FOOD THREAD VOL. GRUB LIFE

[Rumble]

which state has better Mexican food?

Texas or California

California

Texas has more Tex-mex. I’m good off that. If my tacos aren’t being made with corn tortillas, lose my number.

 

[darthska]

For those thaT say CA, how are YOU measuring that?

Honest question. I come in peace.

The same way I measure garlic: with my heart.

Be blessed.

-foe

 

[lawdog1]

For those thaT say CA, how are YOU measuring that?

Honest question. I come in peace.

Meat thermometer.

 

[Bronson]

For those thaT say CA, how are YOU measuring that?

Honest question. I come in peace.

"I used a Hewlett-Packard 5710-A dual-column gas chromatograph with flame analyzation detectors."

 

[spizike231]

Seriously how would you measure that other than just what most of us have seen or possibly experienced? Lol

 

[DCAllAfrican]

California

Texas has more Tex-mex. I’m good off that. If my tacos aren’t being made with corn tortillas, lose my number.

Why are we assuming there isn't also plenty of corn tortillas and Authentic Mexican food outside of California?

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Seriously how would you measure that other than just what most of us have seen or possibly experienced? Lol

Which will probably be super limited for 99.5% of us.

How many of us have eaten tacos extensively in both states to have a valid/unbiased ( Bend_The_Knee ) opinion.

 

[DeadsetAce]

Which will probably be super limited for 99.5% of us.

How many of us have eaten tacos extensively in both states to have a valid/unbiased ( Bend_The_Knee ) opinion.

the ones speaking on it, i would hope. but i can only speak for myself

 

[darthska]

In various road trips that I've taken to CA (as recently as this past June), I've traveled all through Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, both southern routes and northern routes. When you go to a restaurant somewhere else in the country that specializes in Southwestern food, there's a reason they have pics/license plates/memorabilia of those 3 states. You walk in, order a jalapeño burger, maybe nachos with "cheddar cheese sauce" & sour cream, perhaps some bell peppers stuffed w/ beans & corn, topped with... sour cream. See, all of those menu items and their kin run freely throughout the streets in those 3 states, with their shirts off, even.

Not in CA. Do those menu items and others similar exist in establishments in California? Obviously, yes. But the majority of your authentic, corn-tortilla-serving Mexican establishments definitely keep those wayward TexMex/Southwestern food items in check.

The streets of Arizona/New Mexico/Texas are run by sour cream & jalapeno poppers; the streets of southern California are run by corn tortillas & fresh pico de gallo.

"I said good day."

-foe

 

[Bronson]

How did you measure it, though

 

[darthska]

How did you measure it, though

The same way I measure garlic: with my heart.

Be blessed.

 

[Master Zik]

My wagyu order came in some days ago. Some A5 Miyazaki fillets, NY strips, ribeyes, wagyu cubes, rack of lamb, duck breasts, burger patties, got some free chimichurri skirt steaks and pork chops

Got around to cooking the A5 and ribeye last night

Only had a kobe steak a long time ago. The A5 was great.

 

[ahat]

My wagyu order came in some days ago. Some A5 Miyazaki fillets, NY strips, ribeyes, wagyu cubes, rack of lamb' duck breasts, burger patties, got some free chimichurri skirt steaks and pork chops

Got around to cooking the A5 and ribeye last night

Only had a kobe steak a long time ago. The A5 was great.

How much did this cost?

 

[lawdog1]

http://enewspaper.latimes.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=97bdbf0d-ab89-4d96-8270-ff3119955752

L.A. Times food critic fast food/fast casual burger rankings.

 

[kix2mny]

http://enewspaper.latimes.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=97bdbf0d-ab89-4d96-8270-ff3119955752

L.A. Times food critic fast food/fast casual burger rankings.

This was a good read. I agree with the shake shack analysis however I’m not a fan of the burger that was recommend.

 

[spizike231]

Wow the Carls double western is #2

I love that burger but damn

 

[mplsdunk]

Temp on your steak looks Master Zik

 

[Master Zik]

How much did this cost?

Closer to a grand. Mostly cuz I wanted the lamb and duck but the free stuff and first time discounts pretty much off set that to the point I was satisfied.

I don't indulge as much as I use to so this was worth it. Been meaning to cop since last year.

 

[Comparison Ford]

Chicken Milanese

 

[thapointguy]

For those thaT say CA, how are YOU measuring that?

Honest question. I come in peace.

 

[B Sox]

Block Party Plate

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Block Party Plate

Low vibrational

 

[Rumble]

Why are we assuming there isn't also plenty of corn tortillas and Authentic Mexican food outside of California?

I was going off of Texas and California. Being in Texas for a little over a year, and being originally from California and living there for 29, California has better authentic Mexican food. Texas had a lot of Tex mex, or “authentic” food with variants.

Now if we debate other states, I still think California is better. New Mexico is alright, Phoenix I’ve had some great options. But LA and the Bay Area definitely reign supreme when it comes to all categories, price points, and atmosphere closest to actual Mexico.

 

[jape]

lol @ Texas not having a lot of traditional Mexican food.
It makes sense that an out of towner came to Texas and tried tex mex. 100% Guaranteed darthska just didn't know where to go.
Where did you go in Texas btw?

Well, Tex mex talk made me make some nachos. This is post oven melt pre veggies

 

[darthska]

lol @ Texas not having a lot of traditional Mexican food.

Literally no one said that.

'Which is better Mexican cuisine?' doesn't mean 'The other one doesn't have a lot of traditional Mexican.'

Question: do you have extensive experience with southern California Mexican?

-foe