Los Tacos & Desserts Opens On Dispensary Block In South Chicago
SOUTH CHICAGO — There’s a new place to celebrate Taco Tuesday on the Southeast Side. Los Tacos & Desserts serves up homestyle Mexican cuisine inspired by supper at Chef Jose Hernandez’s mom’s house. “What I’m going for here is to serve food just like we do at home. It tastes like you’re eating at the […]
The 8 Best Places for Tacos in Atlantic City
Imagine kicking back after a long day after gambling at the casinos in Atlantic City. You’re definitely up, so you’ve decided to treat yourself to a refreshing cocktail as you watch the sun slowly head for the horizon. That’s when it hits you. You’re hungry for tacos. Don’t worry. This is totally normal. Tacos are […]
Recipe: Authentic Mexican Tacos
I’m up the top of the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. I had such grand plans to do some sort of take on the local cuisine; maybe trot down to a market and make the most of the produce, toy around with a few ingredients, that sort of thing. That plan was very quickly abandoned as […]
Ferndale’s Imperial To Open Detroit Restaurant In Former State Bar Next To Fillmore
A popular hangout for pre-concert or post-game food and drinks, the State Bar on Woodward next to Fillmore Detroit is being transformed into Imperial Detroit. This is the second location for the popular Ferndale restaurant, also on Woodward near Nine Mile, which opened in 2012 with a Southern California vibe, a menu of street tacos […]
Long-Awaited Opening Date Announced For Torchy’s Tacos In Shreveport
Taco fans line up for the opening of Torchy’s Tacos at Foothills Mall. April 1 is the official opening day for Torchy’s Tacos in Shreveport—“no kidding,” said Zach Jackson, managing partner. Torchy’s Tacos is located at 1384 E. 70th St., Suite 900 in Shreveport. The regular business hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. […]
Searching For The Perfect Fish Taco
We hit a lot of savory spots in the surf city of Encinitas, just north of San Diego, looking for the best fish-stuffed tortillas. The research was as sublime as catching an unbroken wave at sunset. A Bit Of Fish Taco History Ensenada is most often credited as the birthplace of the art of tucking […]
The Lazy Llama: Tacos, Tequila and TV
If you pursue an education in journalism and psychology, as I did, you are cursed with a double dose of curiosity. You annoy a lot of people asking a lot of questions. For example, during two visits to the new Lazy Llama Cantina at the corner of Piedmont and Monroe, I’ve asked at least five […]
Don’t Wait for Taco Tuesday to Visit Taqueria La Hacienda
Sure, there is Meatless Monday. And many folks eat fish on Friday. But so revered is the taco that when Tuesday rolls around, a lot of us begin to drool like Pavlov’s dog. Tacos have been around for a long time. In fact, 16th-century Spanish explorer Bernal Díaz del Castillo wrote about enjoying a feast […]
Restaurant Review: Mermaid Cafe in Catskill
We’re back on Main Street in Catskill, where all the cool kids are. Only this time we’re eating tacos with our hands and slurping house-made ramen noodles at a communal table in the long, skinny, pastel-hued Mermaid Cafe. It’s a second business for Michelle Williams, operator of Bittersweet, an ice cream shop in an even […]
Start Your Day the Texan Way With Breakfast Tacos
The relationship between Mexican food and Texan culture can’t be denied, as Tex-Mex cuisine amply proves. From El Paso to Houston and everywhere in between, Mexican ingredients and flavor profiles combine with “American” counterparts to create widely beloved dishes like queso, cheese enchiladas, and — of course — breakfast tacos. These handheld treats offer Texas […]
