Wow. So I've been hearing about this place for a while. I always looked for it when I passed it on my way down Roosevelt but always seemed to miss it. I practically smacked myself in the forehead when we arrived today. I felt stupid, but then again, there are some places I just can't see until I plan to stop there.
It took some convincing to get my husband to give a place other than his favourite Joe's Diner a chance for a delicious (post hangover) brunch/breakfast a chance. We got there a little early due to it being their last brunch weekend before summer and I am paranoid of crowds and hipsters.
We arrived and found ourselves seats under an umbrella in the shade. We got some water from the cooler and perused the menu and specials. After some deliberating (sunrise sandwich or holy puerco?) and discussion (welcome breakfast has no meat -- I need my protein at breakfast), he went with the special boudin breakfast and I got the holy puerco. We both had fresh squeezed ojs and beignets.
It was worth it. Dear goodness I have not tasted pork jowl cruncy bits like those ever (and their meat is provided by meat shop and shreiners!). The combination of flavors on the puerco thing was just delicious. And the hashbrowns were fresh and not too crispy and not overpowering and flavorful. I kind of wanted some sour cream to go with the flavors and make them like a crunchy baked potato.
The beignets are not as fluffy as the ones I remember in New Orleans but definitely will satisfy this girls desire for fried dough. They are yummy and powdered and you must be careful or the sugar will make you cough. The honey is also oh so good.
The husband very much enjoyed his boudin special and it was gone very quickly. He said it was all very tasty and he was glad we braved the heat for the opportunity to try the breakfast before it is gone.
We also got a hurricane to share at the very end. It tastes like juice, or sunshine in a cup. But it does pack a punch. I felt that drink (the few sips I had) by the time we got back home. And then I crashed in a delicious food coma.