Tacos y Más: When Houston gets cold, caldo de res is the only answer At La Imperial Bakery in the East End, Señora Irma Perez warms body and soul with her "comida corrida" Mexican home cooking ...

As for the brandy, Muñoz’s recipe calls for ¼ cup of it. It goes in early as the beef cubes cook. But when I emptied my bottle, nearly half a cup came out, and I figured I’d just use it all.