Carne asada is a beautiful thing if done well, flank or skirt steak that's well marinated and perhaps a bit charred. It's not your mother's filet mignon, this is one beefy piece of meat and there's no better place for carne asada for breakfast than at the iconic Foxy's in Glendale. I've been coming here for years, when my dad discovered its Mammoth Mountain-like chalet house tucked into a simple lot along Colorado Blvd. Though the restaurant is now is the shadows of the massive Americana at Brand, Foxy's still shines as the premier brunch spot in Glendale, where dozens of eager diners come every morning.
The best thing at Foxy's is the carne asada and eggs, a generous heap of meat that's griddled and bursting with marinated flavor. Slightly acidic and probably well dusted with paprika, cumin, and other rich spices, this baby holds up well to the accompanying eggs, beans, and rice. Packets of warm torillas help you piece the meal together with another starchy counterpoint.
This is a man's breakfast, though I'm sure an hungry lady could consume this as her morning vittles with delight. It's best to come early, but you'll undoubtedly face a wait at Foxy's. Don't worry - there are numerous dining areas including a vast patio and two separte rooms inside the massive tent-looking edifice. Parking can be tough but there's a secret lot in the back along Elk Street with another 20-some spaces.
Breakfast is a pricey $13 but it's worth it, especially for the mound of beef you get. Also, I believe they have a special on Mondays where carne asada is $6. It's probably the leftovers from the weekend, but beef doesn't go back as quickly as fish does, so you probably won't need to avoid the Bourdainian Mondays (his tombstone epithet will say, "don't eat fish on Mondays" per his famous warning in Kitchen Confidential).
Foxy's Restaurant
206 W Colorado St
Glendale, CA
(818) 246-0244
6 comments:
This looks like my favorite type of hangover breakfast. Thanks for the post and info. Can't wait to try it! Tis the holidays and there will be at least one hangover ... : )
I love Foxy's. I always think it's very underrated. I've been there a few times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and have always enjoyed my meal and the ski lodge/chalet feel to the interior of the restaurant. I've never had that carne asada breakfast before and boy, it looks tasty. :)
I think I wanna go here just because it's named Foxy's. Hot dog!
a man's breakfast? more like christine's breakfast. I need to attack this soon. add it to the list.
MyLastBite: I don't get hangovers (often), but I think this would be a good breakfast for any occasion.
Pleasurepalate: yeah, I love the feel of the restaurant too. the carne asada is very good, try it!
Gastronomer: i guess i never really thought about it, but yeah, it is a cool name!
choisauce: yeah, you could down this easily. add it to the list! :)
dag, i'm just full of errors. Victuals, not vittles (though it's pronounced like the latter)
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