tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post5909965171984665334..comments2024-02-12T18:06:18.802-08:00Comments on Street Gourmet LA: Birrieria Apatzingan, Pacoima,CA-The Pleasures of Birria and Regional Bites from Apatzingan, Michoacanstreetgourmetlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-48957435342066816852012-03-13T20:53:10.125-07:002012-03-13T20:53:10.125-07:00Hello anonymous-Ya know, the last time I had lettu...Hello anonymous-Ya know, the last time I had lettuce on enchiladas michoacanas was in Apatzingan, Michoacan. Actually, it's no so uncommon. It's also not much of a stretch to substitute lettuce for cabbage.streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-39208341147231766542012-03-13T20:32:11.410-07:002012-03-13T20:32:11.410-07:00The only problem I have with this is that lettuce ...The only problem I have with this is that lettuce is never used to topped enchiladas in michoacan. Cabagge is always used to top enchiladas and sopes in Tierra caliente because it's more abundant and with stands the heat from food more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-22722039261264740292012-03-08T23:20:44.828-08:002012-03-08T23:20:44.828-08:00That's my daddy!..making the Birria !<3That's my daddy!..making the Birria !<3jjreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109003299078633744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-80041158869071161362012-03-08T23:16:58.156-08:002012-03-08T23:16:58.156-08:00Thats my daddy:DThats my daddy:Djjreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109003299078633744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-31238255819371611152011-07-09T18:25:56.613-07:002011-07-09T18:25:56.613-07:00Hello anonymous-Yes, it's quite common for res...Hello anonymous-Yes, it's quite common for restaurants to copy menus, or serve similar menus.I find it obnoxious and frustrating as a person looking for new menu items.<br /><br />I went to Rosamaria's and had such high expectations for it, I love the building. After several attempts--they close rather early--I finally ordered their birria and a chavindeca. The birria wasn't nearly as good as Apatzingan, nor was the chavindeca. The birria wasn't bad, just very dull. I didn't even write about Rosamaria's because I don't find it to be a destination.<br /><br />I'm ultimately interested in the BEST Mexican. Thanks for sharing some intel.streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-6509814319054854102011-07-09T17:13:10.100-07:002011-07-09T17:13:10.100-07:00Hello,your article is so perfect,but I think you a...Hello,your article is so perfect,but I think you are missing some information;what about Birrieria Rosamaria? What about it? That is the ORIGINAL PLACE,they had gotten all the menu they have right now in their place. 'The chef Martin' comes from there too. Birrieria Rosamaria has been there for so many years, and the Birrieria your talking about is not the only one who got the Birrieria Rosemaria's menu,some another employees, who used to work there,open their own place whit the same menu around Pacoima.#copiaspiratas. He dicho.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-16499540110149506362011-02-07T02:08:43.398-08:002011-02-07T02:08:43.398-08:00Hello Maria-Your family is doing a great job, and ...Hello Maria-Your family is doing a great job, and making excellent Mexican food. Congratulations!!streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-35616942481286371452011-02-02T17:29:48.212-08:002011-02-02T17:29:48.212-08:00i just wanted to say that the resturant birrieria ...i just wanted to say that the resturant birrieria has a perfect menu......And just want to say hi to my aunt ARACELI INFANTE,my uncle MARTIN CRUZ,and also my cousin BASILIO INFANTE......I REALLY LOVE ALL MY FAMILY.......P.S MARIA ALEMANmaria alemanhttp://skeeznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-86354323300780616352010-09-03T16:22:35.965-07:002010-09-03T16:22:35.965-07:00Looks can be deceiving!!! I live in Burbank and I ...Looks can be deceiving!!! I live in Burbank and I was looking for a good birria Mexican restaurant. I saw your article so I decided to try out these place. When I got there and saw the outside I said "OMG!" is not the nicest place from the outside but is heaven food on the inside. I order the big birria plate and it was delicious!!! The hand made tortillas mmmmmm.... I'm definitely going back again.<br />LAURAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-10983612012743817842010-07-18T17:29:05.453-07:002010-07-18T17:29:05.453-07:00Where can I find some good carnitas in Pacoima/San...Where can I find some good carnitas in Pacoima/San Fernando area? From time to time we just want to buy some to make tortas at home and the only ones I know of are at Vallarta. Their quality keeps getting worse. PLEASE HELP!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-30719447698369076592010-04-22T15:38:12.215-07:002010-04-22T15:38:12.215-07:00Thanks Eddie! Know, come over here and let's t...Thanks Eddie! Know, come over here and let's tear up some goat!streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-58764428738727830722010-04-22T12:00:34.571-07:002010-04-22T12:00:34.571-07:00Bill,
Bravo for this birria post! You've cap...Bill,<br /><br />Bravo for this birria post! You've captured it brilliantly.Eddie Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620145672233231894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-79865343125463164672010-04-17T11:44:48.195-07:002010-04-17T11:44:48.195-07:00Great find Bill. Definitely will try this place ou...Great find Bill. Definitely will try this place out.<br /><br />Also interesting to hear the banter regarding the degradation of (some elements of) Mexican cooking because of the passing of generations. I hope Korean food doesn't suffer that fate in L.A. But maybe the all you can eat joints really aren't helping.mattatouillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362025149586532212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-46699684417399656302010-04-16T00:26:37.912-07:002010-04-16T00:26:37.912-07:00Gustavo-Santa Ana is michoacano central, but I don...Gustavo-Santa Ana is michoacano central, but I don't believe carnitas artisans are moving to the US, neither are professional taqueros.I'm less concerned with what the name of a place is or the people that are lined up, than I am with the food. I've yet to have carnitas in the US like I've had in Morelia,Uruapan, or Mexico City.Even Tijuana has some pretty good stuff, like Carnitas Quiroga.<br /><br />Hermano, bad restaurants are packed all over East Los Angeles with Paisanos eating Hollenbecks,King Tacos, etc. <br /><br />3rd generation Mexican food isn't the same.But, always willing to try. What is your top carnitas restaurant in the OC? I'm up for the OC challenge. We'll get Dave, a few others and DO this.streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-39711177913287668832010-04-15T20:55:14.549-07:002010-04-15T20:55:14.549-07:00Again: Santa Ana is Michoacán central. Every other...Again: Santa Ana is Michoacán central. Every other carnitas is named Uruapán or Sahuayo, and are packed—all those michoacanas can't be wrong, can they? And, like I also said, there are other Michoacán-style restaurants, but I wouldn't recommend them as they're not really good. But, combining those with the carnitas place, there's at least a dozen in Santa Ana alone, and that's much more representation than for, say, Zacatecas...Gustavo Arellanohttp://www.ocweekly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-19045277484010083562010-04-15T17:39:34.108-07:002010-04-15T17:39:34.108-07:00Gustavo Arellano-Yeah, I think I'd seen the Br...Gustavo Arellano-Yeah, I think I'd seen the Brisas de Apatzingan piece before and I know Dave recently reminded me of the place. In LA there really isn't much, I wouldn't count the carnitas places, none of which follow tradition. Best ones around are Cinco Puntos, they use the copper pots, and Metro Balderas, DF style. <br /><br />Well, a trip down to the OC is in order to check these out.So, you have TWO places, doesn't quick represent the massive amounts of michoacanos, though. How is Las Brisas? Better be good if I'm going all the way down there!streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-30962101091683055972010-04-15T11:45:25.237-07:002010-04-15T11:45:25.237-07:00Love your finds as always, but you're wrong ab...Love your finds as always, but you're wrong about the lack of Michoacán restaurants in Southern California. Santa Ana is the epicenter of the region's expats, and thus has more than a few. I reviewed Las Brisas de Aptazingan (where they make the huchepos daily) <a href="http://www.ocweekly.com/2008-02-07/food/pozole-paradise" rel="nofollow">a couple of years back</a> and even reviewed it again for Good Food. And El Chile Picante <a href="http://www.ocweekly.com/2009-04-02/food/hole-in-the-wall" rel="nofollow">has chavilecas as well as those folded-up enchiladas</a>. There are a couple of other places I wouldn't recommend, and—of course—carnitas places dot the land like donut shops.Gustavo Arellanohttp://www.ocweekly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-2336524810880567682010-04-14T17:45:53.880-07:002010-04-14T17:45:53.880-07:00Hey Angel, thanks, and it's great to hear from...Hey Angel, thanks, and it's great to hear from someone who has prior knowledge of these bites.<br /><br />Exilekiss-This has you written all over it.streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-68624237468539831412010-04-13T16:28:03.686-07:002010-04-13T16:28:03.686-07:00Hi Street Gourmet LA,
Awesome! :) Thanks for the ...Hi Street Gourmet LA,<br /><br />Awesome! :) Thanks for the post and recommendation. I can't wait to try the Birria and other Apatzingan specialties. :)Exile Kisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510114278526493928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-32915605292331713752010-04-12T21:51:57.375-07:002010-04-12T21:51:57.375-07:00Great article. I am definitely going to stop in t...Great article. I am definitely going to stop in there. I havent had aporreadillo since my next door neighbor's suegra came to visit.Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947854918617208235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-70965330770478540152010-04-11T20:55:43.203-07:002010-04-11T20:55:43.203-07:00Dasubergeek-Next time you're up be sure to get...Dasubergeek-Next time you're up be sure to get the aporriadillo too, know that you've been initiated.<br /><br />Foodgps-Thanks, yes there are a few decent plates you need to try as well, the aporriadillo and the uchepos.streetgourmetlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625967020667522977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-27620657776768983542010-04-10T21:04:05.669-07:002010-04-10T21:04:05.669-07:00Nice write-up. You really capture the flavors and ...Nice write-up. You really capture the flavors and aromas of Birrieria Apatzingan. Looking forward to returning.Food GPShttp://www.foodgps.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691661959819164456.post-34137264153656874872010-04-10T19:48:48.722-07:002010-04-10T19:48:48.722-07:00The birria was absolutely insane. I'm going to...The birria was absolutely insane. I'm going to be sore tempted to drive up there when working in Burbank just for that birria.<br /><br />I liked the chavindeca, good tortillas, but it's a side order if you're already there, not a reason to drive up.Das Ubergeekhttp://mangelorange.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com