Food
In search of the Alhambra taco
Five Years of the Source: Javier Cabral, a restaurant scout for food critic Jonathan Gold, went looking for something besides noodles and soup dumplings in Alhambra.
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Business | Food
Taqueria-style tacos in Alhambra
Join Alhambra Source's Reporter Corps on April 17 for a discussion on education and enjoy free refreshments from La Cafeina, home to Alhambra's elusive taqueria-style tacos.
Food
Spotted: The elusive Alhambra taco
Contrary to popular belief, Alhambra is not just noodles and dumplings. Amidst Palm Avenue's industrial buildings and warehouses you will find La Cafeina Cafe & Taqueria.
Food
Easter gorditas in Granada Park
A traditional Easter feast – in the Cabral family tradition — consists of a Mexican-flavored picnic on the steep slopes of Granada Park.
Food
How Wahib's introduced an Alhambra High misfit to a love of food
Food blogger Javier Cabral, aka the Glutster, had a hard time adjusting from East LA to Alhambra High School. Then he discovered falafel and his love for food at Wahib's Restaurant.
Culture | Food
161,280 Korean dumplings a day
Green Chopsticks dumplings runs a factory in the heart of industrial Alhambra. Sample their homemade dumplings at our party Thursday night.
Food
Alhambra's elusive taco spotted at La Cafeina
Contrary to popular belief, Alhambra is not just noodles and dumplings. If you look beyond the soy and fish sauce, you will find La Cafeina Cafe & Taqueria.
Food
“Unwrapped” Alhambra: 161,280 Korean dumplings a day
Green Chopsticks dumplings runs a factory in the heart of industrial Alhambra and delivers to Costco's around the country. The "Glutster" takes us to the assembly line.
Food
Sandwich overboard: the "drowning torta"
Think burgers can get messy? The savory "torta ahogada” at El Vaquero Restaurant is drenched in a signature salsa and stuffed with freshly-braised carnitas.
Food
The elusive Alhambra taco spotted
Contrary to popular belief, Alhambra is not just noodles and dumplings. At La Cafeina you will find an authentic taqueria-style taco — and no Asian fusion versions, yet.
