I was at a Hispanic joint tonight. This dude walked in and ordered Hispanic food to go. I thought maybe he was a forum dude. Not sure but he looked familiaroso!:D

Was this you?:rolleyes:

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I had New Mexican food tonight, but it was at a sit down place in Albuquerque.

i ate takeout mexican in riverside

Not me...

I was busy taking pictures of a Vitus that belongs to a Hispanic friend of mine. Nice vintage bike all Campy. We were at his Hispanic bikeshop next to the Hispanic taco stand. I asked him if he had any Hispanic handlebars in stock but he didn't.

Not me...

I was busy taking pictures of a Vitus that belongs to a Hispanic friend of mine. Nice vintage bike all Campy. We were at his Hispanic bikeshop next to the Hispanic taco stand. I asked him if he had any Hispanic handlebars in stock but he didn't.


Is the lil poochie in your avatar a CockerSpanic?:D

No a Mal-tease...;)

Hispanic yes, but Los Sanchez.
Besides, Beanz knows what I look like . . . (yeah, 30+ years older than the guy in the photo!).

Rick / OCRR

We had Hispanic food for dinner last night at our Spanish styled home. My wife is Hispanic so I'm forced to eat Spanish food at least 3 nights out the week... ...but in all honesty, I prefer to eat Japanese food....and so does my wife... :p:D

I had New Mexican food tonight, but it was at a sit down place in Albuquerque.

I hope you had some good Sopapilla while you were there.

After riding 32 miles in the Hollywood Hills in 100 degree heat all I could eat was diet ice tea. I guess I just rode my appetite into the ground. I have never had Hispanic food, but I like Mexican food-Don Cuco! (http://www.doncuco.com/)

but I like Mexican food-Don Cuco! (http://www.doncuco.com/)

Interesting menu. I will have to give it a try. I still haven't found any exemplary mexican food in the valley.

Interesting menu. I will have to give it a try. I still haven't found any exemplary mexican food in the valley.

Its good....a bit pricey....great margies...best fajitas!
You have to go early or its very crowded...There is another in Glendale, and Acton...

The best tacos come from taco trucks. Lots of chopped onions, cilantros, y salsa mui pico para mi, por favor....

Don Cuco's is not bad. I've also enjoyed Casa Vega, but more for the kitsch factor. Mexicali is only good for meeting singles, not the food.

Problem is that I like pristine restaurants and to be truly authentic, you need a little grunge in the environment.

Don Cuco's is not bad. I've also enjoyed Casa Vega, but more for the kitsch factor. Mexicali is only good for meeting singles, not the food.

Problem is that I like pristine restaurants and to be truly authentic, you need a little grunge in the environment.

Yeah...I like Casa Vega also...Mexicali is just too hip for me...:rolleyes:

Yeah...I like Casa Vega also...Mexicali is just too hip for me...:rolleyes:

I've had mixed results at Casa Vega, but agree that the ambiance is nice. That is, once you've managed to pick yourself up off the floor, and your eyes adjust.

Agree all around on Mexicali. The food doesn't even seem mexican... more like "typical bar food, severd (named) in the general direction of the border".

A friend of mine swears by a small, authentic place a few blocks north of Hugo's... can't remember the name now. I'll find out. edit: Tony's at Coldwater and Magnolia.

The best tacos come from taco trucks. Lots of chopped onions, cilantros, y salsa mui pico para mi, por favor....

Now there's a ride theme for ya...Tour de Taco Trucks...

I like the Sombrero's taco shop that's wedged into the back of the local Shell station.


ps. Is there a difference between Mexican, Guatamalan, Panamanian, El Salvadorian, and Honduran food? If so, then all you people talking about Hispanic food are going to hell.

Now there's a ride theme for ya...Tour de Taco Trucks...

We definitely must include a stop behind the car wash at the corner of Santa Monica Bl and Gower. They serve the best tacos...:D

ps. Is there a difference between Mexican, Guatamalan, Panamanian, El Salvadorian, and Honduran food? If so, then all you people talking about Hispanic food are going to hell.When it comes to tamales.....I like mexican tamales best......:)

Now there's a ride theme for ya...Tour de Taco Trucks...

+1

Get on it.

Now there's a ride theme for ya...Tour de Taco Trucks...


The one in that little alley/street behind the Westin/Thrifty Rental cars in LAX (off of Century) is the bomb diggity. When I was a flight attendant, I used to stop there at 11pm right before checking in to work the Guadalajara all-nighter. Ahh, fond memories.

On a side note, I had El Pollo Loco for lunch today in El Monte. Ahhh, two "el's in one sentence. Can't beat that!! :p

Hey alicestrong - we gotta do lunch sometime! I'm working full-time in El Monte now!

The best tacos come from taco trucks. Lots of chopped onions, cilantros, y salsa mui pico para mi, por favor....

But we're talking Hispanic food here. Anyone know of a good paella truck?

The best tacos come from taco trucks. Lots of chopped onions, cilantros, y salsa mui pico para mi, por favor....I used to love the taco carts in Tijauna. Tacos and little bottles of Coke or Carte Blanca.

What about the little bacon-wrapped hot dogs?

What about the little bacon-wrapped hot dogs?Now I'm hungry. All I have is an apple and a carrot cake Clif bar.

Hispanic yes, but Los Sanchez.
Besides, Beanz knows what I look like . . . (yeah, 30+ years older than the guy in the photo!).

Rick / OCRR

I love Los Sanchez. My wife grew up in Whittier and during the time that she lived there while we were dating, I could never convince her to eat there. I'm not sure if it was the "C" rating (C is the lowest letter grade given) or the cockroaches she saw on the floor the times she would go there with me while I got something to eat.

My father in law ate there with me once. He is rarely satisfied with anyone's Mexican food except for my mother in law's. He actually complimented the food. I haven't been able to get him to go back though.

Interesting menu. I will have to give it a try. I still haven't found any exemplary mexican food in the valley.

What are you talking about? Clearly you haven't made it to any of the fine Del Taco's in your area. :p

What makes great Mexican food to you?

Here are my random ponderings which are probably all repeats from this thread.

- Finer restaurants have better quality meats and veggies, but are probably less authentic.

- Grungier places are probably more authentic, but may not have the best quality ingredients.

- I'd rate places like Casa Vega & Don Busco as being middle tier between those two options.

I personally find all three delightful. I'm just as happy at a Taco truck as I am at Don Busco as I am at one of those fancy places in Vegas that has snooty versions of Mexican. All the experiences are different, the food is often quite different, and it's all classified as Mexican.

I'm rambling, I probably shouldn't post after a long day of drinking at the beach.

Do you like Chile Rellenos? If so go to La Talpa at Pico and Barrington, in west L.A. It's a time warp. It hasn't changed in 30 years. And nope not me in the photo.

Here are my random ponderings

Whoa. Your sophisticated analysis frightens and confuses me. I like beans. :beer:

Whoa. You're sophisticated analysis frightens and confuses me. I like beans. :beer:

I pontificate when I drink.

Whoa. Your sophisticated analysis frightens and confuses me. I like beans. :beer:
Just go somewhere that ends in tos.

My pizza was made by a Hispanic, does that make it Hispanic Food?

Just go somewhere that ends in tos.

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Has anyone eaten at Los Pueblitos in Brea (Rose and Imperial Hwy)? My favorite Mexican restaurant. Quite authentic. Great Chili Rellenos. No one speaks English much. Alittle grungy but I choose to ignore that cause the food is so good.

Lenchita, hands down best Mexican food in the valley. It's in Pacoima, kinda in the valley.

Lenchita, hands down best Mexican food in the valley. It's in Pacoima, kinda in the valley.In that same general area, La Sirenita on Van Nuys Bl has good food and an all female mariachi most evenings. It's a big place with booths and banquet style seating and the patrons are always almost all Hispanic......so you know the food is authentic Mexican.

OK now name some places o'here!:mad:

OK now name some places o'here!:mad:I had lunch at Anita's in Oceanside. Enough calories for the whole weekend.

Los Jarritos in Pomona
Juanitas - Great Burritos, Ontario and Pomona
Albertos for late night food, they are open 24/7, another Pomona joint..
Tios in Rancho Cucamonga..
La Nueva Posada and El Chollo in Pasadena

Los Jarritos in Pomona
Juanitas - Great Burritos, Ontario and Pomona
Albertos for late night food, they are open 24/7, another Pomona joint..
Tios in Rancho Cucamonga..


The pic on the first page is Los Jarritos in Pomona! Great food and very reasonable prices.

Some dude at work mentioned Lily's (Garey and LaVerne St.) right next to the big Mariscos joint that was long ago a Pizza Hut or Shakey's. Also a place called Mary's Tacos just West of the 71 on Valley (Holt) behind the launder-O-mat. Ever been there? LIttle holes in the wall but supposedly great food.

Someone suggested La Paloma on Foothill and Garey. Didn't care for it at all. Kind of scary when you look around and you're the only Mexican in the joint. I knew at that point I was in trouble!:D

King Taco - Anywhere

The pic on the first page is Los Jarritos in Pomona! Great food and very reasonable prices.

Some dude at work mentioned Lily's (Garey and LaVerne St.) right next to the big Mariscos joint that was long ago a Pizza Hut or Shakey's. Also a place called Mary's Tacos just West of the 71 on Valley (Holt) behind the launder-O-mat. Ever been there? LIttle holes in the wall but supposedly great food.

Someone suggested La Paloma on Foothill and Garey. Didn't care for it at all. Kind of scary when you look around and you're the only Mexican in the joint. I knew at that point I was in trouble!:D

LaPaloma is known for gringo mex food not authentic.. Los J's is great, make sure not to go to the one in Upland, it is not the same owners..

LaPaloma is known for gringo mex food not authentic.. Los J's is great, make sure not to go to the one in Upland, it is not the same owners..


Guy in Upland is Jarritos (minus the 'LOS'). He went on his own after working for LosJ. We used to go there once ina while when he first opened. He's a tight sucker though. Trying to get extra salsa is like pulling teeth.

He decorated the place a bit more, put purty pics on his menus and jacked up the prices big time. We don't go there anymore. Food not as good and twice the price of LosJ's.:(

King Taco - Anywhere

I've heard manyh rec's on King Taco. Nearest is El Monte. Been wanting to go but the drive for a Taco?...Although I have driven to SanDiego for a meatpie!:D

I've heard manyh rec's on King Taco. Nearest is El Monte. Been wanting to go but the drive for a Taco?...Although I have driven to SanDiego for a meatpie!:D

My wife, who is MEXICAN :rolleyes: , loves King Taco more than any other for tacos and we've been to many places.

There's one in Pasadena, too.

BTW Socalrider, have you had the pico de gallo at Los Jarrito's? They don't push it or advertise it. I saw it at another table once so I asked, They give you a small bowl but MYGOSH! It's great and one lil bowl is hot enough for the entire meal.

If the waitress Maria serves us (always hopes she does) she brings it out without asking. I order my plate and a Sope de carnitas on the side. She always has them throw some on top of the sope!YUMMMM!

I'll ask for the Pico de Gallo tonight..

best tacos period are Grandma's.. She sells once a year at Claremont Village Venture, end of October..

Corner of 1st and Harvard.. look for the long line and Rosa's Taco's

http://claremontchamber.org/villageventure.html

My wife, who is MEXICAN :rolleyes: , loves King Taco more than any other for tacos and we've been to many places.

There's one in Pasadena, too.

Pasadena, really? I'd rather drive there than into El Monte. So if I run into a Mexican lady named 'Mrs. Conrad', I'll know you're near!:D

Pasadena, really? I'd rather drive there than into El Monte. So if I run into a Mexican lady named 'Mrs. Conrad', I'll know you're near!:D

It's in Old Town, we'll probably be there tonight!