Comments on: This, the Low Brow Joint http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/ foodblogging los angeles Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:05:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: borders http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-624959 borders Sun, 07 Nov 2010 15:18:54 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-624959 Hmm.. Does Chili John's in Burbank count? It's gotta. I mean look at that steam table. Look at the slick of grease that lays on top of every bowl and needs a mountain of mini-oyster crackers to soak up. The spice level determined by the ratio of beans to meat. The tamales that no one ever seems to order. Oh and the slippery aching sweetness of the creme pies. That there be food to toughen the softest person into a rivet chewing factory worker. Hmm.. Does Chili John’s in Burbank count? It’s gotta. I mean look at that steam table. Look at the slick of grease that lays on top of every bowl and needs a mountain of mini-oyster crackers to soak up.

The spice level determined by the ratio of beans to meat. The tamales that no one ever seems to order.

Oh and the slippery aching sweetness of the creme pies.

That there be food to toughen the softest person into a rivet chewing factory worker.

]]> By: Anonymous http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-7437 Anonymous Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:43:56 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-7437 cargoes automatically,intensification boaters.inhuman embellished corpse.marginal cargoes automatically,intensification boaters.inhuman embellished corpse.marginal

]]> By: Zteve http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-5541 Zteve Mon, 09 Jan 2006 22:10:31 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-5541 Of course Tommy's counts! Every location should be bulldozed to the ground for their heretical overuse of grey chili, and burgers that are not fit for grade C industrial feed. But I used to eat there twice a week at Rampart... Of course Tommy’s counts! Every location should be bulldozed to the ground for their heretical overuse of grey chili, and burgers that are not fit for grade C industrial feed. But I used to eat there twice a week at Rampart…

]]> By: Jonah http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-5486 Jonah Sat, 07 Jan 2006 18:40:09 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-5486 This probably doesn't count and isn't as exotic as the spots you guys listed, but for me it's Tommy's. The first time I saw the guy in the back throw an entire block of lard into the chili vat and then stir it in with a big spoon which was really just an old pot with a handle extension tied on with some metal wire, I knew that it was a special place. The soft buns are no match for the oozing chili and you can further assault your stomach with their container of hot peppers. Take your friends there and watch them complain that they "didn't order a chili burger", not understanding that chili is the default. Tommy's Gut Grenades are worth fighting for and truly represent the gluttony of America. This probably doesn’t count and isn’t as exotic as the spots you guys listed, but for me it’s Tommy’s. The first time I saw the guy in the back throw an entire block of lard into the chili vat and then stir it in with a big spoon which was really just an old pot with a handle extension tied on with some metal wire, I knew that it was a special place.

The soft buns are no match for the oozing chili and you can further assault your stomach with their container of hot peppers. Take your friends there and watch them complain that they “didn’t order a chili burger”, not understanding that chili is the default.

Tommy’s Gut Grenades are worth fighting for and truly represent the gluttony of America.

]]> By: Zteve http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-5480 Zteve Sat, 07 Jan 2006 07:33:56 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-5480 Why We Type - Thanks for the nod. I don't know about your pick. Tacos Mexico is as close to an orgy of flavor as you can get, almost its own class of highbrow taco. But, it is greasy and dirty, and I've been to the one on Temple and the one on Alondra in Compton - any joint that has a Homies dispenser is an instant qualifier in my book. YOU RULE! Why We Type - Thanks for the nod. I don’t know about your pick. Tacos Mexico is as close to an orgy of flavor as you can get, almost its own class of highbrow taco. But, it is greasy and dirty, and I’ve been to the one on Temple and the one on Alondra in Compton - any joint that has a Homies dispenser is an instant qualifier in my book. YOU RULE!

]]> By: Why We Type http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-5479 Why We Type Sat, 07 Jan 2006 07:28:09 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-5479 "You're only as sick as your secrets." That's a line I've taken with me from a years-ago habit of watching "Recovery TV," wich were basically AA meetings on the air. My secret is the sickness-inducing Tacos Mexico. I've been to a couple of them, but when it's 2am and there's been burbon, I'll be in the parking lot before I've asked myself if I'm hungry. Their nearly perfect burrito of ground beef, rice beans & onion is balanced and handcrafted served in minutes for no money. Mm, life on earth. Yes. Rockin' post Zteve. Seriously. “You’re only as sick as your secrets.”

That’s a line I’ve taken with me from a years-ago habit of watching “Recovery TV,” wich were basically AA meetings on the air.

My secret is the sickness-inducing Tacos Mexico. I’ve been to a couple of them, but when it’s 2am and there’s been burbon, I’ll be in the parking lot before I’ve asked myself if I’m hungry. Their nearly perfect burrito of ground beef, rice beans & onion is balanced and handcrafted served in minutes for no money. Mm, life on earth. Yes.

Rockin’ post Zteve. Seriously.

]]> By: Zteve http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-5466 Zteve Sat, 07 Jan 2006 01:52:08 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-5466 THAT'S what I'm talking about THAT’S what I’m talking about

]]> By: BBQCHICKENROBOT http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-5463 BBQCHICKENROBOT Sat, 07 Jan 2006 00:59:00 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-5463 DUDE, There is this place, that is out of place, in a good place. The city? mash-up between placentia and fullerton. Mcdonalds and INNOUT then out of no where EL POLLO FINO #2. I have no idea why it is #2 cause I sure as hell didn't find #1. This place has giant fryers and roasters with TONS and TONS of all sortsa game on it. Asadas, carnes, other stuff that looks and tastes better, and of course Pollo. I only see women workin' there. I always see mexicans "dressed up" as mexican cowboys which to them is everyday attire drinkin' sol and coronas. I'm the only asian guy who goes to that place, you can see the cooking heavy duty equipment from a window outside alongside a slap of fire and broil. Defintely love it. DUDE, There is this place, that is out of place, in a good place. The city? mash-up between placentia and fullerton. Mcdonalds and INNOUT then out of no where EL POLLO FINO #2. I have no idea why it is #2 cause I sure as hell didn’t find #1. This place has giant fryers and roasters with TONS and TONS of all sortsa game on it. Asadas, carnes, other stuff that looks and tastes better, and of course Pollo. I only see women workin’ there. I always see mexicans “dressed up” as mexican cowboys which to them is everyday attire drinkin’ sol and coronas. I’m the only asian guy who goes to that place, you can see the cooking heavy duty equipment from a window outside alongside a slap of fire and broil. Defintely love it.

]]> By: DrewB http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-5446 DrewB Fri, 06 Jan 2006 08:26:12 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/01/05/this-the-low-brow-joint/#comment-5446 Hmm.. Does Chili John's in Burbank count? It's gotta. I mean look at that steam table. Look at the slick of grease that lays on top of every bowl and needs a mountain of mini-oyster crackers to soak up. The spice level determined by the ratio of beans to meat. The tamales that no one ever seems to order. Oh and the slippery aching sweetness of the creme pies. That there be food to toughen the softest person into a rivet chewing factory worker. Hmm.. Does Chili John’s in Burbank count? It’s gotta. I mean look at that steam table. Look at the slick of grease that lays on top of every bowl and needs a mountain of mini-oyster crackers to soak up.

The spice level determined by the ratio of beans to meat. The tamales that no one ever seems to order.

Oh and the slippery aching sweetness of the creme pies.

That there be food to toughen the softest person into a rivet chewing factory worker.

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