DTLA: Mexicali Has a New Home
When I first encountered Mexicali on the street years ago, I must have arrived after a big rush. I had heard about these “great tacos” and something curiously named a vampiro. Unfortunately,… Continue reading
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Don Julio Margarita Dinner at Border Grill
Happy National Margarita Day! A few weeks ago, I was invited to Don Julio‘s Margarita Dinner at Border Grill in Santa Monica.The four courses were paired with Don Julio cocktails and spirits. We… Continue reading
Bell: La Casita Mexicana
I’ve wanted to try La Casita Mexicana for a long time. It’s been on my list forever and this year, I was determined to tackle it. I had heard of La Casita… Continue reading
Minty Event: Taco Time at Metro Balderas
It’s come to my attention that anything in tacos are delicious. What you say, how can that be? Well, let’s test this theory with pig uterus tacos at Metro Balderas. Don’t… Continue reading
DTLA: Happy Hour at El Cholo
El Cholo is beloved by many Angelenos. It opened in in the late 1920s and has been going strong ever since. Known for their green corn tamales which are only available May through… Continue reading
Las Vegas: Tacos & Tequila
A couple of weeks ago, I went to Las Vegas for the Repeal Day party at Cathouse at the Luxor. When asked around, everyone said we should try nearby Tacos & Tequila (T&T).… Continue reading
West Hollywood: Rosa Mexicano
I was invited to check out the new Rosa Mexicano in West Hollywood as a possible venue for an upcoming event. I have been to the location at LA Live and I have… Continue reading
SF: La Taqueria
It’s been said La Taqueria is Thomas Keller’s favorite taco joint. I can see why. Fresh off my flight from LA, I was starving (damn delayed flights because of fogged in SFO!) and… Continue reading
DTLA: Aladdin’s Coffee Shop
In my quest to find a good affordable lunch around my office in South Park, Downtown Los Angeles, I stumbled upon Aladdin’s Coffee Shop. Owned by Salvadorans for 30+ years, Aladdin’s Coffee… Continue reading
Las Vegas: China Poblano
Before the Black Keys concert in Vegas a couple of weekends ago, we descended upon China Poblano for eats. The five of us ordered a slew of dishes and it was great… Continue reading