While I am a major proponent of adventurous eating, I also understand that most "variety meats" are acquired tastes. I wouldn't advise eating kidney, tripe or brain if you aren't already an adventurous eater -- however, tongue is something everyone should try. Depending on how it is prepared, tongue tastes very much like either pot roast or corned beef. A typical Mexican way of preparing tongue, or "lingua", is to slow braise, then crisp on the flat-top. Tender mouthfuls of rich, beefy flavor. The texture is soft, but not mushy -- think braised short ribs.
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For a quick fix, I frequent the local taco truck --
El Rey Del Taco Truck
30th Avenue, b/w 33rd and 34th Streets (near the Rite Aid)
Astoria, NY
The Taco King also reigns supreme over burritos, huaraches and of course....
...tacos
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