And inexpensive too- how often does THAT happen?!
We have another couple who are adventurous eaters like us and always on the hunt for cheap, authentic food. Friends of friends know the owners/operators of La Huasteca and suggested it for our dinner out. Ahhhh, I love good Mexican food...
So the location is sketchy, I'm not going to lie. Sandwiched between a tattoo parlor and a pizza place with a temporary sign, it's easy to miss. Trust me when I say you don't want to drive by this door! A couple perks of this location, however, are that the rent is cheap, therefore the food will be cheaper; and there is parking in the back, which is always a worry for someone who can't parallel park to save her life.
So, the food, which is what we really care about. I had never tried tamales before, but decided for less than $3, I would decide if I liked them or not. I ordered a spicy pork as well as a chicken tamale. Additionally (in case I didn't like them, and also because I'm a pig) I ordered sopes, which are about the size of a large man's palm, have a thick meal crust, and are filled with deliciousness like slow-cooked meat, crunchy fresh onions, cilantro, and served with sauces to top as you will. Ooooh, oooh, can't forget the guacamole! Oh my goodness, people! Made to order and I'm pretty sure hand smashed, because it wasn't that freakishly smooth like it had been pureed 3 days ago, but instead had some various sizes of avocado chunks, fresh cilantro, and the perfect blend of flavors so that nothing overpowered anything else. Seriously, some of the best guac I've ever had, and by far better than anything I make! (Good enough I ate a whole order by myself, but let's not talk about that.)
DH ordered the carne asada, although I have to admit I didn't notice too much of it as I was inhaling my new love, tamales. I did notice it was a lot of food, all looked good, and he gave me his grilled onions, which were awesome. But whatever, let's talk about these tamales. So, served a la carte, wrapped in the corn husk, nothing else. Perfect simplicity of spiced corn meal, kept moist from the husk, shrouding shredded meat that was nicely spiced and super tender. I especially loved the spicy pork one. The sopes were really good as well, the variety of flavors and textures making me one happy kid. One of my favorite parts of Mexican food is the crunch of peppers, onions, and fresh cilantro against the creaminess of sauces and texture of slow-roasted meat. It all just comes together so well!
La Huasteca also makes their own horchata. AKA dessert in a glass. I've decided that's one of my favorite drinks, nice and cinnamon-ey.
I've subsequently tried the Mexican style tacos: 2 corn tortillas, doubled up to absorb all the yummy meat juices, topped with your choice of meat, (trust me, do the barbacoa!), onions, and cilantro. That's it. And it's a beautiful thing.
So you have some recommendations now if you go. If you're lazy like me, you can also call and have them deliver. Give them some time though, this is a small operation and sometimes it takes a bit before they can get away and get your food to you. Either way, eating in, taking out, or ordering for delivery, you'll most likely get full on less than $10.
Enjoy!
We have another couple who are adventurous eaters like us and always on the hunt for cheap, authentic food. Friends of friends know the owners/operators of La Huasteca and suggested it for our dinner out. Ahhhh, I love good Mexican food...
So the location is sketchy, I'm not going to lie. Sandwiched between a tattoo parlor and a pizza place with a temporary sign, it's easy to miss. Trust me when I say you don't want to drive by this door! A couple perks of this location, however, are that the rent is cheap, therefore the food will be cheaper; and there is parking in the back, which is always a worry for someone who can't parallel park to save her life.
So, the food, which is what we really care about. I had never tried tamales before, but decided for less than $3, I would decide if I liked them or not. I ordered a spicy pork as well as a chicken tamale. Additionally (in case I didn't like them, and also because I'm a pig) I ordered sopes, which are about the size of a large man's palm, have a thick meal crust, and are filled with deliciousness like slow-cooked meat, crunchy fresh onions, cilantro, and served with sauces to top as you will. Ooooh, oooh, can't forget the guacamole! Oh my goodness, people! Made to order and I'm pretty sure hand smashed, because it wasn't that freakishly smooth like it had been pureed 3 days ago, but instead had some various sizes of avocado chunks, fresh cilantro, and the perfect blend of flavors so that nothing overpowered anything else. Seriously, some of the best guac I've ever had, and by far better than anything I make! (Good enough I ate a whole order by myself, but let's not talk about that.)
DH ordered the carne asada, although I have to admit I didn't notice too much of it as I was inhaling my new love, tamales. I did notice it was a lot of food, all looked good, and he gave me his grilled onions, which were awesome. But whatever, let's talk about these tamales. So, served a la carte, wrapped in the corn husk, nothing else. Perfect simplicity of spiced corn meal, kept moist from the husk, shrouding shredded meat that was nicely spiced and super tender. I especially loved the spicy pork one. The sopes were really good as well, the variety of flavors and textures making me one happy kid. One of my favorite parts of Mexican food is the crunch of peppers, onions, and fresh cilantro against the creaminess of sauces and texture of slow-roasted meat. It all just comes together so well!
La Huasteca also makes their own horchata. AKA dessert in a glass. I've decided that's one of my favorite drinks, nice and cinnamon-ey.
I've subsequently tried the Mexican style tacos: 2 corn tortillas, doubled up to absorb all the yummy meat juices, topped with your choice of meat, (trust me, do the barbacoa!), onions, and cilantro. That's it. And it's a beautiful thing.
So you have some recommendations now if you go. If you're lazy like me, you can also call and have them deliver. Give them some time though, this is a small operation and sometimes it takes a bit before they can get away and get your food to you. Either way, eating in, taking out, or ordering for delivery, you'll most likely get full on less than $10.
Enjoy!
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