Bring it on in to TACOVILLE

I read in the Times FOOD section today that there is a plan to open a Tamale Museum in Los Angeles in 2006.

My question...WHY?

And what exactly will go on there? I can only imagine someone dressed up in a tamale outfit, a la Justin Timberlake on SNL when he worked at "Omeletteville." Or maybe a themed water ride with corn husks as boats, who knows. Can you tell I design theme parks for a living?

Anyway, more importantly, why tamales and not tacos? Taco-y goodness far dominates over lame tamales. Tamales, what, masa, some kind of filling, the end. Tacos, the different interpretations are endless.

Taco Museum. Someone write that down.
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Inglewood always up to no good

Leo's
Lawndale, CA
3.0

Desperate for tacos, I went to Leos off the 405 on Inglewood Ave. I hadn't been there in like, two years. Turns out there was a reason for that...

I ordered the "kid's taco plate". That thing was pretty big. I had trouble finishing, I ate about half of it. I don't know what kid could eat this, a fat kid I'm guessing. You get a taco (soft or crispy), rice and beans a side of chips and homemade salsa.

All in all, it was ok. Not spectacular. But when a girl's in the mood for tacos, you take what you can get.

East Coast Representin'

Tacos Al Pastor
Boston, MA
8.0

So, apparently it's not enough that I go and create the official Taco Addiction "Tacos, Bitches" logo. No, JustJenn says that I have to contribute. I tried to point out that I am not a tough chick in the LA area, but that didn't stop her - she wanted content from me and pronto. I did want to show that my local taco joints can somehow manage to compete with the West Coast Taco Cartels that are running things. Think of it as something along the lines of the Tupac-Biggie war, but with tortillas and meat. As you can see, today's subject, from the delicious and inexpensive Anna's chain that has several locations here in Boston, is Tacos Al Pastor. As you can see, we've got the whole carnitas thing going on here with some fresh cilantro, onions, and a bit of guacamole. Mmm! At a buck and a quarter each, they're practically giving these bad boys away. I ordered three.

Now, look at that. Compared to what we've seen from the much-beloved Tito's, I've got to say that Anna's product doesn't look like it came from the front of an Old El Paso package. Jenn defends Tito's by stating that they put crack into their meat "or something." I certainly hope that "something" is magical fairy dust that makes the food look more appealing on subsequent visits.


The meat is cooked perfectly and the marinade doesn't overwhelm the porky goodness at all, unlike a lot of places that end up with salty meatproduct that is about as appealing as a can of Alpo with a spoon sticking out of it. You'll also note that they chopped the cilantro up on the spot and the onions are still robust. The guacamole could be a little thicker, but the spices make up for it.

My Galactus-sized head is now going to enjoy a second bite of this superior taco. Ladies, you have to step up and show me something from your neck of the woods that can compete with this piece of taco perfection.

chatty

The other night Leslie and I IM'ed for two hours.
About...tacos.

No, I'm not joking.

No. I don't know how that's even possible.
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The Breakfast of Champions

After reading the Taco Nazi's post early this morning, I couldn't stop thinking about Titos. So after picking up the rental, we drove straight to where else? As you can see, only at 9 AM on a Friday would you see NO LINE outside. The only photo taking device was the camera on T's Treo, so please forgive the quality. For people like Rokes who have yet to see the new terra cotta floor, here you go for your viewing pleasure:

Here is T, waiting in the ever-short line. As we've discussed, knowing what you want to order is of utmost importance. The person you have waiting in line needs just as much training as the table watcher. Sometimes this person must be trained on how and what to order.

Have you ever noticed the lady in red, sitting on the right side of the table on their mural? Kinda looks like Michael Jackson.

Yummmmm Tacos and Salsa...........

Now I can take an extended weekend away without feeling deprived!

tacos up in the hizzle

O.G. (aka "Grandma") brought over lunch today.
What do you think it was? That's right.

Tacos, bitches.

They were homemade though. Not as good. Sorry old lady.


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Have It Your Way. By: The Taco Nazi

To eat the world's best taco in the world's best way, you must do the following:

1.) pick a few shreds of cheese from the taco, and pop into mouth for a "teaser."

2.) grab the saltiest, largest chip from the bag to act as a scoop of sorts.

3.) dip said chip into the watery lagoon of salsa, and scoop up as much salsa as possible.

4.) drench taco with salsa.

5.) smile at taco, and imagine what your first bite will taste like.

6.) salivate

7.) eat a few chips with salsa (the saltier, the better)

8.) dive into taco.

9.) *burp*

10.) later. rinse. repeat.

have it your way

Everyone eats tacos differently.

Shiz likes hers with jalapenos, Leslie likes hers with cheese. Me, I just want them plain. But I have to have root beer. It's not the same without a small Tito's root beer.
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No tacos for you. NEXT.

This was a sad day in the world of tacos.

I was at the corner of Centinela & Washington and I didn't even go to Tito's. Damn co-workers wanted to eat ramen.

F*ckers.
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Tacos or bust

Well, you knew it was coming. With much prodding from Leslie, I started up this blog purely to talk about tacos cause DAMMIT, I'm sick of talking about it on my own blog. And basically whatever Leslie tells me to do I do. I'm a sucker like that.

Tito's is our taco of choice, of course, but will that stop us from eating and talking about other tacos? Probably not, cause a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.

Here and there, I'll probably try and republish past posts from Jenn, Leslie & Shiz.

Yes we are crazy. Enjoy the tacos.