"I can usually narrow down one cut I want for sure (this time, I went with the costilla, or rib meat), but I lose my resolve with subsequent tacos, second guessing whether I want to commit to all trompa (snout) or cuero (pig skin). Surtida, which is a little bit of everything, is the best compromise I've found, ensuring that there isn't too much of any one texture."
"S&P finds just the right balance with their version ($21), which is the best I've had in recent memory. The burger still manages to be cooked medium rare and juicy; the rye has just enough butter on it to crisp up nicely; the onions are sweetly caramelized; the Russian dressing and pickle accompaniments add perk and personality. The cold sandwiches here are well worth ordering"
Carnitas Ramirez offers surtida tacos that combine multiple pork cuts—costilla, trompa, and cuero—producing a mix of meaty, fatty, bouncy, and chewy textures that vary bite to bite. S&P’s patty melt achieves balance with a medium-rare juicy burger, butter-crisped rye, sweetly caramelized onions, Russian dressing, and pickles, while cold sandwiches like turkey pastrami also shine. Swoony’s burger uses a Portuguese-style bun and double patties to create a different burger experience often paired with martinis. Each dish emphasizes careful execution of texture and classic flavor components.
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