This is the Combo de Mayo Throwdown! One popular Mexican dish and one unique Mexican dish, both from the same region, on the same plate.
The idea is to take the popular (taco, enchilada, burrito, etc.), research where it is from in Mexico, and put it on a plate with an item we may not know about from that same region. The idea is to give us a slammin' combo plate with a version of something we all know, paired with something we have never seen before. We will leave the definition of popular up to you (but you have to already know of it for your staring point right?), and the unique has to be less popular. You have to post the history of both dishes, tying them to this particular region. As we know, there are many stories when it comes to food history, but as long as something is documented, it is enterable. Just tell us the story you researched.
Must be presented with a celebratory MEXICAN drink, even if it is Corona! Required for Cinco de Mayo, no excuses. You want to make a margarita with fresh juices to help your votes? Go for it.
Usually two pics is the limit so it's not cluttered, but for this we will allow three. Here's the suggested layout of the final post, but you can change the order.
Name of entry
Pic 1 - Combo plate and drink shown
drink explained
Pic 2 - Closeup of popular combo item
history, ingredients, cooking methods
Pic 3 - Closeup of unique combo item
history, ingredients, cooking methods
Exact measurements should be included so these dishes can be made by members, if you usually eyeball it, please give us an estimate.
If you choose to serve with with rice and beans or a side that is up to you, but just make sure everything is on one plate, that's how combo plates are served.
READ: The 5 Rules for an eligible entry
EXCEPTION: 3 pics allowed this time.
PoL: Cinco cents or pesos!
ENDS: Sunday 11:59 PM EDT
The idea is to take the popular (taco, enchilada, burrito, etc.), research where it is from in Mexico, and put it on a plate with an item we may not know about from that same region. The idea is to give us a slammin' combo plate with a version of something we all know, paired with something we have never seen before. We will leave the definition of popular up to you (but you have to already know of it for your staring point right?), and the unique has to be less popular. You have to post the history of both dishes, tying them to this particular region. As we know, there are many stories when it comes to food history, but as long as something is documented, it is enterable. Just tell us the story you researched.
Must be presented with a celebratory MEXICAN drink, even if it is Corona! Required for Cinco de Mayo, no excuses. You want to make a margarita with fresh juices to help your votes? Go for it.
Usually two pics is the limit so it's not cluttered, but for this we will allow three. Here's the suggested layout of the final post, but you can change the order.
Name of entry
Pic 1 - Combo plate and drink shown
drink explained
Pic 2 - Closeup of popular combo item
history, ingredients, cooking methods
Pic 3 - Closeup of unique combo item
history, ingredients, cooking methods
Exact measurements should be included so these dishes can be made by members, if you usually eyeball it, please give us an estimate.
If you choose to serve with with rice and beans or a side that is up to you, but just make sure everything is on one plate, that's how combo plates are served.
READ: The 5 Rules for an eligible entry
EXCEPTION: 3 pics allowed this time.
PoL: Cinco cents or pesos!
ENDS: Sunday 11:59 PM EDT
That would be a Soyrizo taco! 
I'm done JayTeeing. Just waiting to got to town. Schedule got all messed up today. I should be cooking right now.... Aw well..... Interesting Ingredients, there Kybrd~ hunk-o-pork, achiote, crème de coco....I'm looking forward to what you have cooking!
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