Friday, December 29, 2023

What is an Enchilada?

An enchilada (/ˌɛntʃɪˈlɑːdə/, Spanish: [entʃiˈlaða]) is a Mexican dish consisting of a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce. Enchiladas can be filled with various ingredients, including meats, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, or combinations. Enchilada sauces include chili-based sauces, such as salsa roja, various moles, tomatillo-based sauces, such as salsa verde, or cheese-based sauces, such as chile con queso.

The Royal Spanish Academy defines the word enchilada, as used in Mexico, as a rolled maize tortilla stuffed with meat and covered with a tomato and chili sauce. Enchilada is the past participle of Spanish enchilar, "to add chili pepper to"; literally, "to season (or decorate) with chili".

The idiomatic American English phrase "the whole enchilada" means "the whole thing".

Read more, here.

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Monday, December 25, 2023

Merry Christmas


Merry Christmas from us to you.

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph


Saturday, December 23, 2023

Mexican Dads Rank Mexican Snacks


We asked our Mexican papás to rank some popular Mexican snacks! They tried all sorts of iconic Mexican treats like Paleta payaso, Gansito, Takis, duritos, Japanese style peanuts, Sabritones, Pinguinos! These are all new and old snacks that may or may not have tried during their childhood! Have you tried these snacks before? What will the Mexican Dads rank the Mexican snacks? You'll have to watch and find out!

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

History of Salsa

The use of salsa as a table dip was first popularized by Mexican restaurants in the United States. In the 1980s, tomato-based Mexican-style salsas gained in popularity. In 1992, the dollar value of salsa sales in the United States exceeded those of tomato ketchup.

Tomato-based salsas later found competition from salsas made with fruit, corn, or black beans. Since the 2000s sweet salsas combining fruits with peppers like habanero, Scotch bonnet and datil have grown in popularity and are served with frozen dessert, cheesecakes, and pound cakes. In the United States, salsa is used in marinades, salad dressings, stews, and cooked sauces. In addition to accompanying various fish, poultry, and meat dishes, it is also used as a condiment for baked potatoes, pasta dishes, and pizza.

Read more, here.

Visit our website for our locations and menu.

FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Can Mexican Dads Taste The Difference? Mexican Vs. American Snacks


We asked our Mexican dads to try the Mexican and American version of the same snacks like Coca-Cola, Ruffles, Doritos, Frosted Flakes, and Hot Cheetos! The US and Mexico share many of the same snacks but do they taste the same as well? We challenged our Mexican papás to taste test the Mexican and American version of the same snacks to see if there really is a difference in flavor between the same snacks from different countries! Do you think you could tell apart these iconic snacks?

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Thursday, December 14, 2023

How To Make Birria Tacos


Andrés Galindo of Nene’s Deli Taqueria in Brooklyn, NYC is in the MUNCHIES Test Kitchen making Quesabirria Tacos. He braises beef until tender in a rich chile broth and then crisps it in a corn tortilla with cheese. The result is a savory and cheesy cross between a quesadilla and a taco, served with a bright consommé dip. 

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Monday, December 11, 2023

Salsa in Mexican Cuisine

Salsa is a variety of sauces used as condiments for tacos and other Mexican and Mexican-American foods, and as dips for tortilla chips. They may be raw or cooked, and are generally served at room temperature.

Though the word salsa means any kind of sauce in Spanish, in English, it refers specifically to these Mexican table sauces, especially to the chunky tomato-and-chili-based pico de gallo, as well as to salsa verde.

Tortilla chips with salsa are a ubiquitous appetizer in Mexican-American restaurants, but not in Mexico itself.

Salsa is a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine, served as a condiment with tacos, stirred into soups and stews, or incorporated into tamale fillings. Salsa fresca is fresh salsa made with tomatoes and hot peppers. Salsa verde is made with cooked tomatillos and is served as a dip or sauce for chilaquiles, enchiladas, and other dishes. Chiltomate is a widely used base sauce made of tomatoes and chiles. The type of pepper used for chiltomate varies by region, with fresh green chiles being more common than habanero in Chiapas. Tamales are often identified according to the type of salsa they are filled with, either salsa verde, salsa roja, salsa de rajas, or salsa de mole.

Mexican salsas were traditionally produced using the mortar and pestle–like molcajete, although blenders are now used. Mexican salsas include:

  • Salsa roja, one of the two most common and well known types of salsa, "red sauce", is used as a condiment in Mexican and Southwestern (U.S.) cuisines; usually includes cooked tomatoes, chili peppers, onion, garlic, and fresh cilantro (coriander).
  • Salsa cruda, "raw sauce", is an uncooked mixture of chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeño chilies, and cilantro.
Read more, here.

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Friday, December 8, 2023

History of Guacamole

Avocado seeds were first found in the Tehuacan Valley of Mexico around 9,000–10,000 years ago (7000–8000 BCE) and had been domesticated by various Mesoamerican groups by 5000 BCE. They were likely cultivated in the Supe Valley in Peru as early as 3100 BCE. In the early 1900s, avocados frequently went by the name alligator pear. In the 1697 book, A New Voyage Round the World, the first known description of a guacamole recipe (though not known by that name) was by English privateer and naturalist William Dampier, who in his visit to Central America during one of his circumnavigations, noted a native preparation made of grinding together avocados, sugar, and lime juice.

Guacamole has increased avocado sales in the U.S., especially on Super Bowl Sunday and Cinco de Mayo. The rising consumption of guacamole is most likely due to the U.S. government lifting a ban on avocado imports in the 1990s and the growth of the U.S. Latino population.

Read more, here.

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Do Mexican Dads like Chipotle?


We asked our papahs to try Chipotle - a popular fast-casual Mexican style restaurant known for customizable burritos, bowls, and tacos with fresh ingredients. The dads rank them not only on how tasty they are but how close they are to their authentic counter parts. How do you think they'll rank?

Visit our website for our locations and menu.

FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Saturday, December 2, 2023

What is Guacamole?

Guacamole (Spanish: [(ɡ)wakaˈmole] (listen); (informally shortened to guac in the United States since the 1980s) is an avocado-based dip, spread, or salad first developed in Mexico. In addition to its use in modern Mexican cuisine, it has become part of international cuisine as a dip, condiment and salad ingredient.

Guacamole is traditionally made by mashing peeled, ripe avocados and salt with a molcajete y tejolote (mortar and pestle). Recipes often call for lime juice, cilantro, onions, and jalapeños. Some non-traditional recipes may call for sour cream, tomatoes, basil, or peas.

Due to the presence of polyphenol oxidase in the cells of avocado, exposure to oxygen in the air causes an enzymatic reaction and develops melanoidin pigment, turning the sauce brown. This result is generally considered unappetizing, and there are several methods (some anecdotal) that are used to counter this effect, such as storing the guacamole in an air-tight container or wrapping tightly in plastic to limit the surface area exposed to the air.

Read more, here.

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Favela's Locations

In 1998 a third location on the north side of Fairfield was opened. This restaurant was capable to offer many new additions to the menu that only made the restaurant more appealing to the community.

3334 N. Texas Street, Ste. B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496


2040 Harbison Drive, Ste. F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120

Visit our website for our locations and menu.



Sunday, November 26, 2023

Sommelier Tries 10 Tequilas From $20-$175 | Bon Appétit


There are plenty of tequilas on the market at different price points with different attributes—but what are you really getting for your money? Sommelier André Houston Mack returns to Bon Appétit to give his impressions on 10 tequilas, ranging in price from only $20 all the way up to $175 a bottle.

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving


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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph


Monday, November 20, 2023

Favela's History

Favela’s Mexican Grill delivers a fun Mexican dining adventure at a moderate price. We have become Solano County’s favorite Mexican Restaurant by being a place where every guest will enjoy fast friendly service and delicious food served in a fun, festive atmosphere. Favela's is more than a restaurant. It's an attitude. It's a spirit. It's a way of life. We're committed to making sure our guests are greeted with a smile and that they leave with one. It's what we stand for and is reflected in everything we do.

In 1990, a young Veronica and her father Elisardo Favela found a need for a new style of Mexican restaurant; it would be a casual style with festive surroundings. Along with an attractive environment, the food would be the freshest and best tasting every time. This service would also have to fit a family's budget.

Most importantly, the overall focus would consist in the customer’s appreciation of every savory item. The Favela’s “Familia” believed strongly that the values they established would eventually lead to success. They were right.

By 1993 and demand from out-of-town customers, prompted Veronica to expand the business and open a second location in Vacaville which has been a success since it’s opening. Never straying from the original intention, never losing focus on consistent and affordable Mexican food and excellent service, the restaurant has continued its steady rate of growth. To prove this, by 1998 a third location on the north side of Fairfield was opened. This restaurant was capable to offer many new additions to the menu that only made the restaurant more appealing to the community. After fourteen years, Favela’s is ready to expand into the Sacramento market finding a niche in the West Sacramento area.

Visit our website for our locations and menu.

FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Friday, November 17, 2023

Menu : Deserts & Drinks


Postres | Dessert

CHURROS WITH ICE CREAM     $6.00
Warm French vanilla custard filled Churros served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

A LA CARTE WARM HOMEMADE CHURRO     $4.00

FRESH HOME-STYLE FLAN     $6.00


Beverages

FOUNTAIN DRINKS     $2.95
Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Iced Tea (re-fill included)

JARITOS     $2.95

SNAPPLE     $2.95

FRESH FRUIT     $3.95
Daily flavor (call in)

BEER
Domestic      $6.25
Imported      $9.95

SANGRIA
Homemade Vero's Famous Spanish Sangria
Glass:    $8.00
32oz.     $25.00

Come have some chips and guac with us! Visit our website for our locations and menu.

FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Carne Asada ’Perron‘ from Tacos 1986 | The Kitchen at The Los Angeles Times


Joins us in the Kitchen this week to make the off-menu taco de carne asada “el perron” con todo.

The "world's greatest" taquero shares stories from his past and tells us about the trials of starting his business as a pop-up in Hollywood to exploding to the six locations throughout Los Angeles.

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Menu : Sides


Rice     $5.25

Beans     $5.25

Rice & Beans Combo     $8.25

Small Side of Guacamole     $1.25

Sour Cream     $1.00

Cheese     $0.75

Tortillas (2)      $1.00

Favela's Fresh Homemade Salsa:
Small        $0.75
12oz.        $4.00
24oz.        $8.00
32oz.       $12.00

Come have some chips and guac with us! Visit our website for our locations and menu.

FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Menu : Entrees


Platillos Fuertes
All entrees are accompanied with rice, your choice of beans, chips and salsa.

ENCHILADAS ROJAS   $14.95
Our traditional red sauce Enchiladas, stuffed with your choice of shredded beef, shredded chicken, shredded savory short beef, or cheese.
 
ENCHILADAS VERDES   $14.95
Enchiladas made with a fresh tangy tomatillo sauce with your choice of savory shredded chicken or cheese topped with melted cheese.
Shrimp Enchilades for $15.75

VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS  $13.95
Made with our tomatillo green sauce, stuffed with cheese, sauteed zucchini and grilled onions. Topped with cheese and sour cream.

FAJITAS Best fajitas in town!
Grilled to perfection with our own sauce, onions and bell peppers.
Choose from:
Steak or Chicken   $15.00
Jumbo Prawns   $18.00

CHILE RELLENO DINNER  $14.95
Favela's famous chile relleno, a fresh roasted poblano chile battered and stuffed with mexican cheese and
topped with our exclusive light tomato broth.

TAMALES   $13.95
Red chile pork tamales made right in our kitchen.
A la carte $5.25

CHILE VERDE DINNER  $14.95
Braised pork with peppers in green tomatillo sauce.

CHILE COLORADO DINNER   $14.95
Savory slow cooked braised chile colorado.

CARNITAS DINNER   $14.95
Succulent tender marinated port shoulder braised with garlic, onions, spices and oranges.

SHRIMP IN TEQUILA CREAM SAUCE    $15.95
Jumbo prawns simmered in a Tequila Reposado cream sauce, served with black beans
and cilantro rice, with a sprinkle of cilantro

ENCHILADAS DE MOLE    $14.95
Corn tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken and topped with mole
(a traditional sauce made of dried chiles, plantains, raisins, chocolate and nuts).

HOUSE COMBINATION PLATE   $14.95
Choose two items between a regular taco, enchilada/chicken, beef, cheese or pork, OR tamale.
Includes rice and beans. Shrimp excluded.

Come have some chips and guac with us! Visit our website for our locations and menu.

FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Grill TACOS AL PASTOR Perfectly with a Mini Trompo (Mexican Street Taco ...


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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Menu : Burritos


Burrito Collection
Our burritos are made with the best meats and marinated to perfection! Choose from our exclusive flavored tortillas; flour, wheat, spinach and tomato. Filled with our home-made Spanish rice, lard-free mashed and whole pinto beans or whole black beans and salsa.

Meat Choices
Carne asada steak • Pollo asado (grilled marinated chicken) • Al pastor (marinated pork in red chile)
Chile colorado port • Chile verde with green peppers • Picadillo short rib pulled beef


REGULAR BURRITO  $9.50

FAVELA'S BURRITO    $10.95
Your choice of meat with all the fixings; cheese, sour cream, guacamole and salsa.
Want it Enchilada style, add $1.95

FAVELA'S EXCLUSIVE FAJITA BURRITO    $14.95
"Known to be the best around" Your choice of steak or chicken, sauteed in our exclusive sauce with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes.
With rice, your choice of beans, guacamole and fresh salsa.
Add shrimp for $3.75

SHRIMP BURRITO   $13.95
Sauteed jumbo shrimp, grilled onions, rice, cabbage and fresh salsa.

CHILE RELLENO BURRITO   $14.00
Favela's famous cheese chile relleno, made with a fresh roasted poblano chile, wrapped up in a tortilla with rice and your choice of beans.
Comes with it's own delicious sauce.

SURF AND TURF BURRITO  $14.95
The best of both worlds! Charbroiled steak, jumbo prawns, grilled onions wrapped with rice and choice of beans and chunky salsa.

VEGETABLE BURRITO   $9.50
Sauteed zucchini, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers with rice, lettuce, fresh salsa and your choice of beans.

VEGETARIAN BURRITO   $9.50
Your choice of beans, rice, jack cheese, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and sauce.

BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITO   $8.50
Your choice of whole pinto, lard-free mashed, or black beans and topped with jack cheese.

CHIMICHANGA   $14.25
Want a crunch to your burrito yet a little sassy? Try this deep fried burrito filled with your choice of meat,
beans and cheese then topped with our famous Favela's light sauce, sour cream and guacamole.

BURRITO IN A BOWL   $10.95
Rice and your choice of beans, topped with choice of meat; steak, chicken, alpastor, chile colorado or chile verde. Includes salsa, cheese, guacamole and sour cream.

Come have some chips and guac with us! Visit our website for our locations and menu.

FAIRFIELD
3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Happy Halloween


Have a safe and fun Halloween!

Come have some chips and guac with us! Visit our website for our locations and menu.

FAIRFIELD
3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Friday, October 27, 2023

How To Make Delicious Birria Tacos At Home


Birria may be new to some people, but this dish has been around for decades! Follow Micelle Lainez as she shows you how to make melt-in-your-mouth birria tacos with flavor-packed consomé fit for any special occasion.

Visit our website for our locations and menu.

FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Menu : Tacos


Traditional Soft Street Tacos 
Tacos are made with two soft corn tortillas, your choice of meat and fresh salsa topped with cilantro.

Meat Choices
Carne asada steak • Pollo asado (grilled marinated chicken) • Al pastor (marinated pork in red chile)
Chile colorado port • Chile verde with green peppers • Picadillo short rib pulled beef


TRADITIONAL TWO TACO COMBO  $13.75
Your choice of two traditional street tacos topped with fresh salsa and cilantro and served with rice, your choice of beans, ships and salsa.
A la carte single taco $4.25

FAVELA'S STYLE TACO COMBO  $15.45
Favela's style tacos with BIGGER tortillas, choice of meat, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and salsa.
Favela's style single taco $5.25

SHRIMP TACOS  $13.25
Two soft tacos made with jumbo shrimp sauteed in garlic and onions, topped with cabbage, salsa and served with chips and rice.
A la carte single taco $5.25

FISH TACOS  $13.25
Two sauteed diced Mahi Mahi tacos, topped with cabbage, fresh salsa and served with chips and rice, with little spice.
A la carte single taco $4.95

VEGETARIAN TACOS   $12.00
Two soft tacos made with corn tortillas topped with sauteed zucchini, onions, lettuce, tomatoes and bell peppers
and served with rice, beans, chips and salsa.
(2) tacos a la carte $7.00

Come have some chips and guac with us! Visit our website for our locations and menu.

FAIRFIELD
3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Menu : Small Bites


CHIPS AND SALSA FRESCA  $3.25

ORIGINAL GUACAMOLE   $8.75

Made with fresh chunky avocados, tomatoes, jalapenos, queso, fresco sprinkled and cilantro.

NACHOS  $13.95

Freshly made chips, topped with lard-free beans, jack cheese, sour cream, guacamole, fresh salsa and your choice of meat.

ROLLITOS  $9.50

Two rolled crispy flour tortillas filled with shredded chicken, topped with guacamole, sour cream and crisp greens.

TAQUITOS  $9.95

Three rolled crispy corn tortillas filled with shredded beef, topped with guacamole, sour cream and crisp greens.

QUESADILLA  $9.95

½ folded grilled flour tortilla, filled with jack cheese, served with greens and guacamole.

With choice of meat $11.50 | With shrimp $5.25

SUPER QUESADILLA  $13.95

Full size double tortilla, plus with your choice of meat.

With shrimp $14.95

TOSTADA   $10.25

A crispy corn tortilla topped with mashed beans, your choice of shredded beef or chicken, lettuce,

jack cheese, sour cream, guacamole and salsa.

CHICKEN TACO SALAD  $12.95

Crisp greens topped with marinated grilled chicken breast, sour cream, guacamole, fresh salsa and

served in one of our freshly made taco shells.

Visit our website to see more about our menu and locations.

FAIRFIELD
3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Only Knife Skills Guide You Need


There are many cutting techniques out there, but nobody seems to want to follow the most important piece of information. How to actually use your kitchen knife properly. This is the way professional chefs use their knives, but everyone can follow this and see the benefit. Hope you guys love this one! 

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Favela's Locations

3334 N. Texas Street, Ste. B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496


In 1998 a third location on the north side of Fairfield was opened. This restaurant was capable to offer many new additions to the menu that only made the restaurant more appealing to the community.


2040 Harbison Drive, Ste. F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120

Visit our website for our locations and menu.



Thursday, October 12, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Tostada

Fresh fried corn tortilla often topped with beans, meat, tomatoes, lettuce, and salsa.

See more, here.

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Monday, October 9, 2023

6 Pro Chefs Make Their Ultimate Nachos | Test Kitchen Talks | Bon Appétit


Join Brad Leone, Hana Asbrink, Chris Morocco, Rachel Gurjar, Inés Anguiano, and Kendra Vaculin in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each make their ultimate nachos recipe. With toppings like chili cheese, chipotle chicken, and spicy goat birria to choose from, have a peek at what the pros are bringing to the nacho game for some new inspiration.

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-428-1496/ph

VACAVILLE
2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-447-1120/ph

Friday, October 6, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Tortilla

A type of thin, unleavened flatbread made from finely ground corn, which forms the staple food of Mexico

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Tamales

An ancient form of portable food eaten by the Aztecs and Mayans and still enjoyed in Mexico today. Corn-based dough is filled with meat, cheese, fruits, vegetables, or anything else you fancy, and wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf then steamed. The wrap is discarded before eating.

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

The Plant Based Taco Scene in LA | Todos Los Tacos


No meat? No problem. Paco explores the plant based taco scene in Los Angeles, starting with a yucatecan take on vegan tacos at Hijo de su Madre, then getting astrological at Alchemy Organica, and finishing with a new kind of traditional tacos at El Cocinero. All three sacrifice nothing while providing unique and inspiring variations on the tacos we all love. Brought to you by Camarena Tequila.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Taco

A crispy, fried tortilla shaped to contain a filling. Combinations are endless such as beef, pork, chicken, vegetables, seafood, beans, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and lettuce. Usually eaten with guacamole

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Salsa

A Spanish word meaning sauce. In the context of Mexican cuisine it has become associated with chopped fresh and raw tomato, onion and chili mixture that is served as a dip or condiment

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Todos Los Tacos: The Tacos of Compton


Francisco Gómez travels to Los Angeles to see a new take on tacos. He speaks with Keith Garrett, founder of All Flavor No Grease, and Jermelle Henderson, founder of Taco Mell, to get the inside scoop on the Compton Taco. He then meets up with the editor of LA Taco, Javier Cabral, for an overview on the vast and competitive local taco scene.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Queso

Meaning cheese, of which there are many native varieties made in Mexico. The most basic being queso fresco, a white spongy cheese

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Friday, September 15, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Quesadillas

Mexico’s answer to the grilled cheese sandwich. A soft tortilla in a pan is sprinkled with cheese and as it melts other ingredients can be added, such as onions, peppers,beans, or shredded meat. Then the tortilla is folded over into a half moon and served.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The Patron Saint of Street Food in South Central LA | Street Food Icon


Keith Garrett of All Flavor No Grease sells his take on Mexican street food out of his food truck in South Central Los Angeles. He makes quesadillas, tacos, and burritos filled with chicken, steak, shrimp, or all three. Keith grew up in Watts, a neighborhood in South LA. 

After selling weed for years, he used his entrepreneurial instincts to start a candy shop, which he morphed into a taco stand in front of his mom’s house before turning it into All Flavor No Grease. 

Now, AFNG is a South LA institution that has been lauded by rappers like The Game, Problem, Bow Wow, and the late Nipsey Hussle. Keith’s inspiring journey to becoming a street food icon is one of the most memorable of the series.

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Pozole

Robust, medium-spicy soup with pork or chicken, hominy, onions, and spices. Also called posole.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Nachos

Popular Tex-Mex dish made up of a bowl of corn tortilla chips (baked or fried tortilla segments) covered with a cheese sauce and jalapeno peppers. Other meats, vegetables, beans, and/or condiments can also be added.

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

Tacos Champions of L.A. | Todos Los Tacos


Discover the art of crafting award-winning tacos. In this episode of Todos Los Tacos, Francisco Gómez meets the champions who changed the L.A. competitive taco scene. First, he meets the seasoned competitor Víctor Villa –the mastermind behind Villa's Tacos– and tries their completely original take on the L.A. taco. Then, Paco's quest leads him to La Carreta, a rising star in L.A.'s taco competitions. There, he tries the Torito, a tantalizing Sinaloa-style creation that helped La Carreta win 2023 Best in L.A. Award.

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Molletes

Made from bolillos, sliced through the middle, hollowed out, then filled with refried beans, topped with cheese and peppers and grilled in the oven until the cheese melts.

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Monday, August 28, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Moles

Rich Mexican sauces, some of the most common of which are Mole Poblano, Black Mole, and Mole Verde. Mole Poblano contains around 20 ingredients, including chocolate and mulato peppers and things like pulverized raisins, almonds, and peanuts. It has a pleasing, sweet, savory flavor that is especially delicious with chicken. Black Mole contains all sorts of sweet, sour, and spicy delights like cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, cumin, pumpkin, and sesame seeds. Mole Verde gets its bright green color from pumpkin seeds and green chili as well as green tomatoes, jalapenos, celery, cilantro, chard, and parsley.

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Friday, August 25, 2023

4 Levels of BLT: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious


We challenged chefs of three different skill levels - amateur Desi, home cook Lorenzo, and professional chef Lish Steiling - to make us their best BLT sandwich. Once each level of chef had presented their creations, we asked expert food scientist Rose to explain the choices each made along the way. Which BLT are you giving TLC?

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Menudo

Robust, medium-spicy soup with tripe, hominy, onions, and spices.

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Saturday, August 19, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Masa

A maize dough that comes from ground nixtamalized corn (hominy). It is used for making corn tortillas, gorditas, tamales, pupusas, and many other dishes

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Jarritos | X Games California 2023 6seconds


Get ready for a Super Good Summer with Super Good Jarritos flavor!

Featuring Gavin Kish!

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Sunday, August 13, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Huevos

Eggs, and one of the most popular egg dishes is the Huevos Rancheros Breakfast. It consists of a fried egg on a fried corn tortilla with a red chili sauce and served with refried beans, Mexican rice, and guacamole.

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Huaraches

Particularly popular in Mexico City, this is an oblong Mexican Pizza. The base is made of fried masa (corn flour) shaped in an oblong that’s like the sole of a Mexican sandal, called huarache. The base is then covered with a variety of toppings: salsa, onions, potato, minced beef, and cheese

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Finding The Best Tacos In NYC | Todos Los Tacos


Francisco Gómez debunks the myth that there are no good tacos in NYC through a citywide 'taco tour' while discovering how food creates vibrant communities. 

He starts at La Morada in the South Bronx, trying their mushroom tacos with an Oaxacan touch and local ingredients. 

Next, he visits Birria-Landia, one of the first taco trucks to bring Tijuana-style birria tacos to the city (slow-cooked beef marinated in a secret adobo blend). 

Finally, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Taquería Ramírez's party atmosphere complements their traditional tacos inspired by the street flavors of Mexico City, such as Pastor and Tripa. Francisco not only enjoys diverse and incredible tacos but also immerses himself in the cherished taqueria communities. This taco tour is presented in partnership with Camarena - The Most Awarded Tequila.

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Friday, August 4, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Horchata



Soft drink made by blending ground rice with water or juice and melon seeds


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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Hominy

A food produced from dried maize (corn) kernels that have been treated with an alkali (usually either lye or slaked lime), in a process called nixtamalization. Hominy is usually finely ground to make masa.

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

19 Tools To Make Cooking Easier


Tools don't make you better at cooking BUT they do help make life easier and therefore making cooking easier. Consider this a guide on my choice of essential kitchen tools to run your home kitchen easily and successfully. Not to mention your kitchen will look like an absolute unit.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Guacamole

An avocado-based dip invented by the ancient Aztecs, which is now central to Mexican cuisine and enjoyed all round the world

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Sunday, July 23, 2023

A GLOSSARY OF MEXICAN FOOD : Frijoles

Beans (usually kidney, bayo, pinto, or black)

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