tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855897705208332617.post6337697013779346775..comments2024-02-08T00:16:09.997-06:00Comments on Chili Bob's Houston Eats: TortilleriasBrucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02689118444867837021noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855897705208332617.post-72638370043091289302009-06-23T17:19:42.630-05:002009-06-23T17:19:42.630-05:00I've been noticing La Pupusa Rica for a long t...I've been noticing La Pupusa Rica for a long time but have never stopped in; one visit to La Roca is probably the only Salvadoran I've done in the past 8 months or so. Parking will certainly be less of a hassle at La Rica. <br /><br />I want to try the Pupusa Allegre on Bellaire that Misha has mentioned a couple of times. <br /><br />I didn't realize 3Ps had been reincarnated already.Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02689118444867837021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855897705208332617.post-26782317837029918452009-06-23T13:49:13.237-05:002009-06-23T13:49:13.237-05:00La Roca has been disappointing for me as well. I ...La Roca has been disappointing for me as well. I usually get the tamales de elote to go. I love pupusas, but it takes a really long time to get one there. Has anyone tried La Pupusa Rica on Gessner? It is usually pretty busy. It is right by the former 3P's BBQ, which is now supposed to be a Tropical Grill and Cocktail Lounge. I will be surprised if they have a liquor license!Ziggy Smogdusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601727588265529970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855897705208332617.post-47796453570066573452009-06-10T06:56:44.279-05:002009-06-10T06:56:44.279-05:00Thanks Misha - I've had it both ways at Trudi&...Thanks Misha - I've had it both ways at Trudi's but didn't realize you could ask for it that way, just thought that was the 'luck of the ladle.' I haven't been back there in over a year.<br /><br />I haven't done any Salvadoran in months but I remembered your recommendation (and my last visit to La Roca was a bit disappointing) so I've got it on the list of places to try. Thanks.Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02689118444867837021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855897705208332617.post-10111906436890123202009-06-10T01:37:28.430-05:002009-06-10T01:37:28.430-05:00I've had the birria at Tortilleria La Reyna an...I've had the birria at Tortilleria La Reyna and it's a bit tough and lacking in collagen rich flavor meat acquires when properly braised. There is just no reason to subject yourself to subpar birria when Trudy's is so close. If you get it with consomme and ask for all parts, rather than what they call "barbacoa", you get a whole mess of delicious body parts. <br /><br />Have you tried La Pupusa Alegre on Bellaire? This is my current favorite for Salvadoran at the moment. Pupusas are always hand made to order (you can hear slapping sounds on the back) and are nearly greaseless. <br /><br />Keep up the good work. You are right in my neighborhood, so I look forward to more posts.Mishahttp://www.tasty-bits.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855897705208332617.post-65650442405380261362009-06-09T11:18:41.658-05:002009-06-09T11:18:41.658-05:00Thanks again Rubiao. Sounds very good. I haven&#...Thanks again Rubiao. Sounds very good. I haven't found pollo asado on the southwest side as good as El Norteno on Longpoint so I still have to go up that way from time to time.<br /><br />I've never been that fond of pan dulce or pan huevo but the bolillos and teleras at El Bolillo are the best I've found.Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02689118444867837021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855897705208332617.post-50450403119804413922009-06-09T09:38:33.693-05:002009-06-09T09:38:33.693-05:00I thought I'd mention this to you in the spiri...I thought I'd mention this to you in the spirit of birria. I randomly stopped by a Korean restaurant on Gessner and Longpoint (1411 Gessner), about a block from El Jarro cafe and in the same parking lot as a meat market, probably La Michoacana, and ordered their "birria." It was the last lunch special for about 8 bucks, I believe the dinner portion was 12 (for some reason, well cheaper than everything else).<br /><br />It was beautiful tender goat meat brought to the table simmering in a broth that tasted of sesame. Next to it they brought out a small plate with chili paste, minced garlic, and scallions that you mix up and add to the meat. There was also a bowl of rice and 8 little portions of various kimchi and salads. Tons of food, an absolute steal.<br /><br />In the way of Mexican Bakeries, there is one across the street from the Fiesta on Quitman (E of Main) that might be good. The food is tasty, but I don't go nuts for Mexican pastries, so I've never tried them.Rubiaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094661174218777843noreply@blogger.com