Category Archives: La Comida

The stuff you put in your mouth.

Huevos a la Mexicana: El Sinaloense

Posted on June 4, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

A day off, a day when I can schedule in an unscheduled culinary adventure. This time we head over to HP and see what catches the eye. A torta place and two other Mexican restaurants were passed over for next … Continue reading →

Posted in Greater Los Angeles, La Comida, Musica, Shit I love | 3 Comments

Secret Huevos

Posted on April 25, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

This is one of the best breakfast-es I’ve had in a long time. Huevo estrellados cooked in a ranchero sauce with rajas, queso, and crema. A sort of huevos en cazuela, though these are named after the restaurant. I plan … Continue reading →

Posted in Eastside, Fotos, La Comida, Mexico, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | 1 Comment

The CHANFLES! Truck

Posted on January 11, 2011 by EL CHAVO!

If I ever get a food truck…

Posted in Chanfles, commodities, La Comida, Pendejadas, Shit I love | 6 Comments

Assembling your Vegetarian Tamales

Posted on December 16, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

Finally, an end to this lousy online tamal making workshop. Hey, you get what you pay for! It took me forever but I’m okay with the way I documented my process, though I’m still hoping to get the red sauce … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, La Comida, no-recetas, This Chicano Life | 10 Comments

Lincoln Heights Xmas Parade 2010

Posted on December 13, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

There were rumors that it wouldn’t happen this year, some sort of infighting or some budget issues with the Neighborhood Council. But it looks like something was figured out because it did go on as usual. (Sadly, that wasn’t the … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, La Comida, Lincoln Heights, Shit I love, videos | 6 Comments

Tamale Maker

Posted on December 4, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

Next up in our continuing series of making tamales: buy yourself a tamale maker! Now that will make everything much easier! Err, I’m just kidding, this looks gross. Don’t go pushing your tamal out of a lil’ tube. Yet another … Continue reading →

Posted in La Comida, Pendejadas, Shit I hate, videos | 1 Comment