Good Carne Asada

[TCRAFT]

If You want great Carne Asada and I have eatin alot...Not a resturant but to buy raw to cook later...Trust me this food is great.. I have eatin Sante Fe meats in Chula Vista Everyonme raves about...Not even close...Call Roy Tell Him Craft Motorsports sent ya... He will have your order Ready for you...Also he is a full service Market Beer, tortillas, Bar-b-ques..charcoal, firewood...etccc...its a samlll full service Old School MOM and POP Market....Call Roy for directions its in El Cajon/ Lakeside area............619-443-9390...Again Tell him Craft Motorsports sent ya...Pollo is 3.99 a pound and Carne is 4.99 a Pound....try the salsa...

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Kennedy's Market in Heber, CA. World's best Carne Asada, they ship worldwide.

It is Heber's (my hometown) ONLY claim to fame.

[Negrete 5-1600]

Pollo is 3.99 a pound and Carne is 4.99 a Pound

Dude that Chicken is expensive, and that Meat better be Skirt Steak (Arrachera). Santa Fe is also also expensive but good. We'll have to try it out.

Try La Bodega in San Ysidro (San Ysidro Blvd & 805 Fwy) Marinated Chicken is 1.85 a pound and Carne Asada Preparada para Asar (Prepared, Marinated) is 2.50 a pound. That's where I buy my meat.

[TCRAFT]

Dude that Chicken is expensive, and that Meat better be Skirt Steak (Arrachera). Santa Fe is also also expensive but good. We'll have to try it out.

Try La Bodega in San Ysidro (San Ysidro Blvd & 805 Fwy) Marinated Chicken is 1.85 a pound and Carne Asada Preparada para Asar (Prepared, Marinated) is 2.50 a pound. That's where I buy my meat.

Just Try it... Sante Fe is Good but trust me its great...I work in the C.V. and dude this place in El Cajon is good....

[TCRAFT]

I have absolute no intrest in this place but send me a PM if you guys try it...

[pjc]

Mariana's Markets in Vegas. Super quality, great marinade and always good.

[OffroadExit]

Kennedy's Market in Heber, CA. World's best Carne Asada, they ship worldwide.

It is Heber's (my hometown) ONLY claim to fame.

In refrigerated trucks right? How good is the carne when shipped across the country by ground 3 or 4 days later?

[JGunn]

In refrigerated trucks right? How good is the carne when shipped across the country by ground 3 or 4 days later?

3 to 4 days, where is it going? Either way aged beef is the best...:rolleyes:

[racedoc]

I gotta agree with Scaroni, Kennedy's all the way. Do yourself/friends a favor and pick some up next time through. Great BBQ!

[Mumzy]

Kennedy's Market in Heber, CA. World's best Carne Asada, they ship worldwide.

It is Heber's (my hometown) ONLY claim to fame.

http://www.kennedyskarne.com/

Is this the same place?

[partybarge_pilot]

El Nopolito in Encinitas........ Arrachera at it's best......

[BRINGTHERUCKUS]

The BEST carne ever is Oscars in Blythe its pricey but well worth it!!!! Ive had Kennedys it didnt hold a candle to oscars way to much onions and other stuff meat was too thick also...

[GRT1904]

Santa Fe has been a favorite since I was a kid.

The best is of course home-prepped carne. Mmmmm

As for restaurants that have good carne, there is a small "cafe" here in Bonita called "Jalisco Cafe"...Really, really good carne asada.

orale.

[dezertdoug]

We picked up some (15lbs) from Oscars in Blythe while down at the Parker race. Been getting it there for 25+ years. It is the best there is. Pricey yes, but well worth it.

[TCRAFT]

Santa Fe has been a favorite since I was a kid.

The best is of course home-prepped carne. Mmmmm

As for restaurants that have good carne, there is a small "cafe" here in Bonita called "Jalisco Cafe"...Really, really good carne asada.

orale.

Jalisco's resturant has the best breakfast your right...I used to eat ther every week after a graveyard shift...cheap beers too...P.O.D. used to always eat there...

[C flips]

Kennedy's Market in Heber, CA. World's best Carne Asada, they ship worldwide.

It is Heber's (my hometown) ONLY claim to fame.

Thanks alot. It's been a while since I had some decent tacos. But it's true. The Carne Asada from there is by far the best prepared meat I've ever had.

[Bulldozer]

The best Carne I've ever had is a toss up between Palapa De Joses in the La Mision/ La Fonda area and the little hole in the wall taco stand caddy corner to papas and beer in Rosarito.

As for carne you cook yourself I haven't tried that much but the "flap meat" from Asaderos market in Yucaipa is decent.

[mgobaja]

If You want great Carne Asada and I have eatin alot...Not a resturant but to buy raw to cook later...Trust me this food is great.. I have eatin Sante Fe meats in Chula Vista Everyonme raves about...Not even close...Call Roy Tell Him Craft Motorsports sent ya... He will have your order Ready for you...Also he is a full service Market Beer, tortillas, Bar-b-ques..charcoal, firewood...etccc...its a samlll full service Old School MOM and POP Market....Call Roy for directions its in El Cajon/ Lakeside area............619-443-9390...Again Tell him Craft Motorsports sent ya...Pollo is 3.99 a pound and Carne is 4.99 a Pound....try the salsa...

Is this "Roy's " place called Food Farm Market and on the corner of OLD HWY 80 and Los Coches ?

[TCRAFT]

Yes It is Roy's Place have you been there...If you like it tell everyone how awesome it is.....619-443-9390 is his number tell him Craft Motorsports sent ya

[mgobaja]

I lived in Lakeside most of my life, moved to San Bernardino 5 years ago. Spent a lot of time in Food Farm, and the liquor store next door.

[TCRAFT]

Well thats the place....we cooked 30 pounds at the laughlin race in Jan...had a line once everyone tried it.....Look for Craft Motorsports and Fines Double Racing pits in San Felipe we will have the carne asada at each pit....come by and try it...If you miss us we are doing all the SCORE series this year so come by and ask me for a bite...

[KingedRanger5150]

How about some places in OC.
I know of a place in Cypress (Valley View and Lincoln ) called Martinez Meats. Owner has his HOT daughters working there. Pretty pricey though, like 5.99 a lb.
Another place is called El Toro Market in Cypress, right down the street from Martinez. Lincoln and Walker. 4.99 a lb there too. I remember a few years back this **** used to cost 1.99 a pound. Its only flap meat but popularity has made the cost sky rocket.

[bajafox]

Sol Market in Calexico off the 98 and Andrade

La Tiendita in Clairemont has the best chicken

[BajaBronco13]

Okay I'm new to the OC. Any place decent to buy some carna asada to bbq in the Laguna Hills area? LOL. I know, I might have to head over to my peeps' neighborhood in Santa Ana. Give me some info if you have any.

[KingedRanger5150]

Okay I'm new to the OC. Any place decent to buy some carna asada to bbq in the Laguna Hills area? LOL. I know, I might have to head over to my peeps' neighborhood in Santa Ana. Give me some info if you have any.

Baja Bronco... my homie used to live in Rancho Santa Margarita. Now he lives in Norco, he says the BEST place by far is El Toro Meat Market over there in your neck of the woods off of the 5 and El Toro. Look it up. He still makes the trip to that place all the way from Norco to scoop up some dead cow before we hit Glamis. Kinda pricey though, but off the shizzle fo sho!!!!!

[gwm]

Kennedy's Market all the way. Over the years many people have told me to go here or there for "the best" carne asada - none stood up. I've never found anything close this side of the mountains. Also, if you drive over you can stop at Mt. Signal Cafe for football quesadillas.

[PEST]

Mariana's Markets in Vegas. Super quality, great marinade and always good.

Hey Patrick have you tried any from Los Compadres, that's my pick in Vegas

[Brokenbronco]

Okay I'm new to the OC. Any place decent to buy some carna asada to bbq in the Laguna Hills area? LOL. I know, I might have to head over to my peeps' neighborhood in Santa Ana. Give me some info if you have any.

Chris, it's not exactly the OC, but northgate market in La Habra has some darn good carne asada! It's on La Habra blvd about 1.5 miles east of Beach blvd.

[pjc]

Hey Patrick have you tried any from Los Compadres, that's my pick in Vegas

Thanks! I have not. Got an addy for them?

[PEST]

Thanks! I have not. Got an addy for them?

3655 S. Decatur it's hole in the wall but pretty good

[stuckthrottle]

In Vegas, Mercado Sonora on Trop & Nellis has by far the best raw carne asada.
In San Diego, El Tigre in IB

[Sheaco]

OK heres the Deal... How do you like your Carne? There are different ways to prepare it. If you like it with a lil lemon flavor " Valley Style" try Ramey's or the Pico Market. Kennedy's is'nt what they were and is really over rated. If you guys want The Best Valley Style Carne by far then Go to Food Farm "Roys" in El Cajon they will also vacum seal it so you can take it pre running and not have it get water in it. There is a Large TT Team from Vegas that makes A special trip every time they go racing down here just to pick up their carne from me. I have it sealed in 3lb bags and then I freeze it. Works great for pre running and racing. The team wont let me show up to Vegas with out at least 5-10lbs of Carne and Pollo. And all this time I thought they ;iked me for my witty banter and cat like reflexes. There our closley gaurded secret carne spot is out.

[Sheaco]

A lil history lesson: Before refrigeration when the meat would start to go bad the outside layer of funk was scraped off and then seasoned and doused with lime to hide the taste. Or something like that.

[mgobaja]

OK heres the Deal... How do you like your Carne? There are different ways to prepare it. If you like it with a lil lemon flavor " Valley Style" try Ramey's or the Pico Market. Kennedy's is'nt what they were and is really over rated. If you guys want The Best Valley Style Carne by far then Go to Food Farm "Roys" in El Cajon they will also vacum seal it so you can take it pre running and not have it get water in it. There is a Large TT Team from Vegas that makes A special trip every time they go racing down here just to pick up their carne from me. I have it sealed in 3lb bags and then I freeze it. Works great for pre running and racing. The team wont let me show up to Vegas with out at least 5-10lbs of Carne and Pollo. And all this time I thought they ;iked me for my witty banter and cat like reflexes. There our closley gaurded secret carne spot is out.

I was waiting for you to chime in on this.

[bajafox]

this thread is no bueno without pics...

[TCRAFT]

this thread is no bueno without pics...

Your right I willl get pics of Roy's carne asada in Lakeside for you....I just signed a sponser with him...You will see his sticker on my 5-1600 craft motorsports fines double planet motorspots car at the 500. Find us on a pit and every pit is going to have Carne Asada to taste....His contact info is 619-443-9390

[TCRAFT]

Sometime in July he is going to have a big parking lot cook out taqueza, the race car will be there along with the quad team at its prerunners....I will keep you posted on the event...

[tapped1069]

Los Compradres was my pick until I tryed La Bonita on N.Las Vegas Blvd across from the Big K Mart, this stuff is good.

[Travisfab]

With Benny's meats closing down I'll have to give this place a shot!

[wannabe]

Next time your in Parker, make a run down to Lake Manor Market. I haven't had their carne asada in years, but when I used to make it, it was the best selling meat at that market. My family still asks me to make it on Christmas Eve, it has become a tradition with us. They also have some awsome meat kabobs that have a special bbq sauce.

[FUD_LIVES]

what about the heber creeper?:D
Kennedy's Market in Heber, CA. World's best Carne Asada, they ship worldwide.

It is Heber's (my hometown) ONLY claim to fame.

[FUD_LIVES]

Bennys is closing???? That sucks I loved that place when I was a kid.:mad:
With Benny's meats closing down I'll have to give this place a shot!

[pappawheely]

Chris, it's not exactly the OC, but northgate market in La Habra has some darn good carne asada! It's on La Habra blvd about 1.5 miles east of Beach blvd.

Just be sure to bring an interpreter if you don't speak Spanish. :)

[Mark Newhan]

In East County (San Diego) Rodeo Market on Broadway next to Yogurt Mill. Street taco style. Their spicy pork is also good. Rodeo is an authentic mercado.

[Travisfab]

I'll second Rodeo, their pollo is great. As for Benny's, they've been closed for a couple years now.

[TMorford]

Okay I'm new to the OC. Any place decent to buy some carna asada to bbq in the Laguna Hills area? LOL. I know, I might have to head over to my peeps' neighborhood in Santa Ana. Give me some info if you have any.

La Tiendita in San Clemente. Its off Victoria towards the beach like a block from El Camino Real. They have bomb food in general.

[dezertranger1600]

Oscars in Blythe.

Enough said.

[worksauto]

Being from Australia, I had never heard of Carne Asada - had to look it up on Wikipedia. Sound really good though!

[Brokenbronco]

Just be sure to bring an interpreter if you don't speak Spanish. :)

HaHa! True dat! I hate the number system, i can only count to ten in spanish, so when the guy calls out the numbers i allways lose my spot...

Where abouts in guadalahabra are you? I'm soon to be transplant to awesomeness of guadalahabra. My wifes not to happy about it though...

[1fastbean]

Guy's, the best Carne Asada is Santa Fe. Meats in Chula Vista. A little more expensive but well worth it!!! :) On Main St off Inter 5. A must before going south.

[DEZERTSUB]

La Tiendita in San Clemente. Its off Victoria towards the beach like a block from El Camino Real. They have bomb food in general.

I eat there everytime I'm in the area.

For people looking to buy their own carne, try El Campeon in San Juan Capistrano. At the intersection of Del Obispo and Camino Capistrano...you know it's good 'cause that's where all the local Mexicans buy their stuff!

[JoeyD23]

Kennedy's Market in Heber, CA. World's best Carne Asada, they ship worldwide.

It is Heber's (my hometown) ONLY claim to fame.

Kennedys opened up in Escondido also...def. best carne ever!!!

[DesertLab]

What about recipes? Who's got em?

[J_Lothringer]

I eat there everytime I'm in the area.

For people looking to buy their own carne, try El Campeon in San Juan Capistrano. At the intersection of Del Obispo and Camino Capistrano...you know it's good 'cause that's where all the local Mexicans buy their stuff!

And us local San Clemente peeps.........

[J_Lothringer]

La Tiendita in San Clemente. Its off Victoria towards the beach like a block from El Camino Real. They have bomb food in general.

One of my favorites.........

[randy s]

What about recipes? Who's got em?it's very thin cut aged cross cut flank steak. you can season it anyway you like. use a hot mezquite fired bbq. throw it on. count to twenty, turn it over. count slow to 8 or ten. leave your knife in your pocket. you only will need a fork.

[randy s]

all things being equal, the seasoning or maranade will be the key if you have the good meat. and true carne asada starts with the aging process. it actually is at the borderline on being spoiled or rotten. that's where the protein breaks down making it really tender. that's all adolphs meat tenderizer does. it breaks down protein. that's also why it works on stingray barb wounds as well. sting rays kick out protein, not poison when you step on em'. sorry to drift away.now back to where the best carne asada joints are at.

[FrankHahn]

If You want great Carne Asada and I have eatin alot...Not a resturant but to buy raw to cook later...Trust me this food is great.. I have eatin Sante Fe meats in Chula Vista Everyonme raves about...Not even close...Call Roy Tell Him Craft Motorsports sent ya... He will have your order Ready for you...Also he is a full service Market Beer, tortillas, Bar-b-ques..charcoal, firewood...etccc...its a samlll full service Old School MOM and POP Market....Call Roy for directions its in El Cajon/ Lakeside area............619-443-9390...Again Tell him Craft Motorsports sent ya...Pollo is 3.99 a pound and Carne is 4.99 a Pound....try the salsa...

I agree! Sante Fe Meats is best I've ever had. Fortunate for me they are only 15 minutes away. This past year's Super Bowl Sunday (Saturday Eve), there was an hour+ waiting line just to get to the front counter. One guy I talk to drove 2 hours to buy his Carne Asada from this joint. Be interesting to see how it compares to Kennedy's. For now, Santa fe Meats in Chula Vista is tops.

[TMorford]

One of my favorites.........

Nothing like picking up some carne on the way to Ocotillo! :D

[SARAH]

Kennedys opened up in Escondido also...def. best carne ever!!!

Kennedy's in Escondido is by FAR the best ever. I freeze it & smuggle it on a plane to take it to my family back east when I visit. ;)