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Let's
talk Taco. If you take a drive, or the new Metro, downtown
to Grand Central Market on roadway and Third St. (a landmark
for over eighty years), you will see a part of the old city
that thrives and pulses with the rhythms of Los Angeles. Inside
the open-air bazaar, the smells of fresh tortillas, fresh
ground spices, roast pork and grilled fish waft through the
air, tugging at your appetite. As you venture to the middle
of the market you will see a neon sign overhead that reads
Roasts To Go - Antojitos Mexicanos since 1952. Well it may
not be the oldest taco joint in town; but it's one of the
truest to form. Step up to the counter, look around, and choose
from over ten different types of taco fillings.
The
roasted chicken shines with an oily glow, while the grilled
meats are specked with bits of spice and charred flavor. Now
here is a place to chew the fat! Order the Carnitas Taco and
you will discover rich fried pork served on two tortillas
with onions, lettuce, a chile, salsa and lemon, served on
a plate as big as your head. All for $1.75 — that's what
ethnic street food is all about. Wander the aisles of the
market or sit at one of the tables provided for casual dining
and you'll enjoy one of the truly unique experiences of Los
Angeles. (And don't forget to take the fresh tortillas and
rich mole back home with you.)
chewthefatfood@yahoo.com
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