I found $100 in cash lying on the ground three times in my life. Cool, eh? But I’ve also had $100 stolen from me twice, which is probably karma for not using the found money more wisely.
One thing Mrs. Wolf and I noticed after arriving in Texas was the utter lack of good Mexican food. Now, admittedly this is a North Texas issue. San Anton…
I found $100 in cash lying on the ground three times in my life. Cool, eh? But I’ve also had $100 stolen from me twice, which is probably karma for not using the found money more wisely.
One thing Mrs. Wolf and I noticed after arriving in Texas was the utter lack of good Mexican food. Now, admittedly this is a North Texas issue. San Antonio and El Paso do not have this problem. But up here in Dallas, they have about 20 chains with the word “taco” in the name, and none of them understand the essential nature of a proper taco. It’s maddening.
Crispy beef taco is my Mexican test dish, because it’s deceptively simple, yet so hard to master. For my money, ($20 coincidentally) Ernie’s Taco House on Lankershim is the gold standard. Close second is Ricardo’s Place in San Juan Capistrano, which is perfectly situated for a midway meal stop on one’s way to or from San Diego.
I have heard from Texans that most of the state has lousy Mexican food, but very good TexMex, which is its own kind of deal. Have you guys gotten into TexMex?
From what I’ve been able to determine, Tex-Mex consists of replacing the wonderful traditional sauces of Mexican cuisine with canned chili or melted Velveeta.
For good Mexican food in Dallas, go to family-owned restaurants. I go to Herrera’s in Oak Cliff. Taco Cabana started in San Antonio. Their food and tacos good.
I found $100 in cash lying on the ground three times in my life. Cool, eh? But I’ve also had $100 stolen from me twice, which is probably karma for not using the found money more wisely.
One thing Mrs. Wolf and I noticed after arriving in Texas was the utter lack of good Mexican food. Now, admittedly this is a North Texas issue. San Antonio and El Paso do not have this problem. But up here in Dallas, they have about 20 chains with the word “taco” in the name, and none of them understand the essential nature of a proper taco. It’s maddening.
Crispy beef taco is my Mexican test dish, because it’s deceptively simple, yet so hard to master. For my money, ($20 coincidentally) Ernie’s Taco House on Lankershim is the gold standard. Close second is Ricardo’s Place in San Juan Capistrano, which is perfectly situated for a midway meal stop on one’s way to or from San Diego.
I have heard from Texans that most of the state has lousy Mexican food, but very good TexMex, which is its own kind of deal. Have you guys gotten into TexMex?
From what I’ve been able to determine, Tex-Mex consists of replacing the wonderful traditional sauces of Mexican cuisine with canned chili or melted Velveeta.
This is what I’ve heard. Very strange.
You are correct and good Tex-Mex is a lie.
For good Mexican food in Dallas, go to family-owned restaurants. I go to Herrera’s in Oak Cliff. Taco Cabana started in San Antonio. Their food and tacos good.