It's not every morning that I wake up with a cauldron of acid and alcohol in my belly. When that rare occasion strikes, I am always sure to arm myself to the teeth before going on with my daily routine. Nothing is a better defense against angry indigestion than Mexican food and in this case, Jalisco Cafe in East Oakland does the trick and does it hard. This place is pure magic. If you know what's good for you (or if you require assistance from the more experienced), you'll order the mixed carnitas plate with all the trimmings and tack on a side of nopales. I know...I know...pig stomach and gelatinous pig skin can be intimidating if you're a first-timer. My advice to the timid? Suck it up. Suck it up, pry open a few Modelos, and get ready for the tastiest pork you will ever have in all of your life. Just don't expect to leave for a while: it's a massive gut-bomb.
