Birrieria Rosa Maria - Pacoima

Birrieria Rosa Maria - Pacoima

Pacoima  

Birrieria Rosa Maria is a small Mexican restaurant in Pacoima, serving Authentic Mexican food using fresh ingredients. They close early so be sure to get there early.

CLICK HERE for Tastemade video.

Taco De Birria

Enchiladas

Costillas De Puerco (Pork baby back ribs)
It was so tender. 

Birrieria Rosa Maria
13667 Van Nuys Blvd,
Pacoima, CA 91331

(818) 897-5085

Mon-Thurs: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Fri-Sun: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

 http://birrieriarosamaria.com/

http://www.yelp.com/biz/birrieria-rosa-maria-los-angeles

Gloria's Restaurant - Huntington Park

Gloria's Restaurant - Huntington Park

Huntington park  

I was at Gloria's recently for tasting event. The owners were very friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. Also there were live music, which is kinda loud but fun and entertaining. Good place for family and friends.

chips

Ceviche with avocado and shrimp
It was actually my favorite of all. I couldn't stop eating it. 

TacosDePapa with Crema and QuesoSeco (tacos with potatoes)

No cheese on mine. There's lettuce, tomatoes, and potatoes. It's simple but delicious.

Cucumber Margarita
CAZADORES blanco, lime juice, agave, slices of cucumber muddle and dashes of Tajin chile

Dragon Berry mojito
BACARDI, Dragon berry, strawberry puree, simple syrup, lime juice, fresh mint and a splash of soda

I liked this Mojito better than other two, this one was sweet and yummy, other ones were spicy.

Beans

Housemade tortillas

Parillada with ChicharronDePollo and CrispyTripas
was very crispy. 

Mango Chamoy margarita
CAZADORES blanco, mango puree, agave, lime juice, chamoy and a Tajin rim

Corona with shrimp

Corona and Tequila and tomato juice

I guess I can call this cointreau bomb. Mexican dark beer and cointreau. After half way, you can start tasting orange flavor.

Gloria's Restaurant
7823 Pacific Blvd
Huntington Park, CA 90255

(323) 581-4781

Sun-Thurs: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Fri & Sat:  8:00 am – 2:00 am

Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 3-7pm

http://gloriasrestaurantandbar.com/gloriasrestaurantandbar.com/Welcome.html

http://www.yelp.com/biz/glorias-restaurant-and-bar-huntington-park

Taste of Italy 2015 + preview tasting

Taste of Italy 2015 + preview tasting

Hollywood  

I was invited to Taste of Italy 2015 preview tasting event at Rao's in Hollywood.

CLICK HERE and HERE for pics at Rao's in Vegas

Fiocchi ravioli filled with ricotta cheese and pears, finished with brown butter, sage and dried cranberries

Caprese skewers with mozzarella and tomato

Micro Rao's meatballs
My favorite of all. I love Rao's meatballs.

Baked little neck clams with Italian breadcrumb stuffing

Bruschetta with Arugula, Rao's roasted bell peppers with golden raisins, pine nuts, and Prosciutto

The seventh-annual Taste of Italy, an evening of authentic Italian food and wine to benefit the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA), will take place on October 10th in downtown Los Angeles.Taste of Italy showcases over 35 of the region’s best restaurants, Italian and California-Italian wineries, as well as live entertainment, chef demonstrations, and celebrity guests.

Participants will include: Valentino, Drago Centro, Rao’s, La Bruschetta, Marino, Locanda Del Lago, Il Fornaio, DiStefano Cheese, Verace Pizza Napoletana, and Celestino. Approximately 100 world-class wines will be served by participants such as Casa Torelli, Ca’Momi, Gruppo I Vinai, Massanois, Veneto Hills, and more.
 For a complete list of participants visit www.italianhall.org/TOI.


What: The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles’ Taste of Italy
When: October 10, 2015 from 5-10 PM
Where: 424 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Cost: $55 General Admission (6 food + 6 wine food tastings), $125 Premiere (8 food + 8 wine tastings, VIP bag, and red carpet entrance), a limited number of reserved tables and sponsorship opportunities remain.
Tickets/Info: www.italianhall.org/TOI or tel. 213.485.8432


CLICK HERE for Taste of Italy 2013

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