tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post4125618906789903678..comments2024-02-12T18:06:18.802-08:00Comments on Street Gourmet LA: Tacos Leo(La Brea and Venice): A Tacos Al Pastor Primerstreetgourmetlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-40019559026770406122010-09-20T16:28:56.070-07:002010-09-20T16:28:56.070-07:00eeddbbmm-Yeah, I saw the comments in Squid Ink. We...eeddbbmm-Yeah, I saw the comments in Squid Ink. We don't really know how the police came upon Tacos Leo. Are they food blog readers? Squid Ink?Chowhound? It's not very likely. Could be just the wrong officer at the wrong time.Anyways, I say keep going to Tacos Leo, and support them, they have an al pastor specialist, that's worth more than a trompo run by a hack.<br /><br />Yes, I know we have these taquerias in common. Dylan, you're one of the guys out there that has a true respect and appreciation of Latin cuisine, and you've made real exploration in Mexico and Brazil.It's great, you're one of the few people in town whose taco posts are legit, Jenny too.streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-58422038405975142672010-09-20T15:19:23.174-07:002010-09-20T15:19:23.174-07:00Foodgps-The trompo shall ride again, don't wor...Foodgps-The trompo shall ride again, don't worry.<br /><br />Gourmetpigs-Yes, the cops took it away, and you're right they're all over town, trompos that is. It's pretty random, in Boyle Heights they'll work free of hassle one week, and the next week the cops are all over them. <br /><br />It's arbitrary which stand or truck gets harrassed. Anyways, Fuck the Police.streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-23627239185222577662010-09-19T22:47:40.308-07:002010-09-19T22:47:40.308-07:00Bill, great write-up. Your photo of El Tizoncito/E...Bill, great write-up. Your photo of El Tizoncito/El Kalifa is super memorable – Jeni and I had great tacos there. I dream of the "tacos de costilla" still.<br /><br />Did you read the comments on this posting... http://blogs.laweekly.com/squidink/food-trucks/food-truck-taco-pastor/ ?e d b mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00188768496767540955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-21394670252475831842010-09-19T21:16:56.661-07:002010-09-19T21:16:56.661-07:00This post was like the advanced guide to al pastor...This post was like the advanced guide to al pastor! Awesome!<br /><br />Heard on twitter some cops took away Tacos Leo's spit though? Sad if true :/ It's not like there isn't a spit around town, seems weird that he can't have one?gourmetpigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17043385325645560283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-36294861558133877022010-09-19T14:22:56.506-07:002010-09-19T14:22:56.506-07:00That pork-packed trompo looks amazing. I can't...That pork-packed trompo looks amazing. I can't wait to devour a stack of shavings.Food GPShttp://www.foodgps.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-16489108515048490672010-09-18T20:12:51.722-07:002010-09-18T20:12:51.722-07:00You definitely dropped some knowledge on me with t...You definitely dropped some knowledge on me with this post. I have never had al pastor off of one of those rotating spits. I definitely gotta try using pineapple in one of my pork roast. <br /><br />Stay hungry my friendAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754233503023845293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-11234622226897417772010-09-17T21:53:16.467-07:002010-09-17T21:53:16.467-07:00Hey Gastronomer-Welcome. Miss you.Hey Gastronomer-Welcome. Miss you.streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-66922984216889777272010-09-17T15:26:51.700-07:002010-09-17T15:26:51.700-07:00An educational and humorous write up! Thanks, Bill...An educational and humorous write up! Thanks, Bill!Gastronomerhttp://gastronomyblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-85762557942814738012010-09-17T08:57:06.234-07:002010-09-17T08:57:06.234-07:00Excellent. I've been to a lot of them. Sometim...Excellent. I've been to a lot of them. Sometimes before them and sometimes after them. And I'll be watching your blog even closer from now on.ChristianZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926523379961771939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-77402098125063366302010-09-17T00:31:24.228-07:002010-09-17T00:31:24.228-07:00Christian Z-Gustavo Arellano and also Dave Lieberm...Christian Z-Gustavo Arellano and also Dave Lieberman of OC Weekly are laying down the great Mexican restaurants, the real deal.streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-87496950326663340092010-09-16T23:30:54.679-07:002010-09-16T23:30:54.679-07:00Apparently nothing in the county I live in qualifi...Apparently nothing in the county I live in qualifies as Mexican. Going to switch to writing a Japanese food blog. Wait, maybe that won't work either. Or maybe it's just hamburgers and hot dogs for me now.ChristianZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926523379961771939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-58310415393371651282010-09-16T23:17:08.580-07:002010-09-16T23:17:08.580-07:00Christian Z-You don't have to starve, my broth...Christian Z-You don't have to starve, my brother, eat something else. Manifestation? Haha, hey man, just go try these sometime, enough with taco talk, take a bite!streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-14899851777986828022010-09-16T16:45:33.814-07:002010-09-16T16:45:33.814-07:00Kind of left with the usual response: I can't ...Kind of left with the usual response: I can't starve myself if the most real manifestation of Mexican food isn't readily available to me relative to where I live. Still good to accumulate information on the subject however.ChristianZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926523379961771939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-80079193111361949622010-09-16T16:42:08.898-07:002010-09-16T16:42:08.898-07:00Christian Z-Exactly what I was talking about. Look...Christian Z-Exactly what I was talking about. Look at the trompo in your picture. It looks like hell. Lumpy! Ugly! You don't need to read every word here, but I've included several pictures of healthy trompos to guide you.If the taquero is for real, the trompo is beautiful.streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-25913929682708256782010-09-16T15:21:46.538-07:002010-09-16T15:21:46.538-07:00Here's one picture of their setup:
Al Pastor ...Here's one picture of their setup:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cziebarth/3858312986/in/set-72157616003458692/" rel="nofollow">Al Pastor Trompo on flickr</a><br /><br />Of course, yes, I have to go back and see how they actually prepare it.ChristianZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926523379961771939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-45197689759564794082010-09-16T15:11:29.457-07:002010-09-16T15:11:29.457-07:00Christian Z-Most important is the taquero, not the...Christian Z-Most important is the taquero, not the set-up. So, that should be your first inquiry, ha, and of course, is the al pastor good. Even some experienced taqueros can make mediocre al pastor.streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-80495977694880456702010-09-16T15:09:56.329-07:002010-09-16T15:09:56.329-07:00Mike-Yes, El Tizoncito is very cool, a great hang,...Mike-Yes, El Tizoncito is very cool, a great hang, an ice cold Leon, and of course, the tacos. Your picture is almost like mine, great minds shutter alike.<br /><br />Chow-I like your logic, it's undeniable.streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-3176993975270751442010-09-16T15:06:13.733-07:002010-09-16T15:06:13.733-07:00Love you Josie, can't wait for you to go!Love you Josie, can't wait for you to go!streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-3402043352901516842010-09-16T11:47:51.312-07:002010-09-16T11:47:51.312-07:00Great post--I learned a lot.Great post--I learned a lot.eastsidefoodbiteshttp://www.eastsidefoodbites.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-88401898173285785652010-09-16T11:15:03.501-07:002010-09-16T11:15:03.501-07:00I think they might do it like this at El Farolito ...I think they might do it like this at El Farolito Jr. in Anaheim.ChristianZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926523379961771939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-18420830558330789932010-09-16T10:19:15.706-07:002010-09-16T10:19:15.706-07:00We were at Leo's a couple of weeks ago and I w...We were at Leo's a couple of weeks ago and I was only going to get a couple to satisfy a late night snack itch. Ended up eating 6 they were so good. I justified it by saying they were on the small side.ChowNoirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16093854220488075071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-75223188603199001772010-09-16T08:29:39.598-07:002010-09-16T08:29:39.598-07:00Funny - I have almost exactly that same picture fr...Funny - I have almost exactly that same picture from El Tizoncito. Great place to relax, have some food and a few drinks, and watch the taqueros do their thing.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13599208082890099005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-1462262487781373262010-09-15T22:01:07.921-07:002010-09-15T22:01:07.921-07:00"10 tacos al pastor, por favor!" Great w..."10 tacos al pastor, por favor!" Great write-up, kiddo! I can't wait to go. And don't worry - I won't forget to cite my source! OXOXOJosiehttp://uncouthgourmands.comnoreply@blogger.com