"Arellano, who previously reviewed food at the OC Weekly, sped over to Mira Loma in Riverside County to crush some Guadalajaran specialities from a spot called Casa Diaz. Calling it an 'all-day diner,' Arellano takes particular note of the 'crunchy, soupy, and bright' tacos ahogados, as well as the carne en su jugo and platters of 'regular' enchiladas, fajitas, nachos, and burritos. But for something special, it’s best to lean in just a bit more: In the end, Arellano asks the owners to not 'back down' from their regional cooking talents. 'Show Southern California the full glories of the Guadalajara kitchen,' he says, 'I want to live in a world where those tacos ahogados are the next Sonoratown.'" - Farley Elliott
