50 Beloved Mexican Restaurants Across America
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Casa Enrique - Long Island City, NY
For some of the best Mexican food in Queens, reserve a table at 1 Michelin-starred restaurant Casa Enrique. Although it looks casual from the outside, the interior is minimalist chic with a mostly white color scheme and otherwise subtle decor. Here, James Beard Award-nominee Chef Cosme Aguilar delights locals and out-out-of town foodies with his well-executed menu of modern yet recognizable Mexican dishes, many of which are rooted in his hometown of Chiapas. Standouts include the rajas con crema (stuffed roasted chilies poblanos), the fresh market fish ceviche, al pastor tacos, chicken verde enchiladas and mole de Piaxtla.
Get this: Save room for dessert and get the exquisite pastel tres leches—sponge cake made with three kinds of milk and goat milk caramel.
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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!