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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. . . . . .
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. . . . . . .
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. . . . . .
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
The tea coffee with condensed milk at Monterey Parks Delicious Food Corner. This is tea and coffee not just tea not just coffee. It is a combo. I dig the details on the spoon. . . . . . .
Traditional Hong Kong style breakfast. With the rice porridge, pineapple buns, macaroni spam in soup, rice noodle with dried shrimp, and the dry noodles. Reminiscent of my short time in Hong Kong years ago. You can see the western British influence with these dishes. I love the rice porridge with thousand year old egg and pork (which I didn’t get this time). The pineapple buns with the hard butter is also a favorite. Check out my next post of the tea coffee with the condensed milk. Too bad for breakfast they open at 9am. They should open earlier. . . . . . . . . macaronisoup
Bo Kho - beef stew with bread and Pho with rare steak. Also had the spring rolls and the steam buns with pork belly and duck. The beef stew Bo Kho is my favorite Vietnamese dish. I’m glad we found it. Whenever I go to a Vietnamese restaurant I always look for the Bo Kho. I know only restaurants that have pho and banh mi might have it. I love the bread dipping in the stew. . . . . . . .
Lunch at The Front Yard. Patty Melt, Royale with Cheese, and Brussels Sprouts. Good flavor from the sprouts. Burger, with ground short rib, was tasty too. Nice outdoor dining area. Had to have my Bloody Mary to make my lunch complete . . . . . .
Ice Cream! Busman soft serve ice cream. One of those trendy soft serve ice cream joints in KTown. Soft and creamy. They have lots of toppings and even have waffle cones. Small place and long lines. Only street parking available. . . . . . .