Comments on: Tacos de Lengua

By: Tamara

Tamara — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:58:26 +0000

I so love your comment about the steaks and such. We eat lengua quite regularly since trying it about 2 years ago. I have yet to find any meat on the cow that has the texture and taste of tongue. Love it!
Oddly enough, it is the one cut of meat that my 4 year old son LOVES! Give him steak, hamburger, etc, and you can forget it. But let him know (and let him watch the preparation) that we’re having beef tongue and he’s all over it!!

By: Reflecting on a Year in the Kitchen — He Cooks, She Cooks

Reflecting on a Year in the Kitchen — He Cooks, She Cooks — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:05:55 +0000

[...] cooked beef tongue (twice!) [...]

By: Brittany (He Cooks She Cooks)

Brittany (He Cooks She Cooks) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:44:37 +0000

Lupe — I’ve never had brains of any sort. From what I’ve read, it seems that people often steam or boil them first (10-15 minutes, not nearly as long as beef tongue), then you can sautee them with any spices, sauces or flavorings like any other taco filling. But I can’t say for sure.

By: lupe

lupe — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:01:56 +0000

my family loves tacos de lengua, even our 3yr old grandchild. does anyone have a good recipe for beef brain tacos. my mama use to make them.

By: Beef Tongue

Beef Tongue — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

[...] there you can finish the tongue with whatever sauce or preparation you like. Tacos de Lengua are popular, or you could pick a fresh tomato sauce, or a wine based sauce. [UPDATE: check out the [...]

By: Brittany (He Cooks She Cooks)

Brittany (He Cooks She Cooks) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:45:52 +0000

Charlotte — I’m glad to hear you tried the recipe. Hope it worked well for you. Tongue is a great piece of meat, and people who try it really like it, even if you have to trick them a little. One time I made tongue and oxtail stew, which my roommate tried and said was so good, it reminded her of something her mom used to make. Then she asked what it was, and I couldn’t lie, so I told her. Well the next thing I know she was spitting it in the trash can. It’s really just the idea of the meat that gets to people, which is a shame.

By: charlotte

charlotte — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:11:30 +0000

Mmm. Making this right now, my husband love tacos de lengua. So I learned how to make them. Most people I have to trick into eating it, or they would never know how good it tastes! Lol! I know im evil! Haha
My sister would refuse to eat it if I told her what it was. So I just told her it was simply beef. She ate it and loved it. I then broke the news. She was a little mad but she sure did eat another one! I think people should stop being so ” narrow minded” about different foods, u never know what your missing out on!

By: Michael (He Cooks She Cooks)

Michael (He Cooks She Cooks) — Sun, 24 May 2009 21:01:49 +0000

I’d also like to add that another delicious, yet often thought “gross” part of an animal often used in tacos like this is Chicharron, also known as fried pig skin. It’s delicious and fatty, not terribly meaty, but full of flavor, and its soft, not grisly. Certainly harder to find at the store, but easy enough to order at those taco trucks I’ve had it in both LA and Chicago. mmmm.

By: bluejeangourmet

bluejeangourmet — Sat, 23 May 2009 00:58:23 +0000

I really respect the sensibility that led to this post! My partner is a bird-hunter & we eat everything she hunts–it’s made me much more aware and thoughtful, less squeamish. But beef tongue? That I have not yet tried! You make the argument very eloquently & thoughtfully here, so…I bet I can find a taco truck (or a dozen) here in Houston to initiate me!

By: Nicole (foodtease)

Nicole (foodtease) — Fri, 15 May 2009 22:32:40 +0000

Your tacos look super yummy! Maybe big upping cow tongue is going to become trendy–keep spreading the word haha!

On a side note, your mention of t-bones and skirt steak is a really good point. I heart weird animal parts!

By: Brittany (He Cooks She Cooks)

Brittany (He Cooks She Cooks) — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:38:02 +0000

Sigari — That is orange, jicama and broccoli slaw, which I decided to save for another post.

By: Sigari

Sigari — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:00:50 +0000

Thanks for the recipe! Is that an orange and jicama slaw on the side?
Top photo is perfect, btw.
Really enjoying the Farmer Portraits series, too.