Have yourself a fiesta anytime anywhere with this versatile and delicious Carne Asada recipe! Living in San Jose, CA, there are a lot of Hispanic supermarkets like Chavez Supermarket that sell delicious, high-quality, pre-marinated, and ready-to-grill steaks for you to just grill at home. I used to do that a lot and still do it... Continue Reading →
I usually don’t like to order chicken street tacos at the local taquerias because the chicken is prepared differently at every spot, the taste is not that good, and there are always other protein options I’d rather pick over chicken. But at home, when the chicken is prepared how I want it, that’s a totally... Continue Reading →
These zucchini and corn veggie tacos are perfect for Meatless Monday and Taco Tuesday. I’ve learned through reading countless Mexican cookbooks and watching tons of YouTube videos over the years that you can get creative and make tacos with just about ANYYYTHING. I love my meaty tacos, but sometimes I like to lighten it up... Continue Reading →
I love carne asada steak/beef tacos, especially when the beef is grilled over mesquite lump charcoal at the taquerias. However, we don't always have the time or ability to grill delicious mesquite-smoked beef at home and some of the best taqueria tacos I've tasted have been cooked over a griddle, so this recipe will ensure... Continue Reading →
I love going to taquerias and birthday parties where the taquero cooks al pastor directly on a flat top iron grill and serves up a hot plate full of beautiful al pastor tacos fresh, delicious, and made to order. Sometimes when the al pastor cravings creep up on me, and I want to cook... Continue Reading →
Last year, the birria taco craze reached the Bay Area and instantly became a super popular food item for all taco lovers. Birria taco trucks gained a huge cult following by advertising their juicy, gooey, and crispy quesitacos on Instagram and posting the time and location every day where they will be selling. People lined... Continue Reading →
The kids and I used to go to Rubios every Tuesday for their Taco Tuesday specials to get discounts on their famous and delicious signature Baja style fish tacos. We were addicted to it and went every Tuesday for a few months until the kids asked me to recreate it at home. After making it... Continue Reading →
I get excited and begin salivating when I go to a Taqueria and see the sign with the printed words "Hecho a Mano." This indicates to me that the Taqueria is serious about their tacos and makes fresh tortillas in the house. I love all tortillas, but fresh tortillas is a total game-changer. The soft... Continue Reading →
Tacos Al Pastor is one of my FAVORITE tacos in the whole world to eat. I determine the greatness of a taqueria based on the taste of the Al Pastor alone. If the Al Pastor at a taqueria is no bueno, I probably would not come back, even if the other protein options are delicious. #AlPastorSnob... Continue Reading →
Cochinita Pibil is a popular shredded pork dish from the Yucatan region of Mexico. The pork is wrapped in banana leaves and slowly cooked in achiote paste, lime juice, and orange juice. I first saw Cochinita Pibil cooked in an underground oven on an episode of one of Rick Bayless' cooking show and it looked... Continue Reading →
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