The 3 Best Ways to Make the Perfect Margarita | Cocktails For Grown Ups

If you go searching for the best Margarita recipe you’re going to find a myriad of results that may leave your head spinning. Our resident bartender Jason O’Bryan believes there isn’t a single perfect Margarita recipe, but there is a perfect Margarita to suit your tastes. And in this episode of Cocktails for Grownups, he wants to help you find it. At its core, the Margarita is a tequila sour, where the spirit is shaken with lime and a sweetener and O’Bryan shows you the three primary recipes to make this cocktail well: the Classic Margarita, the Tommy’s Margarita, and the Cadillac Margarita. So go ahead and try each one and see which version will become your go-to Margarita.

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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

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

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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

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.

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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

The Best Salsa You'll Ever Make | Epicurious 101

In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef Saúl Montiel demonstrates how to make three classic Mexican salsas–salsa fresca, salsa martajada, and salsa morita.

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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

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

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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

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.

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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

Mexican Dads Try Soul Food for the First Time!

We asked Mexican dads to try Soul food for the very first time!

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B

Fairfield, CA 94533

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VACAVILLE

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Vacaville, CA 95688

707-447-1120/ph

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! Be safe and enjoy.

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B

Fairfield, CA 94533

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VACAVILLE

2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F

Vacaville, CA 95688

707-447-1120/ph

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

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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

The Perfect Breakfast Food (Chilaquiles 2 Ways)

Eggs for breakfast are great... but it's time to really make something special. Or at least it's special to me. Homemade Chilaquiles 2 ways, Verde and Rojo. Change your brunch game forever. 

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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

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.

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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

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

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Mama Jo is NYC's Official Grandmother of Breakfast | Street Food Icons

Mama Jo has been serving breakfast staples like bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches and omelets and traditional Greek pastries, such as spanakopita and baklava, from her food truck in Midtown Manhattan for over 35 years. She claims to be NYC’s oldest street food vendor and isn’t planning on retiring her legendary food cart any time soon. 

Mama Jo’s breakfast menu is longer than some dine-in restaurants’ menus, and it’s all done without sacrificing quality. She gets her ingredients fresh every morning in Astoria, Queens, serves food with a smile, and genuinely cares about her customers, really earning the name Mama Jo.

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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

Happy Father's Day

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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

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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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3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B

Fairfield, CA 94533

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Vacaville, CA 95688

707-447-1120/ph

$2 Loaded Nachos | But Cheaper

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FAIRFIELD

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Fairfield, CA 94533

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VACAVILLE

2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F

Vacaville, CA 95688

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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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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B

Fairfield, CA 94533

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VACAVILLE

2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F

Vacaville, CA 95688

707-447-1120/ph

Pozole

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

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B

Fairfield, CA 94533

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VACAVILLE

2040 Harbison Drive, Suite F

Vacaville, CA 95688

707-447-1120/ph

Super Good Goal

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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

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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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

Happy Memorial Day

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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

The Soul Food Royalty of Brooklyn: GG’s Fish & Chips | Street Food Icons

The Brown family has been cooking soul food in Gowanus for over 50 years; their matriarch, Louise Gasby, would cook for her 15 children and her community in Brooklyn. Today, father and son Mike and Marquise take those same recipes and their family’s reputation for culinary talent to the streets of Downtown Brooklyn and beyond with their food truck, serving items like fried catfish, turkey wings, collard greens, and much more.

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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

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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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

Horchata

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

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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B

Fairfield, CA 94533

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VACAVILLE

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Vacaville, CA 95688

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3x Best Margaritas in the World

Everybody Loves A Margarita! So we're bringing you the original and three variations today. There are just so many ways bartenders go about making this drink, that we wanted to bring you a few of the classic approaches so you all will never be confused again. Drink these as is, or use them as a template to fuel your creativity, the sky's the limit. And most importantly, enjoy!

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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

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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FAIRFIELD

3334 N. Texas Street, Suite B

Fairfield, CA 94533

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VACAVILLE

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Vacaville, CA 95688

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How Los Tacos No 1 Became The Top Rated Tacos in NYC | Bite Size

These New York City tacos are as good as LA's ... at least that's what the owners claim. LOS TACOs No.1 has become the NYC's premiere taco joint. Co-owner Christian Pineda says his secret to success is simplicity and fresh ingredients, and serving pork on a massive vertical spit next to an open flame doesn't hurt!

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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

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Fajitas

A modern Tex-Mex take on tacos, the name refers to the cut of beef originally used in the dish (skirt steak) which is fried with onions and bell peppers and served on a tortilla. Condiments can be added to taste (sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cheese, and/or refried beans). Fajitas can be made with all types of other meats or seafood or vegetarian options.

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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

Enchiladas

Corn tortillas which are rolled around a filling (usually meat, cheese, beans, or vegetables) and smothered in a red or green chili sauce.

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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

The Family Behind LA’s Best Texas BBQ

Ray's BBQ has brought residents a taste of Texas-style BBQ to the LA area since 2014. From the mouth-watering, slow-cooked brisket to the tender ribs and succulent sausage, the place has something for everyone to enjoy. Watch as we learn why the Ramirez family continues to carry on Rene "Ray" Ramirez's legacy after his untimely passing and get a behind-the-scenes view of the passion put into every dish. 

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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

Carne Asada

Marinated, grilled, sliced beef, cooked so there is some charring to impact flavor. The cuts used can be skirt, flank, or flap steak and the marinade varies. Carne Asada can be served as a main dish or can be sliced up and used as a filling for burritos, tacos, and tortillas.

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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

Birria

Originating from the Mexican state of Jalisco; it’s a spicy stew, traditionally made from goat or mutton meat marinated in spices, but beef or chicken is also used. It is usually served with corn tortillas, onion, and lime

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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

The French Fry King Of LA | Street Food Icons

Hello! Craig Batiste is Mr. Fries Man, LA native who built a french fry empire from his back yard to 21 franchises throughout Southern California. Craig offers just about any combination of fries and toppings you could want, and he works side by side with his wife to continue growing the company and offer delicious french fries.

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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

Arroz (Rice)

There are numerous different ways in which rice is prepared. Seafood rice, for example, is Arroz a la Tumboda, yellow rice is Arroz Amarillo, and rice with eggs is Arroz con Huevo.

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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

Tortilla Varieties

Corn

Tortillas made from nixtamalized maize meal—masa de maíz— are the oldest variety of tortilla. They originated in Mexico and Central America, and remain popular throughout the Americas. Peoples of the Oaxaca region in Mexico first made tortillas at the end of the Villa Stage (1500 to 500 BC). Towards the end of the 19th century, the first mechanical utensils for making tortillas, called tortilla presses, tortilleras, or tortilladoras, were invented and manufactured in Mexico.

Wheat

Europeans introduced wheat and its cultivation to the American continent, and it remains the source for wheat flour tortillas. Wheat flour tortillas were originated in the northern region of Mexico.

Wheat tortillas usually contain fats such as oil or lard, salt, often leavening agents such as baking powder, and other ingredients. Otherwise, the preparation and cooking of flour tortillas on a comal is identical to that of corn tortillas. Flour tortillas are commonly used in dishes like burritos, tacos, and fajitas. It is part of the daily food repertoire throughout Mexico, whose gastronomy and culture has influenced those of many Central American countries and some states in the U.S.

Nopaltilla

A nopaltilla is a cactus-corn tortilla. The word is a portmanteau of nopal, Spanish for the Opuntia ficus-indica cactus, and tortilla.

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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

Baja Seafood Tacos in San Diego | Todos Los Tacos

Francisco Gómez arrives in San Diego to experience the coastal lifestyle and try the surfers’ favorite seafood tacos. He meets Xavier, the owner of Kiko’s Place Seafood, to learn the secrets behind his traditional family recipes. He also meets Mario Ordoñez, a surf coach who will teach him about the surfing community and their love for these tacos.  

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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

Tortillas

A tortilla (/tɔːrˈtiːə/, Spanish: [toɾˈtiʎa]) is a thin, circular unleavened flatbread from Mexico and Central America originally made from maize hominy meal, and now also from wheat flour.

The Aztecs and other Nahuatl speakers called tortillas tlaxcalli. First made by the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica before colonization, tortillas are a cornerstone of Mesoamerican cuisine. Corn tortillas in Mesoamerica are known from as early as 500 BCE.

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FAIRFIELD

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Nachos, Did You Know?

Nachos originated in the city of Piedras Negras, Coahuila, just over the border from Eagle Pass, Texas. Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya created nachos at the Victory Club in 1940 when Mamie Finan, a regular customer, asked if Anaya could bring her, and three other women on a shopping trip from Eagle Pass, a different snack than usual. In Spanish, "Nacho" is a common nickname for Ignacio. Anaya went to the kitchen and spotted freshly fried pieces of corn tortillas. In a moment of culinary inspiration, Anaya cut the tortillas into triangles, fried them, added shredded Colby cheese, quickly heated them, added sliced pickled jalapeño peppers, and served them. After tasting the snack, Finan asked what it was called. Anaya responded, "Well, I guess we can just call them Nacho's Special."

Anaya also opened his own restaurant, Nacho's Restaurant, in Piedras Negras. Anaya's original recipe was printed in the 1954 St. Anne's Cookbook.

The popularity of the dish swiftly spread throughout Texas and the Southwest. The first known appearance of the word "nachos" in English dates to 1950, from the book A Taste of Texas. According to El Cholo Spanish Cafe history, waitress Carmen Rocha is credited with making nachos in San Antonio, Texas, before introducing the dish to Los Angeles at the cafe in 1959.

A modified version of the dish, with cheese sauce and prepared tortilla chips, was marketed in 1976 by Frank Liberto, owner of Ricos Products, during Texas Rangers baseball games at Arlington Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This version became known as "ballpark nachos". During the September 4, 1978 Monday Night Football game between the Baltimore Colts and Dallas Cowboys, sportscaster Howard Cosell enjoyed the name "nachos," and made a point of mentioning the dish in his broadcasts over the following weeks, further popularizing it and introducing it to a whole new audience. Liberto died in 2017.

Ignacio Anaya died in 1975. In his honor, a bronze plaque was erected in Piedras Negras, and October 21 was declared the International Day of the Nacho. Anaya's son, Ignacio Anaya, Jr., served as a judge at the annual nacho competition.

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What makes churros Spain’s most popular street food?

Have you ever tried the irresistible allure of Spanish churros. These golden, crispy delights are far more than just fried dough – they are a beloved culinary treasure and one of, if not the most beloved street food in Spain. Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly fried churro, its exterior delicately crisp while revealing a warm, fluffy interior. Drizzled generously with rich, velvety chocolate sauce or sprinkled with a shower of sugar and cinnamon, each bite is a sweet symphony of flavors and textures. So what makes churros so popular in Spain? To find out, we asked the churros themselves...

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Nachos

Nachos are a Mexican culinary dish consisting of fried tortilla chips or totopos covered with melted cheese or cheese sauce, as well as a variety of other toppings and garnishes, often including meats (such as ground beef or grilled chicken), vegetables (such as chili peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, and olives), and condiments such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. At its most basic form, nachos may consist of merely chips covered with cheese, and served as an appetizer or snack, while other versions are substantial enough as a main course. The dish was created by, and named after, Ignacio Anaya, who created them in 1941 for customers at the Victory Club restaurant in Piedras Negras, Coahuila.

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Pico de gallo

Pico de gallo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpiko ðe ˈɣaʝo], lit. 'rooster's beak'), also called salsa fresca ('fresh sauce'), salsa bandera ('flag sauce'), and salsa cruda ('raw sauce'), is a type of salsa commonly used in Mexican cuisine. It is traditionally made from chopped tomato, onion, and serrano peppers (jalapeños or habaneros may be used as alternatives), with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.

Pico de gallo can be used in much the same way as other Mexican liquid salsas. Because it contains less liquid, it also can be used as a main ingredient in dishes such as tacos and fajitas.

The tomato-based variety is widely known as salsa picada ('minced/chopped sauce'). In Mexico it is normally called salsa mexicana ('Mexican sauce'). Because the colours of the red tomato, white onion, and green chili and cilantro are reminiscent of the colours of the Mexican flag, it is also called salsa bandera ('flag sauce').

In many regions of Mexico the term pico de gallo describes any of a variety of salads (including fruit salads), salsa, or fillings made with tomato, tomatillo, avocado, orange, jícama, cucumber, papaya, or mild chilis. The ingredients are tossed in lime juice and optionally with either hot sauce or chamoy, then sprinkled with a salty chili powder.

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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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Salsa Verde

Salsa verde (lit. 'green sauce') is a type of spicy, green sauce in Mexican cuisine based on tomatillo and green chili peppers.

The tomatillo-based Mexican salsa verde dates to the Aztec Empire, as documented by the Spanish physician Francisco Hernández, and is distinct from the various medieval European parsley-based green sauces.

In the cuisines of Mexico and the Southwestern United States, it is often served with Mexican or Tex-Mex style dishes like enchiladas and chicharrón (pork rinds). The version typical of New Mexico consists mostly of green chile rather than tomatillos.

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Salsa Roja

Salsa roja (lit. 'red sauce') is a type of spicy red sauce in Mexican cuisine. It is made of jitomate (red tomato), ground with onion, garlic, chilli, salt and pepper to taste.

This red sauce comes in subtypes: salsa cocida ("cooked sauce"), in which the ingredients are cooked (e.g. by stewing) and then ground; salsa asada ("roasted sauce"), in which the elements are roasted on a comal and then ground; salsa cruda ("raw sauce"), in which ingredients are ground raw, ready to eat; and a combination in which some elements are roasted and other cooked. A molcajete or a blender can be used for the grinding process. After the sauce is prepared, it can be cooked again in a pan with little oil.

It is used to prepare traditional Mexican foods, in a mild spicy level for enchiladas and huevos rancheros, or spicier for antojitos such as tacos and quesadillas.

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Making The Chipotle Burrito Bowl At Home | But Better

A burrito bowl should and could be something special. Tender beef barbacoa, the best rice, and all the ingredients to make the perfect homemade bowl. 

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Beverages

In addition to food, there are several kinds of drinks popular on the streets. Aguas frescas are a classic street drink. They are often made with fruits such as watermelon, mango, orange, lime, etc., water and sugar, but others are made with rice (called horchata), coconut and tamarind as well as a hibiscus flower tea called Agua de Jamaica. In the south of the country, fermented corn drinks like tejuino are popular and come in various forms. In Tabasco, Chiapas and parts of the Yucatán Peninsula, it is known as pozol, often flavored with chocolate and served cold. Many of the most popular street drinks can also be found in juice bars.

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Soups

Not all Mexican street foods are based on breads. Street stalls and markets serve soups and broths such as menudo, pozole and pancita. Caldo de pollo is chicken soup. Priced by the piece of chicken included, it usually also contains rice and chickpeas, with condiments such as oregano, onions, salt, lime juice and chili peppers available.

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Mexican Dads Rank TACO BELL!

We asked our Mexican dads to taste and rank TACO BELL!

What will they think about this food? 

We asked our Mexican papás to taste test and rank different Taco Bell menu items! Taco Bell has a massive menu and many things can be customized but the foods the dads tried today include Doritos locos tacos, crunchy taco, crunch wrap supreme, cheesy gordita crunch, Mexican pizza, mtn dew baja blast, cinnamon twist! What is your go to order at Taco Bell?

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Tamales

Tamales are one of the most popular street foods in the world. They feature a filling and are wrapped in corn-based masa dough and steamed in corn husks. Tamales come in sweet and savory versions, some spicy and some bland. Versions with pork or chicken with a salsa or mole sauce are the most popular, along with a version called "rajas" that are filled with strips of poblano chili pepper and cheese. It is one of the safer street foods for novices to try as it is cooked and kept in a steam vat while being sold. Corundas are a variety of tamale in Michoacán in a triangle shape wrapped in corn stalk leaves. They can be eaten alone, with salsa or as an accompaniment to a meal. The Chiapas version of the tamale has a distinct flavor, often containing ingredients such as pibil, mole sauce, carrot, corn grains, egg, raisins, almonds (known locally as nacatamales, a regional version of Nicaraguan well-known version), a version with the regional herb chipilín with chicken or queso blanco and versions wrapped in banana leaves. They are often sold by vendors on specially made tricycles for street vendors. Uchepos are tamales made with fresh corn, generally made in Michoacán in July and August.

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Street Tacos

The taco is the best known and the most popular of Mexican street foods, and the first to be embraced north of the border into the United States. A taco simply is a folded tortilla with some kind of filling. Mexican street taco fillings vary from one region to another. Most tacos are made with corn tortillas, except in the very north of the country where wheat flour tortillas dominate. The tortillas used in Mexican tacos are soft, although the entire taco can be fried, which is called "dorado" (lit. golden). The taco has its origins in the pre-Hispanic period, when other foods were eaten with tortillas, used as a scoop. The modern taco developed in Mexico's rural areas when wives would bring their husbands' meals to the fields wrapped in tortillas. Tacos arrived to the city when stands began to sell foods known to the many rural people who migrated to them in the 20th century. This is especially true for Mexico City, which offers taco specialties from just about every region of the country. The taco bridges social and economic barriers in that everyone in the country eats them, leading it to be called "the most democratic of Mexican foods."

The fillings for tacos vary widely and most taco vendors have a specialty, the most known are al pastor and bistek. There are also tacos for more adventurous people that are filled with beef eyes, brains or tongue. Taco vendors are usually distinguished from other street food vendors by having a large block of wood called a tronco, on which meat and other fillings are minced with a cleaver. Garnishes vary but usually include chopped onion, cilantro, various salsas, grilled green onions, and lime wedges. Many taco varieties are generally available only in the morning or afternoon. Tacos most often found in the morning hours include tacos de canasta and those with barbacoa or cabeza de res (lit. beef head). Tacos de canasta (basket tacos) are the only kind which are not prepared on the spot. They are tortillas with fillings such as potatoes, chorizo sausage, pork rind, beans and picadillo (a spiced ground meat), then steamed and wrapped to keep warm and carried in a basket. Barbacoa is pit-roasted meat. It is most commonly found in the center of the country, where the preferred meat is mutton. In the north of the country, there is a version made with beef. Cabeza de res are made from meat and other parts of a steer, most commonly found in Sonora, the Bajío region and Mexico City. Vendors of these kinds of tacos usually sell out and close by midday. In the afternoon, outside of Mexico City, tacos are generally not available until later in the day. In the late afternoon until well into the night (especially on weekends) other taco stalls open with a different selection. These are principally grilled, fried or steamed meat. One famous night taco in the Mexico City area is tacos al pastor (shepherd style tacos). They are an adaptation of Middle Eastern spit-cooked meat, introduced by Lebanese immigrants. However, the meat is pork and the seasoning is a mild chili pepper, onions and pineapple. Other taco varieties include tacos de guisado, or tacos de cazuela, which are filled with meat or vegetables in a sauce. Fritangas are tacos with fried meat such as sausage. Carnitas is pork cooked in lard flavored with orange rind. It was originally a specialty of Michoacán and Jalisco, but now can be found in most of the center of the country and in other parts of the country as well. The best-known grilled taco is carne asada (grilled meat) which originated in Sonora. It is beef grilled over charcoal, originally mesquite. These are served with grilled green onions and, depending on the region, served with flour or corn tortillas. Fish tacos are a speciality of Baja California and the Pacific coast. They have also become very popular in parts of the United States. Codzitos are small tacos popular in the Yucatán Peninsula, which are fastened with toothpicks and then fried . Flautas, also called taquitos or tacos dorados, are similar to tacos in that they are filled, but they are then rolled and fried. They are served topped with cream, salsa, and vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes and onions.

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The Very Best Tacos You Can Make at Home | Epicurious 101

In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef Saúl Montiel demonstrates how to make classic Mexican chicken tacos–it’s all about the tortilla, filling, and sauce when making the perfect taco.

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