Empanadas are a deep fried delicacy!
I tried to visit at a time of day when I assumed there would not be any customers. Wrong. I stopped by later in the day, to take some pictures and thinking fewer customers would be there. I was wrong again. There were more people eating, and ordering food, than there had been earlier. This is why Gerardo says his business is doing great. He said, "People are starting to know about the food. They like the food."
I asked Gerardo what makes his food cart different from the others in Rosarito. He quickly responded, "The flavor." He explained the there is a very different taste of the food coming from a different country. He then showed me one of his specialties called choripan. This is an Argentine sausage which is not common in Mexico. Then one of his customers enthusiastically yelled at him and said not to forget the chimichuri. I had never heard of this but when he showed me the bottle I realized he and the other chef were putting this special Argentine sauce on many of the dishes they were preparing. He explained, "We make it fresh. It is a very traditional sauce used mostly for Argentinian barbeques. It is made with parsley, garlic, olive oil, and numerous spices." Not only does he use it on many of the dishes he also has bottles for sale.
Gerardo said another popular item is the lomito. I watched as each part of every sandwich was truly prepared with tender care. The bread was put on the grill until it reached a certain point the chef wanted and he removed it. The onions were fried to perfection. The large piece of steak was turned several times until it had reached the point of excellence. The bread had a special spread applied followed by some of the chimichuri. Finally, cheese was added. Biting into this was a wonderful experience.
There is no doubt that Gerardo and his family has quickly adjusted to their new life in Rosarito Beach. Also, there is no doubt that the many Argentine food lovers have happily adjusted to having them here along with the El Gaucho Argentino food truck.
Argentina in Rosarito: Chimichurri is a blend of garlic and spices guaranteed to take your taste buds on a delicious journey!
Rosarito is just 30 minutes south of the border maybe it's time to go there on a taste tour!
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