Safe to eat
Goat Barbacoa
Barbacoa de ChivoSlow-cooked marinated goat meat with smoky depth.
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Chapulines (Toasted Grasshoppers)
ChapulinesToasted grasshoppers seasoned with lime, salt, chile, garlic.
Safe to eat
Chilacayota
Chilacayote en DulceSquash slow-cooked in piloncillo syrup with cinnamon.
Safe to eat
Chocolate de Agua
Chocolate de AguaChocolate tablets dissolved in water, frothed with molinillo.
Safe to eat
Empanadas de Amarillo
Empanadas de AmarilloCorn turnovers filled with meat in yellow mole.
Eat Hot & Fresh
Memelas
MemelasThick corn masa patties with pinched edges and toppings.
Safe to eat
Mezcal de Pechuga
Mezcal de PechugaSpirit distilled with suspended chicken breast and fruits.