Authentic & Street Tacos | August 20, 2024
#690: Black Pastor Machete at Mota y Limón (PDX)I’d never heard of black pastor before and even though I’m full, I sprang for one of them as a machete — sorta quesataco style. Lots of cheese and a […]
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Authentic & Street Tacos | August 20, 2024
#688: Birria Quesatacos at Birrieria PDXBirrieria PDX came highly recommended when I asked XOXO folks about taco recs in Portland, and I can see why. The birria is juicy and flavorful, the quesatacos have the […]
Authentic & Street Tacos | August 19, 2024
#684-685: Chorizo & Pollo Mole at Havalina’s/Beto’s Taqueria (PDX)The chorizo was recommended to me as being not very greasy compared to other places. If I’m being honest, it was a little too dry for me. The pollo mole […]
Authentic & Street Tacos | December 10, 2023
#654-656: Taqueria TaxcoTaqueria Taxco opened somewhat recently near where I live, and last night, me and the homies tried it out. The tripas and lengua were on point but not super flavorful, […]
Authentic & Street Tacos | August 27, 2023
#637-642: Lakeview Taco Fest (Chicago)Earlier this year, I happened to be in Chicago the same weekend as the Lakeview Taco Fest. They had several really good tacos that I’d gladly get again. I was […]
Authentic & Street Tacos | April 13, 2022
Bonus Visit: Tacos el Gordo in Las Vegas
Authentic & Street Tacos | November 11, 2021
#568-569: Bad Spanish Tacos’ Last Stand…in Texas. Billy from Bad Spanish Tacos headed northward and had one last hurrah at Division Brewing. Four tacos. One night. Hugs, beer, and trivia. The spaghetti squash and hominy […]
Authentic & Street Tacos | November 11, 2021
#566-567: Pastor and Birria from Taqueria CuautehmocI recently decided to try the newest taco experience to move into the gas station around the block from my apartment. The birria quesatacos were phenomenal. Melted cheese and soft […]
Authentic & Street Tacos | November 11, 2021
#561-563: Tacos El Gordo in Las VegasI am perfectly content to say that Tacos El Gordo is a magical taco wonderland. Nine or so lines of options packed with flavor: check. Trompo money shot: check. Closeups […]
Authentic & Street Tacos | September 9, 2021
#546-547: Pastor & Lengua at Tacos Por FavorI asked my friend and sunset photography aficionado Tom Ciszek for details on Santa Monica taco spots to check out, and his go-to is Tacos Por Favor. This busy takeout […]