Tripas, also known as Machitos, in Mexican cuisine are the small intestines of farm animals that've been cleaned, boiled and grilled. Tripas are used as filling for tacos, then dressed with condiments such as cilantro, chopped onions, and chile sauce. They're also served with Pico De Gallo and Guacamole. Preparation Tripas as prepared Mexican style require care by the cook to avoid becoming rubbery. They're traditionally cooked in a "Disco" (dee-sko) which's constructed of two tilling discs (com… (More on Tripas)