Brothers Cousins Tacos ~ Los Angeles, California

OK - we have a new entry from Mr. Music who has been rather quiet of late. Let's see what he has in store for us today.

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After seeing the video Mumbai Techno dude sent me about Brothers Cousins food stand, I had to had to had to go! And what a funny name! Lady Music wasn’t so sure about it, but she's a good sport and we trekked from southern Long Beach to Westdale (right off the 405) in L.A. between Santa Monica and Culver City. They don't open until 6pm. We figured it might be a mad house on the weekend and chose to go for dinner on a Weds. We got there just before 7pm and the line was already down the block. We talked to a fun couple in line who lives nearby and loves the place. They said the lines wraps around the block regularly. That just got me more excited than I already was! I felt like a 12 year old waiting in line at Disneyland! Lady Music said she was getting excited as well. 

From the line we could see the mountain of pork roasting on the biggest trompo I've ever seen! We could smell the delicious aroma of the meat a block away. We made our way up to the tables and saw the flames searing the pork. A giant pina (pineapple) mounted atop. Onions, jalapeños and habaneros were being grilled alongside the huge burrito and taco tortillas. A chef piled cheese on the tortillas and flipped them cheese side down to melt and char the cheese. if desired, a pile of rice and beans are added to the generous portion of meat shoveled onto the gooey cheesy tortilla. A separate grill had asada, lengua, tripa, chicken, whole potatoes (papas) and cactus leaves (nopales) cooking on it. All available along with other extras were available for the asking. I opted for the burrito with Al Pastor, beans, rice and grilled pina! Lady Music decided to go lite and try the tacos. One al pastor and one asada beef. You are handed a platter with your burrito (or in Lady Music's case, tacos). You can get a torta or something that looks like gorditas too. The grilled onion and peppers are self serve. Then you walk up to bins of toppings. Cilantro, diced raw onion, pickled onion and carrot, lime, sliced radish and cucumber and 4 salsas too; creamy green, tomatillo (verde), traditional tomato (rojo) and habanero. After you pile it on, they take the platter and roll up.your burrito. I piled it all on putting radish and cucumber to the side. 

They have some seats, but like us, most people just took their food to their vehicle. It was like a parking lot party! People bustling and chatting, lots of music playing and feasting on the goods! The pastor was a hit and was moist and flavorful. And with so many ingredients, the burrito was a myriad of yummy tastes. Lady Music got an asada taco and found the meat a little plain. I had to agree. Although she loved my burrito almost as much as me! The price? Fugetaboutit! With a large horchata and tax, it was under $18! I also gave a healthy tip! It was a fun experience and great food. I am looking forward to another trip! Lady Music wants the nopales next time. BTW, there are two locations which are about 7 minutes apart. They are literally on either side of the 405 at National. We decided to try the original on Sawtell. Well go to the other on Sepulveda next time! 

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