the place. This late night restaurant, in a part of Los Angeles that I rarely go to, is well lit and appeals to all comers – not just primarily latino neighborhood. Not far from the 5 freeway, Michoacan, well known among my friends – except for me… Sad, I guess I haven’t been out as much lately. Inside the patio dining area, the large screen TV’s mix with the chatter from the customers. When you finally order – you see their menu with different types of meats with either tacos, burritos, or tortas. One thing that I noticed were the nachos – super and the papa’s. My friends insisted on the nacho’s … and inside I was thinking boring nachos.
Boring is far from the experience of the nachos, here at Michoacan. They had large pieces of carne asada with melted cheese… and most of all was the mouth watering jalapeño peppers. I tend not to eat spicy food . . actually …I do eat spicy food. But I can’t really take it. I will have one bite and starting bitching and moaning about the spiciness. But I do like to try it. But anyways… these peppers weren’t that spicy. It was so good. I even had another large bite of the peppers. I just know it went well with the burrito that I had.
I don’t know why my friends ordered carne asada burritos at a place called Carnitas Michoacan. I knew I had to order something Carnitas, so I got the carnitas burrito. OMIGOSH. . .the sauce, which is dark red in color, was awesome. I am not usually accustomed to any red colored (ass burning) sauce. But this sauce was great. Not too spicy. Just right, in fact. And you know what… the burritos need this sauce, it gives it a bite and more flavor. Personally, I like carnitas more than carne asada (I’m probably one of the few).
Anyways. .. check the place out. . .go there after clubbing and drinking. You won’t regret it. On another note… there is nothing better than Orange Bang! Whipped, Sweet, and Yummy!!! I might try to add a little vodka in the future.
