Mmm, tacos. I can’t get them off my mind. I think I need to officially declare every Tuesday a Taco Tuesday 
If any of you are from California, then you’re probably familiar with Taco Tuesdays. I’m not from California, but it’s my understanding that most Mexican restaurants in the state (and there are lots of them!) pretty much have Taco Tuesdays which means tacos at crazy cheap prices. Tonight, Shannon, Lauren, Katie and I met up at La Verdad (my favorite local taco spot) for $1 tacos. These babies were gooooooood (I want more right now! 
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BEST MEAL OF THE DAY
Although all of my meals seemed to be especially delicious today, tacos at La Verdad definitely earned today’s “Best meal of the day” award. I got 3 tacos for $3. How’s that for recession proof pricing?! 
I think the place is pretty authentic. Here is the restaurant front…
And my 3 tacos 
All 3 were amazingly delicious. It’s hard for me to pick a favorite. Ok, maybe the chicken one…pollo pibil: achiote and sour orange rubbed chicken
Hmm, oh maybe it was the carnitas: confit pork, cilantro, onions*, salsa verde, chicharrones…
Or the pastor traditional? …”el farolito” pork adobo, roasted pineapple, lime, cilantro, onion*
*Of course I asked for no onions on anything. Yes, I’m a pain in the ass, but they complied
We chatted with the girls about house hunting, Lauren’s upcoming wedding, Shannon’s dog sitting gig and Katie’s search for Flat Out wraps It was fun and since we all live so close to each other, I think a future date is in order.
Now, can I have some more of those tacos?
OTHER EATS
[425 calories]
[140 calories]
[365 calories]
[?? calories - a coworker made this. I'm guessing a little over 100? It tasted light and fluffy and was a pretty small slice]
Seriously, some extra delicious eats today! This girl is 100% satisfied
WORKOUT
So today’s planned lunch workout never happened because of this little thing called my job. Damn meetings at inconvenient times! J/K. I actually love my job and the meeting was surprisingly entertaining And yes, I let Jillian kick my butt after I got back from the taco date. Since I skipped my lunch lifting session, I decided to do Level 2 of Shred and then Level 1. OMG, I was drenched in sweat and am still surprised that I actually finished. This was tough!!!! (I used 5-10 lb weights, depending on the exercise). Workout stats:
- Duration: 0:47 (+ some stretching at the end)
- Calories burnt: 392 (45% fat)
- Ave HR: 144 (74%); Max HR: 178 (92%)
BLOGGERS’ GIVEAWAYS
Well, you know I’m holding a granola giveaway… only 2 more days left to earn those extra points!
Amanda is giving away your own customizable MyWayCereal cereal. Is this better than granola? I think I need to find out (I better win!)
Jumbo Empanadas is giving away a vita mix. That’s the best giveaway I’ve ever seen. Vita mix people, can I have one please? Pretty please?!
Missy Maintains is giving away some Michael Season’s products. Yum!
WHOA scrumptious tacos! And love your waffles!
Taco Tuesday
I love that.
I may steal that.
Now get to lifting.
Oh, man, I miss Taco Tuesdays! The bad thing about moving back to Boston from San Diego is the complete lack of good Mexican food (*shakes fist at the burned out shell of El Pelon*).
Still, these tacos look enticing enough for us to get our butts down to La Verdad for a go
Tiffany, I’m telling you, you guys should really go! I’m happy to join you
Those tacos look amazing! Oh, and I’m moving closer to your neck of the woods- Ryan and I just signed a lease for an apartment in back bay (the fenway)!
Your pics turned out much better than mine! I should have taken the time to photograph each individual taco, but I dug right in
Inna, that’s great! I love the fenway area
Lauren, hehe – thanks. I think you’re right, the chicken one was the best
Pound cake and real Mexican food – YUM! Real Mexican food is the best, none of that taco bell business!!
Proud of you for shredding after – I wouldn’t have been able to do it!
The tacos look awesome! And only a dollar … and w/ bloggers. Perfect!
I love authentic mexican food! the tacos look delish
go YOU on the level 2 shred!!!
Thanks for the shout out!! Now I want tacos!!!!
I’m jealous I wasn’t there those tacos look amazing. My boyfriend has been craving good Mexican since we got back from California so I may have to take him there.
Yum! I’ve heard La Verdad is a fun time! Looks delicious!
glad you got to shred
i just got the dvd so i can’t wait to try it out! it’s funny how the pictures make the tacos look distinct, but on my plate very similar! yummy though, and i still can’t get over the $$ good to see you guys again, gotta make this a more regular thing!
Heh, it’s funny how the 30-day shred seemed to have taken over the blog world lately. I’m loving it! (ok, I hate it while I do it but I keep coming back for more
) Let me know how you like it… and I definitely want to spin with you sometime soon!
3 for $3?! That is a deal. They look so authentic, too! Nice.