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A Little Stand Called Cactus Taqueria

October 28th, 2010 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

A taco stand with cheese.

Out in Hollywood, there is a little taco stand on a corner called Cactus Taqueria.  Having heard a lot about this place, I felt that I needed to stop there to have a Mexican dinner before the Belle and Sebastian concert.  I showed up and found the little stand in the corner of a parking lot on Vine.  There were a few people waiting for their orders and another few groups eating out in the outdoor, yet covered seating area.  It looked like a great place to find a good taco. Continue Reading»

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Yo Quiero Mucho Mas

July 27th, 2010 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

I'm so plattered.

Surprisingly close to Poquito Mas in North Hollywood, there is a restaurant called Mucho Mas.  I’m not sure which came first or if there is some sort of rivalry between these two similarly, yet oppositely named restaurants.  Whatever the case, a work lunch took me off to Mucho Mas and I was eager to see if mucho was better than poquito.

By the time I arrived, a good amount of my coworkers were seated at the outdoor patio are and an appetizer platter had already been ordered.  Fortunately it was unvegan-friendly.  It came with cheese quesadillas, beef flautas, beef taquitos, chips, beans, guacamole and sour cream.  It was a delicious way to start out the meal and I could only hope that my main course would be as good. Continue Reading»

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One Flimsy Tortilla at Dos Burritos

July 15th, 2010 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

Uno burrito.

On my way to see In the Heights (I’m cultured!) at LA’s Pantages Theater, I had no time to eat any food.  I also had no idea what kind of food even existed on that part of town.  The Hollywood Strip is quite the foreign territory for me.  After parking at a failed meter (score), I whipped out my Urban Spoon to see what it would show me.  After sifting through a couple of dead ends, I found Dos Burritos and walked in to see what it could offer me. Continue Reading»

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Serendipity at Daddy’s Burritos

May 17th, 2010 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

A strong start.

On a pretty little Sunday afternoon in Culver City, my friends and I decided to try out a little place in Culver’s sketchville called J and J’s.  After hearing tons of great meaty stories about this place, I knew it had to become an unvegan conquest.  Alas, when we pulled up to the nondescript corner of West Adams and Spaulding, we found that the place didn’t do business on Sundays.  A damn shame, but fortune wasn’t frowning upon us too much on that day.  As we made our exit, we spotted an even more nondescript hole in the wall called Daddy’s Burritos.  After a few moments of contemplation, we decided to try it out. Continue Reading»

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Un Poquito Mas, Por Favor

April 8th, 2010 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

Yes, please.

Near my office in North Hollywood is a Mexican taco stand called Un Poquito Mas, which means “a little more” in Spanish.  To call it a taco stand is a little misleading, since it’s a bit bigger than a stand, yet hasn’t outgrown itself.  I went in without knowing much about the place, other than the fact that they had Mexican food.  A glance at the menu above the counter showed me some pretty basic, but decent-sounding items.  I didn’t think tacos could feed my appetite, so I decided to get one of their steak burritos. Continue Reading»

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Baja Fresh and Convenient

April 7th, 2010 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit

Fresh and Baja-like.

Living in Southern California, I haven’t really had any need for places like Baja Fresh.  There are just too many good local Mexican places.  Yes, I know I have an unhealthy infatuation with Taco Bell, but that is fast food, something that Baja Fresh does its best to avoid being.  Nonetheless the Culver City location is right down the street from me so I couldn’t avoid it forever.

I walked in and had a hard time deciding what to order.  They had a good amount of choices, but most of them had a fair number vegetables.  I did find one burrito, though, that was free of veggie invaders.  It was called the Nacho Burrito, and despite the oxymoronic nature of the name, I ordered it. Continue Reading»

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More Food Trucking with Don Chow Tacos

October 30th, 2009 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit
Not quite as shiny as the other trucks...

Not quite as shiny as the other trucks...

Although the Grilled Cheese Truck is the newest member of LA’s fleet of food trucks, Don Chow has already been roaming the streets in search of hungry night life for months.

The truck isn’t nearly as shiny as Kogi or Nom Nom, but I’ve never felt the need to be served from a shiny establishment.  In fact, when I did catch up with the Don Chow truck in Venice, the cheap sign had fallen off and it looked like any other generic taco truck.  Good thing my girlfriend noticed a small sign on the front of the truck ensuring us it was Don Chow. Continue Reading»

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Old Timey Mexican at El Cholo

June 10th, 2009 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit
The biggest burrito in the world.

The biggest burrito in the world.

El Cholo has been part of LA since Prohibition, which is no small feat in a city that flocks to trends like they cure cancer.

It took me a while, but I finally made it to the original El Cholo in Koreatown.

I had a difficult time deciding what to get from the menu.  The prices were a bit steep, but I figured it was worth it to try an LA classic.  In a cool little nod to their history, on each menu item they list the year that it became part of their menu,  I finally decided on the great barometer for Mexican food, the burrito.  At El Cholo, they call it the Burrito Dorado, which they began serving in 1977, making it seven years older than me.  According to the menu, it’s composed of chili con carne, beans, rice, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, sour cream and guacamole.  I hoped none of these ingredients would be older than me. Continue Reading»

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Taco Bell

December 3rd, 2008 Tweet Facebook Digg Stumble Reddit
Behold! The Cheesy Gordita Crunch...and partner.

Behold! The Cheesy Gordita Crunch...and partner.

People look at Taco Bell in many different ways.  Some worry about the meat quality.  Some are willing to wait 30 minutes for it on their lunch break.  Some think it is true Mexican food.  Some refuse to eat it.  Whatever can be said about Taco Bell, there is no denying that it is a late-night refuge for the hungry and/or intoxicated.

I am lucky enough to have a Taco Bell in LA that is open until 4 am.  Every time I go, I leave with a story, so with these thoughts in mind, I set off for Taco Bell around 2 am. Continue Reading»

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Going Global at Plan Check

Fries of the world.

A couple of weeks ago, The Backyard Bite invited me to The Burger Culture Clash, sponsored by Stussy (which apparently still exists) and Plan Check. Plan Check, by the way, is a sort of new (since February) restaurant in West LA with Chef Ernesto Uchimura of Umami Burger fame. As my love of burgers, especially those of the umami variety, I jumped at the opportunity.

Although I arrived alone, I was not the only lone eater. Just next to where I was seated, I met e*star LA and we decided to share a meal called loneliness, because it’s better than eating alone. We made quick friends over our respective blogs and Midwestern roots, then got to work at dissecting the special menu, which Plan Check will be featuring for the next month if anything tickles your fancy.

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So twisted.

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