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This Mexican restaurant is stepping their game up

Being a genius from the South, it’s common knowledge that Mexican restaurants are a dime a dozen. If I had a nickel for every Mexican restaurant I pass daily, I’d have enough to stop end eat a shit ton of tacos.

You know there’s new taco competition in town, out in WLR. Local Lime is serving up gourmet Tex-Mex with fucking supremacy. This has unintended but outstanding consequences. As a result of said supremacy, taco incumbents had to step their game up.

As a native Memphian, I grew up on queso from El Porton. I seriously have a friend named Wooster who ate the white queso from El Porton with a spoon. We went their often to say the least. Back to my point, I went to The Porton over the weekend and I was flabbergasted by the menu.

The only way I can put this is that El Porton changed their menu, I mean they turned the swag on and classed the fuck up. A quick glance over the menu and you’ll notice the type face and design is noticeably more glamorous. They’ve organized it and have tapas. TAPAS. Is there anything more classy than tapas? I mean really! A dedicated tacos page, more pork, more and better everything.

Shewolf and I went for tacos. The bar has been set around town so it wad time to square up the pot. She ordered shrimp tacos. They came out with a pop of purple cabbage. Generous portions of shrimp adorned the corn tortillas. She didn’t share a single bite.

I ordered chorizo and carnitas tacos. The chorizo wasn’t too greasy and had a great flavor. I dressed it with Valentinas. The carnitas was really good. Large tender chunks of pork seasoned right dressed with pico and fresh japs. Team, the tacos were no joke.

Looking back, I am ready to go back to El Porton. You will be seated quickly and have a fantastic meal. While it is not operated like Local Lime nor does it use the same caliber of recipes, El Porton does deserve a spot amongst top local Mexican fare.

Later y’all. You can probably find me balls deep in a bottle of Tapatio or snorting a line of Cholula.

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Eat local.

Hands down best taco in town

I dream tacos. I calculate dollar value in terms of tacos, 1 taco = $1. Get it. I will own a taco truck in my life, possibly a taqueria. It will happen.

I’m really pleased to recommend Local Lime out in Promenade. You know I hate WLR but fuck it’s worth it.

I went 2 weeks ago and all expectations were met and exceeded. I was almost pissed how good this place was operated. Leave it to those bright mother fuckers behind Zaza’s and Big Orange to kill it!

I got chorizo tacos. Team, they were so good. I am used to chorizo being real greasy but I was told they strain it 4 times to eliminate grease. They topped the tacos with pineapple. Pretty noble imho.

Shewolf ordered scrimp tacos. They came out with black beans to die for. They got eaten.

My favorite part of the meal was the chips and salsa. You get 3 out of 5 choices on the salsa. We got green, 5 Chiles, and classic. #HYFR.

My advice is to go here early and often, engage a bro. Hats off Local Lime, the bar has been raised.

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This is called a medium guacamole

When in Rome, do as the Mexicans do? Wait… when in Mexico do as the Romans. Ok, how about, when at a Mexican restaurant dominate guacamole and take no prisoners. Casa Manana, top of Cantrell Hill, home of the largest guacamole in town. Now you know. Be a Roman. Get Buc and crush guac.

You will get full then when your tacos come you will explode.

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Cow Tongue Tacos – need I say more

Feeling exotic and living in Conway? You like Mexican and you're ready to let down your hair down? Get your ass to La Princessa on Harkrider.

La Princessa is the least glamorous place you can imagine. Picture 15 or so tables, no decor, no music. That's it. Then the food comes out. You're gonna get served quickly and you're also gonna get Verde and Red sauce in squeeze bottles.

I ordered 3 tacos; Chorizo, Pork, and Lingua aka cow tongue.

The chorizo was on point.
The pork was less than mediocre.
The lingua was weird. Like frenching a bunch is small squishy tongues.

I kept reliving the moment, chewing the lingua, small almost barfing over and over.

FYLR, more like FMLR.

I'll try lingua again, just at a different place.

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The best Mexican appetizer you’ve never had

Hola gringos assholos. Loving me some Mexican hoodrat shit. Lowriders, lowrider magazine babes, tacos, jalapenos; all important for success.

So I was getting my important food intake on at El Porton out in dreadful WLR. My eyes were scanning quickly and eye fucked the most important appetizer in all of the known Mexican universe.

CHORIQUESO

Genius hybrid shit.

Some bro in the kitchen mixed queso and chorizo then shit it out into a skillet.

Team, what we have here is a game changer. Get some.

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Cañon Grill – This is how we do it

Team, when you get that hunger, that feeling for a Taco , that desire for salsa, that lust for guacamole… fulfillment is mission critical. I got the urge last weekend and did work. Me and Shewolf headed to Canon Grill. This place is a classic Tex-Mex junt. It’s owned by Doug who’s famous for Buffalo Grill and their nasty ass burgers. Nasty in the best way possible!

Canon’s located in the heart of Hillcrest next to the local dive The Fountain. Canon has a menu of all Tex-Mex classics but Shewolf and I went for the jugular. Chips and dip? Check. Margarita? Check. Nachos? Check. Monster Portion Taco Salad? Check.

Seriously, the nachos were awesome.

Portions were huge and the drinks were strong. While this place is not my favorite Mexican in town, it gets a ton of points on the location alone. The food is good enough and should you be in Hillcrest raging for Mexican, this'll do.

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Cantina Laredo Ladies Night

Babes, y'all like drink specials. Y'ALL LIKE DRINK SPECIALS RIGHT? Cantina Laredo on a Wednesday night, hell I think it was Wednesday, I'm losing it, they got 1/2 price margaritas aka $4. Pretty legit. But for you Bros reading this, it won't apply to you and they cost double that, beware. Me and Shewolf were there last week and had a late dinner.

Chips and guac make me rage. So you order guac and a bro will come make it at your table. Pretty legit. The chips are served with 3 sauces each unique and chugable.

Shewolf ordered a brownie for dinner. It came out on a fajita skillet and with a hunk of ice cream on top. Then it got drenched in butter sauce. That's healthy. Where's the bacon? Good question smart guy.

I ordered ceviche cause I'm classy. Never had it, will have it again. Fresh fish and advocado will make a boy do work.

Go there but bring your wallet.

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The weakest Mexican atmosphere… Evar. Dim the lights.

Last week was my yearly 1 week detox. It's not exactly a long standing tradition, in fact it was my fist time to do a detox of this length. "What's the occasion Bucwolfser?" you ask. The god forsaken 1/2 marathon. FML was that a stupid decision.

So Friday night rolls around and I need fuel and Señor Tequilas was the destination. Here's the best part of the story, the wolves get seated across from a bunch of Leslies. Farming cute boy haircut Leslies. Weird. I feel wrong writing it. Let's Just say they were cleaning the carpets with Margaritas.

So the worst part of the night is not the food or service but the atmosphere. You walk in Señor T's on University and your surrounded overhead by fluorescent lights. Fuck that buzz kill wear sunglasses. What is this, Biology 101 at CBU? No it's not. It's a fucking Mexican restaurant where there's supposed to be a good atmosphere in which to rape and pillage all kinds of nasty shit.

But the food was good.

Tina Turner ordered the shrimp tacos. They looked pretty, he didn't share. The shrimp were huge and he said they were seasoned just right.

I had a bunch of tacos and a chicken enchilada. Got Verde sauce on that junt. It was tender and juicy. The Verde was tangy. That's all I can say about it.

Final thoughts, food is good, atmosphere is whack.

QBAP GTP PBM

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My last meal of 2011 was obviously Mexican

What can i say? It was NYE and the o ly last minute dinner reservation in town was Cantina Laredo aka Overpriced Burrito Cafe. While this was not atop my list of food joints for the New Year celebration, I had no choice or input because I waited til the last moment, procrastinated, and waited on She Wolf to do the leg work. So a burrito would suffice. It isn't like I divorced burritos. I'm madly in love with verde sauce and corn tortillas.

The wrecking crew arrived 45 minutes late yet scantily clad. Dapper you might say. Luckily a few patriots arrived on one and got the table on lock down. Tall strong margs? Yes please. Tequila shots? Yes please. Mas cervezas? Fuck yes please.

Congrats to Beth for making a facial on the blog.

We ordered nachos that looked like Van Gogh shat on a plate. Beautiful craftsmanship. Chicken enchiladas arrived smothered in cheese with a dribble of green sauce. I ordered enchiladas Verde and they put carrots on top. CARROTS. I REPEAT: THEY PUT CARROTS ON MY FUCKING ENCHILADAS VERDE. whatever. They gouged us but it didn't matter because it was NYE. No fucks were to be given.

For the record, my first meal of 2012 was Waffle House hashbrowns "All the Way" gravy and chili style.

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Las Palmas – Conway just got crunkerer

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Team, this is it. I know you like Mexican food and cheap azz cerveza, here's you golden as fuck ticket to win. Las Palmas, sure it's in a shopping center. Sure the fluorescent lighting is non conducive to crunkness but the prices, and more importantly, TACOS don't lie. Take your hatin ass down there. Its in that shopping center off Oak Street, you know by Best Buy. Shouldn't be hard to find.

Corn Tortilla
Beef Tacos
Add JAPS
Repeat

New Juanita’s Y’all

There's been at least three restaurants in Juanita's new home since I moved to LR back in 2007. It's downtown, it's in a hole, and it's off the beaten path. You could say South Main Street is that much worse now that Juanita's has packed up shop and moved to the Rivermarket. As for Juanita's, it was alright. The cheese dip is still righteous, and their prices are still high. I'm talking $9 for a small fish burrito rice and beans. It isn't like I'm not willing to fork 10 bones outta my tightwad hands, I'd be happy to do that, the kicker is I expect crunk portions. The portions weren't that crunk. The burrito was pretty dang good. I added japs cause it's my obligation to the Order. Clank had a quesadilla, not that crunk either. Y'all. The chips and dip are dope, save yo cash and hit up Riviera Maya of you want Mexican. FMLR.

614 President Clinton, Little Rock, AR

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Hoodrat Ass Mexican Food

Y'all know we be chowin down on some brurritos and what not. For real. So my hatin ass room mate came home the other night after a crunk as eff session at the UAMS library. He was all like, "Look son, you gots to get down on this Mexican junt." I was all "Aw hell naw, what you talking bout?" "Riviera Maya bitch!" he said. This poser ass mofo was right. That shit is legit and dank as funk. Me and Clank hit that shit up last night. It's right next to the nastiest La Quinta in town, that makes sense right? The food was righteous. I got enchiladas Verde, Clank had tamales. Oye. You must be hating and salivating. Feast your stupid eyes below.

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BIRTH – Burrito I Really Think’s Hearty

No stupid, all burritos are NOT created equal. I’m a basic burrito expert. That is factual. My love and affinity for Jalapeños? Also factual. When facts are happening you have to think fast and that means correct decisions will be made. Tonight a correct decision was made, Casa Mañana. This little Mexican whore house can sling burritos with the best of them. More correct decisions were made, for example, this burrito disguised as a Mexican flag. Beneath the red sauce, queso, and tomatillo was enough rice, beans, and chorizo to feed all of Occupy Little Rock. I put the Tricolor giant in my stomach. Now I’m sitting at Professor Bowl observing Little Rock’s finest. I’m JK as fuck right now. They are pretty nerdy. And no one looks very clutch. Must be C League night.

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Brownings Mexican Ya’ll

DISCLAIMER: I never ate at “old” Brownings Mexican. That means this review of “new” Brownings Mexican will be straight from the fucking gut. Let’s throw it all on the table. The decor is straight up Tex-Mex. They had some Latino tunes on satellite radio and the staff was all cute white chicks. Like I said, Tex-Mex. Onto the food hombres.

Mexican food has got to be the highest profit margin food besides breakfast and Chinese. Brownings is some proud ass mofo’s. Pretty much everything is $10. I used my wolf vision and sniffed out the pork tamales and chicken quesadilla, both above pic. Pretty tasty but I’m here brotherhood and honesty. Town Pump tamales and quesadilla are way better. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed it but shit. Guac tasted fresh AND righteous.

Watson ordered chili releno. He didn’t share a single bite but take a look at it. It looks like a cow patty with cheese. F that noise. Tina ate some non dairy bullshit and nailed me with a knowledge bomb. Evidentially Brownings is owned by a few banks and managed by some Texans. Honestly, fuck that noise.

Pump It Up Mexican Stylee

Desperate times call for desperate measures. I can’t think of many Mexican places I can walk into on a Monday night around 10 and sit down for some la comida mexicana. (In fact I can’t think of any. If you know of one post in comments.) Since there were no Mexican shops open, I chose the next best thing, Town Pump. Are you questioning my fucking bro logic? You must be hatin on me.

What is classified as Mexican? As far as I’m concerned tortilla and corn chips. You can slop anything on top and it’s Mexican. Sure a few of you pricks are scoffing at this knowledge bomb butt fucking your brain, but I’m right. Put any meat in a tortilla and it’s a burrito. Nothing more Mexican than chips and (any) dip. Am I right?

Luckily for me Town Pump does food like a boss. I like my chips red and blue. Makes me feel patriotic. I like my queso in a bowl you can eat. Ya they do that too. Loryn’s Queso is pretty damn good. I don’t count calories so I’m not too concerned about the impact this edible arrangement has on my waist.

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While I might be a liar, I’m not gonna sit here and lie to you about the chicken quesadilla. It was decent but not enough to gloat about. It hit the spot but I’m probably gonna stick to town chips and tamales. In closing I’ll gossip a little. They changed their “Ouch” wing sauce. This shit is a punisher. Smoky chipotle like. I would be scared to put 12 wings down bathed in this ish.

Heartburn

Go to Señor Tequila’s, ask for Pico de Gallo and Japs for your burrito, get Heartburn. I’m pretty sure I wanted that cooked in the burrito. I’m pretty sure there was a communication barrier. Canadiens.

Charizo – La Hurtya – Conway, AR

I typically crush ramen noodles at lunch as I am on a budgetary diet, that meaning I save dollars during the day so I can pound town brews at night. That being said I usually eat out… as often as she will let me. No but serious like once a week for lunch. Last week the bros at work were craving Mexican so we headed to the defacto joint up in Conway, La Huerta. Commonly referred to as La Hurtya because it makes you pee out your butthole, only sometimes. That which doesn’t kill you will make you stronger. The staff in this place literally RUN you food out. RUN your food out.

While some of you lesser men will insist upon the Speedy Gonzales for lunch, I go with a more authentic meal, Chorizo. Spell check that because I’m no Spanish fucker. Chorizo is spicy sausage mixed with scrambled eggs. Served with refried beans, rice, and tortillas. Notice the japs and guac. I did not piss my arse. I do recommend this restaurante and more importantly this dish. Swag patio too.

Tilapia Enchiladas – Sparky’s Roadhouse Cafe – Eureka Springs