"Nexis" > wrote in message
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> How well known are these outside of California? I know when I was a kid,
> growing up in Minnie Soda, I'd never heard of them. It wasn't until I
> moved to SoCal some 20 years ago that I was introduced to this bit of
> deliciousness. When done right, there's nothing like it. The tender,
> flavorful beef, the guacamole...makes me really miss the Alberto's of long
> ago. Anyone familiar with the area knows there are a zillion other
> 'berto's...but for me, none of them tops the Alberto's that introduced me
> to carne asada burritos. My sister recently called to tell me she was
> craving one, but she hasn't been able to find any back east. So that got
> me wondering...where are they a 'regular' menu item besides here?
> Anywhere?
>

We have the original Alberto's chain around where I live. Iincredible carne
asada. Best fish tacos I have ever eaten.

Really great carne asada is well within anyone's ability to prepare. Your
sister need not do without.

Paul