David Hammond wrote:Maybe with the anticipated LTHForum upgrade of 2021, we'll be able to insert diacritical marks, videoclips, etc.

Please. The truly dedicated copy n paste from Word documents!

gleam wrote:The cucumber-basil-lemon water, which I think Hammond mentioned, is delicious -- up there with Bombon Cafe's lemon-lime water as my favorite in the city:

jamaica and cucumber-basil-lemon water @ abuelo's, chicago

This beverage is most excellent. I have more basil than I know what to do with (stop by, Ed, if you're visiting the PROP and I'll give you a bunch), so I might try experimenting with this low cal, delicious and "fresh" drink.

Suzy Creamcheese wrote:

David Hammond wrote:Maybe with the anticipated LTHForum upgrade of 2021, we'll be able to insert diacritical marks, videoclips, etc.

Please. The truly dedicated copy n paste from Word documents!

Or use a few nimble keystrokes.

gleam wrote: The pastor isn't off a spit, but Beth liked it fine.

When places have pastor but no spit, I got to wonder how the meat arrives at the restaurant. Does it, like some gyros, get pre-cooked and vac-packed at some other facility, to be shipped in and then griddled?

Great photos gleam!

Went back again and got the fried chicken torta. I'm falling in love with this place. Like most restaurants, the key is knowing what to order, and I don't think I'm there yet, but getting close.

The torta was stacked with a ton of meat, and as the pieces fell off, I was able to get a few pieces without the condiments/toppings. The chicken itself was juicy, lightly seasoned and really, not at all typical mexican (spicy) seasoning. Reminded me of "amish" chicken we used to see on menus so much.

Topped with grilled red onions, sour cream and a slice of copy-paper-white cheese that I don't think I've seen before. I only wanted to eat half, but it was so damn good I cleaned my plate. Literally. I tried to find the bathroom, but took a wrong turn, and they put me on sink.

Oh my apologies about the "apple pie" thing. I'm certain I got it wrong, but I just couldn't say "what?" again.

FYI they changed their service structure, at least for lunch. Now, like many Mexican places, you have to wait in line twice. Once to order and once to pay. Now that it is quite busy it can be awkward. And seemingly no complimentary chips and salsa. After I was served, I asked for some salsa and they gave me a delicious bowl of green chile hot sauce, but not the orange tomato salsa I had been expecting. Am I complaining? No. The chicken torta is worth any hassle, just wanted to let ya'll know.

My wife and I went to Abuelo's tonight and loved it. In fact the meal isn't totally digested and I find myself wishing I had gotten a torta to go. My choice of the La Manzanero torta (lightly breaded, juicy and crispy chicken) was right on. The bread which they make in house daily is light, flaky white bread with sesame seeds on top. The vegetables are fresh and crunchy while the grilled onions sweet and mild. Definitely recommend. When you make the torta a "dinner" it comes with delicious rice, a small mixed green, apple, beet and, I believe, a goat cheese salad, beans and choice of soup. The name of my soup escapes me but contained spicy pork, chick peas aaand....well whatever was in it......it cleared my sinuses, warmed my belly and moistened my brow. In addition to the La Manzanero dinner my wife ordered the skirt steak...once again name escapes..... was well seasoned, tender and came with an enchilada, tortillas, beans and rice. We had the tres leches and the mocha cup of tasty (memory thing) for dessert (one would feed two). The place is interestingly decorated, clean and as mentioned easy to get comfortable in. Parking was not a problem, but Pink line is right across the street. Service was great.....Carlos was awesome, courteous and had a hilarious laugh. They even gave us a free chocolate covered strawberry. Definitely will be back as food, people and small businesses such as this deserve support. Spread the word.

Lastly and to underscore previous comments...they do have some great house made juices. Had the parsley water and it was real nice. It was a good precursor to the beer I brought. BYOB is always appreciated.

Was doing business in the vicinity this morning, so I decided to try the David Hammond-recommended Burrito Dominguero to go, with salsa verde on the side.

When I got back to the office, I saw that the burrito was certainly thick enough, but wasn't long at all, maybe 6" max. And for $6.50 my initial reaction was that seemed kinda steep.

Boy, was I wrong. Once I cut it, all that 'stuff' from the page 1 pic in this thread was there to see: the chewy, crispy, moist carnitas-style pork; the red cabbage; the dots of Mexican cheese; the dressed lettuce; But mostly, it was the pulled pork. I had never seen a burrito that size so densely packed with the 'good stuff'. It truly was incredible, and not fried-tasting at all--in fact, the Dominguero almost seemed more like a wrap than a burrito. 'Almost' healthy.

And like other posters have stated, I wish I'd have gotten something else to go for later on. Not that I'm hungry now, but I know I will be later. Can't wait to try the tortas.

Looks like it's been renamed "el fua!!". No other information from this guy.