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So what makes a good taco stand?


Been thinking about this one lately, Tacos are to Mexico as Burgers are to the U.S., but what makes a great Taco? what makes a great Taco stand? is it the salsas? the tortillas? the beef? location? or what?
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[*] posted on 10-11-2005 at 11:05 PM


The beef and toppings... I love Tacos el Yaqui for their carne asada 'Perrones' (the cook making dog barking sounds as he chops the meat is pretty funny stuff, as well)!

Best fish tacos are in Bahia de los Angeles (with cold Pacificos)... at China's stand next to Lizbeths market/Internet.




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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 05:56 AM


We used to stop at the Mr. Fish corner stand coming into La Paz, on the way to CCC and the marina. First time we spotted about 25 people waiting for food so we turned around to try it. Best fish tacos I ever had (not inluding yours, honey). Always had to have just one more.
They're gone now due to lot's of new development.

What made them great ? Fresh tortillas, fresh cooked fillings, great salsas.
The location was just a dusty parking lot with one ancient picnic table next to a busy road.
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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 06:21 AM


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Originally posted by JESSE
Been thinking about this one lately, Tacos are to Mexico as Burgers are to the U.S., but what makes a great Taco? what makes a great Taco stand? is it the salsas? the tortillas? the beef? location? or what?


I think it takes all of the things you mentioned JESSE.




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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 06:25 AM


Defintely lotsa fresh salsas. Fresh tortilla, warmed just right. and the freshest of whatever goes inside. Frest seafood, carne asada cooked and chopped to order. Al pastor sliced off when ordered with a teeny slice of pineapple on top.
A table is nice but not a necessity. One reason I like Gonzalez Hermanos in La Paz is the unbelievalbe assortment of salsas and salads.

Diver-I think that there are some other Mr. Fish open now or at least it seems as though I have seen others around town.




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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 09:19 AM


Combination of all ingredients together. A customer just brought back some Carne Asada beef from a guy near the TJ-San Diego border. I BBQ'd it up and it was fantastic. I'm waiting for the guy's phone number to get some shipped....I made some fresh guacamole and fried up some sweet onions with it and dang it whooshed me back to Baja..



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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 09:31 AM
Depends on the clients you are looking for


For gringos, the most popular I have seen is El Viejo in Los Barriles.
Fresh everything including the salsa bar, where you add your own toppings. (Many) including chiles in cream sauce, YUM!!
Scallops, Fish, Carne Asada, Pollo, Vegetarian, Good stuff!

Racing or action sports on a TV. Tables and chairs, a sink to wash hands, and COLD cervezas.

Come to think of it, it was really popular with the locals as well!
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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 10:12 AM


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My ideal taco is a fresh fish or shrimp taco from Demo's in Mulege's square. Pile on his fresh salsa, cukes, and guacalmole. Order 3 at least. Eat with gusto and Dibble all over the place....the proper stance of eating a taco is muy importante!


Roger.... I belive that is Dimas's taco stand.




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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 10:17 AM


JR...Last time went to Los Barriles we stopped at a taco stand at the top of the hill before going back to San Jose del Cabo...it was great food. Small place with about 6 bar stools but the tacos and ingredients were tasty.
They also had "I survived the hurricane" shirts that were well done for $10.




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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 10:21 AM


JR...by the way do you know Andy and Sonya in Los Barilles? He fishes in Alaska and goes to their home down there to warm back up..they always take their 4 wheelers way out to the lighthouse on the beach..



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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 10:23 AM
All that you mentioned....


...but, in this case, size DOES matter.

I dont like getting scrimpy meat/fish portions on my tacos, irregardless of the amt. of toppings I will put on it.

That lady in the old Wendy's commercial had it right......WHERE'S THE BEEF!"

[Edited on 10-12-2005 by Hook]
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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 11:14 AM
It's the Salsa


Roasted jalapino salsa is the greatest!!:yes::yes:
Haven't been to too many, but Baraja's in Todo Santos is good to me.




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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 11:49 AM


1.-Good salsa
2.-Tasty beef (or whatever)
3.-Fresh tortillas
4.-Location
5.-Large portions
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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 11:52 AM


Its been hinted but the person running the stand,Personality, attitude, cleanliness.

[Edited on 10-12-2005 by comitan]




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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 12:33 PM


hahahaha, you mean the chef IS important?:lol: Wrong, they are only interested in the food!:spingrin:
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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 12:43 PM


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We are talking about a taco stand, where the owner is the chef, and is right there dealing with the public, I know of a woman that has a Hot Dog cart in an area that has many but she does a fantastic business because of her personaliry, and humor, joking with the customers and probably teasing also. Ok in answer to you more directly who cooks that good food?




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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 01:05 PM


Me, for the last 6yrs. I finally trained a couple of "very clean and articulate" cooks. It was a tongue in cheek reply. Of course hygenity is paramount although I don't think too many customers give it too much thought. Here in the U.S. anyway.

Taco stand or the Hilton, personal cleanliness in the food service biz is VERY important to myself. In Oregon a taco stand would also need a sink with hot water and soap or some facimile.
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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 01:18 PM
Anybody had the deep fried whole jalapenos


at the fish taco stand on the square in San Quintin? Amazingly good!

I had never seen these at a taco stand before. Basically, they take a whole jalapeno, put a small slice in one side and throw it into the deep fryer (no batter). The slice lets the steam exit, otherwise KA-BLOOEY!. They leave it in about 1 minute and then throw it into a large bowl of soy sauce along with all the other condiments. Free for the taking, with the tacos. REALLY GOOD!!

I've made these at home and given some to my Mexican friends NOTB. THEY LOVE EM, AND SAY THEY HAVE NEVER HAD THEM EITHER. But most of them are from the Mazatlan area, so maybe it is a localized thing.

That said, I have become disenchanted with their tacos. They are now over 1.00 and their condiment offering is really limited now. No quasi-guac and no mexican crema the last time I was there. Instead of crema they were brushing MAYONNAISE on the tortilla before putting the fish in.

The guy is beginning to look like the "bottom line" is his ONLY consideration.

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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 01:19 PM


The Best according to me is: Tacos El Rey in Loreto. Always fresh, constantly restocked and they stop serving when the fresh stuff runs out!! The best fish tacos!!!



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[*] posted on 10-12-2005 at 01:46 PM
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I think I have met them. But a good portion of the residents of L.B. are Alaskan fishermen. And they are spreading out! It seems they have done well up there and are celebrating with places in Baja. I'ma thinkin these folks just love to fish!!!

Frst time I went to Jim Smiths,Ithought it was kinda unusual that he would bring out smoked salmon as an appetizer sorta deal. Salmon in Baja?

I now realize that most all the homes there are stocked up with Alaskan delicacies. Way cool!


Jesse, flavor and a minimum amount of flies (ceiling fans or ?) are also key issues.

Pelicanos in Rosarito also serves chiles as described by Hook. Best part about breakfast I think !
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