authentic Mexican food Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:46:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Best Places to Eat Mexican Food in Los Angeles, California https://falafelandcaviar.com/best-places-to-eat-mexican-food-in-los-angeles-california/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:55:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18833 If you find yourself in Los Angeles and craving some scrumptious Mexican food, then you’re in luck because this city has no shortage of options. Here are some of the most delicious authentic Mexican restaurants that the City of Angels has on offer. Guelaguetza Opened by immigrant couple Fernando Lopez and Maria Monterrubio in 1994, […]

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]]> If you find yourself in Los Angeles and craving some scrumptious Mexican food, then you’re in luck because this city has no shortage of options. Here are some of the most delicious authentic Mexican restaurants that the City of Angels has on offer.

Guelaguetza

Opened by immigrant couple Fernando Lopez and Maria Monterrubio in 1994, this restaurant specializes in cooking up some delicious Oaxacan cuisine. Open Tuesdays through Sundays, Guelaguetza is located in the heart of Koreatown, making it an ideal place to experience the hustle and bustle of the city.

Damian

If you’re in the mood for something more upscale, then the elegant Damian is surely for you. Opened during the pandemic, this creation from chef Enrique Olvera serves a range of scrumptious Mexican dishes and fresh Californian produce, all from the heart of LA’s Arts District.

Madre

Known for its impressive selection of Mezcal flavors, this restaurant combines the best food that Mexico and California have to offer. What’s more, you can enjoy drinks after work with your friends or partner at Madre’s elegant bar, taking advantage of its Happy Hour specials.

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]]> Recado Rojo is Just the Flavor You Need to Give Your Food a Little Flare https://falafelandcaviar.com/recado-rojo-is-just-the-flavor-you-need-to-give-your-food-a-little-flare/ Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:51:12 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=8531 Recado Rojo is a paste native to Mexico, specifically the Yucatan and Oaxcaca, but can also be found in a few other regions. The paste is a combination of different spices, but the star is achiote. Achiote, also known as annatto, is a seed harvested from a shrub, that is soaked in water and then […]

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]]> Recado Rojo is a paste native to Mexico, specifically the Yucatan and Oaxcaca, but can also be found in a few other regions. The paste is a combination of different spices, but the star is achiote.

Achiote, also known as annatto, is a seed harvested from a shrub, that is soaked in water and then dried and sold. You can find achiote as a whole seed, ground up, as a paste, infused in different fats, and more. This gives the Recado Rojo its distinctive red color, as well as a slight floral but bitter taste.

Recipe

To make the Recado Rojo, combine 1 cup of achiote with 1 cup of Seville orange juice, or 2 parts lime juice, and 1 part each of grapefruit and orange juice.

While that sits, toast 12 allspice berries with 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds for a few minutes in a dry skillet. Combine them with 2 tablespoons of oregano and 1 tablespoon of whole peppercorns in a spice grinder and blend.

In a food processor, blend 20 cloves of roasted garlic with 2 tablespoons of salt and ½ cup of Seville orange juice or half the alternative from before. Combine this with the ground spices and the achiote and the paste is ready!

Use as a marinade for fish, meat, or whatever you enjoy.

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]]> If You See Any of These Things Happening in a Mexican Restaurant, You Know It’s Not Authentic https://falafelandcaviar.com/if-you-see-any-of-these-things-happening-in-a-mexican-restaurant-you-know-its-not-authentic/ Tue, 20 Aug 2019 16:57:39 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=10826 There are so many restaurants that claim to be Mexican restaurants, whereas, in reality, they’re usually Tex-Mex or worse. If you want to know the warning signs of an unauthentic Mexican restaurant, here they are. Tortillas If you see that a menu item comes with flour tortillas, you know you’re not in a real Mexican […]

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]]> There are so many restaurants that claim to be Mexican restaurants, whereas, in reality, they’re usually Tex-Mex or worse. If you want to know the warning signs of an unauthentic Mexican restaurant, here they are.

Tortillas

If you see that a menu item comes with flour tortillas, you know you’re not in a real Mexican joint. Though there are some areas of Mexico that actually do use flour tortillas, but unless the waiter specifies this, you can assume that flour tortillas are a no-no.

Fajitas

Fajitas are a beloved Tex-Mex dish that definitely is fine to enjoy, but if you see this on a restaurant menu that’s supposed to be authentic Mexican food, you’re in the wrong place. Fajitas have only been around for about 40 years and they are as Tex-Mex as it gets.

Drinks

If all you see is tons of sugary margaritas on the menu and no Mexican beer, sodas, horchata, or anything else that people in Mexico actually drink, you’re not in an authentic Mexican restaurant. And if you don’t see any of these types of drinks, ask your waiter if they do have any for you to try instead of getting a boring American soda.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> authentic Mexican food Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:46:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Best Places to Eat Mexican Food in Los Angeles, California https://falafelandcaviar.com/best-places-to-eat-mexican-food-in-los-angeles-california/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:55:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18833 If you find yourself in Los Angeles and craving some scrumptious Mexican food, then you’re in luck because this city has no shortage of options. Here are some of the most delicious authentic Mexican restaurants that the City of Angels has on offer. Guelaguetza Opened by immigrant couple Fernando Lopez and Maria Monterrubio in 1994, […]

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]]> If you find yourself in Los Angeles and craving some scrumptious Mexican food, then you’re in luck because this city has no shortage of options. Here are some of the most delicious authentic Mexican restaurants that the City of Angels has on offer.

Guelaguetza

Opened by immigrant couple Fernando Lopez and Maria Monterrubio in 1994, this restaurant specializes in cooking up some delicious Oaxacan cuisine. Open Tuesdays through Sundays, Guelaguetza is located in the heart of Koreatown, making it an ideal place to experience the hustle and bustle of the city.

Damian

If you’re in the mood for something more upscale, then the elegant Damian is surely for you. Opened during the pandemic, this creation from chef Enrique Olvera serves a range of scrumptious Mexican dishes and fresh Californian produce, all from the heart of LA’s Arts District.

Madre

Known for its impressive selection of Mezcal flavors, this restaurant combines the best food that Mexico and California have to offer. What’s more, you can enjoy drinks after work with your friends or partner at Madre’s elegant bar, taking advantage of its Happy Hour specials.

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]]> Recado Rojo is Just the Flavor You Need to Give Your Food a Little Flare https://falafelandcaviar.com/recado-rojo-is-just-the-flavor-you-need-to-give-your-food-a-little-flare/ Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:51:12 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=8531 Recado Rojo is a paste native to Mexico, specifically the Yucatan and Oaxcaca, but can also be found in a few other regions. The paste is a combination of different spices, but the star is achiote. Achiote, also known as annatto, is a seed harvested from a shrub, that is soaked in water and then […]

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]]> Recado Rojo is a paste native to Mexico, specifically the Yucatan and Oaxcaca, but can also be found in a few other regions. The paste is a combination of different spices, but the star is achiote.

Achiote, also known as annatto, is a seed harvested from a shrub, that is soaked in water and then dried and sold. You can find achiote as a whole seed, ground up, as a paste, infused in different fats, and more. This gives the Recado Rojo its distinctive red color, as well as a slight floral but bitter taste.

Recipe

To make the Recado Rojo, combine 1 cup of achiote with 1 cup of Seville orange juice, or 2 parts lime juice, and 1 part each of grapefruit and orange juice.

While that sits, toast 12 allspice berries with 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds for a few minutes in a dry skillet. Combine them with 2 tablespoons of oregano and 1 tablespoon of whole peppercorns in a spice grinder and blend.

In a food processor, blend 20 cloves of roasted garlic with 2 tablespoons of salt and ½ cup of Seville orange juice or half the alternative from before. Combine this with the ground spices and the achiote and the paste is ready!

Use as a marinade for fish, meat, or whatever you enjoy.

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]]> If You See Any of These Things Happening in a Mexican Restaurant, You Know It’s Not Authentic https://falafelandcaviar.com/if-you-see-any-of-these-things-happening-in-a-mexican-restaurant-you-know-its-not-authentic/ Tue, 20 Aug 2019 16:57:39 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=10826 There are so many restaurants that claim to be Mexican restaurants, whereas, in reality, they’re usually Tex-Mex or worse. If you want to know the warning signs of an unauthentic Mexican restaurant, here they are. Tortillas If you see that a menu item comes with flour tortillas, you know you’re not in a real Mexican […]

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]]> There are so many restaurants that claim to be Mexican restaurants, whereas, in reality, they’re usually Tex-Mex or worse. If you want to know the warning signs of an unauthentic Mexican restaurant, here they are.

Tortillas

If you see that a menu item comes with flour tortillas, you know you’re not in a real Mexican joint. Though there are some areas of Mexico that actually do use flour tortillas, but unless the waiter specifies this, you can assume that flour tortillas are a no-no.

Fajitas

Fajitas are a beloved Tex-Mex dish that definitely is fine to enjoy, but if you see this on a restaurant menu that’s supposed to be authentic Mexican food, you’re in the wrong place. Fajitas have only been around for about 40 years and they are as Tex-Mex as it gets.

Drinks

If all you see is tons of sugary margaritas on the menu and no Mexican beer, sodas, horchata, or anything else that people in Mexico actually drink, you’re not in an authentic Mexican restaurant. And if you don’t see any of these types of drinks, ask your waiter if they do have any for you to try instead of getting a boring American soda.

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