Alambre Tacos (Rib eye with bacon and Monterey Jack)

This hearty taco, from chef Julian Medina, is loaded with seared rib eye beef and bits of cripsy bacon. Sauteed onion, jalapenos and Monterey Jack round out the filling for this tasty taco.

Julian Medina, chef-owner of Toloache,Coppelia, and Yerba Buena in New York City. He was born and raised in Mexico City, where he trained professionally. In 1996, Medina was named Chef de Cuisine at Maya, an upscale Mexican Restaurant in New York City. He later trained at the French Culinary Institute, before opening his restaurants. Medina lives in New York City with his wife and daughter.