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Gourmet Tacos and Beer

elgatoloco - 4-29-2010 at 04:45 PM

Since we did not have time today to head across the border we just had a nice lunch at our favorite local gourmet taco shop, Lucha Libre

http://www.tacosmackdown.com/

They had a few beers from Cucapa Brewing in Mexicali we had never seen before and we tried a couple. We had the Obscura and the Chupacabra and they both went well with the Surf and Turf Taco and the TJ hotdog, no surprise?

http://www.cucapa.com/eng/historia.html

Now back to your regular programming.:smug:

grace59 - 4-29-2010 at 05:22 PM

I'm a fan of Microbrews. Can I buy this in Baja...I go frequently to San Felipe. Anyone ever purchased it there?

Frank - 4-29-2010 at 05:26 PM

May have to run out there for dinner, thanks.

David K - 4-29-2010 at 05:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by elgatoloco
Since we did not have time today to head across the border we just had a nice lunch at our favorite local gourmet taco shop, Lucha Libre

http://www.tacosmackdown.com/

They had a few beers from Cucapa Brewing in Mexicali we had never seen before and we tried a couple. We had the Obscura and the Chupacabra and they both went well with the Surf and Turf Taco and the TJ hotdog, no surprise?

http://www.cucapa.com/eng/historia.html

Now back to your regular programming.:smug:


They were at the Baja-By-The-Sea event last November...



Fun names for beer!

bajadock - 4-29-2010 at 06:14 PM

ElGato, your referral is at the top of my list. Ocean Beach is one of my hangouts when in USA, so I'll be close to Lucha Libre.

Nice logo they have, too. The Cucapa beer could earn LL 6 stars out of 5 in my Dive Dining review.

+1 on grace59 question: Where is Cucapa available around COASTAL Baja???

[Edited on 4-30-2010 by bajadock]

Paulina - 4-29-2010 at 07:52 PM

M y B,

Do you think that we will have time to break away from the best chili ever prep session to visit Lucha Libra when I'm there in June?

Can't wait,
P<*)))>{

Bajahowodd - 4-30-2010 at 01:42 PM

Gourmet = french fries in your burrito??:lol:

elgatoloco - 5-1-2010 at 09:34 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Paulina
M y B,

Do you think that we will have time to break away from the best chili ever prep session to visit Lucha Libra when I'm there in June?

Can't wait,
P<*)))>{


Friday night!! I will make reservations! :dudette:

elgatoloco - 5-1-2010 at 09:44 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajadock
ElGato, your referral is at the top of my list. Ocean Beach is one of my hangouts when in USA, so I'll be close to Lucha Libre.

Nice logo they have, too. The Cucapa beer could earn LL 6 stars out of 5 in my Dive Dining review.

+1 on grace59 question: Where is Cucapa available around COASTAL Baja???

[Edited on 4-30-2010 by bajadock]


We should get together for a ride sometime when you are up! Tour de Beer!:lol:

elgatoloco - 5-1-2010 at 09:46 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Gourmet = french fries in your burrito??:lol:


Is that a taco smackdown? :no:

Don't make me open up a can of whupass! :biggrin::lol:

Paulina - 5-1-2010 at 11:57 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by elgatoloco
Quote:
Originally posted by Paulina
M y B,

Do you think that we will have time to break away from the best chili ever prep session to visit Lucha Libra when I'm there in June?

Can't wait,
P<*)))>{


Friday night!! I will make reservations! :dudette:


:bounce:
I'm looking forward to seeing you both!

P <*)))>{

bajadock - 5-1-2010 at 05:01 PM

EGL,
Bike ride on my next S.D. trip would be great. My bicycle has only seen a few miles in S.D., so I'm not familiar with the trails. Should be up sometime during
week of May 10 and will holler in advance to pester you.

Got boat back in water today after 4 months in dry dock. YIPPEEEE! :biggrin::tumble::spingrin:

Bob H - 5-29-2010 at 07:07 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by elgatoloco
Since we did not have time today to head across the border we just had a nice lunch at our favorite local gourmet taco shop, Lucha Libre

http://www.tacosmackdown.com/

They had a few beers from Cucapa Brewing in Mexicali we had never seen before and we tried a couple. We had the Obscura and the Chupacabra and they both went well with the Surf and Turf Taco and the TJ hotdog, no surprise?

http://www.cucapa.com/eng/historia.html

Now back to your regular programming.:smug:



Matt, just heard about this place the other day. It's getting rave reviews. It's on Washington Street, right? I wanna try it.
Bob H

PS: Good seeing you again at the Baja by the Sea festival :yes:

woody with a view - 5-29-2010 at 08:48 PM

sorry for the diversion, but Bia and i had the most authentic Peruvian food today in Pacific Beach.

http://www.thelatinchef.com/

the owner is from Cuzco. no alcohol is served and the place is small, but the food is as good as Bia's mom makes it, which is saying it is the real deal. they also have some Brazilian fare.

check it out!

p.s. the pescado a la mancho was UNREAL!:saint: