And that is pretty much all the Spanish you need to know when you head over to El Norte at the Broadway, Ridge, Bryn Mawr intersection in Edgewater. The tortas are stuffed full of your choice of meat (of course I’ve ordered the carnitas almost every time and yes, I have tried others but there is no competition for slow roasted pork that has been thrown on the flat top and made deliciously crispy!) and all the fixings including beans, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes. Perhaps most importantly, the bread is sheer perfection. It has this delightful crispy crust and is sturdy enough to handle the crazy amount of meat and toppings crammed into the roll. These rolls are specially made for this excellent little northside taqueria. Go get you one immediatemente!
This is a taqueria so don’t go looking for fine dining but you will find damn fine food. Open 24 hours and most times you can find the matriarch of the family, Miriam, there and she is amazing. She always welcomes us with a warmth that I rarely find in any establishment or home for that matter. Whether she is spending time at our table or talking to us at the counter, she is always a pleasure to talk to and we love hearing all of her great stories! Now, I have to give it to you straight she can be a pistol if you happen to be bold enough to disrespect her restaurant, staff, or patrons. Let’s just say, she don’t go for that! She’s been known to refuse service to jerks, DBs, and outrights a**holes. So, if you fall into one of these categories you might want to find another favorite taqueria to terrorize.
Alright, more food information. Feel free to tell me to stop rambling, not that I’ll listen but you can certainly give it a try. I am yet to have a bad meal in this place and I’ve been known to eat there several times a week. One Sunday I was having breakfast there and I looked across the table at Nichole and started cracking up. When she asked what I was laughing at, I said, “do you realize we’ve been here 3 times this weekend?” lol Oops, I started rambling again didn’t I?
Oh that’s right food! The enchiladas are delicious with a nice hot ranchero sauce and served with the standards. The tacos are so stuffed with meat that you will want extra tortillas. Served with either cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato depending on which meat you order. The carnitas (of course), barbacoa (tender and delicious), carne asada (yummy and juicy), and the fish (for a change of pace) are some of my favorites. I would also tell you adventurous types to get the lengua (beef tongue) and you will be happy you tried it!
The chips are always fresh and the salsas are house made regularly. The guacamole is always on point as well. If you are a horchata fan, they have a great one. But for my taste I love the bottles of Coke, as they are of the Mexican variety and therefore are made with sugar and not corn syrup. Yum! brings back childhood memories. El Norte is also BYOB and we all know that beer goes so well with Mexican that you’d be crazy not to take advantage of a place that lets you bring your own and doesn’t charge you a service fee.
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