taco tuesday – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

Takeout Tuesday: Tacos and Heartbreak Edition!

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After taking a couple of months off from Takeout Tuesday for the sake of Tuesday night Bocce games, we got the whole crew back together last night to revive the tradition! While we’re excited to have Phil back in town (FOR GOOD!!!), we’re all said to be bidding adieu to...

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Taco Tuesday: Taco Bamba Pop Up at Black Jack

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It’s all about Taco Monday at Black Jack this December, where chef Victor Albisu is testing out his forthcoming joint Taco Bamba on Monday nights. The menu is creative and changes each week. I’m glad he came to town, because let’s be honest, I won’t be venturing out to Falls Church for...

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Taco Tuesday, Home Edition: Vegetarian Taco Pie

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This Tuesday I’m serving you up a Taco treat you can make right in your own home. It’s healthy, vegetarian and tasty enough that it’s sure to satisfy your Taco Tuesday craving. I will warn that this isn’t the best dish for reheating. That’s not to say that you can’t–...

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Taco Tuesday: Tortilla Coast

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So let’s be honest, the only thing this place has going for it is it’s proximity the House and Senate office buildings and the easy stumble back to our house. Oh, and the tuna tacos are actually pretty good. I’d been for happy hour several times over the years, but we...

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Taco Tuesday: Oyamel

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Oyamel has a fantastic happy hour menu: $5 for margaritas, wine or beer; $4 for fabulous ceviche, two tacos of several varieties, or chipotle meatballs. Unfortunately, the hours of said happiness (4:00-6:00PM) leave those of us who have to put in a normal workday anything but happy. If you happen...

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Taco Tuesday: El Centro D.F.

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Offering $2 tacos all night long, El Centro D.F. knows how to celebrate Taco Tuesday! There is a rotating chef’s selection each week of three tacos available at the special price, and you can generally find them listed on Twitter earlier in the day. We started with the Ceviche de...

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Taco Tuesday: El Chucho Cocina Superior

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After our party of eight failed to get in on the opening night of this little Taqueria in Columbia Heights, we came back the next night with patience in tow. After an hour and a half wait well spent next door at Meridian Pint, and more than a little uncertainty...

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Taco Tuesday: Bandolero

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Taco Tuesday strikes me as a summertime tradition. Perhaps it’s because margaritas on the rocks make me think of the beach. Or perhaps it’s because in winter, I tend to flee to my cave to hibernate on Tuesday evenings. Regardless, tequila and a basket of chips seems like the right thing...

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