SgtXaos's Journal: Love of corn (maize to you)

So whither burritos or tacos de carne asada? Hmm, both have the required yummy taste. I think the true draw, at least to my palate, is that the latter come swaddled in delicious steamed corn tortillas (tortillas de masa?). Out of all the delightful treats on the menu at the local taco joint, only one is certain to get you a nice warm corn tortilla, and that is a taco in some form.

Of course, you could opt for the "taco bell" hard, pre-formed shell that tends to disintegrate upon the first bite, except in those rare instances when the thing is fresh and freshly baked or at least warmed to the point of crunchiness.

But to get the true flavor of Mexico, you must have a pair (yeah, to make 'em strong enough) of warm, steamed corn tortillas wrapping a fistful of tasty meat and pico de gallo, with hot pureed pepper (preferably habanero, serrano, or chipotle) salsa, and optionally, white cheese.

And if you get the real thing, from a vendor right on the streets of Tijuana or some other town, you will get a delicious concoction as described above. The only unknown there is the origin of the meat, leading to the affectionate descriptor, "canine asada". Fido (or Mr. Ed) never tasted so good, especially after a rollicking afternoon of cheap Coronas and watered down tequila shots.