One of the things I look forward to is our annual road trip to Scottsdale and a quick stop in El Centro to visit Ma Lupe’s.
Mexican
Pan de muerto @ Northgate Market
Pan de muerto It is a sweetened soft bread shaped like a bun, often decorated with bone-shaped phalange pieces. Pan de muerto is eaten on Día de Muertos, at the gravesite or alternatively, at a tribute called an ofrenda. In some regions, it is eaten for months before the official celebration of Dia de Muertos. […]
Plaza Bonita – Tusayan, AZ
We spent the day enjoying the lovely sights of the Grand Canyon and left as the day was ending. It was time for dinner and Maggie’s son Sam suggested a nearby Mexican food spot. Just outside of the Grand Canyon is the small town of Tusayan which had multiple eateries. Plaza Bonita was one […]
Day of the Dead bread @ El Super – 4421 University Ave
Day of the Dead is a celebration and remembrance of friends and family members who have died. It’s celebrated October 31 till November 2. Ever since I went to my first Day of the Dead celebration at the San Diego Natural History museum I have been celebrating yearly. It was there I first tasted delicious […]
Del Mar Fair 2017
I breathe deep the delicious scents. Turkey legs are being smoked over a wood grill. Sweet scent of cotton candy being spun. Various meat on skewers are smoking. Chicken is pan fried. One of my favorite times of year is when summer starts and the Del Mar fair opens. So much delicious food waiting for […]
TJ Tacos
It was back in my college days I had my first TJ taco in Tijuana. An old lady had a cart on the sidewalk. Juicy meat leaked juices onto the little corn tortillas. They were small, cheap and delicious. It’s been a long time since I had a TJ taco so I was excited when […]
Pokez Mexican Restaurant & Vegetarian Cuisine
Opened on March 16, 1994 and renovated in 2013. Comfortable seating area, bright colors surrounded by interesting art works.