The best Tacos by sooty.m on Eaten
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AMAZING
1st MASTERCLASS’S KOGI MIXED VEGETABLES TACO
Soots Cook Nook, Private
These tacos are not only (like crack) delish but are also an excellent way to repurpose leftover BBQ. I made 2 versions: BBQ Mixed Vegetable Tacos & BBQ Kalbi Tacos. First you fry your corn tortillas, then load on your chopped BBQ, followed by a spoonful of uber-rica Salsa Verde, then a layer of Cilantro-Onion Relish and finally, a topping of Scallion Slaw doused in Kogi Vinaigrette. 😋🌮
2nd CRISPY FISH TACO
Jaguaritas, Singapore
brief: “DORY, LIME CREMA, KEY LIME SLAW. CHOPPED RED ONIONS” Discovered this little gem of a taqueria in my hood during a run. They make great fish tacos BTW which are well complemented with their sinus-clearing “SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE” SPICY SISTA. They’re also priced ~ 60% less than those at Señor Tacos, but perhaps because they’re in their soft launch phase. No matter, I look forward to sampling more at their pre-cutthroat prices. 😋
3rd KUROBUTA AL PASTOR TACOS
El Mero Mero | Cocina Mexicana, Singapore
“Spit-roasted Pork Collar, Chipotle and Guacamole Salsa, Coriander, Onion, Tortilla.” These tacos were next level. Quite possibly the best al pastor I have ever had. 😋
4th MAINE LOBSTER TACO
Puesto At The Headquarters, San Diego
black beans, crispy onions, avocado, crema de cilantro, jalapeño pico
5th TACO FLIGHT
Galaxy Taco, San Diego
Got the taco special and their Baja fried fish. So friggin’ good! I seriously considered returning for dinner. 🤤🤤🤤
6th BAJA FRIED FISH TACO
Galaxy Taco, San Diego
chile lime crema, avocado mousse, cabbage, pico de gallo 🤤🤤🤤
7th SURF & TURF TACO
Tacos el Cabron, San Diego
Spicy Shrimp & Steak. I devoured this like a savage 🤤
8th CHICKEN PASTOR
Barrio by Mex Out, Singapore
Corn tortilla, Adobo Sauce, Avocado Crema, Pineapple Salsa It was an excellent taco. My only beef with the place is that the servings are tiny and this would still be pricey (I guess by American standards) for a taco if it were normally sized.
REALLY GOOD
9th TACO ESPECIAL
LOS MARISCOS, New York
First ceviche taco. Includes shrimp, clams, scallops, octopus.
10th MASTERCLASS’S KOGI SHORT RIB TACO
Soots Cook Nook, Private
Also good but surprisingly, I preferred the BBQ Veggie version!
11th AL PASTOR TACOS
Señor Taco Chijmes, Singapore
BRIEF: “Al Pastor marinated and spit-roasted pork or chicken, pineapple, onions and coriander.” SOOT’S TAKE: They’re good but somehow nowhere as impressive as they were when I enjoyed “them” almost 3 years ago.
12th BAJA SHRIMP TACOS
Señor Taco Chijmes, Singapore
BRIEF: “Golden beer battered fried shrimp, coleslaw, chipotle mayo, pico de gallo on corn/flour tortilla.” SOOT’S TAKE: Nice but very overpriced.
13th GRILLED FISH TACOS
Señor Taco Chijmes, Singapore
BRIEF: “Red snapper, shishito, pico de gallo, chipotle mayonaise, pickled onion.” SOOT’S TAKE: I like the addition of the shishito tempura but still…
14th NYT COOKING’S PRESSURE COOKER CHIPOTLE-HONEY CHICKEN TACOS
Soots Cook Nook, Private
Super easy, super quick and super repeatable. Why did I wait so long to try these???
15th NYT COOKING’S QUESABIRRIA TACOS
Soots Cook Nook, Private
I made these just so I could eat what the taqueros were conjuring on the Birria episode of “TACO CHRONICLES.” Yes, I indulged while I watched diners from and around Jalisco rave and tuck into their mouthwatering birria tacos. It was quite a bit of work (from making the stew to making the corn tortillas to individually pan-frying each oozing cheese-filled taco to lacy crispness) but I’d like to tell myself it was worth it. 🌮
16th DOS TACOS Y JARRITOS
Guzman y Gomez - Star Vista, Singapore
Great refuel after an unsatisfying lunch of bland congee.
18th FISH TACO
Atas Sentral, Private Location
Corona-battered white snapper fillet atop a bed of mango and purple cabbage slaw with a drizzle of smoky and creamy adobe chipotle sauce. Yum!
19th MILK STREET’S TACOS AL PASTOR
Soots Cook Nook, Private
Happy National Taco Day! These did not disappoint!
20th SOFT TACOS
Guzman y Gomez, Singapore
Spicy chicken and barramundi.
21st TACOS EN PROGRESO
Soots Cook Nook, Private
Tortilla press + masa harina = fresh corn tortillas!
22nd CHILI-RUBBED HALIBUT TACO WITH GRILLED MANGO SALSA
Soots Cook Nook, Private
Took a while to fire up the charcoal grill, yet so bueno!
24th SLAB-BACON TACOS WITH BURNED-SCALLION CREMA & PINEAPPLE SALSA
Soots Cook Nook, Private
🌮🌮 in the shadow of corona just because... I quote the wit who asked us to “imagine if you will a world where cinco de mayo falls on taco Tuesday only to be ruined by a virus named after a Mexican beer,” (although the naming origin part is probably untrue).
25th FISHCAKE TACO WITH MANGO, LIME AND CUMIN YOGHURT
Soots Cook Nook, Private
Yes, I made something new at home today. Again. Challenging myself to empty a third of the fridge by the end of the week and to eat a lil’ healthier. Prepping a day ahead helps. We’ll see how long I last…
26th MIX ‘N’ MATCH SIGNATURE STREET TACOS
La Puerta, San Diego
Top to bottom: Pollo Asado, Ranchero Shrimp & Pastor with Refried Beans, Rajas con Crema and Rice
27th TACO OF THE MONTH
Puesto At The Headquarters, San Diego
pork & beef, walnut sauce, pomegranate sauce. The spicy sauce reminded me a little of satay gravy but with minced beef and walnuts. Overall, an interesting combination that really worked.
28th FILET MIGNON TACO
Puesto At The Headquarters, San Diego
crispy melted cheese, avocado, spicy pistachio serrano. Winner: Tacolandia "Best Taco.” *although god knows when?
29th TACO SPECIAL
Galaxy Taco, San Diego
pork adobado, caramelized onions, pineapple habanero