Modern/Fusion | May 14, 2019
#383: Ahi Tuna at Cantina LaredoFriday on my way to Minneapolis/St. Paul, I had a little taco excursion before my flight. Cantina Laredo had a fantastic Ahi Tuna taco that utilized bold ginger and pickled […]
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Modern/Fusion | May 10, 2019
#381-382: The Magic Hour and Baja at Austin City Taco Co.I’ve heard people say that good seafood is supposed to taste like the sea, but never quite got it until this shrimp taco. The shrimp was tender, didn’t have any […]
Modern/Fusion | May 9, 2019
#379-380: The Bohemian & Revolution at Austin City Taco Co.Had these brisket tacos yesterday at Austin City Taco Co. Lots of confused friends thinking I was actually in Austin when I told them about these. Nope. On University just […]
Modern/Fusion | May 1, 2019
#376-377: The State Fair & Al Pastor at Austin City Taco Co.Stopped by the new Austin City Taco Co in the “cultural district” today. Is that what we’re calling the gentrified chunk of University where The Grotto used to be? Not […]
Modern/Fusion | April 28, 2019
#374-375: Breakfast Tacos at The Vegan NomYesterday I was in Austin for a screen printing workshop and decided to snag some brekkie before class. Tofu scramble! What a concept. Could’ve used a bit more salt but […]
Modern/Fusion | April 22, 2019
#371: Bacon-Wrapped Quail from Del NorteI neglected to take a picture of the taco from Del Norte but honestly it was the same as last time I posted. Great taco, but playing it a bit […]
Modern/Fusion | April 21, 2019
#368: Blackened Chicken & #372: Chipotle Ground Beef from World of BeerSorry, World of Beer. Two swings and two misses. They’re not bad but they’re not good enough to compete at this level. The aioli may as well have been mayo.
Modern/Fusion | April 21, 2019
#367: Braised Pork from Abe Froman’sAbe Fromans made my favorite taco of the day. The picked veg and pineapple added just the right sweetness and tangy kick to balance the braised pork. And apparently this […]
Modern/Fusion | April 21, 2019
#364: Pastor Chicken Tinga from Wishbone & FlyntWishbone & Flynt brought a pastor style chicken, but that didn’t really come through for me. Not bad, but a bit too quiet for my tastes.
Modern/Fusion | April 20, 2019
#363: Guajillo Pork Belly from Righteous FoodsThe first taco of the day was a solid guajillo pork with a hit of sweet and bright dragon fruit. With a bit of extra salt I could eat this […]