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COAST RIVER BUSINESS JOURNAL APRIL 2018 | 19 BUSINESS NEWS From Michoacan, Mexico to Long Beach Taqueria El Japapeno brings traditional taste of Mexico By LUKE WHITTAKER lwhittaker@crbizjournal.com LONG BEACH — Those searching for an authentic taste of Mexico can now satisfy their crav- ings in Long Beach. Taqueria El Jalapeño officially opened Tuesday, March 13, where owner Martha Macias is offering a menu of tradi- tional family recipes from Michoac- an, Mexico. Macias wrapped up a to-go order for a customer on her first official day or business on March 13. Taste of Mexico The menu is based upon family recipes honed more than 2,000 miles away, Macias said. There’s carne asada and carnitas, familiar taco top- pings for many, but there’s also ado- bado, chicken seasoned with spices, lime juice and chili sauce and birria, which features beef slowly cooked overnight in chili sauce and a spe- cial seasoning. Pastor — sliced pork cooked in seasoned juices — and cow tongue, also known as lengua, are also options. Those looking for a local flair can find it in the Baja-style fish ta- cos featuring cod garnished with a creamy sauce and finely chopped cabbage. Tamales, quesadillas, bur- ritos, tortas and morisqueta are also available. On Saturday and Sunday, special weekend dishes such as bar- PHOTOS BY LUKE WHITTAKER Left to right: Martha Macias, Lady Medina, Maria Garcia are the main staff at Taqueria El Jalapeno. Macias opened the Mexican restaurant in March at 107 SE 3rd St., across from the Long Beach Police Station. bacoa, menudo, pozole and ceviche tostadas are available. Prices range from $2.50 for everyday tacos to $12 for weekend dishes. From Michoacan to Long Beach Macias’s life has revolved around food since she was a young girl living in the beautiful but trou- bled state of Michoacan, where she helped her parents sell tacos and champurrado, a corn-based bever- age, from their front door. Around 30 years ago, Macias moved to the United States and brought along the traditional reci- pes she learned from her mother in Mexico. “She taught me how to cook,” said Macias, who now has three daughters and a son of her own. Cousins Lady Medina and Maria Garcia assist with the cooking and Macias plans to keep the family tra- dition alive. “I would like to show my daugh- ters and granddaughters the kind of food we made at home in our little town,” she said. The menu at Taqueria El Jalapeño features family recipes from Micho- acan, Mexico. Taqueria El Jalapeno 107 SE 3rd Ave., Unit A, Long Beach Martha Macias, owner 360-642-2820 ... Life Happ T e h n at s ’s Why We’re Here! otak.com Our friendly and dedicated Physicians and Physician Assistants are available for all of your routine healthcare needs, not just for emergency situations! If you have an on the job injury, suffered injuries in a car accident, or you are suffering from a headache, toothache, earache, backache, any illness or injury, are in need of a refill of your prescription medications, or even a sports physical or DOT physical, our dedicated staff is here to assist you! We are open Monday-Friday 7am to 7pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am to 7pm. We are located in the Park Medical Building East on Exchange Street. We accept most insurances, offer a cash discount and also accept the Oregon Health Plan and Medicare. www.urgentcarenwastoria.com 2120 Exchange Street, Suite 111 Hours: Everyday 9 AM -7 PM 503-325-0333
