Despite the fact that tacos have long been available in New Orleans, lately they seem to be as prolific as our beloved po-boy, and understandably so. Like the venerable po-boy, tacos have a lot to offer. They’re easy to prepare, almost infinite in their variety, relatively inexpensive, and hold up […]
The Secret’s in the Sauce
Though I know my title will likely conjure images of the character Sipsey in the film Fried Green Tomatoes, but I am in no way implying the meat offered at Secret Birria is people. But it is, in fact, all about the sauce, or I should say the consommé. As […]
Your First Left: Rosalita’s Backyard Tacos
Surely you aren’t surprised I’m talking tacos again? John is overjoyed by my recent need to cover tacos. I was hoping my cornucopia of taco stand coverage would dampen his desire, but no luck. Not too long ago, we hit up another Bywater stand, Rosalita’s Backyard Tacos. Originally a Rosalie […]
More Tacos?
Can there be too many tacos? I feel like it could be one of those philosophical, perception-related questions like, “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?”. For people like John, the answer to the taco question is […]
Haunted by Tacos: El Cucuy
After over 16 years together, I can easily predict what John’s response will be when I ask what he wants for dinner. “Tacos?” he replies with a hopeful grin. While that used to mean hitting up the nearest Taco Bell or making the old-school crunchy-shell, ground beef version at home, […]