Category Archives: This Chicano Life

Just Some Recent LH Pics

Posted on March 7, 2014 by EL CHAVO!

I miss not having the time to explore our beautiful Lincoln Heights. Some of my favorite times in this neighborhood have been while unemployed, being able to walk or peddle around all the different corners of our isolated part of … Continue reading →

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Hollywood Mexican

Posted on March 1, 2014 by EL CHAVO!

The image becomes the real. We live in a spectacular society, that is, our whole life is surrounded by an immense accumulation of spectacles. Things that were once directly lived are now lived by proxy. Once an experience is taken … Continue reading →

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Ramon the Latin Lover

Posted on January 11, 2014 by EL CHAVO!

Anywhere you go.

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Huevos Rancheros: El Super Burrito

Posted on December 27, 2013 by EL CHAVO!

Please excuse my lack of HR reviews lately, I’ve been trying to stick to a mostly vegan diet. Yeah, how dumb, I know huh, it’s sooo stupid! I haven’t had eggs in my fridge for the last two months, it’s … Continue reading →

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Huevos Rancheros: Los Chilitos

Posted on August 23, 2013 by EL CHAVO!

I was going to be in South El Monte this particular day so I figured I’d check on Yelp if there was some place nearby that might be worth a visit. Only 2 reviews but they seemed promising, plus they … Continue reading →

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The Most Boring Torta In The World

Posted on August 17, 2013 by EL CHAVO!

  Maybe. That was certainly my first impression on biting into La Monarca’s version of a torta. This bakery has had a fair bit of media exposure, lots of kind words by the foodie (ugh) crowd and they opened up … Continue reading →

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