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BBQ rib taco from “Asadero 13” in Tecate excels because of its bittersweet taste

It also had slices of grilled pineapple and slaw

By Redacción 2022-05-18T02:00:00+00:00

On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tecate, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to Asadero 13, located at Km 13 in the Tecate-Ensenada highway. On this occasion he tried three tacos: a chicken taco priced at $2 dollars ($40 pesos), a spicy rib taco and a BBQ rib taco, both priced at $3.75 dollars ($75 pesos).

Chicken Taco

This taco has marinated chicken, avocado cream, charred tomato sauce, chicken rind, slaw with cabbage, and is served on a corn tortilla. In the protein one can notice the firewood and because it was marinated, it had good flavor. Danny thinks that because of its color it probably has some curry or mustard.

Danny knew that the tortilla was handmade or had been specially ordered because it was hydrated quite well and had good size and thickness. The rind’s crunchiness created a good contrast with the taco which is why it gets a rating of 8.5.

Price: $2 dollars ($40 pesos)

Spicy Rib Taco

This taco has adobada beef ribs, avocado cream, slaw with cabbage, grilled pineapple, and is served on the same type of tortilla as the previous taco. When he tried it, Danny confirmed the rib was highly spicy, but tolerable.

The combination of meat with a little bit of grease was ideal for our host, as well as the deep-fried consistency of its protein. The vegetables created a good contrast for the taco’s flavor which made it feel not so heavy. Danny decided to remove the pineapple since it was so sweet it created a very intense bittersweet sensation. This is why this taco gets a rating of 8.4.

Price: $3.75 dollars ($75 pesos)

BBQ Rib Taco

This taco has beef BBQ ribs, avocado cream, a mix of slaw with cabbage, grilled pineapples and is served on the same type of tortillas as the previous tacos. When he gave his first bite, Danny said that it was ideal for those who love bittersweet meals.

The sweet touches can be felt both in the pineapple and the barbecue, contrasting with the vegetables and the well-cooked meat, generating a great flavor. The tortilla’s flavor is lost due to the intensity of the ingredients. This is why this taco gets a rating of 8.2.