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Handmade tortillas, real-deal tacos.
Notes from our kitchen on the craft behind every Crown taco — and what that craft means for your next event.
philosophyhealthlilianaNo Lard, No Shortcuts — How Liliana Cooks Health-Conscious Tacos
Crown owner Liliana cooks without lard and minimizes refined oils — building flavor from chiles, citrus, aromatics, and the meat's own juices.
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al pastorporktacosAl Pastor — The Spit, the Spice, the Story
Crown's al pastor pays homage to the Mexico City trompo: chile-marinated pork, caramelized edges, and a hit of pineapple on a handmade tortilla.
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carne asadabeefgrillingCarne Asada — Grilled Over Fire, Sliced Against the Grain
Carne asada is the taco of celebration: simple seasoning, hot fire, careful slicing. Here's how Crown does it.
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barbacoabeefslow-cookedBarbacoa-Seasoned Shredded Beef — Slow, Patient, Deep
Inspired by traditional pit-cooked barbacoa: chile-and-spice seasoned beef, cooked low and long until it pulls apart on its own.
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beef cheekcacheteslow-cookedBeef Cheek (Cachete) — The Cut Most Places Skip
Cachete — beef cheek — is the most underrated cut on the menu. Slow-braised until silky, it's a taco for people who know.
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handmade tortillashurst txcraftWhy Handmade Tortillas Change Everything (Hurst, TX)
A bagged tortilla is a delivery vehicle. A handmade one is the dish. Here's how Crown presses, cooks, and serves the tortillas that anchor every taco we put out in Hurst.
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handmade tortillascornflourCorn vs Flour: Which Handmade Tortilla Belongs on Your Taco
Both are great. Neither is "better." But they are not interchangeable, and the wrong tortilla can quietly sabotage a perfectly good filling. A field guide from our Hurst kitchen.
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handmade tortillascateringdfwHandmade Tortillas at Your Event: What DFW Caterers Won't Tell You
Live-pressed tortillas at a wedding or corporate event are not a gimmick — they're a logistics decision. Here's how Crown plans, prices, and serves them across DFW, with quantities that actually match how people eat.
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