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Mexican Food and Cooking

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    Tin Fish Brings Cali-Style Fish Tacos to West Palm Beach

    There are only two things that San Diego has over South Florida. One is the surfing. The other is the fact that San Diego is the home of killer fish tacos. As in stuff-your-face-until-you-burst  it's-so-worth-the-six-hour-flight good. That's why we're welcoming the arrival of Tin Fish restauran ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    Cinco de Mayo in South Florida: Where to Celebrate

    The good news and the bad news about Cinco de Mayo is that May 5 falls on a Saturday this year. Good news for the obvious reasons (you won't have to develop an elaborate excuse for smelling like tequila at your morning work meeting) and bad news in that there's nothing stopping you -- and every othe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2012

    47. El Jefe Luchador Quesadilla From El Jefe Luchador

    We're counting down to New Times' Best of Broward/Palm Beach 2012 issue in June by serving up our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, please add them to the comments or visit our Facebook page. 47. El Jefe Luchador Quesadilla from El Je ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2012

    Beware the Fruit-Infused Tequila at Pinche Taqueria

    After setting an overflowing basket of tri-colored chips and two small bowls of salsa in front of me, my bartender at the recently-opened Pinche Taqueria made a friendly threat: "You're going to be my guinea pig," he said, rubbing his hands together and surveying the bottles in front of him. I had j ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2012

    South Florida's Best Food Trucks

    ​ With dozens upon dozens of trucks and a rally or roundup many, if not most, days of the week, South Florida has loudly proclaimed its affection for the food truck. Whether you dig on the savory or the sweet, there's probably a roving kitchen that can make it happen for you. It was no easy feat, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2012

    Top Ten Food Truck Dishes

    ​ Tomorrow is the Miami food truck rally at the Seminole Hard Rock, the last Thursday of the month event sponsored by BurgerBeast. I find a strategy among the land mine of offerings helps, so I don't end up eating five tacos, fries on a stick, and an ice cream sandwich over more popular and satiat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2011

    The Fire Within to Host Inaugural Food Truck Round-Up in West Palm Beach

    ​Seth and Melissa Bryan, owners of the Fire Within food truck based in West Palm Beach, are having dinner on Dixie. And, yes -- you're invited.It's a date South Florida foodies won't want to miss, because it marks a "first" for West Palm Beach: It's the city's first regularly scheduled food-truck ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2011

    Barbacoa Tacos at El Jefe Luchador in Deerfield Beach

    ​Even if it's a quiet hour between lunch and dinner, inside Deerfield's El Jefe Luchador, it's as animated as a Mexican streetfest. Tables and chairs wear primary colors like a box of fat crayons. Against one wall, flamboyant masks stare from empty eyes: a reference to its "chief fighter" nam ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    Riverwalk Trust's "Gourmet in the Park" Tonight

    Sunny.org Esplanade Park will host 15 food trucks tonight.​If you're a fan of food trucks, head on down to Fort Lauderdale's Esplanade Park for an evening of food, music, and fun on the river when Riverwalk Trust presents "Gourmet in the Park." The fun starts this evening, July 27 at 5 p.m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2011

    Moquila to Be Reborn in Boca

    ​Moquila is dead! Long live Moquila!  Perhaps that's being a bit over-dramatic, but it's true. The old Moquila has bit the eternal agave. But come June 14, the new Moquila will be born in the same space on Southeast Mizner Boulevard, albeit with a new owner, chef and menu. In order, that woul ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2011

    Deal of the Day: 50% off at Maracas Mexican Grill

    ​Step into Maracas Mexican Bar & Grill in Oakland Park, and instantly you're transported to another world -- one where bright colors, loud music and strong margaritas make for a perfect afternoon (or evening) for sipping away all the stress of the day.With plenty of Mexican beers on tap, and s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: Taqueria Dona Raquel

    Dori Zinn​While your iPhone map application may have you driving down Dixie Highway in sketchy parts of Pompano Beach for some original Mexican food, don't fret. The arrival at your final destination, Taqueria Dona Raquel, is worth it.

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​This six year-old authentic Mexican hideaway may be a hidden Broward County gem, but the treasure is worth the hunt.

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2011

    Q&A With Rocco Mangel of Rocco's Tacos: "I Really Am Just a Glorified Bus Boy "

    Rocco Mangel Rocco Mangel of Rocco's Tacos​ With its first location on Clematis Street back in 2007 and an additional location in Boca Raton, Rocco's Tacos has been a big hit in the South Florida restaurant scene. The fact that the menu holds more than 220 different types tequila doesn't h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2010

    The New Burrito Bar at Whole Foods: a Taste Test

    ​Boca's Whole Foods Market now has a burrito bar. If a giantmega salad bar, dozen-plus steam-table dishes, sushi bar, pizza station, barbecue station, deli counter, and impressive array of entrées to go aren't enough, now you can build your own burrito.  Hey, it worked for Chipotle.  Bu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2010

    Recipe: Lobster and Gouda Quesadilla

    ​I made a day trip down to the Keys this Saturday to enjoy the weather and trek around the Marathon area (before it turned into the two-day shit storm we've been experiencing). When I was down there, I made a stop at one of my favorite places in Marathon: Keys Fisheries. In addition to selling spi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2010

    Eating Tacos de Trompo at El Agave Azul

    John LinnTacos de trompo, five to an order.​What are tacos de trompo? Basically, it's another name for tacos al pastor. The "trompo" refers to a spinning top, which is not unlike the gyro-like spindle al pastor is typically cooked on. The meat is shredded off the spindle and layered into tacos wit ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 13, 2010
  • Blogs

    May 12, 2010

    100 Favorite Dishes: Wood-Fired Pizza From Sicilian Oven

    ​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 13: Wood-Fired Pizza From Sicilian OvenThe pizza at Sicilian Oven smells da ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2010

    100 Favorite Dishes: Key West Dolphin Sandwich From The Whale's Rib

    John Linn​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 13: Key West Dolphin Sandwich From The Whale's RibAs featured on D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2010

    100 Favorite Dishes: Singapore Noodles From Toa Toa

    John Linn​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 15: Singapore Noodles from Toa ToaDespite its name, Singapore noodl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2010

    100 Favorite Dishes: Chopped Pork Sandwich with Baked Beans From Johnnie Brown's

    John Linn​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 16: Chopped Pork Sandwich with Baked Beans From Johnnie Brown'sFor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2010

    100 Favorite Dishes: Grilled Achiote-Rubbed Fish Tacos From Havana Hideout

    ​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 18: Grilled Achiote-Rubbed Fish Tacos From Havana HideoutLake Worth's primo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2010

    100 Favorite Dishes: Pupusas Revueltas From El Guanaco

    John Linn​ As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 28: Pupusas Revueltas from El GuanacoPupusas are essentially two t ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 11, 2010

    Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar, Now in Boca, Wins Some, Loses Some

    John Linn​ As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 28: Pupusas Revueltas from El GuanacoPupusas are essentially two t ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 1, 2009

    Side Dish: Chini's Burritos

    John Linn​ As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 28: Pupusas Revueltas from El GuanacoPupusas are essentially two t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2009

    Order Up: El Zocalo Authentic Mexican Restaurant

    John Linn​ The pozole is undoubtedly the best thing I tasted at El Zocalo Authentic Mexican Restaurant, the subject of this week's Dish review. The dark red soup has thick chunks of pork and plenty of hominy, large kernels of corn with a potato-like texture. On its own, the soup is spicy and savor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2009

    Movie of the Week: Tortilla Soup

    Raquel Welch and Hector Elizondo Today begins our Cucina Verite Movie of the Week (see our list of upcoming films to watch along with us), and in honor of Cinco de Mayo, we start with Tortilla Soup.First, a little trivia about Maria Ripoli's 2001 film. (1) The beautiful culinary scenes were choreogr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2009

    The Daily Mouthful: Electoral Lunch?

    "They say California's the big burrito; Texas is a big taco right now. We want to follow that through. Florida is a big tamale." -- Dan Rather Bonus vocab word of the day: Ort, n. A morsel left after a meal.

  • Calendar

    April 24, 2008

    F--king for Chastity

    "They say California's the big burrito; Texas is a big taco right now. We want to follow that through. Florida is a big tamale." -- Dan Rather Bonus vocab word of the day: Ort, n. A morsel left after a meal.

  • Dining

    November 22, 2007

    Load of Bull

    Tequila Ranch doesn't buck any trends

  • News

    March 8, 2007

    Loving the Mexican

    What's it take to land a man who adores power?

  • Dining

    February 23, 2006

    Mex-Mex

    What's it take to land a man who adores power?

  • Sports and Recreation

    May 12, 2005

    Best Day Trip

    Lake Okeechobee

  • Dining

    February 24, 2005

    Dawn of the 'Dillo

    Your favorite Southwest café is now undead

  • Restaurants

    May 13, 2004
  • Foodstuffs

    May 13, 2004

    Best Place to Get Sauced

    Tijuana Flats Burrito Co.

  • Dining

    April 8, 2004

    Sol Shines

    Get a little sunny cuisine up in Delray

  • Dining

    July 24, 2003

    No Burros Here

    Just a buncha burritos

  • Dining

    June 19, 2003

    Margaritamill

    The drinks are the best thing about this cantina

  • Foodstuffs

    May 15, 2003

    Best Burrito

    La Bamba

  • Foodstuffs

    May 16, 2002

    Best Mexican Restaurant

    Anita's Grill Mexicano

  • Dining

    March 7, 2002

    You Too Can Yucatan

    Fresh ingredients and friendly service add up to a satisfying (if not very authentic) trip to the Yucatán

  • Dining

    December 6, 2001

    No Way, Olé

    The folks at Olé Olé are very nice — they just don’t cook very well

  • Foodstuffs

    May 11, 2000

    Best Burrito

    San Loco

  • Dining

    July 22, 1999

    Clematis Treat

    La Palma Grill

  • Dining

    January 14, 1999

    Senor Perfecto!

    La Palma Grill

  • Dining

    August 6, 1998
  • Dining

    March 12, 1998

    Presto Chimi-Chango

    La Palma Grill

  • Dining

    January 22, 1998

    Foodstuff

    La Palma Grill

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