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SonoraTown

11 months agoScott PorterAdd comment

********** Jul 21, 2021 @sonoratownla’s carne asada FTW! #tacoincepcion with @trent_on on a tear through #DTLA on the search for the perfect taco. 🔍🎯🌮 Have you had their tortillas?! 😱 ********** Aug 9, 2016 “Excellent!” Jen exclaimed with contagious enthusiasm when I asked her how she was doing after she greeted me with a smile. Talk about #tacohappiness! She just...

Guisados

March 29, 2021Scott PorterAdd comment

********** Mar 29, 2021 The passion for the tortilla is REAL! ✌🏽🌽🌮 At @Guisados they are happily not messing around when it comes to the handmade corn tortillas and their masterfully crafted guisos stewed meats. I am powerless against their quesadilla with chorizo. And so was @showmetheravi when we met to film his episode of #Tacoincidence. Check out this clip from...

La Azteca Tortillería

November 20, 2020Scott PorterAdd comment

************ Nov 20, 2020 It’s obvious my cup overfloweth with gratitude for tacos. But can we talk about how grateful we all are for all the taquerias that do what they all should and handmake their tortillas. And these flour tortillas from @la_azteca_tortilleria_ are second to none. A really good tortilla legit makes me happy. With appreciation for the craft, we...

Guerrilla Tacos

October 31, 2020Scott PorterAdd comment

*********** Oct 31, 2020 Chances of two pick-up trucks within seconds of each other in #DTLA? Same as chances of winning two world championships within weeks! Celebrating all things LA! #gododgers #golakers #gotacos This fish beauty from @guerrillatacos was so so good. And the potato taquitos are a freaking must with that green salsa. Everything here really is...

Tacos Santa Rita

September 1, 2020Scott PorterAdd comment

Chicken neck tacos. Would you? Get over it, right?! When Taco Yoda himself says you gotta try this...we were down. THE one and only world-famous @streetgourmetla, Bill Esparza led us on this amazing taco tour through the back streets of LA (remember those days?!) at @summit last November. So check out stop #2 at Santa Rita Jalisco Taco Truck serving up pescuezos de...

Mariscos Jalisco

July 24, 2020Scott PorterAdd comment

Flashback to my first trip to LA legend @mariscosjalisco! Their aguachile (top left) was outrageous. Insane. Camarones 🍤🌮🎯. All the seafood. I’m usually about 8 out of 10 times a meat guy...but their mariscos had been calling my name for years. And now I know why. Is this taco turf war with Cuatro Vientos still going on??? Search for the Perfect Taco Overall Lime...

Lotería Grill Farmers Market *CLOSED*

June 3, 2020Scott PorterAdd comment

*********** Jun 3, 2020 Sending healing and love to all. Real human connection is what we all need now more than ever. I hope we all do everything in our power to treat each other with the kindness, respect and divine worth we all deserve to enjoy. Freed from prejudice and hate. . While it was awhile ago that @elevatewithgayle and I met over tacos, her words seem to...

Tacos Tu Madre

May 19, 2020Scott PorterAdd comment

********** May 19, 2020 Missing the old days of Taco Tuesday in LA. This creative taco line up from @tacostumadre was on point...their Korean bbq and crispy chicken breakfast tacos have me craving some fusion taco action. And then there was the wisdom from @DavidRoyce1 (founder and chair at @aptive.environmental). We were filming my @Tacoincidence video...

Tacoincidence — Taco Stop #7 — Brand Experience Pick Me Up with Josh Searle from Pick Me Up

November 12, 2019Scott PorterAdd comment

[TIME TO WATCH VIDEO: 31:04] I met up with Josh Searle at Mexicali Tacos & Co. in Los Angeles, CA. He started a custom soda shop entirely inspired by the idea that every one of us needs a pick me up. I wanted to learn why he believes in the power of brand experience, what he does to create it and how it’s helped him thrive. All…over tacos. It really doesn’t get much...

Chispi Modernista Cocina

November 12, 2019Scott PorterAdd comment

  So much gratitude this #TacoTuesday. Celebrating a weekend of elevated thoughts, relationships and food. Just like this flank steak taco from @chispi_modernista_cocina. So grateful someone like Emmanuel cares enough about his craft to provide all of us at @summit the very best. They were our neighbors at the late night market — they were pure fire while...

@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