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La Cocina Mexicana

Chickening Out A while ago, I wrote about a little restaurant near Memphis' VA hospital where I stopped for lunch a few times. Although BT Bistro is convenient when I go to the hospital, it's not where I go to lunch after seeing my primary care doctor at the VA clinic in Whitehav…

Maciel's Tortas & Tacos

Ken's Food Find 1:43 PM

Second Time Around In my last review, I talked about the country fried steak sandwich that I had at E's 24 Hour Cafe . At the time, I never before had a fried steak sandwich and figured it would take another fifty years before I would even find another restaurant serving…

Taqueria Express #5

Ken's Food Find 11:00 AM

A New Beginning Now that I'm working in a new job, I'm getting acquainted with my new dining options. While I will eventually get around to reviewing popular eating spots like Elwood's Shack and Bryant's Breakfast, I first want to talk about a taco truck on …

Las Delicias

Ken's Food Find 12:34 PM

Finally! (Part 1) In the four years that "Ken's Food Find" has been in existence, there are a few places that I haven't talked about despite my passionate feelings for them. I don't have a good reason for not writing about them other than my procrasti…

El Gallo Giro

Ken's Food Find 8:00 AM

A Friendly Thanks! A couple of months ago, after one of Memphis' cold spells, I worked on "temp" assignments that dealt with busted water lines. One of places where I worked was at a hotel near the intersection of Lamar and Getwell. The area is known more for st…

Maria's Cantina

Ken's Food Find 8:15 PM

For Old Time's Sake After months of procrastinating, I finally got around to visiting Maria's Cantina. My primary reason for venturing outside Memphis' city limits was to see someone from the past. One of the bartenders at Maria's is Meghan, a former Flying Sa…

Macon Texaco

Ken's Food Find 11:50 PM

My First Green Tamale Recently, I discovered a Mexican grill at the Macon Texaco (aka Javier) gas station in Memphis’ Berclair neighborhood. This part of town has one of the highest Hispanic populations in the city, so naturally a lot Mexican restaurants are located there…

Los Pilares

Ken's Food Find 11:00 AM

Coming "Home" Recently, I've worked as a "temp" doing various jobs in and around Memphis. During my assignments, I've visited many restaurants that I never knew existed. From the quaint Heritage Cafe in Munford, Tennessee where I had a delicious Ph…

Tamale Trolley (CLOSED)

Ken's Food Find 11:30 AM

Tamales Done Right Last Friday, after leaving the Flying Saucer , I passed the Tamale Trolley during my walk to the South Main Arts District. Not intending to eat anything, I stopped by the food truck to see what it had. Obviously, tamales were on the menu along with fish …

Ugly Juanita's (CLOSED)

Ken's Food Find 1:00 PM

Food for the "Drunkass" If you're out on Beale St. this New Year's Eve and needing something to counter the "buzz" you're feeling, there's a place in W.C. Handy Park... err, Pepsi Pavilion that sells spicy food on the cheap. Ugly Juanita&…

Happy Mexican

Ken's Food Find 8:46 AM

What are these other reviewers thinking? Contrary to the other reviews, I believe that The Happy Mexican is one of the better Mexican restaurants in Memphis. I have never been disappointed in either the food or service, even during times when the restaurant is full of diners…