Menu: Trejo
If there’s one thing Danny Trejo knows as well as acting, it’s food. His ever-growing restaurant empire in Los Angeles includes Trejo’s Tacos and Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts, and he’s become a serious name in the culinary world. He’s also shared his go-to recipes in two cookbooks, Trejo’s Tacos and Trejo’s Cantina, both full of flavor and love for LA’s Latino roots. This menu pulls straight from those pages.
Drinks
Trejo’s latest cookbook, Trejo’s Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks From the Heart of Hollywood, is dedicated to the non-drinking and recovery communities in honor of his 50 years of sobriety. Everyone can enjoy these drinks, whether you’re sipping solo or mixing for a crowd. For something light and summery, try his watermelon agua fresca, featured in US Magazine. Want to spike it? A splash of smoky mezcal does the trick. If watermelon’s not your flavor, go for the cucumber-jalapeno or tamarind agua frescas over at Sunset. Prepare to be refreshed!
Appetizers
Start things off with Danny Trejo’s loaded nachos, a crowd-pleaser featured at Taste Cooking. Keep the chips coming with a batch of his go-to salsa, which comes together fast in a blender. You’ll find the recipe at Parade. Add a bowl of guacamole, homemade or store-bought. Together with the nachos and salsa, you’ve got a perfect trio to kick off the night.
Main
Dig into two taco options pulled straight from Trejo’s kitchen. First up are his classic pan-fried cod fish tacos with a bright, crunchy slaw. Cup of Jo features the recipe. Alternatively, if you’re not feeling fish or just want to mix things up, try his easy carnitas tacos featured at Parade. Bacon, grilled pineapple, and pickled red onions give these tacos a sweet and smoky kick. They’re easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Dessert
Finally, end on a sweet note with Trejo’s Mexican hot chocolate cookies, featured at Pure Wow. These rich, chocolatey treats get a little kick from cinnamon and cayenne. As a result, they capture the spirit of Mexican hot chocolate. They look like simple chocolate chip cookies, but the flavor runs deep. Serve with a cold glass of milk and call it a perfect ending.
Hope you enjoyed this flavor-packed menu inspired by Danny Trejo’s life and recipes. If you’re hungry for more, check out his cookbooks Trejo’s Tacos and Trejo’s Cantina for even more bold, comforting dishes. His story is a reminder that second chances are real and that food has a way of bringing people together. Cheers to good books, good food, and living your best life!
