It’s Cinco de Mayo – support your local taco shop!
I go to Carmen’s Mexican Foods here in San Diego every Saturday morning. Saturday will be May 6, but there’s no doubt that Cinco de Mayo specials will still be on offer.
Looking forward to that! Maybe even tamales.
Serious about crackers.
May 05, 2023, 08:10 AM
davidjinks
There will be tacos for dinner tonight.
Anyone in the Aberdeen area of Maryland, Supermercado Campos, over on Beards Hill road, some of the best Honduran/Ecuadorian/Mexican food I’ve ever had. They have horchata on tap as well!
May 05, 2023, 08:14 AM
eagle10
Have a Brave Bull as an after dinner drink. (Brave Bull = equal parts of tequila and kahlua over ice)
May 05, 2023, 08:30 AM
Rightwire
YAAAAY Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862!!
And yet another reason for Americans to drink!
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May 05, 2023, 08:43 AM
oddball
Sorry, Texas BBQ tonight
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May 05, 2023, 09:16 AM
HK Ag
Sounds like a good day for menudo!
May 05, 2023, 09:46 AM
V-Tail
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May 05, 2023, 09:59 AM
konata88
I am aware of Cinco (the day and the celebrations associated) but am ignorant of the history and background. I have many questions but perhaps more appropriate in a separate thread.
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May 05, 2023, 12:21 PM
egregore
A Mexican military victory over the French doesn't say much for either.
May 05, 2023, 12:36 PM
TheFrontRange
Done, though I opted for beef nachos at one of my favorite spots.
As an aside, it’s also another 5/5 holiday…
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May 05, 2023, 12:44 PM
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May 05, 2023, 01:08 PM
HRK
quote:
Originally posted by oddball: Sorry, Texas BBQ tonight
wrap it in a burrito and poof! Carne Asada!
May 05, 2023, 01:38 PM
smschulz
Don't forget the Pico De Gallo:
PS this is recorded by some friends of my wife and myself.
May 05, 2023, 01:57 PM
Slippery Pete
Wife said there is almost 0 cars on 680 this morning and has never seen it so empty. She didn't get the message to not drive to work today. Normally a parking lot.
I said, Cinco de Mayo.
She said, there must not be any Mexicans on the road today.
The holiday is not all that popular in Mexico, except maybe in the state of Puebla.
Regardless, good deals on tacos is something to celebrate.
May 05, 2023, 02:10 PM
BigSwede
We are ready
May 05, 2023, 03:27 PM
TMats
No patience. We had tacos and margs last night
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May 05, 2023, 03:52 PM
tatortodd
quote:
It’s Cinco de Mayo – support your local taco shop!
No Thanks! I don't like crowds. Therefore, I don't go to Mexican joints on May 5th much like I don't go to Irish joints on March 17th. Friday night and Cinco de Mayo means every Mexican joint worth a shit will have a big wait.
I'm making Mexican rice from scratch for the GF and I tonight. Also, have some chicken breast marinating in mojo criollo. I'm planning to pair with Negro Modelo, and likely she'll be having a Paloma.
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May 05, 2023, 03:56 PM
Russ59
quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd:
quote:
It’s Cinco de Mayo – support your local taco shop!
No Thanks! I don't like crowds. Therefore, I don't go to Mexican joints on May 5th much like I don't go to Irish joints on March 17th.
Tatortodd, what's your opinion of Torchy's? It seems decent for a chain taco joint.
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May 05, 2023, 04:06 PM
tatortodd
quote:
Originally posted by Russ59: Tatortodd, what's your opinion of Torchy's? It seems decent for a chain taco joint.
I ate there twice this week including last night.
Is it traditional Mexican? No
Are their tacos delicious? Yes
I've tried pretty much every taco on the menu except the fake meat one and the vegetarian one. Generally, I get a half order of queso, their taco of the month and rotate one of these:
trailer park (fried chicken)
(secret menu) green chili pork missionary style (it's better than their regular green chili pork)
chicken fajita
Mr Orange (blackened salmon)
(secret menu) Ace of Spades (jalapeno cheddar sausage, brisket, and fried egg)
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