These may look basic like basic meals, but you know they hit the spot when you were starving at home ’cause mom wasn’t there to hook you up with a meal.
Huevos con winnie was the go-to breakfast.
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When you were out of egg, tacos de winnie also got the job done.
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When you were out of bread, this is how you made hot dogs at home.
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For lunch, tacos de queso fresco con aguacate always made your mouth water.
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Tacos de sal were perfect when you were on the go.
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You’d throw in a little sour cream when you were feeling fancy.
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Queso made everything better, even helped frijoles taste not so basic.
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The quesadilla was a classic staple.
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A better version of a grilled cheese.
Fideos were your version of comfort food.
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Good for the soul.
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But there was nothing better than Maruchan con limón y Tapatío.
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You were into nopales before succulents became a trend.
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Because cajeta > Nutella any day.
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When nothing else was in your fridge, eating this felt like you were having a gourmet treat.
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Just add a little salt y sas!
