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Taqueria Tel Aviv – Restaurant Review

08 Tuesday Oct 2013

Posted by Nicole Small in restaurant review, travel, Tuesday Travel

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Authentic, food, food blog, gluten free, Mexican Food, restaurant review, tacos, Tel Aviv, travel

Beach days just beg for authentic tacos, especially on National Taco Day. Tel Aviv is filled with bustling cafes, restaurants and falafel stands, but there seems to be a shortage of Mexican and Asian foods. This is where Taqueria comes in; a Mexican restaurant in the heart of Tel Aviv.
Taqueria Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv Restaurant Review - Taqueria

When you walk into Taqueria you are welcomed with the aroma of fresh food and bright, brilliant colors everywhere. Their napkin dispensers made me smile; each was clad with a unique Mexican-inspired image or decorative text. This one was on our table, and it was my favorite; a simple black and white image of a saguaro that reminded me of home.

Taqueria Mexican Food

Nachos have been hard to find here in Tel Aviv; usually they just come as chips and salsa. Anyone from my home town will tell you that chips and salsa are surely no substitute for the wonder of real nachos; fresh cheese melted on corn tortilla chips, topped with an array of delicacies including, but not limited to, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, pickled jalapenos, salsa, cilantro, and green onions. Taqueria’s nachos did not disappoint; they had all of the above and they were absolutely indulgent.

Best Nachos in Tel Aviv

Taqueria Nachos in Tel Aviv

Cheesy, guac-y, delicious nachos

But what I really came for was either fish or carne asada tacos. The Pescado Frito (fish) Tacos were the first to catch my eye; beer-battered cod accompanied by fresh guacamole, salsa verde, mexican tartare, cilantro and cabbage. When you order tacos at Taqueria you have your choice of either corn or flour, so I chose corn tortillas.

Beer Battered Fish Tacos in Tel Aviv

Pescado Frito Tacos

These were perfected with a spritz of lime and a bit of Taqueria’s smoky salsa. The fish was beautifully moist and flavorful and the guacamole was bright and fresh, a creamy compliment to the crispy fried fish.

My friend Julia ordered the Camarones (shrimp) Tacos. Two tortillas filled with adobo-marinated shrimp, guacamole, chipotle aioli, spring onions, and lettuce, these tacos were light and satisfying.

Shrimp Tacos Tel Aviv

Camarones Tacos

My other friend ordered the Carnitas tacos. These tacos sound superb; slowly cooked pork shoulder with adobo, pineapple, pico de gallo, jalapenos and Taqueria’s super spicy salsa roja.

Carnitas Tacos Tel Aviv

Carnitas Tacos

Julia and I traded so that we could each have one fish and one shrimp taco. These tacos were so delicious, and they were a pure taste of home. Finding authentic Mexican food so far from Mexico is surprising, but Taqueria does a good job of combining unique flavors with genuine ingredients. Our overall favorite taco was the Pescado Frito; you just can’t beat an awesome crispy fish taco.

Best Tacos in Tel Aviv, Israel

Trading Tacos

Taqueria Restaurant Information

Website: https://www.facebook.com/taqueriatlv
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12:00 pm – 1:00 am
Location: Levontin 28, 65116 Tel Aviv, Israel
Phone: +972-03-600-5280
Pricing: Nachos 36 NIS; Tacos 28 NIS; Burritos 38 NIS

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Fish Tacos with Chipotle Avocado Cream

16 Saturday Mar 2013

Posted by Nicole Small in dairy free, gluten free, grilled, recipe, roasted, sauce, spicy

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dairy free, food, food blog, gluten free, grilled, healthy, healthy recipe, Mexican, recipe, recipe blog, roasted, spicy, summer, tacos

The Arizona heat has crept up on us this year. The sun’s warmth on our skin is a reminder that Summer will be here before we know it. It’s the time of year when the birds are chirping, the sunshine is warm but the breeze is cool, and the air is fragrant with slight scent of flower blossoms. It’s funny how time can go by so quickly. In Phoenix, Spring comes earlier; while those in some states are watching snow fall, Arizonans are rolling out their beach towels and firing up the grill. Around this time of year (and let’s be honest, also year-round), my fish taco craving kicks into high-gear.

Fish tacos are the staple food of summer for me. Their perfect combination of fresh citrus and a hint of spice lets us think of sunshine and pool time.

Grilled Fish Tacos | via Tsiporah Blog

We enjoyed these tacos al fresco, with sound of the breeze through the palm trees, reminiscent of sunny days on the shore in Coronado. This recipe combines a tangy green salsa with a smoky avocado cream, a zingy cabbage slaw and fresh marinated cod served on lightly crisped tortillas. We didn’t waste any time before digging in, poolside of course.

Fish Tacos with Chipotle Avocado Cream

Makes 5 fish tacos and plenty of leftover salsa and slaw

Citrus-Marinated Cod

Grilled Citrus-Marinated Cod | Via Tsiporah Blog

Ingredients

Juice of 1/2 lime
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of 2 oranges
1 Tbsp Tequila
1/2 Tbsp Adobo Sauce
1/2 lb cod
Spices (chili powder, garlic powder, lemon pepper, paprika, etc.) to your liking.

Directions

Combine citrus juices, tequila and adobo sauce and whisk together. Place fish in marinade and refrigerate for at least an hour. Turn the fish over halfway through to ensure even coverage of the marinade.

Remove fish from marinade and sprinkle with spices of your choice. Use an oiled paper towel and a pair of tongs to oil your heated grill. Sear the fish on both sides until done, about 10 minutes total. Alternatively, you can grill it in foil, which keep the fish from falling apart.

Grilled Tomatillo Salsa

Grilled Tomatillo Salsa | via Tsiporah Blog

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Poblano Pepper
5 Tomatillos
1/2 Jalepeno
1/2 Sweet White Onion, Quartered
3 Tbsp Cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 Tbsp Lime Juice
1/2 Tbsp Honey
Salt, to taste

Directions

Combine poblano, tomatillos, jalepeno, and onion in a metal pan. Rub with olive oil and place on the grill over medium heat. Allow the peppers and tomatillos to char. Once they are done, remove the poblano and place it in a paper bag. Place the rest of the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. After about 5 minutes, remove the poblano from the bag and peel the charred skin off of the pepper. Cut the poblano in half and remove the stem and seeds, place the flesh of the pepper into the bowl of the food processor. Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth, tasting for salt. Refrigerate until needed.

Chipotle Avocado Cream

Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Avocado Cream | via Tsiporah Blog

Ingredients

2 Avocados
2 Chipotle Chilis (in adobo sauce)
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 Tbsp Cilantro, roughly chopped
1 Tbsp Shallot, roughly chopped
~1 Tbsp Water, as needed to blend

Directions

Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. You can add more water to help it along if it gets too thick. Refrigerate, covered, until needed.

Red Cabbage Slaw

Red Cabbage Slaw for Healthy Grilled Fish Tacos | via Tsiporah Blog

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Red Onion, thinly sliced
2 cups Red Cabbage, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp Jalepeno, minced
1 tsp Brown Sugar
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar

Directions

Thinly slice cabbage and red onion and combine with minced jalepeno. In a separate bowl, dissolve brown sugar in the lime juice and rice wine vinegar to make a light sauce. If you prefer a creamy slaw, you can also add greek yogurt or light sour cream. Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate until needed.

To assemble

Toast five tortillas on the grill. Spread a bit of each sauce on the tortillas and top with grilled cod and cabbage slaw. Serve with a lime wedge.
The avocado cream is the most addicting thing I have made in a long time. I whipped up a huge batch for our Bachelor season finale last Monday and everyone was raving about it! Even if you don’t make the tacos, just make the avocado cream. It’s great with chips or any Mexican-style dish. These tacos would also be fantastic with a Watermelon Mojito, don’t you think? You could even adapt it to a Watermelon Margarita!

Happy Spring!

Healthy Grilled Citrus-Marinated Fish Tacos | gluten-free, dairy-free | via Tsiporah Blog

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