Comments on: Que Pasa Con La Rasa http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/ The Eating Adventures of a Checker Cabbie Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:57:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: The Hungry Cabbie: The Eating Adventures of a NYC Yellow Cabbie » Zihuat Eats http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/comment-page-1/#comment-13701 The Hungry Cabbie: The Eating Adventures of a NYC Yellow Cabbie » Zihuat Eats Fri, 08 Jun 2007 05:18:09 +0000 http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/#comment-13701 [...] I sat through 4 years of Montgomery County Public School Spanish between 7th and 10th grades. And I lived in Madrid for 4 months while I interned at the US Embassy. But I didn’t pick up a lick of Spanish until my stint working with a bunch of Mexicans as a cheesemonger at Murray’s Cheese Shop. [...] [...] I sat through 4 years of Montgomery County Public School Spanish between 7th and 10th grades. And I lived in Madrid for 4 months while I interned at the US Embassy. But I didn’t pick up a lick of Spanish until my stint working with a bunch of Mexicans as a cheesemonger at Murray’s Cheese Shop. [...]

]]> By: The Hungry Cabbie: The Eating Adventures of a NYC Yellow Cabbie » How Much For Just One Rib? http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/comment-page-1/#comment-1388 The Hungry Cabbie: The Eating Adventures of a NYC Yellow Cabbie » How Much For Just One Rib? Thu, 19 Oct 2006 19:28:03 +0000 http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/#comment-1388 [...] Second Avenue Deli closed, so I’m in desperate need of a tip on a good corned beef sandwich. I haven’t found too many great burritos in this town, so I often test my Spanish skills in hopes of finding one to rival a west coaster. And I’m slightly obsessed with pickles, so I tend to nudge the converstion in that direction if it seems like someone might know his way around a full sour. [...] [...] Second Avenue Deli closed, so I’m in desperate need of a tip on a good corned beef sandwich. I haven’t found too many great burritos in this town, so I often test my Spanish skills in hopes of finding one to rival a west coaster. And I’m slightly obsessed with pickles, so I tend to nudge the converstion in that direction if it seems like someone might know his way around a full sour. [...]

]]> By: Rob S. http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/comment-page-1/#comment-392 Rob S. Sat, 24 Jun 2006 03:44:53 +0000 http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/#comment-392 Well, it's not in the city, but if you're ever up in Westchester, you've gotta try New Rochelle's Mexican restaurants. I'd particularly recommend El Gran Rodeo on North Avenue - the Mexican population in New Ro is huge, so there's strong among the many eateries. Well, it’s not in the city, but if you’re ever up in Westchester, you’ve gotta try New Rochelle’s Mexican restaurants. I’d particularly recommend El Gran Rodeo on North Avenue – the Mexican population in New Ro is huge, so there’s strong among the many eateries.

]]> By: Mark http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/comment-page-1/#comment-390 Mark Fri, 23 Jun 2006 21:24:56 +0000 http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/#comment-390 Viva el castro! You paid a good homage. Next time let's hit up los pollitos III. It's a little swanky (it'll be a date) BUT you can get a whole chicken for $7.65 (with a salad!). Oh, one thing you didn't mention about castros, is that the burrito was only $6.00. I know you're more concerned about the taste, but I find that price PRET-te hard to be. FFD - you know what I like about you..... Viva el castro! You paid a good homage. Next time let’s hit up los pollitos III. It’s a little swanky (it’ll be a date) BUT you can get a whole chicken for $7.65 (with a salad!).

Oh, one thing you didn’t mention about castros, is that the burrito was only $6.00. I know you’re more concerned about the taste, but I find that price PRET-te hard to be.

FFD – you know what I like about you…..

]]> By: Paul Smalera http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/comment-page-1/#comment-389 Paul Smalera Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:02:31 +0000 http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/#comment-389 Wow. That is a nice lookin' burrito. It seems Castro's is the place to go for Cal-Mex. Next time you're on the LES, may I suggest El Maguey y La Tuna on Houston Street, near Attorney? They do authentic Mex cuisine and were apparently based in Brooklyn in a past incarnation. The mole verde is a beautiful thing. Also, next time you have a cold, try the chicken soup. You can't get broth this real or tasty anywhere else. Lastly, may I suggest the sopapillas, usually with a special ice cream? (I've had it with dulce de leche and cinammon ice creams). Don't forget to order a Mexican Coke (made with sugar, not corn syrup) with your meal, but skip the Brandy if you're on a shift! Oh, and the wait staff (the women anyway) are ultra sweet and pleasant. It's a nice place to be a regular at. Wow. That is a nice lookin’ burrito. It seems Castro’s is the place to go for Cal-Mex. Next time you’re on the LES, may I suggest El Maguey y La Tuna on Houston Street, near Attorney?

They do authentic Mex cuisine and were apparently based in Brooklyn in a past incarnation. The mole verde is a beautiful thing. Also, next time you have a cold, try the chicken soup. You can’t get broth this real or tasty anywhere else. Lastly, may I suggest the sopapillas, usually with a special ice cream? (I’ve had it with dulce de leche and cinammon ice creams). Don’t forget to order a Mexican Coke (made with sugar, not corn syrup) with your meal, but skip the Brandy if you’re on a shift!

Oh, and the wait staff (the women anyway) are ultra sweet and pleasant. It’s a nice place to be a regular at.

]]> By: Ayala http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/comment-page-1/#comment-388 Ayala Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:23:16 +0000 http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/#comment-388 Dave, I have to say something right now that is not very popular, but it is right. I live in California. I have lived with a Mexican roommate for many years who makes delicious food at home and has taken me to many good places in LA. Here's the thing, I grew up in Chicago and I like the Mexican food there better (gasp). The Mexican population in Chicago comes from a different area in Mexico than most of the population in Southern California and Texas (supposedly 'Tex-Mex' is better than Cali's), and the food they cook has different flavors and a different style altogether. I may just be more used to it, but I love all the little family-owned joints in Chicago.... I've had some of the best Mexican food there. Tell me next time you're there because Jeremy can't be trusted for these things. Dave,
I have to say something right now that is not very popular, but it is right.
I live in California. I have lived with a Mexican roommate for many years who makes delicious food at home and has taken me to many good places in LA.

Here’s the thing, I grew up in Chicago and I like the Mexican food there better (gasp). The Mexican population in Chicago comes from a different area in Mexico than most of the population in Southern California and Texas (supposedly ‘Tex-Mex’ is better than Cali’s), and the food they cook has different flavors and a different style altogether. I may just be more used to it, but I love all the little family-owned joints in Chicago…. I’ve had some of the best Mexican food there.
Tell me next time you’re there because Jeremy can’t be trusted for these things.

]]> By: Natalie http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/comment-page-1/#comment-328 Natalie Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:45:38 +0000 http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/#comment-328 Mexican food is sounding really good right now. Glad to hear you found a mexican place worthy of your stomach. Mexican food is sounding really good right now. Glad to hear you found a mexican place worthy of your stomach.

]]> By: AnnWilder http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/comment-page-1/#comment-310 AnnWilder Wed, 21 Jun 2006 22:02:09 +0000 http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2006/06/21/que-pasa-con-la-rasa/#comment-310 Great, now I'm craving Mexican food. Good post, FFD. Sweet Mary do I want some Mexican food right now. Great, now I’m craving Mexican food. Good post, FFD. Sweet Mary do I want some Mexican food right now.

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