Taco Tuesdays

Last weekend marked my emergence from the cocoon as a social butterfly in Phnom Penh. Thanks to my new med student friends at the clinic, I was given a beginner's course in the cuisine and nightlife of the city. They so generously took me under their wing and let me join in their busy adventuring schedule.

Tuesday nights was their weekly dinner at a Mexican restaurant called Taqueria Corona. Now that the American (me) showed up, it's been re-dubbed "Taco Tuesday." This week, however, it got moved to Monday since we got invited to a BBQ at The Boss' house (my original host). I ordered the carne asada tacos on soft corn tortillas, which were really awesome. This place was allegedly started by a Californian, so the food is typically considered to be a California-style Mexican restaurant. Maybe that's why I loved it so much! I'll try to remember to take pictures next week, but here's about what my experience looked like.

Not pictured are the chips that were much more flauta-style than I've tasted before, pico de gallo, HOT SAUCE!, and some delicious pitchers of margaritas. It was such a fun night with great food and lots of laughter. 

I can't wait to go back next Tuesday! The four med students at the clinic when I arrived are finishing up their time here, so I will have to rally the next crew to keep this tradition alive.