DINNER AT HOME
Followed Taco Tuesday with Tostada Wednesday at the casa. These Beef and Bean Tostadas delivered layers of flavor. Ala Madre Low Carb Tortillas of course!
BEEF AND BEAN TOSTADA
LAYERS OF FLAVOR
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
Monday, June 1, 2026
SPICY BEAN TOSTADA
DINNER AT HOME
These Spicy Bean Tostadas are so much better than any Mexican restaurant on Oahu.
I add Onion and Jalapeños to the Refried Beans to spice things up and then top with crisp chilled Lettuce, freshly grated Cheddar Cheese, Pico de Gallo and Cotija Chesse. So good with a crunchy Ala Madre Low Carb Tortilla.
SPICY BEAN TOSTADA
Sunday, February 8, 2026
JAVIER'S - LAS VEGAS
JAVIER'S
ARIA RESORT AND CASINO
3730 S. LAS VEGAS BLVD
LAS VEGAS, NV. 89109
702-590-7111
HOURS: Daily 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
A stay at the Aria in Las Vegas would not be complete without eating at Javier's at least once. On this trip I made it there two times. First of all is the service at the bar. Some of the best I have had anywhere in the world. Next is the Chips and Salsa. Perfect. Then it is time for the Crunchy Shredded Beef Tacos which are some of my all-time favorites. The Chicken Enchiladas are also a favorite here. Some of the best Mexican food ever!
Click links below to view previous posts on Javier's at the Aria;
JAVIER'S LAS VEGAS
I ALWAYS GRAB A SEAT AT THE BAR
GREAT CHIPS AND SALSA
SHREDDED BEEF TACOS
CHICKEN ENCHILADA
Saturday, February 7, 2026
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
DINNER AT HOME
Craving a good Enchilada and there are no good Mexican restaurant in Honolulu. Decided to make my own and these were delicious!
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
BEAN AND AVOCADO TOSTADA
DINNER AT HOME
Taco Tuesday took a twist when I made these amazing Bean and Avocado Tostadas.
Far better than any Mexican restaurant in Hawaii. So good and with Ala Madre Low Carb Tortillas of course!
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Monday, May 6, 2024
CARNE ASADA STREET TACOS AND BEEF AND BLACK BEAN TOSTADA
DINNER AT HOME
Cinco de Mayo at home meant cooking up some of my favorite Mexican dishes. Carne Asada Street Tacos and Beef and Black Bean Tostadas. This was much better than any Mexican restaurant in Honolulu so I am glad we stayed home. Ala Madre Low Carb Tortillas of course.
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| CARNE ASADA STREET TACOS AND BEEF AND BLACK BEAN TOSTADA |
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| BEEF AND BLACK BEAN DELICIOUS TOSTADA |
Sunday, June 25, 2023
LOS GARCIAS - SAN JOSE, CA
LOS GARCIAS
1390 OLD OAKLAND ROAD
SAN JOSE, CA
408-441-1401
Loved the food and service at Los Garcias in San Jose. This meal hit the spot and satisfied my cravings for Mexican food. Just wish we had more days here so I could go back again and again and try different menu items.
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| LOS GARCIAS - SAN JOSE, CA |
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| GLAD WE FOUND LOS GARCIAS |
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| FAMILY BUSINESS IN SAN JOSE |
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| COMFORTABLE SPOT |
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| LOS GARCIAS MENU |
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| GREAT CHIPS AND SALSAS |
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| FRESH CHIPS |
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| LOVED THE SALSAS AND HAD TO ORDER MORE |
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| MEXICAN BEER GOES PERFECTLY WITH MEXICAN FOOD |
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| CHICKEN ENCHILADA WITH CRISPY BEEF TACO |
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| CHILE RELLANO WITH CARNE ASADA TOSTADA |
Saturday, May 16, 2020
STEAK FAJITAS
STEAK FAJITAS
DINNER AT HOME
We had some uncooked Steak and a lot of Bell Peppers leftover from our Shabu Shabu dinner.
I was trying to think of something to do with the Steak when Fajitas jumped into my brain.
Looked to see if we had Tortillas and when I saw that we did it was done. Fajita Night at Casa de Santos. Marinated the meat for 30 minutes and then grilled Bell Pepper, Onions and some Jalapeños. Then grilled the meat and placed everything on a platter along with Tomatoes, Jalapeño Green Onion and Cilantro. A little hot sauce and we had delicious Fajitas. Some Guacamole and Sour Cream would have been nice with these but we didn't have any in the fridge.
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| STEAK FAJITAS |
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| GRILLED VEGGIES AND MARINATED STEAK COOKED AND READY FOR ASSEMBLY |
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| WARMED FLOUR TORTILLAS |
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| PLACE VEGGIES, MEAT AND CONDIMENTS ONTO TORTILLA |
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| WRAP IT UP AND ENJOY! |
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
FIESTA SOMEWHERE IN ENCINITAS
FIESTA AT DEWEY'S
SOMEWHERE IN ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA
Very blessed to have three friends that I have known for over 25 years. They live in Encinitas and Cardiff, California. One of them nicknamed "Dewey" lives in a storybook cottage nestled near the ocean in Encinitas. Dewey married a high school friend and built the most awesome Man Cave off his home that is a landscaped masterpiece. Actually featured in a nice spread in a San Diego magazine this month. Dewey's Man Cave is like no other. The ultimate Boys party pad complete with full kitchen, bar, wide screen television, surround sound and bathroom. You can live in the Man Cave but we enjoyed it for a Mexican Fiesta complete with great Mexican beer and Dewey's famous Margaritas. The food was delicious. I made a taco and burrito filled with Carnitas and all the condiments on the table. Dewey went Vegetarian after visiting Colorado and being brainwashed by a local there. This Fiesta featured more healthy alternatives to traditional Mexican dishes with lots of salad and vegetables. When you look at our pictures, you can see that this was a great choice. So blessed and thankful to have these great friends for half a lifetime.
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| FIESTA IN ENCINITAS |
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| THIS IS NOT DEWEY'S KITCHEN - THIS IS HIS MAN CAVE |
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| DEWEY'S MAN CAVE IS FIRST CLASS AND THE PLACE FOR THE BOYS TO HANG OUT |
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| DEWEY WENT VEGETARIAN ON US SO WE GOT LOTS OF GREENS AT THIS FIESTA |
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| FRESH CILANTRO, SOUR CREME, GUACAMOLE, JALAPENO AND LIMES FOR TACOS AND BURRITOS |
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| CHEESE, TOMATOES AND LETTUCE |
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| FRESH CORN TORTILLA CHIPS |
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| MEXICAN RICE |
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| TURKEY AND BEAN TAQUITOS |
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| FRESH AMERICAN VEGETABLES |
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| DEWEY WENT HEALTHY AND ORDERED SHREDDED TURKEY |
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| CARNITAS (MARINATED PORK) FOR TACOS AND BURRITOS |
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| WHAT A SPREAD AT DEWEY'S MAN CAVE. I KEPT THE HAT! |
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| FRESH FLOUR AND CORN TORTILLAS |
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| REFRIED BEANS WITH A LITTLE CHEESE |
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| GREAT FRESH PICO DE GALLO WITH JALAPENO |
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| THESE FOUR AMIGOS HAVE BEEN FRIENDS FOR OVER 25 YEARS! |
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| THESE TWO AMIGOS FRIENDS FOR 12 YEARS |
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