One day a week—on Wednesdays—I have Ruby all to myself. It's our one day…just us. So, I love getting out and having a little ladies' lunch with her. There are so many great spots in Silver Lake that are great to go for a bite at times when they're less crowded and more manageable for parents with a little one.
Case in point: Diablo Urban Taco Fabricator in Silver Lake, which we recently visited. It's a new-ish spot that serves up fun combos of, yep, tacos!
We tried a bunch, including the Maple Fried Chicken, Pork Belly, Hen of the Woods (made with wild mushrooms). My favorite was the fried chicken taco…I mean, how does that not sound delicious? We made sure to get some veggies in, too, with a light jicama and cucumber salad. I look forward to seeing what other fun new taco combos the restaurant comes up with!
Diablo Urban Taco Fabricator | 3129 W. Sunset Blvd. | Los Angeles, CA 90026 | 323.666.4666
{Photos by Bonnie Tsang. My outfit: tee by J.Crew (past season), pants by J.Crew, flats by Loeffler Randall.}
Those look so yummy! And so does the salad! 🙂
Morgan
seemomogo.blogspot.com
Maple fried chicken taco sounds so good. Looks like might have been inspired by Taco Asylum, which you should definitely try if you are ever in Orange County!
funny i just saw a post of a guy ranting about life in LA and how pretentious a “taco fabricator” is but i don’t think he actually ate there
http://not-going-out-like-that.com/2012/11/26/wedge-sneakers/
tacos are a favorite of mine … that fried chicken taco sounds beyond delicious! what a great place!
Now you have me jonesing majorly for a taco! Also, that bison chili sounds kind of amazing… do I dare?
That looks delicious! Too bad they don’t have one in the Midwest.
All these food posts make me intensely jealous because I don’t live in Cali. I need a fried chicken taco!
I think we need the ability for me to be able to send these to you through the computer! ;P
Joy
Those look amazing! I live so close, I will have to go try them!
How sweet that you have a girls day! I’m not very into meat, but those tacos still look yummy!
Strive to Thrive,
Nic
http://www.Thriving-Wives.com
Have you tried Guisados in Boyle Heights, Joy? Seriously, the best tacos in L.A., hands-down.
i want that fried chicken taco now!!!
You’re making my tummy grumble! Those look amazing!! So cute to see you two get your mommy-daughter bonding time 🙂
Tacos, tacos, tacos. There is a serious shortage of good taco joints down here is Australia! These look delish!
Aren’t dedicated “dates” with your little ones the best? My daughter and I have two mornings a week that are just us and I love spending time with her one-on-one. She is growing up so quickly and as her personality emerges more and more, I find that I have a wonderful little sidekick, and friend, and special person I adore laughing with and leaning from.
So lovely! I love going to restaurants at off peak hours with my son! It’s a much more friendly environment for a mom and here little one! I’m in LA at least 2-3 times a year. I have yet to try the trendy places in the silverlake area! I will have to make it there next time!
Theresa
http://bomamma.blogspot.com
How great that you get to spend one whole day a week together. I mostly work from home and I’ve also decided to carve out extra time to spend with my 11-month old daughter. Although it could theoretically put me “behind” professionally, I feel so fortunate to have the flexibility to prioritize family in this way. I would feel so sad if I worked long office hours.
Thanks Mar!
I have part-time childcare so I have her on a couple other half days too…but Wednesday is definitely our special day where I dont plan to get any work done! 😉
Joy
I love TACOS! I can eat tacos all day long. Slurp!
Wow these look sooo good!
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