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Guelaguetza - Los Angeles, CA
It's all about the mole at this LA Oaxacan restaurant that serves a daily breakfast menu until 2 pm, in addition to lunch and dinner. The family-owned and operated Guelaguetza has been honored with the James Beard award for its outstanding cuisine, including an award-winning black mole sauce, its crispy tlayudas (Mexican pizzas) and traditional, hearty Oaxacan entrees. The food is served in a beautiful setting with live music from Wednesday to Sunday (6-9 pm). It's certainly not the cheapest option in town, but the food quality and ambiance more than make up for it.
Get this: Festival de moles for sharing—includes 4 individual servings of mole negro, mole rojo, coloradito and estofado, alongside shredded chicken, rice and a large handmade tortilla. If you're feeling adventurous, try the sauteed grasshoppers appetizer to start.
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These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
- 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
- 4 Tortillas
- Cheddar
- Salt, to taste
METHOD:
- Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
- Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
- Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
- Enjoy!