What's Your Favorite Mexican Food?

[Realgirls4me]

What part of Los Angeles is that in Dino? I presume it's in LA, right?


(Hmmm, have I driven by that place? I know I've driven by "Pink's", hee-hee)

It's in Culver City on Washington Place off Sepulveda. Look for the line that spills into the street. What Pink's is to hot dogs, Tito's is to burritos. IT'S THE STUFF THAT LEGENDS ARE MADE OF!!!

Thanks. I'm definitely going to try it when I visit in a few weeks (the pageant).

Is it far from West Hollywood?

Funny you should mention "Pinks". I read or heard somewhere that the late Orson Wells would down those hot dogs like tic-tacs ... that might have explained his size.

From West Hollywood, take Santa Monica Bl west all the way to Sepulveda. Make a left on Sepulveda and go all the way to Washington Place which is 1 block before Washington Bl. You'll see the big yellow sign on your right hand side. It's not overly far but definitely worth the trip.

Have you never had a hot dog at Pinks? You better go there too. Don't worry about calories because you're going to fatten up down here with all the good grub.

Thanks. One of the last motels I stayed in was near Washington, so I'm somewhat familiar with the area.

I don't know if it was "Pinks", but when my sister went to school up there, she took me to a place that served chili dogs among other things, that was open all night, or most of it, and where people stood and ate on an outdoor counter -- no tables or chairs. THAT place was popular! The line went forever.

[Dino Velvet]

I don't know if it was "Pinks", but when my sister went to school up there, she took me to a place that served chili dogs among other things, that was open all night, or most of it, and where people stood and ate on an outdoor counter -- no tables or chairs. THAT place was popular! The line went forever.

It was either Pink's or The Original Tommy's in Downtown. Tommy's is great too. My dad was a Parole Officer and used to take me there all the time when I was a kid. Several times he ran into current or ex-parolees that he had on his case load who were standing in line. I remember a few tense moments but the chili dogs were good.

[Realgirls4me]

Yes, that's it -- "Tommy's" !!!

Are these places chains (Pinks, Tommy's, Tito's, etc), or are they shrines on their own island?

[qeuqheeg222]

thanksgiving dinner-pollo mole,roasted corn and chiles(cooked over the gas jets on the stove),arroz amarillo,and finally pinto beans cooked in a clay pot for hours...my house...

[marissaazts]

my own home made grilled beef fajitas w/homemade guacomole

if im dineing out i love the Veracruz-style tilapia at seranos fishmarket restruant or their seafood tostadas

[TJT]

thanksgiving dinner-pollo mole,roasted corn and chiles(cooked over the gas jets on the stove),arroz amarillo,and finally pinto beans cooked in a clay pot for hours...my house...

Sounds good. Those beans will get better for days.

[Dino Velvet]

Yes, that's it -- "Tommy's" !!!

Are these places chains (Pinks, Tommy's, Tito's, etc), or are they shrines on their own island?

There used to only be one Original Tommy's(Downtown) but now there a several across town. Don't be confused with Tomy's, Tommie's, Thomas', or any of the other knockoffs. There is only one Tito's and one Pink's.

[Realgirls4me]

The two postings by Marizzats and Queqheeg have made me hungry. And, yes, clay pots make a world of difference.

As they use to respond to Grandpa's supper on the old Hee-Haw series, YUM-YUM !!!

[Dino Velvet]

thanksgiving dinner-pollo mole,roasted corn and chiles(cooked over the gas jets on the stove),arroz amarillo,and finally pinto beans cooked in a clay pot for hours...my house...

Sounds good. Where do you live? I'll bring a fork and an appetite.

[Realgirls4me]

Yes, that's it -- "Tommy's" !!!

Are these places chains (Pinks, Tommy's, Tito's, etc), or are they shrines on their own island?

There used to only be one Original Tommy's(Downtown) but now there a several across town. Don't be confused with Tomy's, Tommie's, Thomas', or any of the other knockoffs. There is only one Tito's and one Pink's.

Thanks, Dino, and gotcha on visiting the right one. I am always wondering where to go for eats once I've checked into my room, and now you've given me some ideas. Maybe I'll post a picture of the place again as I did the last time as I did of Bob's Big Boy. That generated more discussion than I anticipated.

"Pink's" is off La Brea, right? (That's an odd name for an eatery, given that restaurants should never employ pink, purple, or blue, as part of any color or name scheme of an eatery)