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Camarones Diablo-

Sorry, couldn't resist the title. Above is the Camarones Diablo Dinner from El Dorado on Asher. We decided to have a laid back Saturday night, and given that only one other table was occupied, we made the right choice. Honestly, I've found the place to be hit or miss over the years, but they got this dish right. I'm not usually impressed with the level of spiciness in this type of dish. Most places tend to make it for the typical "gringo" palate. I'm not typical. But I bit into this bad boy and "Whoah Nelly!" The cook did not skimp on the hot sauce. What is in this hellish mix of peppers and sauce anyway? Plutonium? I think I heard laughter from the kitchen. No matter, I ate it all, just had to keep wiping the sweat off my forehead. I give it three out of four cervezas. Cause thats how many it took to wash it down.

Feel free to tell us about a spicy and hot dish you like in Arkansas or beyond.

Posted by Belly Boy on November 14, 2007 03:27 PM | Permalink

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I live out highway 10. What is the closest Taqueria? We go to the one at Sam's at lunch, but I know there must be one closer.

My family ate at El Dorado for the first time last weekend, and it was very good. It's a shame it's so far away. I'm going to make it a point to get down there and have some Camerones Diablo.

ARK. BLOG: Doesn't the Casa Manana family have a restaurant out near where Highway 300 crosses Cantrell? I like the taco trucks, myself. They include the one that sets up by Best Car Wash on Bowman around lunch time; the one permanently in place by the grocery on the west side of University at 65th, and the trailer that sets up on Geyer Springs, just south of 65th in front of a small Mexican grocery. All highly recommended. Plus there are a couple of taco trucks/trailers on Asher that I've enjoyed.

Posted by: Machu Picchu | November 16, 2007 11:21 PM

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