Category Archives: La Comida

The stuff you put in your mouth.

Cooking with EL CHAVO! – Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Posted on October 13, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

A major problem with eating out in Los Angeles is that your options for a good soup are limited. Either you can’t find any on the menu, it’s full of animal bits, or it’s some gloopy “veg” soup with more … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, La Comida, no-recetas, This Chicano Life | 9 Comments

Taco USA: The Missing Pictures

Posted on September 16, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

Gustavo Arellano’s “Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America”  is a terrible read and ultimately a waste of time but I made my way through the cheese and finished it. In the end I learned a whole lot more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Greater Los Angeles, La Comida, Shit I hate, This Chicano Life | 14 Comments

The Delicious Bowl of Sadness

Posted on September 14, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

Only $5? It is 3:30 after all so I guess so.

Posted in El Centro, La Comida | 1 Comment

Huevos Rancheros: Springville Edition

Posted on July 22, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

Time for a road trip, time to see how the rest of the world eats. In a town of only 934 residents, I didn’t expect much in the way of Mexican restaurants. Springville has two but this was the only … Continue reading →

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Huevos Rancheros: Antigua Bread

Posted on July 6, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

My breakfast this past Sunday. I was wavering, not sure if I should try HR’s at a Central American themed eatery, plus the platano sounded like a good option. But I am always up for a gamble so alas I … Continue reading →

Posted in Eastside, Huevos Rancheros, La Comida | 2 Comments

Huevos Rancheros: Cafe 50’s

Posted on May 20, 2012 by EL CHAVO!

Many kitchens put Huevos Rancheros on their extensive menus, for some it is an afterthought. This evening we will show you what it means to list a dish that nobody in their right mind will really want to eat. Look … Continue reading →

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