BAKED CRUNCHY BEEF TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

Changed up Taco Night by trying a Baked version of my Crunchy Beef Tacos.  Came out nice and crispy and bursting with flavor.  Definitely will cook this way again!

BAKED CRUNCHY BEEF TACOS

LETS MAKE FRESH SALSA

GROUND BEEF WITH ONIONS, JALAPENO AND TACO SEASONING

WARMED TORTILLAS FIRST TO MAKE THEM PLIABLE.  SPRAY WITH COOKING
OIL AND TOP WITH CHEESE.

ADD COOKED BEEF

FOLD TACO STYLE

BAKE AT 450 DEGREES FOR 10-12 MINUTES.  REMOVE AND FILL WITH LETTUCE, MORE CHEESE, PICO DE GALLO AND HOT SAUCE

DARN GOOD TACOS

YUMMY TACOS!

LOW CARB CHIPS N' SALSA

THE BEACH BAR AND LOUNGE - FOUR SEASONS RESORT HUALALAI

THE BEACH BAR AND LOUNGE

FOUR SEASONS RESORT HUALALAI

72-100 KAUPULEHU DRIVE

KAILUA KONA, HI

808-325-8000

https://www.fourseasons.com/hualalai/dining/lounges/beach_tree_bar_and_lounge/

https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/beach-tree-restaurant-bar-and-lounge-kailua-kona

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

https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsResortHualalai/

Spent the morning working at our new warehouse in Kona with my gals.  They worked hard in the hot, sauna like rooms we are renovating.  There is no air conditioning yet so it was miserable.  Decided to take them for a nice lunch in Waimea and afterwards we hit the Four Seasons Resort in Hualalai for Pupu's and drinks.  We sat at a table fronting the beach.  Picture perfect, cool breeze and so relaxing.  The Bartender attended to our table and he was exceptional.  Great service!  I sipped a chilled glass of Chardonnay and enjoyed some fresh Sashimi.  My Wife loves Truffle Fries so she ordered them.  Problem was the Fries had absolutely no taste of Truffle.  None at all.  Pretty disappointing when you order Truffle Fries.  The Chips and Salsa with Guacamole was good.  We could have sat here for hours.  One of the most relaxing places and beautiful views too!

THE BEACH BAR AND LOUNGE - FOUR SEASONS RESORT HUALALAI

BEACH FRONT BAR IS PERFECT

NOT A BAD VIEW

THE BEACH BAR AND LOUNGE MENU

CHIPS AND SALSA WITH GUACAMOLE

TRUFFLE FRIES WITH NO TRUFFLE TASTE

THE PERFECT SPOT FOR A COCKTAIL

 

NACHO NIGHT

NACHO'S

AT HOME

Was craving Nachos so I prepared with plenty of Bell Peppers, Onion and Jalapeño.

NACHOS WITH JALAPENOS

UNITED CENTER - CHICAGO BULLS BASKETBALL

UNITED CENTER

CHICAGO, IL 

The Chicago Bulls basketball organization knows how to market.  From the time you enter the United Center you are overwhelmed with things to buy.  Lots of food, booze and souvenir shops.  There is even a brewery in the building.  The bar areas were overflowing with happy fans.  There were several bands playing Jazz and Hip Hop around the concessions.  We found some really good Carne Asada Tacos at the Jose Cuervo stand.  The Hot Dog at almost $6 sucked.  In a town known for hot dogs you would think you could get a real Chicago Dog here.  Oh how I wished we could have had one of those $2.45 Portillo's dogs.  Great seats and a great time watching the Bulls.

UNITED CENTER AND CHICAGO BULLS

UNITED CENTER, CHICAGO - HOME OF THE CHICAGO BULLS

COLD AND SNOW ON THIS NIGHT

SIX CHAMPIONSHIPS!

PRE-GAME PARTY IS GREAT

TIP OFF - BULLS VS HORNETS

JOSE CUERVO BAR AND TACO STAND
INSIDE THE UNITED CENTER

CARNE ASADA TACOS AT THE BASKETBALL GAME

GREAT CHIPS AND SALSA AT A BULL'S GAME

$6 HOT DOG WAS TERRIBLE AND NOT UP TO CHICAGO STANDARDS

CANTINA LAREDO - DALLAS/FT. WORTH AIRPORT CONCOURSE D

CANTINA LAREDO

CONCOURSE D

DALLAS/FT. WORTH AIRPORT 

I passed on dinner the night before flying out of Palm Beach and did not eat breakfast while flying to Dallas.  When I arrived in Dallas, I caught the tram to Concourse D to make a connection.  As I walked towards my gate, I looked around for a place to eat.  I saw Cantina Laredo - Gourmet Mexican Food up on the second floor and quickly found the elevator that led to the eatery.  It was around 11:00 am and the place was empty.  There were three employees sitting out front and I asked if they were open.  "Yes" one of the guys shouted.  "Been open since 8:00 am and you are our second customer".  I was seated at a table overlooking the concourse and my waiter introduced himself as Jay.  I remember this because he told me his name three times.  Very personable and attentive.  I ordered two Chicken Enchiladas and a Steak Taco with Beans and Rice.  Jay told me that the enchiladas came with a Sour Creme Sauce.  No problem I said.  Chips and Salsa quickly were delivered to my table.  Fresh and warm chips with a really good salsa.  My plate arrived with a pile of white sauce over the enchiladas.  Looked terrible.  I started with the steak taco after adding guacamole and salsa to it.  The taco was delicious.  The enchiladas were filled with a pretty dry chicken.  The sauce was pretty tasteless.  I poured on a ton of salsa and they were eatable.  Beans and Rice were good.  Price for this meal was around $14.  I liked the table overlooking the terminal and would definitely go back and eat here again.

CANTINA LAREDO

CANTINA LAREDO IS ON SECOND FLOOR
OF CONCOURSE D

CANTINA LAREDO AT DALLAS/FT. WORTH AIRPORT

VIEW OF TERMINAL FROM RESTAURANT

VIEW OF CONCOURSE D FROM TABLE

FRESH CHIPS WITH A GOOD SALSA

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH STEAK TACO, BEANS AND RICE.
WHITE SAUCE WAS SOME KIND OF SOUR CREME BASE

ADDED GUACAMOLE AND SALSA TO STEAK TACO.
THIS WAS GREAT!

UPDATE 5/17/13

Traveled through Dallas again and stopped at another Cantina Laredo in the airport.
This one was near the American Airlines Admirals Club.  Enjoyed some really
good Steak Tacos and a beer.  Nice little lunch when you have not had Mexican food for weeks.

CHIPS AND SALSA AND A COLD COORS LIGHT AFTER TWO WEEKS IN GERMANY.  YUMMY!

TWO STEAK TACOS

TITO'S TACOS - CULVER CITY

TITO'S TACOS

CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA 

We drove by Tito's Tacos and saw a line before 11:00 am.  We drove by again and saw a line even longer in the evening.  My Dad's wife Heide (bless her soul), said that we had to try a Tito's Taco.  I am always in search of a good taco and was more than happy to stop in.  Perhaps this would be the one stop that would "wow" me during our visit to California.  We began by waiting in line outside, but then discovered that there was indoor seating and another line of windows inside where it was warm.  Without hesitation, Heide went to the window and ordered just about everything on the menu for us to try.  Tacos, burrito, tamale, chili, two kinds of enchiladas and a weeks worth of chips and salsa.  THANK YOU HEIDE.  This was awesome.  I immediately attacked the tacos ($1.75 plus $.60 for cheese).  A crunchy taco that is filled with shredded beef and then deep fried.  Toss on some lettuce, cheese and their fresh salsa and you have one of the best tacos in Los Angeles.  I absolutely loved my Tito's Taco.  They have a crunch and flavor that is addicting.  No wonder people line up in droves and happily carry out boxes of these Mexican treats.  It is amazing to see box after box of tacos coming out of the kitchen.  The rows of tacos are placed in a box and then covered with a lid for save travel.  Tito's does it right.  They have a very limited menu.  When you order a taco, it comes one way.  Beef with or without cheese.  Thats it.  We also tried the burrito.  This is a large tortilla filled with pure meat and sauce.  Nothing else unless you request beans or cheese.  It was good, but the tacos really kept my mouth watering.  The Chicken and Beef Enchiladas were good but pretty much taste the same.  The Tamale was mostly Masa so it was not my favorite.  The Chili was good.  I think it is the same meat and sauce used in the burrito.  The beans and rice here are excellent and the fresh salsa is really good.  The chips are made fresh and served warm.  I could sit there and eat these things for hours.      
TITO'S TACOS IS A TASTE OF HAWAII FAVORITE!

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http://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2015/08/titos-tacos-culver-city-california.html

http://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2013/09/titos-tacos.html
http://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2012/09/titos-tacos-culver-city-california.html

TITO'S TACOS

TITO'S TACOS IN CULVER CITY

NON STOP LINE OUTSIDE

NON STOP LINE INSIDE

SIMPLE AND VERY LIMITED MENU 

BOXED UP SO NICE WITH CHIPS AND SALSA

ONE OF MY FAVORITE TACOS OF ALL TIME - TITO'S IS A WINNER

BEEF ENCHILADA

CHILI

BURRITO

CHICKEN ENCHILADA

TAMALE

BEANS, RICE AND SALSA

WE LOVE TITO'S TACOS!