Oaxaca authors Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral are back with the first major cookbook about how to create asada?Mexican-style grilled meat?at home In millions of backyards across Southern California, an asada means a gathering of family, friends, great music, cold drinks, good times, and community?all centered around the primal allure of juicy, smoky grilled meat with flavors and spices traditional to Mexico.