
Tacos La Fonda trifecta - carnitas, asada, al pastor
Well my friends another year is behind us. It's almost 2007. I can't believe it. Where have the years gone? What have I done with my life? Well enough of the self pity it's time for the best of 06. I've just asked myself and the votes are in! it's a sweep by tacos el korita! Best taco truck! , best pastor!, best carnitas!, best salsa roja! Best carne asada? Almost! but that award goes to La Taquiza.
Holy crap you say.."Bandini how much does tacos El Korita pay you?...are you on the take?" No! I'm not on the take and I'm insulted by the accusation. I just love this taco truck! I'm not sure if it's the tortillas hechas a mano or the spicy king taco inspired salsas (roja and verde) or the the crunchy seasoned carnitas or the way the grumpy taquero treats me. There is just something about Tacos El Korita that brings me back to the taco mecca that is east olympic blvd where the 710 and 5 cross in east LA.
so without further ado..the second annual taco awards.(can someone come up with a good name for these?)

in a perfect world El Korita and El Matador park next to each other for the great taco face-off.

the dark salsa is addicting..so is the charred asada and al pastor. I havn't even tried the carnitas yet.This was a close call with La Taquiza but the salsa was the deciding factor.

char grilled flank steak with the taste of the grill in every bite on top of tortillas hechas a mano

cut from the vertical spit, charred at the tips, moist in the middle and delicious seasoning.

crunchy seasoned carnitas topped with an amazing salsa verde

very soft beef(cow cheek)with a tasty avocado sauce. If you've held out on trying cabeza this is the place to try.

the soft tender strips of rib meat melt on your tongue and will change the way you view suadero

brings the heat without overwhelming the rest of the taco. A spicy chile mixture that reminds one of King Taco's famous salsa roja

serrano pepper mixture with a hint of avocado.This spicy salsa will burn your tonque if you aren't careful. Have a cold beverage handy.

Tough call, could have gone La Taquiza here. Both make excellent tortillas hechas a mano.

excellent homemade tortillas, the salsa is smokey and spicy and the meats are skillfully prepared

when these are on they are on. Pastor is saucy and oniony, asada finely chopped. Avoid getting them to go since they don't take well to being stacked in tin foil.

El Super Taco is quickly becoming my favorite local. I still need to try the ensenada style fish tacos

yeah I'm a TLF fan boy. Dip these little bad boys in the salsa roja and chug down a bottle of jarritos.
Thanks for all your recommendations and for those I havn't gotten to yet 2007 looks to be another good taco year. I've added a new poll for taco trucks. I've tried to include some from each neighborhood and some of the most recommended trucks. The winner at the end of 2007 will win the Peoples Choice Award which is really the most important award anyway. Because who am I? I'm just one man, your humble taco correspondent and unofficial taco laureate of Los Angeles.
Happy New Year, drive safely and don't forget to tip your local taco truck.
Thank you, Bandini for making our taco world a better place. Happy New Year!
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And in accordance with this season, I am making my haj(sp) to the taco mecca next weekend!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
A job well-done! . . . get it?
well done . . like cooking meat . . .
ah, forget it.
;)
Man, please try to make it down to Long Beach next year...at leas the South Bay!
ReplyDeleteYou could call the awards...
ReplyDeleteThe HAMs (for Hecha A Mano).
And I swear this has nothing to do with "Ham" being in my URL. Swear! LOL
Happy New Year!
Wow...if you say the pastors at Tacos El Korita are tops, even better than La Taquiza...dang...I'm there. Thanks Bandini for a great year of taco hunting!
ReplyDeleteObviously you've never been to Chano's for the best carne asade soft tacos... IN THE WORLD!
ReplyDeleteCheck it out - 3000 Figueroa just North of USC.
Obviously you've never been to Chano's for the best carne asada soft tacos... IN THE WORLD!
ReplyDeleteCheck it out - 3000 Figueroa just North of USC.
steen,
ReplyDeletethe hams haha..good one..
mharbourca,
obviously I have! check the sidebar
Dude...how can you even THINK of leaving off Rincon Taurino for some distinction or another??? Rincon Taurino owns, man. And the best thing of all is I can just stroll a couple of blocks down and I AM THERE.
ReplyDeleteRincon Taurino tacos de carnitas FOR THE WIN.
michelle,
ReplyDeleteyeah rincon does rule. But this was best of 2006 and I went to Rincon in 2005.
I should get back to rincon this year cuz I think I left them out of my best of 05.
Obviously you've never been to Chano's for the best carne asade soft tacos... IN THE WORLD!
ReplyDeleteCheck it out - 3000 Figueroa just North of USC.
Congratulations on your big mention in The Times yesterday! It is well deserved! Your blog is very funny and entertaining, and makes me wish I ate at taco trucks more often:) Still on the hunt for your rhubarb treat, but I will keep you posted! http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-dish3jan03,1,1889083.story
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