The Adventurous Couple Version Tacos Part 9b File

In the world of adventure travel, we often talk about "slow food." In the desert of Baja Sur, this takes on a literal meaning. We found ourselves in a small ranching community three hours east of Loreto, where the "taco of the day" depends entirely on what was harvested or butchered that morning.

Perhaps the most adventurous bite of this leg was the (Manta Ray). Traditionally a staple for local fishermen, it has a texture somewhere between scallops and slow-cooked pork. When served in a blue corn tortilla with a squeeze of bitter lime and a spoonful of pickled red onions, it represents the soul of the Sea of Cortez. The Adventurous Couple Version Tacos Part 9b