Quiero Taquero

The inspiration for this post comes from three of my friends. First off, the Myers invited us over to their home for their daughter's fantastic birthday celebration. The main party fare was provided by a taquero, a person, or in this case and most cases, two people who prepare carne asada tacos. My other friend from Orange County had never heard of a taquero and that inspired me to create this posting--that and the delicious carne asada tacos we had at the Myers' home.

Taqueros are a southern, southern California phenomenon, in fact, I think many taqueros are actually from Mexico (their trucks are at least). The taqueros come to your home and set up a giant grill where they barbeque carne and pollo asada. The taqueros also prepare fresh pico de gallo salsa. Each guest can choose between beef or chicken tacos ( or choose to have both). The traditional preparation is in two corn tortillas with cilantro and onions, but they also usually add salsa and guacamole as well. These tacos are absolutely delicious and even more so when you know you can have as many as you want. Usually the guys at the party have a competition (big surprise) to see how many they can consume that day. John had a (shameful according to John) five, a low amount, he has topped out at seven at previous events. I have personally seen one of my friends consume eleven tacos. When John asked the taquero what the max he had seen someone consume, he said he once cooked someone 24 tacos! I am not sure if this was a Guinness world record, but this sounds like a pretty amazing achievement to me!