Category Archives: La Comida

The stuff you put in your mouth.

Cooking with EL CHAVO! : Vegetarian Menudo

Posted on January 19, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

Bienvenidos Chavos y Chavas a otra edicion de mis recetas vegetarianas! Settle down now with all your laughing and guffawing, cuz this here is indeed a plate of vegan menudo. And it’s good. No, really, its tasty and animal-less. Oh … Continue reading →

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Huevos Rancheros: Barragan’s

Posted on January 16, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

Back when I was a kid Barragan’s was the spot for a special meal with the family. A place that meant you’d have to comb your hair properly, as this was the height of the hair combing days. Now that … Continue reading →

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Huevos Rancheros: Guanajuato Edition

Posted on December 1, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

Do my HR reviews even make sense anymore? They’re all over the place. I certainly seem to have dropped the ball on this endeavor. If you recall, I started this lil’ project 3 years ago just to keep track of … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, Huevos Rancheros, La Comida, Mexico, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | 7 Comments

Huevos Rancheros: Camilo’s

Posted on October 16, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

I like Camilo’s in Eagle Rock, it’s a good spot for a weekend meal.

Posted in Fotos, Greater Los Angeles, Huevos Rancheros, La Comida | 1 Comment

Smart & Final Extra – Now Open

Posted on October 15, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

All signs of the old Vons are gone, the only thing that remains are the bad memories. And in its place: yet another corporate market. Will it be better? Can we expect something else besides Cup o’ Noodles sales? Hmm, … Continue reading →

Posted in commodities, Fotos, La Comida, Lincoln Heights | 7 Comments

Cooking with EL CHAVO! : Frijoles Rancheros

Posted on September 19, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

And so the re-purposing of that initial pot of beans continues. This variation is easily the one that gives me the most satisfaction, a legume experience that is pure gustatory pleasure and reminds me of better days. This recipe might … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, La Comida, Mexico, no-recetas, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | 15 Comments