Ask The Glutster: Ideas For O.G Mexican Mothers Day?

Hola Javier,

We met once at a talk that Daniel Hernandez did for Zocalo at MOMA. We were supposed to check out barbacoa de contrabando...sorry i did not get back to you, man.
Hope it was good.

Oye, question?

Where should we take our Mom for Mother's Day?
She is og mexican, so we need smoething that tastes good, and is a little special for Mother's Day, tal vez un mariachi? no se? Que recomiendas?

Hope you are doing well.

francisco




Sup' Panchito?

There is a great Mexican proverb out there that says: “Madre no hay más que una” (Mother there is, but only one).

And well, for all the times she would not eat to make sure you do, for all those times she made you lunch when you were running late to school, for all those times she picked you up no matter where were you were at, regardless of the time or what she was doing. And for being the only woman to love you as unconditionally as she does…

I think she deserves absolutely nothing short but the best all day on this magnificent day, hell if not every day for that matter. And since she is "o.g Mexican" and happens to reside here in the good ol' El Norte, she will most likely get spoiled twice. One on the American Mother's Day followed by Dia De Las Madres, as she should!

For an enticing but still traditional breakfast, why not try the Chilaquiles at Guelaguetza? This leftover tortilla breakfast of champions gets the Southern Oaxacan treatment here, being made from the heftier daily tortilla known as Clayudas that Oaxacans take pride in. And I just called up the homie--owner of the Olympic location--confirmed that they will have live music all day Sunday and dinner Monday.

Another awesome brunch spot would be the Vallarta prided Pescado Zarandeado over at Mariscos Martin in El Monte. The adobo-rubbed, charred whole fish is legit and ranks in my top 3 Mexican in L.A, and am pretty sure you can give a couple of dollars to the roaming musicians in return for a heartfelt performance of "Por El Amor De Mi Madre".

And last but not definitely least, I am willing to put my word that La Casita Mexicana will not disappoint. There might not be live music, but there will be the deftly prepared northern Mexican antojitos classics and the two most genuine, lovable Mexican chefs in the world probably. Jaime and Ramiro do not have their own weekly segment on Univision's Despierta American for nothing. And they just informed me that they will have 4 additional special dishes on both Sunday and Monday, including their juicy Cochinita Pibil, a Chamorro (braised beef shank) dish, and the elusive Mole Blanco. And of course their crack filled churritos!

If you're really down, why not bond over a fine drink together at Las Perlas Tequila/Mezcal bar in downtown. I know it was considered disrespectful in old times to drink with your parents but "pero no mas una copita mami, andale!"

buen provecho and mucho love to your mom.

Glutster
(El O.G "Hijo Desobediente")



Guelaguetza
Olympic
3014 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213)427-0608

Mariscos Martin
13430 Valley Blvd
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 330-5722

La Casita Mexicana
4030 Gage Ave Bell,
CA 90201
(323) 773-1898

Las Perlas
103 East 6th Street
Los Angeles
CA 90014
(213) 988-8355

Ask The Glutster: Taco Arabes In The Hood!

Hey Mr. Glutster,

I was just wondering if you know of any places for Tacos Arabes? I have only had them at a truck on Olympic Blvd near the 5 freeway. I was told they have them at Cemitas Y Clayudas Pal Cabron but haven't been there yet. Know of any other places??
Any chance you know the recipe??!!

Btw I thought you did a really good job on the Bizarre foods episode. That host is kind of goofy though...lol...

Thanks in advance,

Tom M.
Santa Monica

Yo!

Yeeeah. If the folded, flat bread stuffed with Chipotle-dominated Adobo pork (known as Tacos Arabes) is what you want, then come on down to the 'hood homes. Its the only place you'll find this Shawarma-cut, Poblano cousin of Al Pastor man.

There is a truck on Olympic and Esperanza, just 2-3 blocks west of the neighborhood Food 4 Less there. Just look for a huge crimsoned bold, white sign slanging "TACOS ARABES" illuminated on top of this trailer truck. There are usually lots of families nibbling away, along with this middle age Mexican guy selling some pretty tasty homemade Flan in peak hours. I think they are there every night, maybe early evening too. They close shop at around 10:30 on regular days and later on weekends.

I used to date one of the owners pretty poblanita nieces man, so know the place is legit, he he.

If that truck is M.I.A, head on over to Whittier blvd. Yet again an onion's-throw away westwards of Esperanza st. just east of the Burger King. Its a Cemita truck, but they also churn out some spicy arabitos that aren't too shabby. They are there all day starting at lunch time, closing around 10ish too. Just look for a row of refurbished classroom chairs along the sidewalk.

happy porkin'

stay loco!