How about a little trip down to Tijuana? Ok, ok, for most of us a little trip over the border is probably not possible, but we can eat like we are there, and then dream a little about it in the process. Or at least that is what I did, because um, you know… it snowed all day yesterday. Surprise, surprise.
In full disclosure, I have never been to Tijuana, or Mexico either for that matter. The truth is this name just kind of popped into my head and I built a recipe off it. I do know that street food is very popular down in Tijuana and that their food trucks are crazy awesome.
I feel like these fries are something that should be served down in Tijuana. Also, let’s start counting how many times I say Tijuana throughout this post. Guaranteed it’s gonna be a lot, because well – it’s just a fun word. Especially on this cold, dreary and snowy Monday.
So, this recipe is kind of long. Like really long, BUT please do not let that scare you off because it is too good. While there are a lot of ingredients, most of them are dried spices. You obviously do not need to make your own fries, salsa and queso, but none of it is hard or time-consuming so if I were you I would try and go the homemade route, if you can. Especially for the queso. It’s so simple and so good.
I was “this” (picture me pinching my thumb and index finger together) close to actually frying my fries, but then I just got lazy and decided to bake them. I guess it’s healthier this way, but if you want to try frying them I think that would be awesome too.
Alright, now I have to ask? The people who have been to Tijuana, what’s it like? Please tell me your stories so I can live vicariously through you?? My Monday could really use some excitement.
Or just some more Mexican. That always seems to perk things up a bit. I am thinking that with Cinco de Mayo being exactly a week from today that there needs to be some serious Mexican food going on over the next week. What do you think?
Oh, and have you guys noticed my back to back use of tequila on Mondays? I think I need a little intervention…. Or maybe not. I mean, it’s Monday after all. We need something to get us through. Or maybe we should just all skip town and head to Tijuana for lunch?
Yup, let’s do that. See you on the other side of the border!
