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Taquería El Gallo Loco

April 14, 2017Scott PorterAdd comment

#TacoTrilogy continues! This time 2 porks and a beef. Chased down with a pineapple cucumber 🍍🥒#aguafresca that @petercoats declared to be "really awesome!" Tender #cochinitapibil and good amounts of #carneasada and al pastor all left us longing for a bit more robust flavor and some homemade tortillas. They did have a terrific variety of flavorful salsas from chile de...

Mix Tamal

February 17, 2017Scott PorterAdd comment

Front and center for #antojitos at @MercadoRoma. #MixTamal's fresh masa quesadilla was on point! Deliciously crispy, spicy seasoned, stuffed with cochinita pibil. And that lava stone slab "plate" for the win! Search for the Perfect Taco Overall Lime Rating 3.5 The Fundamentals 4.0 Always different, positive, special 4.0 Consistent Commitment 3.0 Oh wow! 3.0 Find...

Porfirio’s Masaryk

February 9, 2017Scott PorterAdd comment

Black salsa is the standout here. Fiery burnt #habanero salsa lit up these #cochinitapibil tacos. 🌶🔥😭The tacos themselves were good but nothing particularly outstanding at this upscale Mexican restaurant #Porfirios in #Polanco. Had us longing for the #streettaco version. However, the corn on the cob and dessert presentations are quite the show with mini tabletop...

Lobo Gris Cocina de Casa

February 3, 2017Scott PorterAdd comment

Talked with the owner Juan Pablo who launched @LoboGrisMX about 8 months ago. They give a percentage of profits to help save animals like the grey wolf with @WWF. #tacosforacause! Delicious, super fresh #flauta trio of #cochinitapibil (the best one), gallina (strong chicken flavor) and #huitlacoche (corn truffle) all standing in a pool of perfectly seasoned dipping...

La Serenata De Garibaldi Restaurant

May 12, 2016Scott PorterAdd comment

Oh, it looks good…and this cochinita pibil #taco was! But great presentation and delicious flavor (even with the handmade corn tortilla) alone do not an exceptional #tacoexperience make. It's kinda like life—it's just not as good if we don't care about each other! With a bit awkward and less than warm service at @laserenatala on Pico, we'll think twice about coming...

Casa La Doña

March 3, 2016Scott PorterAdd comment

********** Mar 3, 2016 This delicious #lineup at #CasaLaDoña does not disappoint. The well-seasoned #alpastor with fresh and juicy #pineapple is bomb props for the #carnitas and #chorizo and papas—and only on #tacotuesday you strike pork gold with their #cochinitapibil! #Handmade tortillas, mom's recipes straight from #Mexico and a fabillion different #salsas from...

Vlad Mayab

June 1, 2015Scott PorterAdd comment

Yep! This happened...taco truck in Mexico City complete with neon lights (and baguettes, nuggets and chicken wings...huh?!). I opted for #VladMayab's signature Yucatecan cochinita pibil. These shredded pork tacos with their hint of tangy orange flavor and spicy zinger of an #habanero salsa were terrific. Search for the Perfect Taco Overall Lime Rating 3.0 The...

La Casa Del Pibilero

February 12, 2015Scott PorterAdd comment

And we're off! Kick started the #TacoTourMexCity feeding frenzy with these #cochinitapibil #tacos while waiting for the rest of the #taco #aficionados to fly in. Family #recipe from the #Yucatan, marinated in #banana leaves, this orange-achiote shredded #pork perfectly filled the greasy mini corn tortillas! #Pickled onions and three degrees of habanero devil salsas...

Tinga *CLOSED*

December 2, 2014Scott PorterAdd comment

Cochinita Pibil! Get it now! Tinga does this so RIGHT! Their shredded pork with that little bit of fire from the #habanerosalsa is ridiculously good! the #homemade tortilla, #pickled onions and that bit of #char—por favor! And, man, their #cuminrubbed #porkloin and the #grilledcorn are just close-your-eyes delicious...

Kay & Dave’s Mexican Restaurant

August 29, 2014Scott PorterAdd comment

I'm a sucker for some great #cochinitapibil and @kayndaves does some solid work here! #bananaleaf cooked, #handmade corn tortillas, the #habanero salsa for the kick. Respectable #alpastor too (#piña-marinated but without any bits o' piña). Great recommendation! #Gracias @benpressley! #culvercity #tacolife #tacos #foodfriday #mexicanfood #taco #lalife Search for the...

@smokedtaco_ fans please help me! I’m pretty sure this is the Fleeing Californian (that fried avocado!), the Money Muscle (teriyaki pulled pork with Fresno peppers was 💵 fo sho), Smoking Pastor (pulled pork with creamy chimichurri was on point) and I *think* the special Banh Mi with its carrots and cilantro. Am I remembering correctly? All I know is this is GOOD. Smokey meat goodness with deliciously paired veggies! Yes Utah County! Yes!! I’m fully on board with taco innovation in some fusion tacos — would be even better with some handmade tortillas!
Recently a friend described it as “kinda like hummus and mud.” 😂 Still makes me laugh. I instantly thought of this insanely delicious Oaxacan mole negro I had coming back from our #exectacotour last March. 🖤 I’m pretty sure there are concourses of angels in the cocina bringing the divine recipes of Sta. Celia and St. Alam to life. 👼🏼 Perfectly balanced chocolatey sweetness with savory spices and smoky burnt blackness that gives it the characteristic Oaxacan depth. (Had them swap out the mole rojo for mole negro because duh and #offmenu). And then they crisped the chicken skin on the breast?! What?! Incredible and ideal for sopping up the heaven’s muddy Mexican sauce. Where there’s smoke there fire and seriously everything at @pasillodehumo was 🔥🔥🔥. The sopa Oaxaqueña and the dose of #vitaminT with tasajo tacos … best entradas! Cannot wait to go back and take everyone!
The making of ... @bhurd2u's play by play on the building of the al pastor trompo is 💵. Throwback to the Grand Opening of @maizetacosut in Draper — answering the call for taco therapy in the south end of Salt Lake valley! Huge props for making their corn tortillas by hand. Fundamentals!  Carne asada, carnitas, and that elote!! SLC foodie royalty were loving it all...  So stoked to go back tomorrow (Friday) night for the final push for fundraising for @childshopefoundation — an amazing and transparent non-profit that lifts orphans from surviving to thriving in Mexico! I've been there and see the work they do and interacted with the kids. Wholeheartedly support them and the generational impact their having in the lives of the kids.  JOIN US for tacos FRIDAY night at Maize in Draper to find out more, donate and win prizes (like @sandiablochurros' at-home churro-making kit!).
East meets West indeed! And everyone’s thrilled! Arigato @yokotacoslc_ for such crazy good fusion tacos. Check this out…crispy chicken which seemed to have this Japanese curry hint. Carnitas so soft and crispy at the same time. Savory paradise. Quality tortillas. Crispy cauliflower tostada (a hearty meal in and of itself) whaaaa?! I knew this team really cared when they were gushing about the heirloom beans from Rancho Gordo. Insane. And then… I wondered about this special seasoning on their in-house fried chips and the chef brings out this little cup for me to take home of their secret seasoning which is… wait for it… @tajinusa with dehydrated lime juice granules they add from drying their own LIMES. 🤯🤯🤯 please everyone stop what you’re doing and get there! (And remember to ask for their citrusy habanero salsa!) #vitaminT #chasingtacos
I have to admit, when we stopped into the food court at the mall (malls are everything in the UAE) and spotted tacos (searching, always searching), I was skeptical. Let’s just say these chicken pastor (no pork, of course) scratched the itch. Stretchy tortillas 🤔, medium heat on the salsa…they were tacos in Abu Dhabi and they did have lime so 👏🏽! And essentially in the shadow of this Grand Mosque. And wow. What a stunning, reverent and holy place! Thanks @suiteexperiences for the journey…“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” Oliver Wendell Holmes
Mañana's the big day! Just in time for tomorrow's Cinco de Mayo festivities in case you're going to DIY the whole taco situation to celebrate ... so stoked to share this free PDF of @sandiablochurros' select taco e-cookbook! Huge thanks to these amazing chefs for sharing their awesome taco recipes: @tarateaspoon @bajacalifood @mexicoinmykitchen @heygrillhey @chefheber! CLICK HERE to get the taco recipes (or link in my profile): https://bit.ly/3yfJ9AZ Tacos were really the only thing missing in San Diablo's Cinco de Mayo churro-making kit so you can have a full blown fiesta! 🎉 If you are in Utah and want to pick up a kit tomorrow for $25 off and a free six pack of churros, meet us at: THURSDAY MAY 5 Cinco de Mayo w/ Broadway Media & Mix 105.01 (7:30-9am) 50 West Broadway St Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Tacos Together (11-2pm) 686 N Arbinger Way #200 Farmington, UT 84025
It was like @liladowns knew us. This was a first night anthem to kickoff our taco tour mastermind weekend. (And anthem for life).  "Yo tengo... Yo tengoooooooo ganas de comer tacos!"  ["I want... I waaaaaant to eat tacos!"]  She's a Grammy-winner and Mexican legend. She blew our minds and brought down the house at Palacio de Bellas Artes @palaciooficial. She exudes a passion and celebration of culture, life, love, food and heritage. Unabashedly herself! Spectacular show with folklore dancers, duet with @natalialafourcade and full orchestra...we couldn't get enough.  Inspired by Lila’s call to arms, we obviously went for late night tacos. It's what you do.  @taqueriaorinoco was exactly what we needed. Abundance of TACOS TACOS TACOS TACOS TACOS TACOS TACOS:  Sueltos de trompo and res Piratas Gringas Campechanas And of course, papas orinoco Oh what a night! @forevervitamint Interested in joining us the next #exectacotour in June or Nov? Drop me a note!  #vitaminT #brandexperience #ohwow #mastermind #chasingtacos 🌮🏃🏾‍♂️🏃‍♀️ @jonnyrich44 @bobmacey @benrollins_ut @jgamett @bhurd2u @mrrandallsparks @claywinder @saulignacio @danielodonnal @jasonhassinger @jeffmask @s_brady_b @sayrestewart @scottcporter @searchfortheperfecttaco
This absolute powerhouse group right here! So insanely grateful for each of them. Juggling so many things (businesses they founded and are operating, families, volunteer and church leadership, personal development), they intentionally carved out 4 days out to focus on 2 things: brand/personal transformation and #chasingtacos. 🌮🏃🏾‍♂️ Makes perfect sense to me. Both things I'm completely obsessed with. And precisely the reason I created these executive taco tour mastermind weekends. We like to call Vitamin T — tacos and brand transformation. @forevervitamint @jgamett perfectly described what happened to each of us a few weeks ago in Mexico City: "Initially I thought I was going to enjoy tacos & culture with fellow CEOs, but I received a whole lot more. I returned a with a clear vision for my company, conviction to make the needed changes and energy to see them through. It was perfect timing and I had no idea how bad I needed it!" This was not your ordinary mastermind. Not your regular Mexico weekend. It was the taco tour of a lifetime...but wasn't just about the tacos. For me, it was just magical and truly incredible to see what happened to each of us in our group. Non-stop human connection on wild display — in the thick of every taco interaction, of every immersive cultural experience, every conversation with each other and every regular old street encounter. The a-ha's, the light bulbs, the motivation to incorporate human connection into our business and personal brand DNA and then in our brand experience design. Powerful. We're bonded for life. Peers. Mentors. Deep friendships certain to get deeper. Committed to each other's personal and business success (and to living a life where every day is Taco Tuesday)! Forever grateful! #vitaminT #mastermind #exectacotour @jonnyrich44 @bobmacey @benrollins_ut @bhurd2u @mrrandallsparks @claywinder @saulignacio @danielodonnal @jasonhassinger @jeffmask @s_brady_b @sayrestewart @piterpunk @scottcporter @searchfortheperfecttaco
Happy Taco 2sday! Double trompos is double your pleasure. One classic pastor de puerco and the other pastor de sirloin. But actually the surprise standout taco here was camarones. 🍤🌮🏃🏽‍♂️ fresh tortillas. Tasty aioli sauce on the grilled shrimp. Excelente! Hat tip to @jambalaya_jeenyus for the first time visit here. Nos vemos pronto @taqueriagabriel! @forevervitamint #vitaminT #chasingtacos