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8. Here's the thing: we live in San Francisco's Mission District. My son, when younger, loved Taco Bell

Fri Sep 2, 2016, 05:16 PM

Sep 2016

I'd say, "But don't you want to have some real authentic tacos made by people who work for themselves?"

My son, age 8 to 10 "No! I want to go to Taco Bell."

So, I'd sigh, give in, and we'd walk down Mission Street to the local Taco Bell. And, I've gotta admit, we always had a wonderful father-and-son time there, and I never ate anything that I didn't really enjoy. I knew he wanted to feel like he fit in with the world as it was presented to him, and at his stage of development, that was Taco Bell and McDonald's. I allowed him to grow through it.

Now, his favorite taco joint is El Farolito, a block from our house. When he's off on his world travels, first stop after the Airport is El Farolito at 24th and Mission.

So, you know what? I'm voting for "Room for Both."

On edit: Thanks for turning me on to El Toreador! I'll have to make it over to West Portal soon!

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Damn straight! [View all] yuiyoshida Sep 2016 OP

I've never eaten Taco Bell sober. Ever. Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #1

You left some wiggle room there. You realize that, right? brush Sep 2016 #9

Hence, Frito-Lay is a Dynasty . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2016 #12

Oh, no wiggle room at all. I know exactly what I'm saying, here. Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #15

Oh no you didn't? Hope you had some water handy. brush Sep 2016 #24

I was only vaguely cognizant, at the time, of the fact that it wasn't maybe the best idea. Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #28

Did you "feel the burn"? (apologies to the Sanders campaign) brush Sep 2016 #30

YOU HAVE NO IDEA Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #34

Apology Accepted. orpupilofnature57 Sep 2016 #37

Apology Accepted. orpupilofnature57 Sep 2016 #38

I can say the same GulfCoast66 Sep 2016 #40

Other. lpbk2713 Sep 2016 #2

of course yuiyoshida Sep 2016 #3

We have a wonderful Mexican Restaurant madokie Sep 2016 #4

One of San Francisco's best yuiyoshida Sep 2016 #5

I live in Ballston Spa NY , and I fantasize both !!!!!!!!!! orpupilofnature57 Sep 2016 #6

Next time you make it out to San Francisco yuiyoshida Sep 2016 #7

AH !!!!!!! orpupilofnature57 Sep 2016 #10

Now that would be a meal to remember. lpbk2713 Sep 2016 #13

it is, it is!! yuiyoshida Sep 2016 #14

Yeah, there are some great taquerias on Misson st. Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #16

not just Mission street yuiyoshida Sep 2016 #18

Good food in SF, no question. Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #19

Depends who you ask yuiyoshida Sep 2016 #20

Heh heh. We will have to agree to disagree, mon frere. Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #21

Talking about the best Chefs yuiyoshida Sep 2016 #22

Like I said, I've lived both places. Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #27

waiting for the list of yuiyoshida Sep 2016 #29

Why? Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #33

Well of course the Washington Post (Surprised it wasn't Fox News choosing) yuiyoshida Sep 2016 #35

You're kidding, right? This is the point where I decide you're yanking my chain. Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #36

Here's the thing: we live in San Francisco's Mission District. My son, when younger, loved Taco Bell NBachers Sep 2016 #8

Great food yuiyoshida Sep 2016 #11

I've eaten there, for sure. Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #17

They can both exist but I'm sorry - taco trucks are the shit. Avalux Sep 2016 #23

Then the best thing to do when Leaving a club or bar yuiyoshida Sep 2016 #25

Are you judging me? Avalux Sep 2016 #42

I didn't know GWC58 Sep 2016 #26

Then you've never been to San Antonio. Avalux Sep 2016 #41

There's a Jamaican takeout place by me that also had a truck. Glamrock Sep 2016 #31

Have they even proven that Taco Bell uses real meat? Textured protein? nt GoDawgs Sep 2016 #32

Taco trucks don't exist in my area Zing Zing Zingbah Sep 2016 #39

Will agua fresca be included? question everything Sep 2016 #43