Author Archives: EL CHAVO!

Huevos Rancheros: Tacos El Gavilan

Posted on August 11, 2017 by EL CHAVO!

I’ve seen a few outposts of Tacos El Gavilan, a small local chain around greater LA, but hadn’t thought much about giving them a try. Usually taquerias are difficult (but not impossible) territory for vegetarians. I recently asked a young … Continue reading →

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Ugliest Mural

Posted on August 5, 2017 by EL CHAVO!

I was driving down Colorado in Eagle Rock when I turned all the way around to take a pic of this mural I spotted that is easily one of the worst in recent memory. In the top 10 of the … Continue reading →

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Huevos Rancheros: Ana’s Kitchen

Posted on June 30, 2017 by EL CHAVO!

Do you remember back when people used to visit restaurants, kitchens, and food trucks to purchase food items just to eat? You know, back in the days when you ate food because you were hungry? Cuz that other option of … Continue reading →

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The Riots of 1992: A True Story

Posted on April 29, 2017 by EL CHAVO!

And in comic form! I made this little page – ooooooh, quien sabe, hace un chingo – back when I first got this website going and learned about easy to use WYSISYG page builders, as you will surely notice. Please … Continue reading →

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Huevos Rancheros: Urbano Mexican Kitchen

Posted on April 22, 2017 by EL CHAVO!

There’s always some new place to try in the greater LA metro area. For good or bad. But it’s usually fun to venture out and see what’s what. This review brings us to Pasadena, right next to the Ralph’s where … Continue reading →

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100 Year Old Lincoln Heights

Posted on March 26, 2017 by EL CHAVO!

100 years ago today, Lincoln Heights got its new and current name. It used to be East Los Angeles. Happy Birthday! Also, on this very important day, I saw a man giving his pet rooster a bike ride. Lincoln Heights … Continue reading →

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