The mangonada – an Instagram-ready frozen beverage that’s packed with sweet, spicy, and even sour flavors – appears to be having a moment in the spotlight. Food and beverage publications like Food & Wine have recently profiled the colorful drink, which is traditionally sold in Mexican taquerias and fruterías. Luckily for …
Honest question: Is Bossier City home to more really outstanding taquerias than anywhere else you’ve been in Louisiana? For me, at least, I think the answer is “yes.” Los Potrillos is outstanding, Taqueria San Miquel is outstanding, Taqueria Sin Fronteras #2 in Haughton can be great, and Taqueria La Reyna …
Wherever you are in Shreveport-Bossier, you’re never very far from a good taqueria. And, these days, if you happen to be traveling along Mansfield Road, you’re in an especially good spot. Located at 9009 Jewella Avenue, just one mile from the outstanding El Bazar Mexicano #2, El Jinete Taqueria is …
Photo Note: This photo was downloaded from the El Bazar Mexicano #2 Facebook page. 20×49.com has a long-standing love affair with El Bazar Mexicano #2, a taqueria located at 2847 Summer Grove Drive in Shreveport. We profiled the Mexican eatery for its outstanding pupusas back in 2017, and were amazed …
Blogger’s note: This is the first installment of an ongoing new blog category called Menu Explorer. The purpose of these posts is to celebrate specific menu items that are particularly awesome or unusual at eateries in Shreveport and Bossier City. The more time I spend poring over the menu at …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Featured Image: Pupusas filled with cheese and shredded pork are served with a cabbage slaw called curtido at El Bazar Mexicano #2 in Shreveport. Photo by Shannon Palmer Art. In recent years, it has become easier and easier to locate authentic, inexpensive and delicious eats at taquerias, noodle shops and …
Featured photo: Sopan Tike, affable co-owner of Lilah’s Bakery in Shreveport, poses with a mint cream and chocolate chip-filled king cake. There are lots of great places to get king cakes in Shreveport and Bossier City, ranging from established, popular spots like Tubbs Hardware, Julie Anne’s Bakery and Café and Lilah’s …
Shreveport-Bossier’s international food scene has seen explosive growth in recent years. The arrival of taquerias, in particular, has been a welcome addition to the landscape of international cuisines available to local food lovers. While taquerias aren’t for everyone – they’re usually tiny, and are often located inside of a retail …
