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Pierna de Borrego (Leg of Lamb) – La Espadaña. Tijuana

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My rating: 4 1/2 stars

About 10 years ago, a friend told me to try La Espadaña, a lovely restaurant in an upscale neighborhood of Tijuana. “Try the Tampiqueña” he said. I eventually tried the Tampiqueña, a tasty steak covered in onions and peppers, but this time, I went for the leg of lamb.

It was a generous piece of beautifully braised lamb, served in its own juices, complexly flavored with cinnamon and spices that wouldn’t have surprised me in a Greek restaurant… except for the obvious presence of some smoky peppers. The presentation was delightful, especially when I was presented with a large dish of dried oregano, parsley, chopped onions and crushed peppers. This great meal and a diet Coke cost me $17.50 plus tip. Maybe I’ll have the Tampiqueña next time… or something entirely different.

La Tacopedia – The Encyclopedia of Tacos

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What a great idea! They categorize the 19 different types of tacos – insects, fish, seafood, carnitas, barbacoa, etc., and their “cousins” – enchiladas, tlayudas, quesadillas… They discuss origins, characteristics and salsas, and provide recipes, as well as interviews with legendary chefs. The price is a bit steep on Amazon as of today, but I’ll be keeping an eye out to get a copy soon!

En esta original, divertida y apetitosa Tacopedia, se desmenuzan los 19 tipos principales de tacos (de insectos, pescados y mariscos, carnitas, barbacoa, canasta…) y sus “primas” (enchiladas, tlayudas y quesadillas): origen, características, secretos, recetas, salsas que deben acompañarlos, variantes, algunas taquerías recomendadas de todo México, entrevistas con taqueros legendarios… Las impactantes fotografías se acompañan por una “tacografía”, una lotería del taco y otras “botanas” que hacen de este un libro imperdible que no por nada agotó su primera edición en solo cuatro meses.

Les compartimos el vínculo a un video del canal oficial de la 4ta Feria del Libro Independiente donde pueden saber más sobre este título.

Coctél de Pulpo – The Place With No Name. Downtown Los Angeles

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It was a wonderful octopus cocktail; firm, fresh octopus pieces in a sweet and spicy tomato sauce just like my favorite places on the east coast of Mexico. Located right next door to the Grand Central Market on Broadway, I realized that I didn’t remember this seafood restaurant’s name. I walked past it again yesterday, but for the life of me, couldn’t find a name on the front of the store… Sure, I probably could have gone in and asked, but it’s more fun this way.

Empanadas de Flor de Calabaza – La Huasteca, Lynwood. Los Angeles

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Whenever I have a Mexican empanada, I wonder why they are usually so much better than Argentinian empanadas. After all, they are a national dish in Argentina. These were no exception. Warm and soft, filled with squash blossoms and mild cheese. With crema and queso, of course… Perfectly accompanied by a slightly tart and delicious guacamole.

Here’s the website: http://lahuasteca.com/