Whether you're in Westwood Village or West LA, we are fortunate to have many restaurants along the Boulevard. But as many restaurants as we have to choose from, we have always lamented the lack of a casual place that serves inventive Mexican fare.
Fortunately for us, that's the same thing that restauranteur Joshua Pourgol thought to himself as he fueled his California travels with, what else, tacos.
Inspired by his many taco tastings, Joshua used his passion for good food and keen understanding of the West Los Angeles community to begin plans for his newest restaurant Tacos Tu Madre.
Tacos Tu Madre is a casual walk-up dining Mexican restaurant that gives a culinary twist to Mexican taco classics, such as a chorizo and egg taco, that is actually a single tortilla topped with a fried egg, chorizo (piece), chili lime crema and guacamole; while the fish taco gives an homage to our Sawtelle Little Asian Corridor with its delightful panko crusted cod, topped with shaved cabbage, citrus crema, Siracha aioli, and pickled red onions.
A favorite of mine, the ceviche inspired ahi tuna tostada was topped with large chunks of ahi tuna and California avocados mixed with a poke sauce that gives this coastal classic an unexpected sweet taste. While my hubby's favorite, the Korean BBQ taco, is made with crispy Bulgogi meat and topped kimchee, pickled red peppers, and shaved Asian cabbage.
Speciality tacos that I have yet to try, include the French-inspired Duck Confit and foie gras taco, an earthy Braised Ostrich, and a Japanese-inspired Unagi taco that's served with steamed rice and ugai, hoisin, coconut cream avocado sauce, Sriracha aioli and furikake.
Other items on the menu include the street corn side dish, which is a light twist on the traditional crema-heavy street-stand classic, the frozen horchata drink and the cream-cheese stuffed red velvet churros.
While Tacos Tu Madre is now open for your dining pleasure, it officially opens it's doors on November 1, 2015, with a complimentary taco for everyone that follows them on Instagram on opening day.
Tacos Tu Madre is open from Sunday-Wednesday 8 a.m. to midnight, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Note: Small eat-in area, but great for take-out.
Tacos Tu Madre
1945 1/2 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
(Street and metered parking)
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