BEST BITES OF 2026 - CRUNCHY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

BEST BITES OF 2026

CRUNCHY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

RAUL'S SHACK, ENCINITAS, CA

Raul's Crunchy Shredded Beef Tacos have been one of my favorite Best Bites for decades.  Love these Tacos and wish I could eat them every week.

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RAUL'S SHACK CRUNCHY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

 

RAUL'S SHACK - ENCINITAS, CA

RAUL'S SHACK

490 S. COAST HWY 101

ENCINITAS, CA 92024

760-436-8589

www.raulsshack.com

https://www.yelp.com/biz/rauls-shack-encinitas

https://www.facebook.com/Rauls-Mexican-Food-173169612722315/

https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1909649336030917/united-states/encinitas-california/rauls-shack/?hl=tl

Raul's Shack in Encinitas is one of my all-time favorite Taco Shops.  The Crunchy Shredded Beef Tacos here are the best I have ever eaten.  Always eat here at least once and usually twice when visiting Encinitas.  My daughter and a good friend love the Chicken Soup which is called Texcoco.  

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RAUL'S SHACK - ENCINITAS

SMALL TACO SHOP IN ENCINITAS, CA

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING

ORDER AND PICK UP AT THE COUNTER

THREE CRUNCHY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

MY FAVORITE SHREDDED BEEF CRUNCHY TACO

THIS CRUNCHY BEEF TACO IS ONE OF THE BEST BITES OF 2026

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BEST BITES OF 2026 - FISH TACO BRIGANTINE SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR

BEST BITES OF 2026

FISH TACO

BRIGANTINE SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR - DEL MAR

The Fish Taco at the Brigantine Del Mar is one of my favorite bites of all time.

Love these Fish Tacos and eat them during every visit to San Diego.

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FISH TACO - BRIGANTINE DEL MAR

 

BRIGANTINE SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR - DEL MAR, CA

BRIGANTINE SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR

3263 CAMINO DEL MAR

DEL MAR, CA 92014

858-481-1166

http://www.brigantine.com

https://www.yelp.com/biz/brigantine-del-mar-4

https://www.facebook.com/BrigantineSD/

https://www.instagram.com/brigantineseafood/?hl=en

The Brigantine in Del Mar is one of my favorite restaurants in the world.  Just love this place.  Food, ambiance and service always excellent and the Fish Tacos are amazing.  This is the kind of place that I can eat out at five times a week and always love it.  We always try to have reunions here with my old friends from when I lived in Encinitas and Cardiff by the Sea.  Friends for decades which makes me so blessed.  This dinner included my friends twins and daughter who have grown up to be very special adults with all three in medical school.  

On their way to being doctors!  Yes, all three.  Also included my daughter who I am 

equally proud of.

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BRIGANTINE SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR - DEL MAR

DINNER ON THE OUTDOOR TERRACE

VIEWS OF DEL MAR RACETRACK

BEST FISH TACOS ON THE PLANET!

LIFETIME FRIENDS AND FAMILY LOVING THE BRIGANTINE DEL MAR

DA KIDS

DA KIDS THROUGH THE YEARS

DA BOYS

DA BOYS THROUGH THE YEARS

EL POLLO LOCO

EL POLLO LOCO

SOMEWHERE IN LONG BEACH, CA

A visit to California always starts with a stop at In N' Out Burger.  Now according to my girls, it must include a stop at El Pollo Loco.  After this meal, I feel the same.  Absolutely love 

El Pollo Loco and it will be a regular stop on our mainland visits.  Love making Burritos using the Chicken and Sides.  Add the Chicken, Rice, Beans, Cole Slaw, Corn, Guacamole and Salsa and you have what I think is a better Burrito than Chipotle.  My gals agree, they would rather eat at El Pollo Loco over Chipotle.  I also tried the Crunchy Chicken Taco and it was one of my all-time favorite Chicken Tacos.  Just wish I would have ordered with extra cheese.  I am an El Pollo Loco lover just like my gals now!

EL POLLO LOCO

EL POLLO LOCO MENU

LUNCH FOR THREE AT EL POLLO LOCO

LOVED MY LUNCH AT EL POLLO LOCO

MAKING EL POLLO LOCO BURRITOS

MY SECOND BURRITO

CRUNCHY CHICKEN TACO

ONE OF MY FAVORITE CHICKEN TACOS BUT IT NEEDS MORE CHEESE

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STAYBRIDGE SUITES LONG BEACH AIRPORT

STAYBRIDGE SUITES LONG BEACH AIRPORT

2680 N LAKEWOOD BLVD

LONG BEACH, CA

562-588-9600

https://www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/us/en/long-beach/laxik/hoteldetail

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g32648-d21315679-Reviews-Staybridge_Suites_Long_Beach_Airport_by_IHG-Long_Beach_California.html

Loved the Staybridge Suites at Long Beach Airport.  Pretty good bang for the buck when you consider we had a two room suite with full kitchen plus breakfast included.  A lot less than where we usually stay in a small room.  Opted for two rooms since my daughter was staying with us.  Worked out perfectly to give her own room, bathroom and privacy.  Really liked the common areas and lounge areas.  Didn't eat breakfast but there was a nice array of food and my daughter loved the Scrambled Eggs with lots of Jalapeños.  Would definitely stay here again.  Front Desk staff was super friendly when we checked in and out.  Better service and attitude than some of the luxury hotel brands..

STAYBRIDGE SUITES LONG BEACH

ENTRANCE

FRONT LOBBY

VERY NICE SITTING AREA

LOUNGE INCLUDES A BILLIARD ROOM

BREAKFAST IS SERVED DAILY

SHE LOVED THE EGGS WITH JALAPEÑOS

OUTDOOR PATIO WITH BBQ'S

TWO BEDROOM SUITE

FULL KITCHEN

BEDROOM #1

BATHROOM #1

BEDROOM #1

BATHROOM #2