La Texanita Restaurant (Santa Rosa, California) | Influencer Restaurant Review by Guy Fieri

AI-Generated Summary: Guy Fieri’s La Texanita Restaurant Restaurant Review Video

In this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri visits La Texanita in his hometown of Santa Rosa, California, a favorite Mexican restaurant for him and his family. Owner Alma Mendes Carnas brings authentic flavors from Mexico, making it a staple for the local community. The review highlights the homemade quality of the food, especially the tortillas, which add an extra layer of authenticity.

Fieri reflects on how La Texanita brings authentic Mexican flavors to Wine Country, providing a little slice of Mexico in Santa Rosa. He’s particularly fond of the handmade tortillas and the quality of the cooking, noting that the restaurant is one of his regular stops when he’s home. Fieri emphasizes how proud he is of Alma for maintaining such authenticity in every dish, calling the food as real and delicious as it gets.

Carne Tacos:

• Tortillas:
  • Made from masa (dried corn) dough, the tortillas are prepared using a tortilla press. Fieri emphasizes that handmade tortillas elevate the taco experience, making a noticeable difference in flavor and texture.
• Carne Filling:
  • The simple recipe involves cooking chopped onions and meat, seasoned with lime juice, until tender. Alma explains the process, and Fieri marvels at how something so simple can result in such a flavorful taco.
• Tasting:
  • Fieri praises the balance of flavors, especially the natural sweetness of the onions and the soft texture of the tortilla. He loves the crunch from the onion and the tenderness of the meat, calling it “heaven in your mouth.” He also appreciates the authenticity, noting it’s the best taco truck-style carne taco he’s had.

Other Dishes:

• Sope:
  • Fieri tastes the sope, which includes a layer of beans, carne, cream, and vegetables between the tortilla layers. He enjoys the dish’s textures and flavors, noting the rich cream and fresh avocado.
• Pozole (Hominy Soup):
  • Made with pork, pigs’ feet, hominy, and a flavorful broth, the pozole is a traditional Mexican soup. The base includes guajillo chilies blended into a sauce, which adds depth and spice to the soup.
  • Tasting:
    • Fieri loves the broth’s light yet rich flavor, especially the texture of the hominy, comparing it to fresh corn on the cob. He enjoys adding garnishes like onion, cabbage, and lime to enhance the soup’s freshness. The pigs’ feet contribute a real depth of flavor, and Fieri praises the dish for its authenticity.

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