What you need to know
- 15225 Palisades Village Lane in Pacific Palisades
- Open each day from 8:30 a.m. to midnight
- Cochinita Pibil, a number of ceviche and tres leches flan are on the menu
How early is it too early to dream of Taco Tuesday and all these mole-tipped, perfectly-pickled, birch-rich goodies that you simply would possibly have the ability to eat?
Reality: There is no such thing as a “early” with regards to this matter, and be at liberty to think about the following Taco Tuesday if the Taco Tuesday you might be presently experiencing remains to be taking place.
However let’s put it this fashion: Monday is one of the best time to make taco-based plans for the following day, a day recognized to be related to tortilla-wrapped goodies, or any day of the week.
And assist us with these plans? A model new taco restaurant that takes its hearty type away from the timeless surf hangouts which might be steps away from the waves.
It is the Qué Padre, which opened within the Palisades Village on the finish of July beneath the path of Chef Isaias Peña.
The title (how cool that it means “how cool”) was impressed by a surfer-heavy getaway that Chef Peña loved years in the past, an awesome expertise that has stayed with him.
“It was one of the best and most spectacular journey. I surfed each morning and the phrase saved developing on the water,” stated Isaias. “Not solely did I meet some wonderful folks, I additionally found the flavors of each area in Mexico and the way there are refined nuances that make the meals private.
“I am excited to introduce these distinctive taste mixtures to Palisades Village.”
These taste mixtures within the new fast-casual desination embody a tribute to tulum with cochinita pibil from the chef, which incorporates habañero salsa and pickled onions, and quite a lot of specialty tacos with the whole lot from nopales to lobster poached in butter.
Oh, and positively: you should utilize a bowl or salad for any of the taco choices if that is your choice.
For morning lovers there’s the bulging 77 Breakfast Burrito (the eggs are fried) and a cinnamon roll that smells of Mexican chocolate (it is within the glaze). Later within the day, libations are plentiful, together with a refreshing cucumber and jalapeño margarita.
Crops, terracotta pots, and, wager old-school surfboards all add to the salty aesthetic.
How cool.
