I will challenge anyone to find better tacos in California. I have probably tried almost a hundred over the years in Southern California and Jesse’s is the best I’ve had. The place holds maybe a dozen people, Half at... (0 replies, last updated by Ojaitimo October 13, 2007)

I have been wanting to try Sesos (Brain) Tacos for a while (mostly just to scratch my weird food itch). I know they have historically been served at El Taco De Mexico. This would be a great option for me, as I haven’t been... (0 replies, last updated by Booger January 14, 2009)

It is in a tiny shopping strip next to a Texaco on Hillcroft just south of 59. I am particular about Mexican food – I’m originally from El Paso, and am not a fan of the Mexican food I tend to find elsewhere. But this... (1 reply, last updated by John Scar August 14, 2005)

south of Jimmy Carter in a surprisingly neat 15 chair slightly ramshackle hut tucked up against the side of a Mexican grocery. A sizable sign announces 'El Cabrito' 'Tacos de Chivo'. Doubt whether they have a separate phone as... (1 reply, last updated by mlohninger November 16, 2008)

I don’t consider myself a Mexican guru compared to many people on this board who have lived in Mexico. I guess I’m a guru on Fruitvale Mexican, though! Now that we’re getting on toward winter, I’m hoping... (27 replies, last updated by chocolatetartguy October 16, 2007)

I never found Sesos, but didn’t follow through on the recommendations in my original post. Almost had them when I was in Denver last time (at El Taco De Mexico), but couldn’t swing it. Please post if you end up finding... (2 replies, last updated by Booger May 26, 2009)

-knowledge and debate. But I feel that it is time that I support the group so here goes… On a chowhound recommendation, my husband and I visited Tacos De Mexico on Saticoy and Tampa in Reseda. If you’re looking for ANY... (3 replies, last updated by Frommtron April 22, 2008)

I have actually read about these tacos - In the northern states of the El Bajio in Mexico - Guanajuato, Zacatecas etc – silver mining was once a huge industry. The wives of the miners would make steamed tacos wrapped in a... (15 replies, last updated by Eat_Nopal September 28, 2007)

Thanks to the 'hounds that sent me to Taqueria El Mariachi, a fabulous little storefront of about 20 seats, where I appear to be the only Anglo customer on any given visit. Tacos especiales al pastor (pork and green chillis) come... (1 reply, last updated by lotsapasta October 4, 2005)

A friend raves about tacos el pastor he used to have in mexico. Apparently, they are made with really succulent pork which is cooked on a rotiseri device similar to a gyro. Any recommendations as to where to get some in the city.... (14 replies, last updated by LloydG January 23, 2009)

We just returned from our latest trip to Mexico City. We tried several new (to us) good restaurants: - La Pigua (Seafood Campeche style in Polanco), - El Tajín (Veracruz style food near Coyoacan) - La Taberna del León... (1 reply, last updated by Chilanga July 15, 2005)

I’m off to Mexico in a week and would welcome any recommendations for lovely places to eat in Mexico City and Oaxaca. Also, does anyone have an address for El Bajio, a restaurant I’ve heard about in Mexico City? (3 replies, last updated by michael (mea culpa) November 5, 2001)

El Charco de las Ranas is the platonic ideal of tacos, quesadillas, sincronizadas, etc. for me, mainly because there was one down the street from where I grew up and that’s where I learned to eat them! (15 replies, last updated by gueraaven July 12, 2009)

brother the lobster tacos. The kitchen knows how to treat fish. Pargo de Rojo is on the main drag. (0 replies, last updated by petefeliz February 28, 2005)

in the town. Super cheap Oaxaca/Mexico City style soft tacos and quesadillas with interesting fillings, as well as other dishes and desserts. Open late, live entertainment, nice atmosphere, all locals. (12 replies, last updated by Lakab Wash February 1, 2003)