RFT has been slanging these for the past week; someone should go, for research.
Oh, gawd, I kinda/sorta have time for this today, but thereâs a part of me that thinks Iâd rather just have it at Coni SeafoodâŚ
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If you have time to drive out there, there are better alternatives:
Howlinâ Rayâs 
Holbox
Villa Moreliana - Try their 10 different Carnitas.
Bulgarini - Try Leoâs amazing Pastas and Gelato.
and much more. 
I was actually totally thinking this. Is there an app or something that tells me how long the wait is? B/c I need to back on the westside by, like, 3:30PM, at the latest.
Edit:
It ainât gonna work:
https://twitter.com/howlinrays/status/1111694635548594176
Curious to hear what you think about 1986 - I am on record as not liking it (except the mushrooms), but I realize Iâm in the minority.
I do like Teddyâs Red Tacos, though Iâd probably put them 3rd or 4th in my personal Tijuana Birria rankings. What places do you prefer?
Hi @Srsly,
Yes! So you had their original Baja Lobster Tacos as well a few years back? It was very good back then. This new fake Lobster is terrible; truly a completely different, bad creation. We were so shocked (because a few of us had that rare, seasonal version a few years back and were excited to see him list Lobster Tacos back on the menu on the day of our visit).
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Hi @Chowseeker1999 -
Excellent report. You had some great Carne Asada Tacos.
Too bad about Rickyâs. Maybe the business isnât succeeding for whatever reason and theyâre cutting corners. Anyway, that ship has sailed for me. 
Really glad Tacos 1986 toned down the salt on the Shroom Taco & Vampiro. The shrooms are cooked perfectly but they were a salt lick. Just no on the chewy gristle meat. No! Iâm not known for liking it, period, but when you - who loves tendon and chewy bits - talk about how bad the gristle is? Ugh, no! Itâs a bummer because I like their menu and I like crispy shells. But I doubt Iâll eat there again⌠or Smorgasburg until it dies down.
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Hi @TheCookie,
Thank you. Yah, we were very sad about Rickyâs, but seeing little signals⌠like him moving further and further away to more remote locations (where his truck might not be ânoticedâ / evicted(?) - heâs now under an overpass), along with not bothering to put out any welcoming seating (I know most trucks donât, but when he was on top of his game, they had actual wooden tables at a previous location), and ultimately cutting corners like what we got? Yah it feels like heâs just coasting on his previous fame / accolades and trying to collect as much money as possible (w/ less effort). 
Wow, I mustâve missed it when you said the Mushrooms also were a salt lick! Iâm glad the couple times we went they were OK. The Carne Asada was terrible though and very salty as you experienced as well.
If youâre in the mood for deep, smoky, delicious Carne Asada Tacos give Tire Shop Taqueria or Tacos Los Poblanos a try if youâre in that area. Otherwise, hereâs to hoping a closer, quality taquero moves in to the area.
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Definitely!
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Great pics of Carnitas El Momoâs OG location from Eater. On my first visit many years ago, I was like OMG canât believe something this rustic exists in LA. Hardcore streetfood! No hipsters in sight within a 5 mile radius 
Carnitas El Momo
2411 Fairmount St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Still my go-to
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Thatâs a great piece by Eater. Highlighting places that many would never know, hear about, or experience, including myself. I want to try them all.
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Very respectable list from Eater published today
given the demographics, youâd think that maybe one of the 38 would be found in the SFV.
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And only one in Orange County? Câmon people. Maybe venture into Santa Ana.
Not surprised. Even the local OC Register barely ventures into Santa Ana. Based on theOC Register best 75 restaurant list youâd think Newport/CDM/Laguna is the epicenter of food in the OC.
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Agreed. Brad Johnson has been doing a little better with his Taco Tuesday feature, but still.
Ha! Itâs like what JGold said about Michelin only going a few miles away from BH a decade agoâŚbut the OC version.
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Crushed 5 asada tacos at tire shop last night⌠first time there insanely good, definitely In top 3 tacos for LA imo.
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Love Tire Shop Taqueria! Glad you liked it.
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