January 6, 2021 – mmm-yoso

Thanks for stopping by to read mmm-yoso!!!, a food blog trying to share a bit of 'normal' during these decidedly abnormal times. Cathy is writing today while Kirk enjoys His job.

I wrote about our favorite 'secret' place for great food with great dessert back when times were simpler, all the way back in August of 2019.

The small, conveniently located market has been in El Cajon for at least ten years. The Mister and I purchase warm tortillas and carne asada as well as other meats from the butcher shop counter, while ordering from the in store taqueria. Way back when 'eating in' was allowed (October?November?) The Mister and I woke up talking about craving the birria. The meal is now $8.99 and was brought to one of the properly spaced in-store tables. The birria is either beef or mutton (depending on the day) and is a deep flavored, long simmered (at least three hours) wonderful stew. There are ancho as well as guajillo peppers, garlic, oregano and a wonderful mix of herbs and spices.
We have been ordering birria "To Go" and the packaging is nice. The broth is kept separate from the meat and the serving size is the same or larger as the in-store plating.
We usually order one taco ($2.50), so that the other person has something to eat while the other is enjoying the stew. Our favorite here is the adobada (marinated pork).
Although the carnitas is quite nice.

Eating local; an easy resolution.

Ol' Rodeo's Meat Market 927 Broadway El Cajon 92021 (619) 401-7351

Right next door is The Yogurt Mill. (That is Ol' Rodeo to the right in this photo)
Family run now in its 43rd year. Just frozen yogurt and a variety of toppings. Five of the flavors change daily (including one non-dairy and one non-sugar), five remain the same (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, coconut and peanut butter). The "Baby" size ($3.60) is enough for sharing.