Well, it seems we've finally gotten some cooler weather around here and are really enjoying it! Of course that meant that the Missus started craving some of Her favorites. And first on the list? She wanted the Cabeza en su Jugo from De Cabeza. While De Cabeza had been on the "rotation" for a while, due to the heatwave(s), gas prices, etc, we hadn't done takeout in a while. Even though gas looks like it's hitting almost seven bucks a gallon at places (it was $5.99/gallon at Costco!) we'd been waiting for a break in the weather to get some takeout.
I'm glad they open rather early, I encountered no traffic during my drive down to Chula Vista and got to De Cabeza around 820.
Jesus saw me, smiled and then chided me for not having been here in a while. He immediately went to work on my order…….I didn't even have to order! What a great guy.
My order was ready in no time. I paid, thanked Jesus and headed back home.
The Missus wanted to have right at it when I got home. The soup was still hot so it took minimal time to heat a bit and I didn't have to warm the tortillas.
As I stared at our food, take a look at the photo to my right, I was suddenly reminded of something. Back at the end of August, we went to CDMX and Oaxaca. The Missus had really enjoyed our visit to the Museo Nacional de Antropologia and so I got us a private tour. One of the things we learned was how to identify different versions of Tlāloc, the Aztec God of rain and water. It's mainly by the large circular eyes. So, for some reason the angle just made me think of that. Weird.
Ok, let's return to planet Earth shall we? This really hit the spot; the deep beefiness with a hint of offal, the wonderful various textures of the different parts of the cow's "cabeza". The soup is thick and rich. And this time it had a good amount of "zip" to it. The tortillas were nice, such good corn flavors. A hit of lime to cut that wonderful richness and we knew why we always return. Even if we wait until cooler weather.
Add to that the wonderful, gracious service of Jesus and his gang…..well, I'm sure we'll be back again soon.
De Cabeza/El Único
1043 Broadway
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Hours:
Daily 8am – 8pm
The fish was perfectly marinated, with just the right amount of toothsomeness. The marinade was nicely balanced; with a good balance of sour to salt. Enjoyed the ripe avocado which added a slightly creamy texture and a mild buttery-nuttiness to the dish.
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As before the tortillas were up to the task though not outstanding. The pulpo was on the tougher end of things and we thought more citrus/sour tones were needed as well. We enjoyed the lemony-peppery-slightly anise tones of the epazote.
There's a Cervantes Festival in Guanajuato. And the 
From the center of town we made our way Northwest, past Mercado Hidalgo, then up the one of the hills that surround the town. Right past the Mummy Museum is Panteón Municipal Santa Paula, the cemetery.
This family owned (since 2004) restaurant has survived the Covid-19 ups and downs and is still going strong. 
The Monday-Friday Lunch menu is simple and offers a good variety. 
I always order a cup of albondigas ($4.25) from the regular menu and enjoy the traditional meatball soup with fresh, still slightly crisp vegetables (zucchini, chayote, tomato, onion), flavorful broth and the fresh herbs (there is oregano in the meatballs and cilantro in the soup). A good start.
The enchilada plate comes with a choice of shredded beef, shredded chicken, cheese or ground beef filling. This is the ground beef-which is really a picadillo- there is onion, bell pepper, garlic and tomato mixed with the ground beef. The from-scratch enchilada sauce and melted cheese round out the flavors of this plate. 
The Tostada Compuesta is a fried flour tortilla topped with refried beans, a choice of meats (this is shredded chicken, photographed after eating half the serving) (shredded beef, ground beef and carnitas are also meat choices) and is topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese and sliced avocado; a wonderful meal. 
It was somewhat divey, the bartender was super friendly, the decor was quirky and eclectic. The music was what I often call the Unites States' greatest export…rock 'n roll.
La Clave Azul
We walked down one of the side streets and came to a point where two buildings were a mere two feet apart. This was the scene of a tragic, "Romeo and Juliette" story. Thus giving the spot the name "Callejón del Beso" (Alley of the Kiss). To 
Naturally, the first thing that came to mind was that this was a product of the silver mining days of the city. Which was incorrect. These tunnels were actually created in the late 19th century to divert the Guanajuato River which had flooded the city several times. In fact, Susana went and showed us markers of the height of the waters of several historic floods in the city's history.
Nice and crisp exterior, the smoked fish was really the star of the show here. It was moist, smokey, not overly salty, with great savory tones. The queso was used sparingly, which was actually a good thing. Look at all that smoked fish!
At the curve in the alleyway stood a little gelato shop. The Missus and I decided to take a short break here.
Good lord, this was so delici-yoso, perfectly roasted, the bones were bursting with buttery-beefy marrow, which just melted in your mouth. A perfect amount of salt and the herbs added layers of flavor. This was so darn good, that we immediately made reservations to return on our last night in Guanajuato.
The Missus enjoyed the wine selection and the service was professional and accommodating.
The eggs were perfectly cooked, nice tanginess, a bit of heat, a nice, hearty breakfast.
Most of this museum is dedicated to it's former resident; 
A wonderful green space, which is fairly peaceful in the morning, but gets more lively as the days passes and is really buzzing at night.
Which was quite striking in its own right.
