California Mexican Food Appreciation

[ngbetter11]

What cities in specific?

pleasanton through berkeley aha around those areas.. tri valley specifically.. came back from going to school in socal... its just not the same anymore aha

[bentobox]

i haven't tried la costena yet, even though it's located right next door to la bamba...should give it a try one of these days.

Word up. La Costena pre-dates La Bamba on that corner by like 3/4 years. Ahh grade school

am generally a veggie burrito kinda guy but my friends love the Pollo Borracho and the Asada. Enjoy.

[madapaka]

i have a vegetarian friend that likes the veggie burrito as well, will have to force myself to try it instead of going to la costena...

south bay people! any late night spots besides la vics/iguanas?

secret taco trucks, hole in the wall joints...etc.

[rizzleryan]

Anyone go down to National City (or TJ I guess) for some Tacos El Gordo? SO FUCKING GOOD!!!!!!!!

I grew up in National City. You should try Mi Tierra's, its across the street from Tacos El Gordo and next to Wienerschnitzel.

[kiya]

south bay people! any late night spots besides la vics/iguanas?

The Pink Poodle has some decent late night tacos.

[madapaka]

are we both talking about the same kind of tacos?

[Kid CH]

LA repporting in.

Anybody else try El Chato? Oh and the street tacos late at night are the best.

[suremanok]

I grew up in National City. You should try Mi Tierra's, its across the street from Tacos El Gordo and next to Wienerschnitzel.

diamond in the rough? only for tacos? i usually only frequent the main spots (sergio's, lolitas, cotijas etc..)

[pepper davies]

Bumping because I'm from the east coast and I need to see some food.

[mr.invincible]

i know there's alot, but can someone give me a joint in

west La/westwood/ or whatever hahah

[Solix]

http://www.greattacohunt.com/

It's a starting point for LA tacos. While my agreements aren't exact, their top spots are all really good.

[JLizzy]

every time somebody posts a pic in this thread, my heart dies a little

fuck nyc

I heard Mexican Radio has carne asada fries. I also heard it's like $15. I'd rather have a buddy overnight me a Cali burrito from Santana's again.

[Vampyrvargfesten]

LA repporting in.

Anybody else try El Chato? Oh and the street tacos late at night are the best.

yes... pretty good

really craving an asada taco again...

oh and...

$1 horchata

(no way!)

[tac0tron]

Late night noms with a friend. California Chicken Burrito.

He just had a regular shredded chicken burrito.

[rizzleryan]

diamond in the rough? only for tacos? i usually only frequent the main spots (sergio's, lolitas, cotijas etc..)

It's been a while since i've been there and i've only been a handful of times, but from what i remember i really enjoyed it. Tacos are good, burritos are good, i think they even make their own tortillas. I usually hit up the main spots too just because it's closer to where i used to live. If you are in the area you should check that place out.

[exitrow]

pleasanton through berkeley aha around those areas.. tri valley specifically.. came back from going to school in socal... its just not the same anymore aha

New Gordo's opened on Telegraph in Dec. QC varies, but I had a good experience there.

Favorite taco in the E-bay is hands down Taco Grill on E12 by Fruitvale Bart.

Also Sinaloa truck on International @ 22nd.

[Solix]

Got a couple tacos, chili coldorado burrito, chili relleno burrito.

Coldorado burrito with beans and cheese

[kiya]

Thank God for Kenji slamming Papalote.

I think that place is terrible, i have no idea why people eat there. There's more flavor and soul in a Chipotle taco.

http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/03/san-francisco-the-best-tacos-in-misssion-district-califronia-bay-area-trucks.html

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going to cali tomorrow for the first time. what mexican spots should i hit in san francisco?? ive been looking forward to trying some california mexican food for years!

edit: just checked that link^^ will be hitting up El Gallo Giro for sure

[LandoCal126]

going to cali tomorrow for the first time. what mexican spots should i hit in san francisco?? ive been looking forward to trying some california mexican food for years!

Read through the thread, I am sure some folks will chime in again but most of it is in here...

[michaelttizzle]

Mariscos Guillen La Playita

has anyone been to this place in Santa Monica. I eat there whenever I'm in the area. probably my favorite place to get clean cheap mexican seafood.

yelp photos not mine.

edit: how do i get zoo fries.

[i wear shooes]

going to cali tomorrow for the first time. what mexican spots should i hit in san francisco?? ive been looking forward to trying some california mexican food for years!

edit: just checked that link^^ will be hitting up El Gallo Giro for sure

http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-farolito-san-francisco-2

http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-cancun-san-francisco-4

http://www.yelp.com/biz/papalote-mexican-grill-san-francisco

[dhopz]

looking for the best carne asada fries

so far, Lolitas in SD is the best I've had

anyone had better?

[Servo2000]

Mariscos Guillen La Playita

has anyone been to this place in Santa Monica. I eat there whenever I'm in the area. probably my favorite place to get clean cheap mexican seafood.

yelp photos not mine.

edit: how do i get zoo fries.

Damn. This looks amazing right now.

[weidna]

Mariscos Guillen La Playita

has anyone been to this place in Santa Monica. I eat there whenever I'm in the area. probably my favorite place to get clean cheap mexican seafood.

yelp photos not mine.

edit: how do i get zoo fries.

!

place is about 300 some/odd steps from my apartment, quality stuff. i recommend a shrimp burrito with cheese and carne asada added. don't knock the surf n turf burrito until you've struggled ordering one from a mexican man who's not used to taking custom orders...and eaten it

[Vampyrvargfesten]

el flamin taco truck in koreatown

really random name and setup, but the tacos here are amazing

perfectly seasoned meat, crumbly asada full with flavor

tacos: asada, pollo, lengua,

carne asada mulita filled with jack cheese

suadero tacos

detail shot of the asada tacos

need to someday cop these huaraches lol

[Vampyrvargfesten]

tacos el korita - this truck is in the middle of east la and is in this sketchy parking lot where you can buy mexican pornos and mango juice. delicious. they hand make their tortillas!

tacos

asada mulita. this was ridiculously amazing

leos tacos - pretty good

tacos

the mulita here was great

mexicali taco - this is a random taco stand/table in downtown. not a truck.

the vampiro (top right) is fucking amazing. it has this really addictive garlic sauce with cheese and meat

el flamin taco comes correct again

asada taco - always good. meat is crispy and flavorful

this fucking suadero sope fucking blew my mind. fuck

[michaelttizzle]

guisados in boyle heights is really good. They make their tortillas also. The employees and owner are really nice and helpful.

[TACO_FLAVORED_KISS]

GOTTA LOVE THE MISSION! YOU KNOW THE SPOTS!

ever cross the bridge to Oakland? Head over to Tijuana's nice little hole in the wall! My fav. spot in the eastbay. 13th and E14

Those places fucken suck..... only waspy shmucks eat there. Try La Gallinta or for the best mexican sandwiches go to los Picudos and get the Chorizo/Asada Torta. Its not on menu, but the combination is amazing.

[ktothe]

Accidentally clicked on this thread and after nearly a year of being vegetarian Vampyrvargfesten is making me rethink my life.