Another vote for skipping Best Fish Tacos of Ensenada and adding Homestate for some breakfast tacos.
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I took a long break from BFTiE after discovering RFT but went back recently and thought it was better than I remembered. The salsas are pretty damn unique.
I mean OP might as well do a Bang^3 for the Homestate/RFT/BFTiE trifecta.
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Honestly for your Sunday taco crawl, I would end it at Holbox, which in my opinion puts all other fish tacos to shame.
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Going to Holbox last would also fit in well logistically if you are making a trip to Tire Shop Taqueria. They don’t open until 6pm on Sunday.
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you clearly have a higher tolerance for consuming liquids at scalding temperatures, not to mention an apparent diameter of head cavity that would put you in the guinness book of world records.
Couple of suggestions for the taco crawl (my favorite food activity for out of town visitors):
- Kickoff with breakfast at weekend only Barbacoa Estilo Taxco for lamb and goat goodies
- Pick only one fish taco stop - shoot for diversification vs duplicating specialties. I’m fond of Tacos Baja Ensenada (5385 Whittier Blvd), fun setting (in a taco dining sense) and love the AYCE roasted yellow “chilles gueros”. Also consider adding El Bigoton for the Sinoloan seafood tower
- Leo’s only at night after the sun sets. Apparently the pastor trompo does not make an appearance until nightfall, completes the experience.
- How about adding carnitas (Villa Moreliana or Momo) and offal (LA Guera - evenings only) options
- Holbox - make sure you sample the various salsas offered. Order a Yucatan style turkey Panuchos from their sister establishment - Chichen Itza a few feet away
Shame about Guerilla taco, very unique. Resist the urge to gorge, tacos while appearing small fill you up quickly.
Happy crawling!
If you haven’t checked this out - essential reading FTC Taco report
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yeah, Ricky’s new location leaves a lot to be desired compared to his old place on Virgil. It’s even less inviting than the old rainbow umbrella outside of the laundromat.
if no trompo, just continue driving.
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Also with Al Pastor specialist ideally you don’t want to go to early or too late.
Carnitas? El Momo is where you want to go. The son Billy will take care and spoil you if it’s your first time.
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concur on either though i’m not sure where to find el momo on a sunday. i presume moreliana is open on sundays.
i love me their aporkalypse, and their salsa is top notch, but getting a mix of the entire hog at moreliana gives a random factor of just what exactly is in the taco that can surprise in a very good way so you can get two tacos that are allegedly the same yet different.
A skill that’s trainable. The internet tells me so, so it must be true. Stephen Chow describes the discipline (in Vietnamese dubbing, for some reason) at 0:44 of this clip from “Forbidden City Cop”…
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most japanese do the same when they slurp down their ramen which is traditionally served at scalding temperatures. ditto for korean soups like sul long tang, etc. i’d liken it to developing calluses after decades of playing any stringed instrument, but i hesitate to do that to the inside of my mouth, especially my tongue.
I’m coming from San Francisco.
Thanks to folks the multiple caveats about timing. This will be an afternoon crawl, so it sound like we’ll skip Leo’s as al pastor is the priority there and it won’t be ready. Bullet dodged.
Holbox sounds amazing.
I’m into offal, but I’ll have to survey the group. I’ll certainly keep La Guera in mind for myself in the future.
I hear you about not duplicating specialities, especially when there are so many things down there unavailable in the Bay Area. With that in mind, because we occasionally have good carnitas in NorCal, Villa Moreliana may go lower on the priority list.
Sinaloan seafood towers look crazy!
Oh! moreliana Added to the list.
I don’t know how big your stomachs are and how late you wanna stay up but you could squeeze in Koreatown and/or Thai Town on Friday night. Or scrap the Sawtelle idea.
Like Thai Town for dinner, catch Marty and Elayne at the Dresden, finish it off in Koreatown (have you had the Galbijim at Sun Nong Dan?)
I could write a page each on those 2 neighborhoods but I could give you the cliff notes.
If you are looking for a hike in Griffith Park:
-Ferndell to the Observatory, this one is nice and if you must you can extend to Hollywood sign (I wouldn’t it’s overrated)
-Old LA Zoo the trails behind it are not crowded with some pretty good switchbacks
-Wisdom Tree, this is short but very steep, rocky, and narrow. Take your time if you are considering this.
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+1 Plan a K-town itinerary instead of the Sawtelle agenda
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Instead of hiking, why not just spend an afternoon wandering the well-manicured gardens and grounds at The Huntington Library, which is SGV adjacent.
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That is a good idea too. Can easily get your daily 10,000 steps a day. It is a nice leisurely walk.
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Also with bowler in your name Koreatown has Shatto Lanes. These old unfashionable bowling alleys could be gone soon. You can get the Shatto Lane Special!!!
Chicken wings, cabbage, rice, and egg!!! Mmmm low brow food. And there is a bar too.
Bring some BBQ Pork Neck from Ming Kee on Ocean!!
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Too bad you can’t stay longer was hoping you can squeeze in Howlin Rays and Langers
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