Reccomendations: Tacos Al Pastor?
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Under 2 weeks now...any recommendations for these wonderful treats and where I can find some great ones, is much appreciated.
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Takos Pancho (I might be off on the spelling! - it's just off Olas Altas on Basillo Badillia (again - spelling?) . Tiny spot with tables inside and one or two out on the sidewalk. it's next door to Cafe D'Olla. (That spelling doesn't look right either! - must be the minus 46 wind chill this morning - the brain is frozen!)
Anyway - awesome tacos - we eat there several times a trip - can't go wrong with most items on their menu!
Enjoy!
Anyway - awesome tacos - we eat there several times a trip - can't go wrong with most items on their menu!
Enjoy!
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Re: ????????
That is called a: TROMPO - and for the record it is hundreds of layers of thinly sliced marinated pork, stacked on the rod that spins next to an open flame/heat source.Chevy Man wrote:Okay, I give up. What the heck is that thing hanging in the picture?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_pastor
The owner will then carve pieces off that are done when you order your Taco's
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Re: ????????
[quote="Chevy Man"]Okay, I give up. What the heck is that thing D
I didn't know what it was called, all I know is that it is delicious and I can't wait to enjoy it again.
Joyce
I didn't know what it was called, all I know is that it is delicious and I can't wait to enjoy it again.
Joyce
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Thanks for the info, learn something everyday. Will definitely give em a try next time we go.
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Hey Chevy Man - next time you visit your local mall - check out the Greek take out place in the food court - they will have gyro meat - which is cooked the same way but spiced differently from the Mexican version .
Tasty Tacos
So true Chris !
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Re: Good Eats
and it is usually lamb, Beef or Venison...the Mexican version is almost always pork, if not mistaken.smitty wrote:Hey Chevy Man - next time you visit your local mall - check out the Greek take out place in the food court - they will have gyro meat - which is cooked the same way but spiced differently from the Mexican version .
The meat spins on its axle, and there is a heat source behind it. It is a vertical rotisserie, basically. So it is cooking and staying hot, at least around the surface. They trim cooked, hot meat from the edge of the chunk, to serve to customers. Generally safe, but look for the stands that look clean and have lots of customers! Takos Panchos, mentioned above, is not a street stand but in a building, so keeping the place clean is easier for them.
Some cooks routinely cut the pork from the main chunk, and then place it on a griddle, chopping it up and cooking it further, so it is definitely cooked thoroughly. You can watch before you buy, to see if this is their procedure.
Sally
Some cooks routinely cut the pork from the main chunk, and then place it on a griddle, chopping it up and cooking it further, so it is definitely cooked thoroughly. You can watch before you buy, to see if this is their procedure.
Sally
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