Author Archives: EL CHAVO!

Huevos Rancheros: Café de Olla

Posted on December 11, 2023 by EL CHAVO!

Someone suggested a place in Monrovia for Mexican food but after learning of the location I was pretty sure I had already been there. Then I looked it up and it turns out I went to the place next door! … Continue reading →

Posted in Greater Los Angeles, Huevos Rancheros, La Comida | 2 Comments

Día de Muertos Traditions

Posted on November 6, 2023 by EL CHAVO!

I was around before Day of the Dead festivities became a marketing strategy that lots of American corporations have signed on to. Even Mexico has latched on to this new version of DOD, doing a yearly parade based off of … Continue reading →

Posted in Mexico, This Chicano Life | 1 Comment

Never Feel Bad About Your Cooking

Posted on July 20, 2023 by EL CHAVO!

I usually try to improve my cooking skills, I am not always successful. I still cannot make an amazing omelette like Jacques Pepin, but I no longer feel bad about it. After seeing this amazingly bad way to make a … Continue reading →

Posted in La Comida, Mexico, no-recetas, Pendejadas, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | Leave a comment

Biscuits and Gravy: Macy’s – Flagstaff, AZ

Posted on May 27, 2023 by EL CHAVO!

You may not know this about me, but I am a major fan of Biscuits and Gravy. No, I am not joking. This might seem like a stupidly unnecessary statement but if you live in Los Angeles you are just … Continue reading →

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Huevos Rancheros: La Tolteca

Posted on March 27, 2023 by EL CHAVO!

Hola amiguitos! Aqui les traigo otra instalacion de mis babosadas en forma de un HR review! As you all may have noticed, HR reviews have been few and far between. One obvious reason is that blogs are dead. Every time … Continue reading →

Posted in Huevos Rancheros | 4 Comments

Happy 2023!

Posted on January 21, 2023 by EL CHAVO!

Yay, we made it! Despite it all! Wot a crazy year that 2022 was, que no?Did I travel? No! Did I get Covid? Yes! Was it a year full of anxiety and stress? Claro! Were there moments of joy and … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Pendejadas | 4 Comments