4/2/10
Soup and Yummo is more like it.
First time trying this place. Looks very small from the outside, but when you walk thru the doors there are a surprising number of tables.
I ignored the menu and ordered some of the daily specials posted on the chalk board above the counter.
I started with Menudo. No not the 80's Mexican Pop band featuring Ricky Martin, but the soup made with hominy and tripe in a clear broth (I think mine had both stomach and lung). Mmmm offal. The soup was heavy on both onion and cilantro, and had quite a nice kick from the spices. This was the best thing I ate during this meal.
Next I tried the Carnitas Tacos. These were done a bit differently than other carnitas tacos I've had. The pork was plain, with no sauce like you see in some other places. Inside the double flour tortillas was the pork (of course), plus onions, cilantro and avocado. A lime wedge on the side adds a nice bit of acid if you choose to use it. I did, and it helps bring the flavors together. Not the best carnitas I've had, but not the worst either.
Lastly was the Pupusas. Here they use hand made corn tortillas and stuff them with either beans and chicken or cheese and pork. I found the cheese and pork ones to taste better. There was a depth of flavor there that I didn't really pick up with the bean and chicken ones.
2 tacos with a cup of soup is only $8.95. That's a good deal.
