John & Paul's NoBell Prize for Tacos
 The Nobell Prize for Tacos 1998 Results The Losers:  A
typical entry from the Anglo Hard Shell Folded Taco Genre.
 At
the top of our list is Tacos Los Brasos in Santa Anna between Magdalena
and Hermosilla. If you are driving
south from Nogales, you'll be ready for a taco or quesadilla
by the time you get to Tacos Los Brasos -- look for it on the left side
of the main road about half way through Santa Anna.
Tacos are served without condiments -- you can customize your tacos
as you dare by selecting from a wonderful ingredients such as salsa rojo,
salsa verde, onions, cabbage, radishes, limes & jalapenos.
 When
in San Carlos, be
sure and stop by the Taqueria Marosa. You'll see it on the left hand
side of the main thoroughfare before you reach the turnoff to the Old Marina.
This fine establishment provides a casual, al fresco environment centered around the open grill that provides a pleasant contrast to many of the more gringo-oriented eateries in the resort town of San Carlos. In our opinion, the best tacos in all of San Carlos! Unfortunately,
as of this date, we have been unable to divert our attention from the delicious
cane asada al carbon long enough to take any pictures of the tacos....
The Nominees:
 Just
after you make the left hand turn towards Guaymas in the Sonoran capital
of Hermosillo, you will see La Taqueria El Guero where our Taco Research
Group first encountered Tacos Sudados.
Tacos sudados translates loosely as "sweat tacos" and although the temperature
was over 38 The tacos sudados served at El Guero contained either beef or beans.
Here they are shown prepared with cabage, salsa and lime (of course).
We recommend trying them on a slightly cooler day....
 While
in the area, don't miss an opportunity to visit the working port city of
Guaymas. Most of the mexicanos that work in San Carlos live in Guaymas.
One of the local favorite seafood joints is La Cobacha. As you drive into Guaymas from San Carlos or Hermosillo, look for La Cobacha on the left hand side of the main road well before you hit the city center. The conjunto & ranchero music is often live & sometimes loud, but mixes well with a few Tecates (con limon, of course).
The Judges deep in deliberations:
Please e-mail the NoBell Nomination Review Committee with your nominations! Concluding Remarks.... |
Three
more typical entries from the A.H.S.F.T. Genre.
You
can get just about any type of taco you might desire here at Tacos Los
Brasos and on your choice of tortillas (corn or flour). Each order
is cooked fresh and served hot off the open charcoal grill. The carne
asada tacos are sublime, but the more adventurous should definitely try
the tacos de tripitos (tripe). Muy rico! Tacos de adobada are
sort of like a spicy barbecued beef taco. Give 'em a try.
degrees
C that day, the name refers the way in which these tacos are made, rather
than their content or effects. Much like tamales, tacos sudados are
steamed or "sweated" in large pots, then served warm.
La
Cobacha specializes in a variety of fresh seafood dishes (ask your waiter
what's freshest!). Try ceviche de pescado (raw fish "cooked" in lime
juice w/ chiles, onions & spices) & guacamole as an appetizer.
And, if you must order a taco (like us), perhaps you might try a taco de
machaca de marlin. Machaca is a dried, shredded meat
cooked with spices (& vegetables) -- in this case the meat is marlin!
Probably the most unique taco we've tried!
