Pinche Virgins

On Thursday (or was it Friday), we headed downtown for a miss-mash of touristy and non-touristy activities. Trisha and Alex were Pinche Taco virgins, so we thought we should head there for lunch. But first, we needed to stock up on souvenirs.

We got off at the Chinatown metro stop so we could buy some cheap trinkets, and breakfast on 蛋塔 dan ta (eggy tarts) and green tea.

Alex really enjoyed the tarts.

From Chinatown, we walked up Hastings to Pinche Taco Shop for some cheap eats.

The carnivores enjoyed their carne asada, puerco, and chicken mole. All tacos come on two fresh corn tortillas. 4 meat tacos, $9.50.

My choices are usually the creamed corn, bean, tofu, and mushroom. I washed mine down with XX Amber. 4 veggy tacos, 7 bucks.

Before eating, one must stop at the condiment bar to adorn one's tacos with extras such as spicy jalapeños, cauliflower and carrots, and pickled onions. There's a choice of four yummy (and spicy) salsas. 

Pinche Tacos is so good, they even inspire low-grade graffiti.

After lunch, we headed to Gas Town, for a picture in front of the steam clock and to pick up some maple candy.

I know what you're thinking: "What about the beer?" Not to worry faithful follower. We were close to the Black Frog, ostensibly an Edmonton Oilers pub, but friendly to Canuck fans as well.

The beer was tasty: Russell Black Death Porter and Red Racer E.S.B. , both B.C. beers.

To be continued...