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El Vez - Philadelphia, PA
Five types of homemade guacamole are featured on the menu at this hip Mexican eatery in Philly, where 20-to-30-somethings also come for the amazing ceviche and tacos. Open since 2003, El Vez was one of the first Latino restaurants in the city, and it's named after well-known Mexican Elvis impersonator Roberto Lopez, who went by the stage name"El Vez". In addition to the trendy cocktails and a bright, colorful contemporary setting, the menu puts a modern twist on a handful of classic Mexican dishes, leaving diners seduced by the food quality and overall experience.
Get this: All of the guac choices are worth a try. Pictured here is the Tito Santana version with mango, red bell peppers, jicama, habanero and serrano chiles.
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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!