The best Taco you've ever eaten?

[silvertone1481]

What is it?

[Peteyvee]

We just had this thread last week. The search function is your friend. :D

[Twangzilla]

Pretty hard to beat taco bell supreme. It even has sour cream.:love:

[silvertone1481]

We just had this thread last week. The search function is your friend. :D

There was Hot Dog and Sandwich....I missed the Taco thread...

[Twangzilla]

We just had this thread last week. The search function is your friend. :D


People have eaten more tacos since then. Maybe they have had a new taco experience to share.

[Brian D]

Pretty hard to beat taco bell supreme. It even has sour cream.:love:Reported! :mad:

[silvertone1481]

People have eaten more tacos since then. Maybe they have had a new taco experience to share.

:rotflmao

[Chrome Dinette]

The mexican grocery around the corner from my house has a stand out front fri/sat/sun. The taco's are incredible.

[Peteyvee]

People have eaten more tacos since then. Maybe they have had a new taco experience to share.
Touche' :rotflmao

[silvertone1481]

The mexican grocery around the corner from my house has a stand out front fri/sat/sun. The taco's are incredible.

I wish I lived there...

[zzzezums]

tuna tacos.

[27sauce]

The Norteño at Rosarios in San Antonio

[taco-man]

I'm taco-man, I live in Tacoma and I eat asada tacos at Vuelva a la Vida. I pronouce it "Vulva la Vida."

[popinvasion]

I hate to say this, it is sort of embarrassing but the best tacos I have had were at chipotle. I live on the east coast, and that is the best I have seen. In my travels, for whatever reason I never got a taco.. bummer.

[silvertone1481]

I'm taco-man, I live in Tacoma and I eat asada tacos at Vuelva a la Vida. I pronouce it "Vulva la Vida."

Wow....that's too much taco for one man to handle...

[Matt Jones]

My kids would say spaghetti tacos.

Surely not the best I have had but definitely have their own thing going on. :)

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm262/matthewjones0224/spaghetti_tacos.jpg

[GCDEF]

I'd like to give this meal a shot.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tfvcUyu0VpM/S7kkurai3XI/AAAAAAAABKs/77AVzJiOMrA/s1600/Tres+Hombres+gatefold.jpg

[coldfingaz]

I'll nominate the Klondike Choco-Taco.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XmWwk_DYndU/SfztVuT4djI/AAAAAAAAAyY/Hb65qSAF_zA/s400/klondike_choco_taco.jpg

[Stike]

Easy. This walkup cart in Playa Del Carmen. Tacos filled with slow roasted suckling pig topped with crispy bits of skin a little habenero salsa.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v12/Stike/P1020738.jpg

Hometown pick is this little place. It's owned/run by a man from Veracruz. The tortillas are made from fresh masa when you order.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v12/Stike/2247845322_a2e95398fa.jpg

[stratzrus]

Taco de Perro in a taqueria in Guadalajara.

...right up until the moment I asked what was in it.


Me: This tastes great! What's in it?

Waiter: You know...woof woof.

[AJ Love]

one of my ex-girlfriends, Maria, was from Mexico, and she made the best Tacos I've ever had. Eating her cooking was almost like doing drugs

[silvertone1481]

I'll nominate the Klondike Choco-Taco.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XmWwk_DYndU/SfztVuT4djI/AAAAAAAAAyY/Hb65qSAF_zA/s400/klondike_choco_taco.jpg

YES! End of thread....:rotflmao

[Sacalait]

I'd like to give this meal a shot.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tfvcUyu0VpM/S7kkurai3XI/AAAAAAAABKs/77AVzJiOMrA/s1600/Tres+Hombres+gatefold.jpg


Me too, but there's something not quite right about that beer.


Best I've had is a deep fried fish in a soft taco with purple cabbage and some kinda spicy cream sauce from a Honduran place on Magazine street here in N.O.

[Twangzilla]

Reported! :mad:

Trolled.:YinYang

My favorite tacos are at a little mexican market about 2 minutes from my house. They only have barbacoa and carnitas on the weekends but HOLY MUTHER****IN' SHIT are they awesome. Like a meat explosion of of ecstasy in your mouth. Their other tacos are good too. There is also another mexican restaurant not too far that has cabeza tacos, which I love.:drool:love::banana

[re-animator]

pink

[crunchman]

A girl named Dottie, circa 84' ;-)

[Crimson Queen]

It sounds like a euphemism to me. Are the answers satisfactory to the OP?

[noley]

Bestest fish tacos on earth are here: http://southbeachob.com/

n.

[gotammo]

Street tacos in Ensenada Mexico. $0.25 per taco. I could eat just those for the rest of my life.

Two tiny corn tortillas, carne asada, chopped onions and cilantro. A squeeze of fresh lime. Perfection!

[vrdyer]

To paraphrase Frank.... is that a Sears taco or a Mexican taco?

[Mike9]

Best taco I've had recently was at Grills in Cocoa Beach - nothing like Mahi tacos and a seaweed salad - yummy. :aok

There is however a hole in the wall bodega in the next town over that makes beautiful burritos and tacos . . . fried no less :drool

[tdawg]

Carne Asada and carnitas tacos with beans, salsa, and guacamole at La taqueria in San Francisco. This place does awesome business, there is a reason why.

[proreverb68]

Theres a cool Taco place in Seal Beach CA...can't remember the name yet..It's a little shack near the water...
Anyone know it?

[Scott Miller]

Street taco in Puerto Vallarta, 1972.

[baxen]

A little walk up joint south of Ensenada on Hwy 23 this spring. I also tried a fish taco for the first time, it was also great!

[landru64]

vallarta supermarket on the backside of burbank airport

[Peteyvee]

A little walk up joint south of Ensenada on Hwy 23 this spring. I also tried a fish taco for the first time, it was also great!

Don't order the burrito there. A friend asked the guy what kind of meat it was and he replied "burro". :barf

[bicktrav]

There's a little fishing town in Mexico called Loreto Bay; I had fish tacos at a restaurant there called Picazon that were stunning, astounding, divine, thoroughly transcendent, and several other adjectives that I don't have the vocabulary to call up. They were without a doubt the best tacos I've ever had.

[White Cluster]

Street tacos in Ensenada Mexico. $0.25 per taco. I could eat just those for the rest of my life.

Two tiny corn tortillas, carne asada, chopped onions and cilantro. A squeeze of fresh lime. Perfection!

A little walk up joint south of Ensenada on Hwy 23 this spring. I also tried a fish taco for the first time, it was also great!

Yes and yes. Also there used to be a fish taco stand called Tacos Mary down by the seaport in Ensenada. Amazing salsas that made for even better tacos.

[steveRB]

Rolled tacos at Nico's, Morena Blvd. in San Diego.

[mik777]

I'd like to give this meal a shot.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tfvcUyu0VpM/S7kkurai3XI/AAAAAAAABKs/77AVzJiOMrA/s1600/Tres+Hombres+gatefold.jpg

That looks like the back of one of ZZ Top's early records!!!:dunno

[Brock]

Maui at the Kapiolani store area, there is a restaurant that has the BEST fish tacos.

[SLBlues]

From a street vendor/cart in Cabo sometime in 80's. Fantastic dorado tacos. My sister lived there for several years in the 70's and knew the guy with the cart. He had been the cook on cave painting and whale watching trips she use to help run.

[dmarkj22]

Being a native Angeleno and Mexican American I have to say that here in Los Angeles we have quite possibly the best and biggest selection of tacos anywhere. In fact, I would say that tacos are to Los Angeles what Hot Dogs are to New York. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of taco stands s spread all throughout LA the most famous of which is King Taco. It is a pretty big and well known local chain with locations all throughout LA. Really good and flavorful meat. As a note, there are two types of tacos. Hard shell and "soft" tacos the latter of which are the most prominent here in LA.

If you feel a little more adventurous and brave you should really try some of the sidewalk taco carts or taco trucks in East LA or any neighborhood where there is a large hispanic community. These places are open every weekend very late and are a perfect way to end the night after a few drinks. There are some hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. If you go at night just be aware of your surroundings (it is a lot safer than most people realize), be prepared to brush up on your Spanish and you're in for an experience of a lifetime.

Now onto the best taco I've ever eaten. The best taco I've ever eaten has to be from Tacos Tumbras in Grand Central Market in Downtown LA. The sheer size of the Tacos alone makes them legendary. They give you so much meat in each taco that you really get two tacos for the price of one. The flavor of the meat and the selection is unsurpassed. They have your standard Carne Asada and Carnitas fare along with more interesting meats like Cabeza (head), Lengua (tongue), Sesos (brains) and Tripas (stomach). They also serve burritos and delicious tortas which is a Mexican version of a sandwich. If you ever visit LA then you need to go to this place. If you have doubts then read the reviews below about this place from people who have gone there themselves.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-tumbras-a-tomas-los-angeles

And here's a picture of their Carnitas (deep fried Pork) Tacos

http://s3-media3.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/N_iqFb-FekVPtqmtkQ6aNw/l.jpg

[Scooter Burbank]

Being a native Angeleno and Mexican American I have to say that here in Los Angeles we have quite possibly the best and biggest selection of tacos anywhere. In fact, I would say that tacos are to Los Angeles what Hot Dogs are to New York. There are dozens upon dozens of taco stands here in LA the most famous of which is King Taco. It is a pretty big and well known local chain with locations all throughout LA. Really good and flavorful meat. As a note, there are two types of tacos. Hard shell and "soft" tacos the latter of which are the most prominent here in LA.

If you feel a little more adventurous and brave you should really try some of the sidewalk taco carts or taco trucks in East LA or any neighborhood where there is a large hispanic community. These places are open every weekend very late and are a perfect way to end the night after a few drinks. There are some hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. If you go at night just be aware of your surroundings (it is a lot safer than most people realize), be prepared to brush up on your Spanish and you're in for an experience of a lifetime.


This is all correct. In Los Angeles we practice the taco lifestyle.

[Frankee]

Tacos San Cosme: Blvd. Aguacaliente, Tijuana, B.C. Mex.

[boogieman90]

King Taco.

[EightySix]

I was going to say latinas...
This phrase works for everything

[Scooter Burbank]

As to the tacos I prefer, I really love the already mentioned King Taco tacos --- their salso roja is addictive. I love the fish tacos at Tacos Baja Ensenada in East LA. I love the tacos at EL Matador, a truck that parks in an auto repair shop where the 101 hits Western. I love El Parian in Pico Union for birria and for carne asada. I love My Taco in Highland Park for barbacoa.

[v-verb]

pink


LOL! I was thinking the same thing!!!!!!!!!!

[mrbill]

Right near my house - La Palapita, in Chicago.

Soft shell flour tortilla, steak, cheese, onion and sour cream. :drool

Man, I hate when that place starts cooking in the morning ... the smell of that steak cooking is irresistible, and I'm trying to drop a few pounds.

Must resist, must resist, must ... Gah!

[FredW]

The Tacos at King Taco are great, but the Carne Asada Burrito there is EPIC!! That red hot salsa makes your lips burn....Soooo Good. I love the hard shell tacos at Gilbert's El Indio on pico also.

[Brian D]

Trolled.:YinYangReported AGAIN! :mad::mad::mad: ;)

The best I've had so far were at a little family restaurant in my home town, owned by a Mexican family. They mostly serve typical American fare, but there is a small section on the menu that offers tacos. They look a lot like the picture in dmarkj22's post, and are only $2.50 a pop! They used to be fantastic, but eventually the selection of meats got smaller and smaller and they didn't offer many flavors during the week, etc. I just had a couple a few weeks ago and they were completely bland. I fear they may be going out of business soon...

[Peteyvee]

While I agree with my fellow Angelenos that the best tacos in the world are right here in Los Angeles, I have to add that the best tacos are free. As I write this, Ms Vee's friend (who is staying with us for a month and is Hispanic and also a native Angeleno), is out getting tacos. I'm not sure where she went to get them, but she assured us that they're great. I'll provide a full report when she gets back.

There are some great recommendations here, some of which I haven't been to in years and some that I've never checked out, but I will now. Sometimes a new take on an old thread works. Thanks.

[Timinator]

Roberto's in San Diego fools! Best beef taco.

[GCDEF]

That looks like the back of one of ZZ Top's early records!!!:dunno

It is. Tres Hombres

[stratzrus]

http://s3-media3.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/N_iqFb-FekVPtqmtkQ6aNw/l.jpgFor the win!

I can't imagine a better looking taco.

[Amp360]

Last year my brother took me to this place in San Francisco. I don't know the name of it but it's kind of in a run down neighborhood and it's just a giant square room with a high ceiling.

They also have all these crazy drinks (not booze) in big jars behind the counter. It was really good.

I always try to get Mexican on the west coast.

[stratzrus]

Last year my brother took me to this place in San Francisco. I don't know the name of it but it's kind of in a run down neighborhood and it's just a giant square room with a high ceiling.

They also have all these crazy drinks (not booze) in big jars behind the counter. It was really good.

I always try to get Mexican on the west coast.When I lived in Guadalajara they had those same drinks in big jars at the large outdoor marketplace. They were called "Jugos" and were like Kool-Aid but were made with real fruit.


http://tabathanieves.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/pista3-525-0-thumb.jpg

[Amp360]

Yeah that's what this was like.

[Peteyvee]

While I agree with my fellow Angelenos that the best tacos in the world are right here in Los Angeles, I have to add that the best tacos are free. As I write this, Ms Vee's friend (who is staying with us for a month and is Hispanic and also a native Angeleno), is out getting tacos. I'm not sure where she went to get them, but she assured us that they're great. I'll provide a full report when she gets back.

There are some great recommendations here, some of which I haven't been to in years and some that I've never checked out, but I will now. Sometimes a new take on an old thread works. Thanks.

Taco Report
<<OK, the place is called Escuela Taqueria and it's near the Grove. It's fairly new. Just killer tacos. We had the BBQ rib tacos (mmmmm), poblano tacos, shrimp tacos, bass tacos and carne asada tacos, rice, beans and guacamole. They only have one kind of salsa, which is good but needed a little more heat. All the tacos were excellent. It's a little hole in the wall off of Beverly and doesn't take credit cards.>>

[Dillow4092]

It's a toss up between natural, and brazillian waxed :drool

[lspaulsp]

The Taco House
Galveston Tx,
51st and Broadway +/-

[dmarkj22]

As to the tacos I prefer, I really love the already mentioned King Taco tacos --- their salso roja is addictive. I love the fish tacos at Tacos Baja Ensenada in East LA. I love the tacos at EL Matador, a truck that parks in an auto repair shop where the 101 hits Western. I love El Parian in Pico Union for birria and for carne asada. I love My Taco in Highland Park for barbacoa.

You seem to be pretty familiar with those spots. I'll have to try them out.

[Dajbro]

The picadillo tacos at Fuel City here in Dallas. Lots of great tacos in the area though.

[Marcfordsfuzz513]

i dunno, it smelt like fish, but tasted like chicken.:rimshot

[supergenius365]

I'll nominate the Klondike Choco-Taco.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XmWwk_DYndU/SfztVuT4djI/AAAAAAAAAyY/Hb65qSAF_zA/s400/klondike_choco_taco.jpg

These and beer got me into quite a bit of hot water with my boss. Still love them though.

[Scooter Burbank]

You seem to be pretty familiar with those spots. I'll have to try them out.

Yes, do so at once!

And you've got me salivating for Tacos Tumbras. I'm definitely gonna be checking them out in the coming days. Thanks for the suggestion!

[Peteyvee]

Yes, do so at once!

And you've got me salivating for Tacos Tumbras. I'm definitely gonna be checking them out in the coming days. Thanks for the suggestion!

I think I will too. While the that new place our friend got some tacos from last night was very good, King Taco is better. I'll definitely check out some of the other ones I haven't been to yet. Thanks.

[BarkingTree]

Wahoo fish tacos..Denver -mahi mahi

[FredW]

The picadillo tacos at Fuel City here in Dallas. Lots of great tacos in the area though.


Is Mario & Alberto still open? They had the best puffy tacos. Dallas has some damn good mexican food. I used to love Chitos on maple. I used to get super baked with my buddies and go there.

[Dajbro]

Is Mario & Alberto still open? They had the best puffy tacos. Dallas has some damn good mexican food. I used to love Chitos on maple. I used to get super baked with my buddies and go there.

Mario & Alberto's is mos def still there. Ate there once and had some good brisket tacos. I'll have to check out Chitos. Dallas does have some good Mexican food. Everywhere you look...

[VintageKnob]

I don't recall her name

[Teh Smith]

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=913268

This matter has been previously settled. Thread closed. Posters reported.

[Vintage]

I'd like to give this meal a shot.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tfvcUyu0VpM/S7kkurai3XI/AAAAAAAABKs/77AVzJiOMrA/s1600/Tres+Hombres+gatefold.jpg

This....! H-town!

[MrTAteMyBalls]

The al pastor at "tacos y salsa" on S federal in Denver. Huge flavor. It's a hole in the wall, but really good. Soft corn tortillas that are made there, loads of meat, with a small salsa bar with the onions, cilantro and lime to add on. The tacos are small, but fantastic.

for 7 bucks you get 3 tacos(all the same kind or 3 different ones), plus rice and beans. The rice and beans were nothing special and I'll skip them next time.

[dmarkj22]

Yes, do so at once!

And you've got me salivating for Tacos Tumbras. I'm definitely gonna be checking them out in the coming days. Thanks for the suggestion!

I'm glad you're going to go. You won't be disappointed. Please post a review of the place on TGP after you go so I can find out about your experience. A couple things to remember if you haven't already gone to Grand Central Market. The place closes at 6pm and parking is free for one hour with validation from Tacos Tumbras and you also have to get it validated at the information desk. Also, there's a Mexican bakery right next door to Tumbras that sells delicious and refreshing Aguas Frescas (kind of like a Mexican Kool Aid only better) that is perfect for washing down your tacos. Bon Appetite!!

[dmarkj22]

The Tacos at King Taco are great, but the Carne Asada Burrito there is EPIC!! That red hot salsa makes your lips burn....Soooo Good. I love the hard shell tacos at Gilbert's El Indio on pico also.

Dude the red sauce at King Taco is so delicious man. Super hot yet full of deep, rich, smoky flavor. My buddy and I eat so much of it we both perspire and get runny noses while we're eating tacos. I always take some home. I've always wanted to know their secret recipe for it. For those of you who have never been to King Taco and want to try it be warned, THIS STUFF IS WAY HOT!!!

[MRscratch]

at the main entrance to Venice beach, there is a Place on the right, it has those chrome barstools outside, and pretty small inside. you wait in line for ever.
i had a fish taco there that was incredible. its called Campos taco

[noley]

Reviving a dead thread to give a plug to Walt's Wharf in Seal Beach, CA., the home of my new favorite FISH TACO! :aok

n.

[jekylmeister]

Her name was Carmelita.

[skydog]

Olive Garden

[stratchamp57]

Taco Bell

[Jesus freak]

Street tacos in Ensenada Mexico. $0.25 per taco. I could eat just those for the rest of my life.

Two tiny corn tortillas, carne asada, chopped onions and cilantro. A squeeze of fresh lime. Perfection!

This ^
Little stands or "hole in the wall" stores have the best tacos in Mexico.

[ChazFromCali]

Not a taco guy. Nacho's for me baybee. Mas queso por favor!

[Whiskeyrebel]

Tossup between alambre from El Indio in Rio Bravo or arrachera from Cabana Del Rio in Queretaro.

[Yunpac]

Every one I've ever had while having the munchies.

[Vince]

This place, usually with Mr. Lollar and friends, every NAMM show...

http://www.google.com/maps?layer=c&z=17&sll=33.803136,-117.927954&cid=-3519562015836907758&panoid=ddNVjA8vUPZnhRWU0ZwDrA&cbp=13,276.8160266559948,,0,0&q=tacos+mi+pueblo+anaheim&ei=HU1QT9vIHselgwf23qjYDQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=interior-innerspace-image-link&cd=1&resnum=4&ved=0CAoQ2hQoADAD

[spamsponge]

A little place in Norfolk Va on Military Hwy near Norview Ave named El Toros. It's gone now and really missed.
It was owned by a judge or magistrate who literally imported an entire family from Mexico to run the place.
Meals there looked like the Tres Hombres album picture.

[landru64]

vallarta market, behind the burbank airport

[FXPedal.com]

Fiesta Taco on Hollywood Way in Burbank. Killer tacos, free jalapeños and great prices.

[mlweidl]

In rosarito mexico I went to this place called taqeria 2000. You walk up and there is one guy cooking outside the actual stand under the tin patio and when a piece of meat is done cooking he throws it on the three stump chopping block.

They put jack cheese inside a small flour tortilla and put it on the griddle to melt the cheese then its carne asada, guacamole, and salsa. Not really authentic but I dream about those tacos

[Scooter Burbank]

vallarta market, behind the burbank airport

Fiesta Taco on Hollywood Way in Burbank. Killer tacos, free jalapeños and great prices.

I'm familiar with both of these places, and you're both right! Great tacos! Love the salsa at Fiesta.

[bbrunskill]

Pulled pork and salsa with cilantro, tomatoes and red onion. Washed down with a cold Corona.

[FXPedal.com]

I'm familiar with both of these places, and you're both right! Great tacos! Love the salsa at Fiesta.

They grow chiles outside Fiesta Taco, next time you're there ask the owner for some. Really nice man. I'll have to check out the Vallarta tacos. I've had their carne asada at local BBQ's.

[Scooter Burbank]

They grow chiles outside Fiesta Taco, next time you're there ask the owner for some. Really nice man. I'll have to check out the Vallarta tacos. I've had their carne asada at local BBQ's.

Will do. You're right, the owner is a very nice guy.

[FXPedal.com]

Will do. You're right, the owner is a very nice guy.

I'm working at WB tomorrow, think I'll head to Fiesta for lunch

[SideBMusic]

I had a pink taco at the Rodeway Inn.

[Ultron]

Cemitas Puebla in Chicago (Humboldt Park neighborhood). Family is from Puebla, Mexico and goes down there every few months to bring back the ingredients. The food has some Lebanese influence.....so tasty, need to get back there soon.

[shakeshakeshake]

in san francisco they have taco trucks by a company called el toyanense and they make amazing food

[hades_1123]

I'm going to take some photos of tacos here in Mexico, Tacos are kinda different over here.

[stratzrus]

Taco de Perro in a taqueria in Guadalajara.

Didn't know what was in it until I was halfway through eating three of them.

[JP59]

Henrys Tacos in North Hollywood. Very americano style but taste awesome!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q78/ElDuderinoLoco/tumblr_lx1at2juBC1qztcnqo1_r1_500.png

[27sauce]

Fiesta Taco on Hollywood Way in Burbank. Killer tacos, free jalapeños and great prices.

Places charge for jalapeños? Thats just weird.

[5992]

There is an awesome place in the Cherry Creek neighborhood in Denver called Chez Jose. Best tacos I've ever had.

[doctorx]

Ok, we'l stipulate the best tacos are in LA or Mexico.

Does anybody have a good recipe so the rest of us who are not in LA can replicate it?

[hank57]

San Francisco, La Taqueria on Mission at 25th street. Makes a delicious taco.

La Superica in Santa Barbara is Julia Childs favorite. It is real yummy.

[drod2045]

refer to the jennifer aniston thread

[leftyaxeslinger]

I like tacos..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoMkJ87uMBU

[Stike]

I'm going to take some photos of tacos here in Mexico, Tacos are kinda different over here.
Like this?
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UIXOn06Pz70/STcYxQHxKDI/AAAAAAAAFqI/eTwGfdVAg9E/s800/Tacos+al+Pastor+2+500.jpg
We have those here too, they are just not sold at Taco Bell.
Ok, we'l stipulate the best tacos are in LA or Mexico.

Does anybody have a good recipe so the rest of us who are not in LA can replicate it?

The tortillas are the key IMO. The best tacos I have had used tortillas that were griddled just moments before eating and made from fresh ground corn masa, not rehydrated instant Maseca. After that your fillings could be skirt steak, pork carnitas, cochinita pibil, smoked brisket (while not "authentic" is damn good too.), grilled chicken, etc. A little chopped onion, cilantro, and a little bit of what ever salsa you like best to finish it off and to me that's taco heaven.

[Scooter Burbank]

Ok, we'l stipulate the best tacos are in LA or Mexico.

Does anybody have a good recipe so the rest of us who are not in LA can replicate it?

The classic "street food" taco consists of the following:

Two grilled small corn tortillas

Cut-up pieces of carne asada, buche, carnitas, barbacoa, lengua, suadero, al pastor, or cabeza (that's most of them).

diced onions and cilantro

salsa

Every place has their own recipes for the meats and salsas. I would suggest looking for a good carne asada recipe online. The salsa will be trickier. I'll do some poking around when I have some time today and try to find one.

They look like this:

http://http.cdnlayer.com/smoola/00/00/2c/bceaca8096c4139c_m.jpg

[stellablue]

Lengua-traditional style. I prefer a torta though.

[stratzrus]

Like this?
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UIXOn06Pz70/STcYxQHxKDI/AAAAAAAAFqI/eTwGfdVAg9E/s800/Tacos+al+Pastor+2+500.jpg
We have those here too, they are just not sold at Taco Bell.


The tortillas are the key IMO. The best tacos I have had used tortillas that were griddled just moments before eating and made from fresh ground corn masa, not rehydrated instant Maseca. After that your fillings could be skirt steak, pork carnitas, cochinita pibil, smoked brisket (while not "authentic" is damn good too.), grilled chicken, etc. A little chopped onion, cilantro, and a little bit of what ever salsa you like best to finish it off and to me that's taco heaven.You got that right!!!

[korby]

Theres a little 8' by 4' building right at Malibu beach thats the best .
Seem to eat here more though.
http://www.dinedelish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Titos-Tacos-1024x768.jpg

[FXPedal.com]

Places charge for jalapeños? Thats just weird.

The jalapeños are whole and lightly fried, not the standard condiment variety. Blazing hot, too, love 'em!

[Stike]

Ok, we'l stipulate the best tacos are in LA or Mexico.

Does anybody have a good recipe so the rest of us who are not in LA can replicate it?

For grilled skirt steak tacos this is my favorite salsa.
http://www.post-gazette.com/food/20021219vegbooksb.asp

This one is also really good with anything smoked-brisket, chicken, etc.

1 ripe Hass avacado
3 medium sized tomatillos
1 habanero chile, seeded
1/2 cup cilantro
1 tsp salt

Spin all these in a food processor until smooth adding just enough water to get a salsa consistancy.

Also this place is in Durham NC, owned and operated by a family from Veracruz. I don't see how it's location has any bearing on on it's quality or authenticity.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v12/Stike/2247845322_a2e95398fa.jpg

[27sauce]

The jalapeños are whole and lightly fried, not the standard condiment variety. Blazing hot, too, love 'em!

Is that place near a motel? I think I've actually been there!

[FXPedal.com]

Is that place near a motel? I think I've actually been there!

Yep, I think it's a Travel Lodge

[tylerfreak]

I challenge any of you to a taco duel!

3 blocks from my house there is a place called "South Beach"...it is on the water. Everytime the NFL comes here to San Diego for a Monday night game or something, the announcers go there and rave about the fish and lobster tacos...They are right. Amazingly tasty!

Heres a link if anyone ever comes to San Diego: http://www.yelp.com/biz/south-beach-bar-and-grille-san-diego

[gpro34]

Maria's.

[riff1006]

http://www.mexicanvilla.net/img/locations/national.jpg

[Sneaky]

Rosa's taco stand in, of all places, Salmon Arm, British Columbia.

http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/87283salmonarmLLRosatacostand0727col.jpg

[zorak]

Has anyone mentioned Henry's Taco's in North Hollywood, CA? I think it's still there - the best tacos ever! And the burritos are awesome, too.

[dysorexia]

Taco Bell, the Olive Garden of Mexican food.

[crawz]

Fish tacos in Salinas, Ecuador. Then later, same trip, in The Galapagos.

[It's Time!]

There are lots of great Mexican restaurants here in SoCal for tacos.

[Scooter Burbank]

Like this?
Good to see you've got real tacos in NC. I was unable to find any passable Mexican food in Georgia when I lived there.

Has anyone mentioned Henry's Taco's in North Hollywood, CA? I think it's still there - the best tacos ever! And the burritos are awesome, too.
Henry's is great for what it is -- American style crispy tacos. Like a better version of Taco Bell.

in san francisco they have taco trucks by a company called el toyanense and they make amazing food
I consider San Francisco to be a burrito town (and LA to be a taco town), but you're right -- those tacos from the El Toyanense truck are awesome!

There are lots of great Mexican restaurants here in SoCal for tacos.

This is what's truly different about the LA taco scene than other places that I've been -- the sheer volume of taco choices we have. Especially on the Eastside of the city or on the north side of the Valley, between the brick and mortar taquerias, taco trucks and "illegal pop-up" taco stands, we've got an embarrassment of riches. It would take you several lifetimes to sample all of the places.

[nofearfactor]

Im born and bred southern Cali, live in nor-Cal now, but the best tacos I think I have ever had was in Austin Texas in a lil shack back in the 80s. Sign out front said "Over 2 Million Tacos Returned". Just a little shack but they had some badazz tacos and some of the hottest sauces for them I have ever had, and Ive eaten peppers my entire life.

Today its any where in Cali where I can get great carne azada tacos and a torta, addicted to em.

[crzyfngers]

This is what's truly different about the LA taco scene than other places that I've been -- the sheer volume of taco choices we have. Especially on the Eastside of the city or on the north side of the Valley, between the brick and mortar taquerias, taco trucks and "illegal pop-up" taco stands, we've got an embarrassment of riches. It would take you several lifetimes to sample all of the places.
and well worth the effort. i especially like the illegal pop-up stands.

[paulsroland]

This....! H-town!

I used to love going to Leo's:

Leo's Mexican Restaurant
In 2001 Leo's Mexican Restaurant closed its doors (http://www.houstonpress.com/2001-03-01/restaurants/the-chips-are-down/), to the chagrin of Tex-Mex connoisseurs and ZZ Top fans. In his younger years, founder Leo Reynosa, Sr. rode with Pancho Villa. When he opened the restaurant on Shepherd Drive in 1942, he decorated the walls with photos of Villa and relics from the Mexican Revolution. The menu recounted Leo's adventures as a revolutionary.

In 1993, the restaurant moved to 77 Harvard Street, after the landlord of the Shepherd location tripled the rent. Leo died two years later. The lease on the new location, which was just off Washington Avenue, expired in 2001. Leo's sons Felix and Robert Reynosa closed when they couldn't find another property they could afford in the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. More than a thousand customers signed a list asking to be notified if the restaurant found a new location.

Another Reynosa brother, the late Leo Jr., once worked for ZZ Top when the bad toured. Band member Billy Gibbons became a loyal customer of the restaurant. While the restaurant may be gone, a Leo's Tex-Mex feast is forever immortalized in the double-truck photograph that graces the inside cover (http://www.rockandrollplanet.com/classiccoverart.html) of ZZ Top's 1973 Tres Hombres album.

[lunchbox]

Pink Taco been mentioned yet?

[projam619]

Ok, we'l stipulate the best tacos are in LA or Mexico.

All due respect to Angelenos....but having been raised in San Diego, and then moved to LA for music, the Mexican food in SD is the best in the West. I honestly couldn't find anything comparable to SD Mexican food in LA when I lived there (from the 90s through 2005). And I even went to Latino neighborhoods around LA in search for good Mex food.

Amazingly, even the 'mediocre' Mexican restaurants in South Bay San Diego (Chula Vista, San Ysidro, National City; all near the border) blow away most LA Mex restaurants. What a difference one hundred miles makes. Just my opinion.

BTW: I recently had some awesome tacos at this place called Rigobertos Tacos in San Marcos. As I marveled at the flavor, my nieces told me that the reason they're so good is that they dip the corn tortillas in some kind of oil before putting them on the grill. Not good for the heart, but man, so delicious...

[Scooter Burbank]

All due respect to Angelenos....but having been raised in San Diego, and then moved to LA for music, the Mexican food in SD is the best in the West. I honestly couldn't find anything comparable to SD Mexican food in LA when I lived there (from the 90s through 2005). And I even went to Latino neighborhoods around LA in search for good Mex food.

Amazingly, even the 'mediocre' Mexican restaurants in South Bay San Diego (Chula Vista, San Ysidro, National City; all near the border) blow away most LA Mex restaurants. What a difference one hundred miles makes. Just my opinion.

This doesn't jibe. I think you must have gone to the wrong places. Not finding good Mexican food in LA is close to impossible.

[LarryN]

La Taquiza in Napa makes fantastic fish tacos. Santa Rosa is filled with great mexican food, in trucks and restaurants. Las Palmas is a favorite.

[FXPedal.com]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention Don Cucos on Riverside in Burbank. For all the studio folk from Los Bros and Disney it's a favored destination. Their tacos are excellent and the chiles toreados are killer.

One of the mixers I worked with has a drink served there called the Stealth. Highly recommended, if you've got a ride home.

[TravisE]

"The Taco Truck" - New Orleans, LA. Used to be an actual truck hanging out in the alley behind the bar before they were banned. They gave 'em a spot in the bar (which I can't remember the name of). AMAZING Tacos.

Lindo Mexico - Nashville, TN. Just fantastic Mexican food all around. They have a big smoker out front and they serve whole smoked chickens w/ rice & beans for $10. You can eat for 3 days on that meal. Wonderful chorizo and tounge tacos.

[Ricman]

In a Tub in Kansas City. NOBODY has it like they do.

[Gas-man]

Sideways.

(I suppose some other jackass already mentioned this...)

[Ben C.]

I have to say, my own!

http://home.comcast.net/~bcoutu/fishtacos.htm (http://home.comcast.net/%7Ebcoutu/fishtacos.htm)

.

[19181911]

Around here I don't trust anyones cooking but my own... Authentic doesn't always mean beef, woof woof... I found part of a paw in a "Taco Truck" tamale once...

[crzyfngers]

Around here I don't trust anyones cooking but my own... Authentic doesn't always mean beef, woof woof... I found part of a paw in a "Taco Truck" tamale once...
my friend refers to chinese food as 'dog and cat'. first time he said "let's go get some dog and cat." i knew exactly what he was talking about. i love chinese food.

[TimSt.L]

I had a $30 breakfast burrito from room service once up in Chicago. I just wanted to know what a $30 breakfast burrito tasted like.
Still like McD's breakfast burritos better.

[Stike]

I had a $30 breakfast burrito from room service once up in Chicago. I just wanted to know what a $30 breakfast burrito tasted like.
Still like McD's breakfast burritos better.

When it comes to room service price is never an indication of quality. Most hotels use the cheapest crap they can get from food service wholesalers.

If you wanted a Mexican bnreakfast in Chicago you should have gone to Xoco. It's infinitly better than McDonald's and still much less money than room service.

Also, burritos aren't tacos.

[zorak]

This doesn't jibe. I think you must have gone to the wrong places. Not finding good Mexican food in LA is close to impossible.

I agree. S.D. is a great town, but not as stellar as L.A. for mexican grub.

[dewey decibel]

Lived in LA, have been to San Francisco a bunch, been to many of the places mentioned, but the best for me were at Torchy's in Austin. Not traditional but KILLER. I also really like the Korean taco trucks.

[Smgbad]

Best taco I've ever eaten? I'd tell you all about it, but there may be children reading.. lol

[megatonic]

What is it?

Without naming names?

[v-verb]

Best taco I've ever eaten? I'd tell you all about it, but there may be children reading.. lol

Wow - that's for triggering:aok many enjoyable memories

[It's Time!]

"The Taco Truck" - New Orleans, LA. Used to be an actual truck hanging out in the alley behind the bar before they were banned. They gave 'em a spot in the bar (which I can't remember the name of). AMAZING Tacos.

Lindo Mexico - Nashville, TN. Just fantastic Mexican food all around. They have a big smoker out front and they serve whole smoked chickens w/ rice & beans for $10. You can eat for 3 days on that meal. Wonderful chorizo and tounge tacos.

Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys loves good tacos and in the American Songwriter magazine from a couple of months ago
and he said there are some good places to get tacos in Nashville.

Dan lives in Nashville now.

[jay42]

Fish tacos from a street vendor near the docks in Ensenada. None of that white mayonaisie stuff, fwiw. That must be a San Felipe thing.

[19181911]

The best breakfast burrito used to be at a dive off of 58th and I-25 in Denver. It was 99 cent and had egg, bacon, sausage, potato, jalapeno, onion, refried beans and cheese... it was a meal!

[stellablue]

I challenge any of you to a taco duel!

3 blocks from my house there is a place called "South Beach"...it is on the water. Everytime the NFL comes here to San Diego for a Monday night game or something, the announcers go there and rave about the fish and lobster tacos...They are right. Amazingly tasty!

Heres a link if anyone ever comes to San Diego: http://www.yelp.com/biz/south-beach-bar-and-grille-san-diego

Those are some classy tacos. I prefer mine more on the soul food side.

[djem]

Had the best tacos when I lived in Monterrey, Mexico. I really like the fried breakfast tacos that we'd buy at a street shop every Friday morning. We'd get a clear plastic bag of finely diced onion as well and a bag of salsa.

Really miss that as well as the dudes grilling chicken on mesquite at the open air markets. That smell would overwhelm me and I would have to buy a grilled chicken. Dirt cheap too.

[PSaulino]

Roberto's.. San Diego (Point Loma):

http://www.yelp.com/biz/robertos-no-11-san-diego

[Mike9]

I made roast pork carnitas Friday for my son's birthday - delicious!!!

[Mike Anderson]

Best beef tacos I've had were from a street vendor in San Pancho, Mexico.

But I can make some pretty killer tacos al pastor on my Big Green Egg:

Start with a couple pounds of Becker Lane (http://www.beckerlaneorganic.com/) pork shoulder. Slice it into long, thin strips.

In a blender, combine these items for marinating:

A 3 1/2-ounce package achiote (http://www.rickbayless.com/recipe/glossary?id=6) paste
3 canned chipotle chiles en adobo, plus 4 tablespoons of the canning sauce (more if you want it spicier)
1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
3/4 cup water

Cover the pork strips in the marinade, and refrigerate for a couple hours.

Get your grill started. Slice up some onions and pineapple, and grill them for a couple minutes until nicely browned. Then chop them up, and transfer to a skillet on low heat with a little oil.

Now grill the pork strips, quickly. If they're thin enough, and the grill is hot, it should only take 1-2 mins per strip. Don't overcook, or they'll dry out. You want them juicy.

Once grilled, chop them up, and add to the onion and pineapple mixture in the skillet, keep on very low heat.

Now put a pizza stone on the grill, and let it get blazing hot. Get the best, freshest corn tortillas you can find (make your own if you have time), and heat them up on the pizza stone. If it's hot enough, it should only take less than a minute per side. This part is key: Fresh tortillas cooked on a really hot stone have a special, smokey flavor and tender texture to them that is hard to beat. Blows away tortillas in a pan.

Now combine ingredients, and add salsa of your choice, with lime slices on the side.

Oh man, is this good! Next time I'll take photos.

[yucatown]

Without a doubt, the best tacos I've ever eaten in the states are at La Cabaña del Tío in Clearwater. You walk in and see two women making tortillas by hand. The place is small, yet a very long line forms during lunch. The pork, barbacoa, cabeza, pastor, and other tacos are out of this world. If you are ever in the Tampa area and want authentic Mexican tacos, this place beats any other place I've been to. My stomach is growling just thinking about it...

[Jim S]

What is it?
Yer mom

[Krayon]

a place here in town called "Amigo's"

and the beans and rice with cheese dip is second to none.

[captain_bob]

The taco trucks in Yakima, WA are pretty hard to beat. They are about as authentic as they come.

[Forgotten]

Years ago here in eastern PA, there was a taco place called Take-A-Taco. Best taco's ever, served in fried tortillas. They ended up moving their location, then closing. At that point they would open a stand at local fairs and carnivals, and me and all the hardcore fans would line up to get our fill of overpriced 5$ tacos. About two years ago, a new taco place opened up 2 miles from home, called Santa Fe Taco. I went in the first week they opened, and was delighted to find out it's a relative of the Take-a-taco people, and now I can have them whenever I want, without the outrageous fair prices. The taco salad is awesome, and I just love the homemade guacamole. Needless to say, they know my family by name.:)

[pattismc]

Tacos from chipotle. Yuck ;)

[nsureit]

I just made some for me and the wifey tonight. Mmmmmmmm.

[tonedaddy]

Ok, we'l stipulate the best tacos are in LA or Mexico.

Does anybody have a good recipe so the rest of us who are not in LA can replicate it?

Don't give up hope if you're not in LA/Mexico. Regardless of a city' reputation for lack of good tacos, when I'm traveling I just search out the local latino community (which these days just about every good sized city has one or more, even if they're small). I've found local latinos are usually eating good food, but in those cities most anglos simply don't know their places exist. And if you can't find the community, start by googling the Mexican grocery stores. Often they have good taquerias inside, and if they don't just ask around and get recommendations to the places they like. When I moved to Clearwater, FL, most every anglo I spoke to told me you couldn't find good Mexican here. Truth is, once I started searching the latino neighborhoods I found ~25 places within a 20 minute radius. Definitely search out the ones that make/cook their own tortillas fresh before serving. Huge difference.

Without a doubt, the best tacos I've ever eaten in the states are at La Cabaña del Tío in Clearwater. You walk in and see two women making tortillas by hand. The place is small, yet a very long line forms during lunch. The pork, barbacoa, cabeza, pastor, and other tacos are out of this world. If you are ever in the Tampa area and want authentic Mexican tacos, this place beats any other place I've been to. My stomach is growling just thinking about it...

La Cabaña del Tío (LCDT) is great.....fortunately it's very close to home. If you ever get up to Tarpon Springs, check out Cielito Lindo on Tarpon Avenue. It's all personal preference, but I like it better than LCDT. Pretty crazy given Tarpon Springs is practically the Greek capital on the U.S.

Also, I don't get the praise for Taco Bus in Tampa....not the best in the Tampa area, imo.

[yucatown]

Don't give up hope if you're not in LA/Mexico. Regardless of a city' reputation for lack of good tacos, when I'm traveling I just search out the local latino community (which these days just about every good sized city has one or more, even if they're small). I've found local latinos are usually eating good food, but in those cities most anglos simply don't know their places exist. And if you can't find the community, start by googling the Mexican grocery stores. Often they have good taquerias inside, and if they don't just ask around and get recommendations to the places they like. When I moved to Clearwater, FL, most every anglo I spoke to told me you couldn't find good Mexican here. Truth is, once I started searching the latino neighborhoods I found ~25 places within a 20 minute radius. Definitely search out the ones that make/cook their own tortillas fresh before serving. Huge difference.

La Cabaña del Tío (LCDT) is great.....fortunately it's very close to home. If you ever get up to Tarpon Springs, check out Cielito Lindo on Tarpon Avenue. It's all personal preference, but I like it better than LCDT. Pretty crazy given Tarpon Springs is practically the Greek capital on the U.S.

Also, I don't get the praise for Taco Bus in Tampa....not the best in the Tampa area, imo.

I actually live in Northwest Tampa and have driven past Cielito Lindo several times before. Thanks for the tip! I agree about Taco Bus. The place doesn't look or smell clean.

[1962FenderStrat]

Roberto's in Needles, CA

[Fendegibs]

Al Pastor tacos at the Maxwell Street Market in Chicago...I don't remember the name of the stand, but stood in line behind Rick Bayless, so I knew they had to be incredible!

[telecopter]

Any Roberto's in the San Diego area.

[calpa94]

I had a few really good pork tacos at some joint in durham NC. I knew it was going to be good when I walked in and so it was packed and there was only a couple non mexicans besides myself eating. The menu board was all spanish. They were simple without all the toppings, just a good smoked pork, lime wedge and some fresh made peper sauce.

[mge80]

Our layover hotel in San Diego was the Holiday Inn Bayside. There was this stand (only a drive through or walk up window, with a couple of picnic tables around...big orange colored building with a steep sloped pointy roof. Can't remember the name. It's been a good, long while since I've been there.

To get there, you'd go out the front door of the hotel, turn right and go to either the first major intersection (Nimitz) or the next one (Laning)...it's been a while, and it may not even still be there...but that place made the best tacos anywhere I've ever been. And I've been around.

[Stike]

I had a few really good pork tacos at some joint in durham NC. I knew it was going to be good when I walked in and so it was packed and there was only a couple non mexicans besides myself eating. The menu board was all spanish. They were simple without all the toppings, just a good smoked pork, lime wedge and some fresh made peper sauce.

Los Comales?
http://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/O1J-l5swxMDX_uc__YhRnA/l.jpg

[calpa94]

Los Comales?

I'm not sure of the name. It was right off interstate 85. I was coming back from indoor storm. The only thing I remember it had a sign that read best tacos in town or something to that effect.

Just saw the picture you posted. That's the place.

[claudel]

I miss the West Coast.

Where I live now ( Central PA ) there's a few OK Mexican restaurants, but the closest thing to a Taqueria
near me is owned and operated by Anglos who are at best clueless about what is a good taco.

Hint: Hamburger meat drowned in grease and questionable spices with salsa from a jar is not a correct choice of meat item...

I used to live a few blocks from an awesome Carneceria in Nevada. :cry:

[jzgtrguy]

There used to be this market at the base of Horton Plaza in down town San Diego that had a deli counter and they made the best Mahi Mahi Tacos. Just amazing. Grilled with a great yogurt sort of sauce with cabbage and the best pico de gayo. Excellent

[Stratobuc]

There's a little place in my town, Casita Taqueria , and they have great tacos with various fillings - my favorite being the barbacoa. What really makes them is the home made corn tortillas, which are delicious.

[BrewDrinkRepeat]

Por Que No? (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/www.porquenotacos.com) on a trip to Portland last year.

Walked by the place on our way to Amnesia brewing and took notice of the line out the door and down the street. On our way back to the car there was no line, so even though I wasn't even that hungry I had to find out what the place was about. So very glad I did. The chorizo tacos in particular were amazing, and yet so simple and clean-flavored.

There are a bunch of taquerias in Philadelphia that I haven't made it to yet, but I really need to get on that. Love me some good, rustic tacos (i.e. nothing like the garbage you get at Taco Bell).

[SiliconEnhanced]

I lived in the land of magical tacos 20 years ago....it left an indelible impression. To this day I am a certified chile pepper addict, I order hatch greens to the house every harvest, etc..I have been in exile in the Northeast for the last two decades....In my quest to replicate those sublime taco experiences; I used to have friends who remained in San Diego FREEZE tacos and overnight them...until recently tacos in NYC had sucked!!!!! It's still hard to find something that really catches the vibe....Anyhow, I've more than learned to roll my own. Got some good Mexican grocers where I'm at, I'll pick up my own masa...

When I do El Carbon' I roll out my kenro, light up some binchotan and I skewer and grill the beef...you gotta have that coal flavor...:

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2217/elcarbon.jpg

[Stike]

I'm not sure of the name. It was right off interstate 85. I was coming back from indoor storm. The only thing I remember it had a sign that read best tacos in town or something to that effect.

Just saw the picture you posted. That's the place.

Los Comales is great. Mark Fuqay (Motorave Guitars) is a bay area native
and former SoCal resident, he loves the place too.

[Baxtercat]

I lived in the land of magical tacos 20 years ago....it left an indelible impression. To this day I am a certified chile pepper addict, I order hatch greens to the house every harvest, etc..I have been in exile in the Northeast for the last two decades....In my quest to replicate those sublime taco experiences; I used to have friends who remained in San Diego FREEZE tacos and overnight them...until recently tacos in NYC had sucked!!!!! It's still hard to find something that really catches the vibe....Anyhow, I've more than learned to roll my own. Got some good Mexican grocers where I'm at, I'll pick up my own masa...

When I do El Carbon' I roll out my kenro, light up some binchotan and I skewer and grill the beef...you gotta have that coal flavor...:

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2217/elcarbon.jpg
Hey man, thxx for the invite. I'm comin over.

[PSaulino]

Our layover hotel in San Diego was the Holiday Inn Bayside. There was this stand (only a drive through or walk up window, with a couple of picnic tables around...big orange colored building with a steep sloped pointy roof. Can't remember the name. It's been a good, long while since I've been there.

To get there, you'd go out the front door of the hotel, turn right and go to either the first major intersection (Nimitz) or the next one (Laning)...it's been a while, and it may not even still be there...but that place made the best tacos anywhere I've ever been. And I've been around.



That would be the aforementioned ROBERTO's

!!!!!!!

[BrewDrinkRepeat]

Just got back from La Esperanza in Lindenwold NJ (the decision to go there for lunch today was totally driven by this thread, thanks!). The chorizo tacos were simply amazing.

[projam619]

It's widely acknowledged that due to proximity with the border, San Diego has the best Mexican food overall (as witnessed in this very thread). If passing through San Diego, you must try the fish tacos (and lobster, shrimp, etc) at South Beach Bar and Grille in Ocean Beach. Amazing food! Further south is a place called Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista. Out of all the taco stands here (Robertos, Cotixan, Los Panchos, etc), I feel they are the best. Here's a link to a thread about taco stands in SD - both South Beach and El Gordo get raves:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/425722

[Frankee]

El Gordo is an extension of a franchise from TJ. The beauty of living in San Diego is that you can hire a taqueria from south of the border to come to your place and cater your party/event.

[projam619]

El Gordo is an extension of a franchise from TJ. The beauty of living in San Diego is that you can hire a taqueria from south of the border to come to your place and cater your party/event.

Absolutely! In fact, I have to say that some of the best tacos I've had were in the backyard parties of my many Mexican friends here, where the food was catered.

The Robertos on 3rd Ave Chula Vista is still great - quite a few other Robertos around SD have cut costs, and thus quality, I feel.

[dewey decibel]

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2217/elcarbon.jpg


Muy bueno...

[SiliconEnhanced]

Man...there was this one joint in San Dog, circa 90-91...."Juanberto's," the chimichangas were UNREAL...


Anyone remember the chimichangas?


:rotflmao

[SiliconEnhanced]

Muy bueno...

Thanks....tacos are a perfect food...

[frankencat]

Baja Fish Taco @ Bonefish Grill. Absolutely amazing!

[guitarmook]

Amaya's Taco Village.

The corn tortilla taco shells are fresh-fried... delivered to the table warm out of the fryer. And the pico is fresh, too.