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REEEEEEENNNNNOOOOOO!!!!

Stupid Reno. In the end, that’s all I can say. It’s always the same. Good times, money up, money down, chasing free drinks, ridiculous food and then the blur of events comes crashing to an end and you find yourself crawling back up over the hill on I-80, wondering just what in the hell happened. Stupid Reno, I can’t wait to go back.

Bertha Miranda’s Mexican Food Restaurant and Cantina

This trip to Reno was the familiar blur of booze, money and food that makes the Biggest Little City such a fun place, but this time one aspect was different. (And no, that was not coming home rich.) There are traditions one must adhere to when in Reno: casino hopping, breakfast (at any time) at the Top Deck in Cal Neva, and picking up a ridiculous souvenir at one of the shops along Virginia Street. This trip however, uncovered a new tradition: Bertha Miranda’s Mexican Food Restaurant and Cantina.

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Taqueria La Sierra

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Taqueria La Sierra lies hidden down a nondescript side street off what seemed to be the main drag in Antioch. Housed in what was probably an old burger joint, the first thing you notice is all the signs in the window. It can be overwhelming at first, and Cory and I both ended up ordering the same thing. Wanting the most variety for a meal, we both got three different tacos: al pastor, chicken and carne asada. Out of the ‘big three’ certainly at least one would be delicious.

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Gringowings: Rubio’s All-American Taco

“The burger with a Beach Mex Twist”

Rubio’s All-American Taco

A hamburger patty has no business being inside a taco. For a chain that is known for their fish tacos, this foray into the American palette is a mistake. Burgers are meant to be on buns for a reason. The hearty bread structure soaks up condiments while still supporting the ingredients. Put these same ingredients in a flour tortilla and you got Rubio’s All-American Taco.

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