Is this the best sandwich value in San Miguel?

Is this the best sandwich value in San Miguel?

It was way back in April, 2023 when I got the first alert from Frank “Sugar” Hudson. “I don’t know if you’ve got him covered but this guy offers the best in SMA. He is under a tent on the road out past Fabrica Aurora. Second tent on the left as you pass the Pollo...
Learning more about the pleasure of gorditas. At Gordibuenas.

Learning more about the pleasure of gorditas. At Gordibuenas.

Gordita: Literally “little fatty,” referring to the chubby size of this oversized tortilla with a pocket for stuffing meat, vegetables, and salsas. They are usually fried without oil on a comal (“griddle pan”) to create a crunchy exterior. From...
“The second best sandwich in San Miguel”

“The second best sandwich in San Miguel”

I didn’t say that. Bill Biniasz said that. And Bill Biniasz should know as Bill Biniasz also told me, “I don’t cook a lot. I eat out a lot. And I eat an awful lot of sandwiches.” The sandwich he was talking about was the smoked pulled pork at Peninsula. A couple of...
Caught red-handed. At Los Originales.

Caught red-handed. At Los Originales.

There are a lot of Mexican dishes I miss when I’m living the other half of my double life in Canada. But none more than tacos al pastor. In my opinion, there is no taste so simple yet so complicated anywhere else in Mexican cuisine. The term al pastor can be defined...
Ring out the old. Ring in the new.

Ring out the old. Ring in the new.

Susan and I had both seen the buzz all over social media. “Marco is back. Marco is back.” So, when we were planning one of our not-often-enough lunches, I loved Susan’s idea that we’d go to Tyto’s and have one of Marco’s fondly remembered pizzas. Susan is Susan Knight...
Suggest you add this one to your best burger list.

Suggest you add this one to your best burger list.

It was the comments on a post in SMA Foodies that caught my eye. Someone was asking about the best burger in town. And the usual names were on the recommendations list.  Grandpa & Son. Absolutely. Birdie’s. Of course. Hank’s. Definitely. Chilly Billy. La Chope....