Taco Stands

One of the things we love about Mexico (in case you hadn't already noticed by reading our blog) is the great food. As I mentioned last year, some of the best food can be found at the taco stands that pop up all over the city each day. Some are only open during the day, while others are only open after the sun goes down. The one pictured above is just one of six stands that are open nightly off of Avenida Chapultepec in Zapopan. Here you can find many varieties of tacos, as well as hamburguesas and hot dogs done the Mexican way: Cilantro in the hamburger meat, and hot dogs with mustard, tomatoes, and chile.

This plate contains 5 tacos: 2 tacos al pastor, 2 tacos de chorizo, and 1 taco de carne asada, at a cost of 30 pesos (about $2.50 US).

There is also a desert stand. After all, a great meal calls for a tasty desert.

And while GDL is a fairly affluent city, there is also a great deal of poverty here. These two boys were wandering the taco stands asking for money, and were beside themselves with joy when our friend, Oscar, offered to buy them a licuado at the desert stand. Oscar told us that he never gives money to kids who beg, as they simply take it back to their parents who are likely addicted to drugs or alcohol. He said it's better to offer to feed them directly, as they can enjoy the fruits of their labor this way.