Mega Tacos Has Mega...Everything

Everything's not just bigger in Texas, travel south of the border to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and you'll find Mega Tacos, where everything is, well, mega. Of coarse, Ciudad Juarez really isn't on the top of everyone's travel list, many of us end up there by force, as this is where the United States has decided to open their Consulate.

So needless to say, Mega Tacos is located right next to the US Consulate. You can't beat the grilled carne asada tacos and salsa bar, and I swear its the only place in Mexico that offers free refills on soda. After being in Mexico for so long, our brat was in the mood for a cheeseburger. Naturally, we ordered the Mega Burger, seemed like the obvious choice. Here's what we got

Mega, yes it was (that would be a giant steak knife holding it together), it could've fed a family of 4. Good? After months in Mexico feeding on pollo y arroz and tacos, yes it actually was. Worth the risk of a trip to Juarez, probably not. However, if you are ever forced into visiting Mexico's warzone by the American Government, duck, cover, and run towards Mega Tacos.

Everythings Better With Queso

Tis the season of giving. Whether its a comfy new sweater, sparking jewelry, or a few extra calories disguised as a holiday cookie, we all love to give and receive all while consuming delicious food in mass quantities. below is my recipe for a great little snack to share with others, or to hoard for yourself this season:

Cheese Cookies

1 pound Sharp Cheddar Cheese
4 Cups Flour
1 Pound of Margerine
Dash of Salt
2 Teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (more or less, 2 tsp. is pretty spicy!)

Preheat oven to 350. Mix ingredients together to form a dough. Role in small (tablespoon-ish) balls and place on a cookie sheet. Flatten each ball out with a fork (necessary to cook and gives them a cute design). Bake 18-20 Minutes.


Simple and Deelish. You can even cut the calories by using 2% cheese and light Margarine. These cookies are a nice change from the sweets that are usually around this time of year!

Fortune Cookies, NO, MSG YES!

Located just a coconut's throw from Marina's store in San Pedro, Belize, Sunny's is true Chinese take-out, Belizean style! It doesn't look like much from the outside, (although it has just ondergone a colorful facelift!) but to a thrifty traveler, or broke local, it is heaven packaged in a earth-unfriendly, overstuffed styrofoam container.

The chow mein rocks, and Belizean chow mein is different than any other in the world. If you aren't afraid of a little lard, the fried chicken is complete greasy goodness. While you wait, you can either watch the owner's prepare your food, or have your hand at a couple of "vintage" slots. And like any other chinese resturaunt in Belize, you can stock up on your cigerettes, chocolate and condoms all in one stop!

This place is hopping with locals around lunchtime. Just like when you walk into a resturaunt full of senior citizens, you know its a winner, same with local cuisine. I don't know, maybe its the copious amounts of MSG they add to the food that keeps us comin back, but Sunny's scores with consistency and value. Don't be afraid to try these little dives while traveling, you may miss something tasty...but don't expect a fortune cookie.