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rej2008 (Roberto Espinosa)

  • Last Login:
    February 1, 2009
  • Member Since:
    December 19, 2007
  • Homebase:
    Austin, TX 78704
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About rej2008

I'm a native of Mexico City, and I opened Austin's first Tacodeli with my biz partner, Eric Wilkerson, nearly ten years ago. I grew up in Harlingen, TX, and was inspired by my Mom's cooking, as well as my work at the Hotel Gran Turismo in the Yucatan.

Foodie Fetishes

  • Recommended Food Safari: Explore wherever you are; we are in the safari everyday. Food has an amazing way of teaching if all senses are engaged.
  • And to Drink: Fireman’s 4 from Blanco, and the glass of wine on my table.
  • Your Fantasy Tablemates: Diana Kennedy, Rick Bayless, Patricia Quintana to attempt to absorb some of their deep and thorough knowledge of Mexican cuisine, and Teddy Roosevelt to hear amazing stories about Rugged Individualism and his multiple lifetimes of accomplishments.
  • Favorite Cuisine: Currently Asian, but will always have a soft spot and high appreciation for Texan.
  • Last Meal Request: One of each of my five favorite dishes (listed) plus 3 additional dishes from each restaurant and about 10 hours to sit, eat and drink to enjoy my family and beautiful girlfriend. I’ll ponder my afterlife during desert and coffee.
  • Favorite Eating Town: Apart from Austin, it has to be NYC - especially Brooklyn. I visit regularly and am always amazed at the variety. One of my favorite meat markets is there called Los Paisanos. These guys have it down. I’ve purchased beautiful aged Rib Eyes and all of the staff was excited to hear about my meal. Went back a few days later and they remembered to ask me how it turned out. That’s service. I will always make a stop there when visiting that awesome city.

Industry Experience


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