Holbox Scallop Al Carbon
Holbox is the most exciting stall to hit USC adjacent Mercado La Paloma since Mo-chica. Gilberto Cetina, Jr. runs this seafood-focused spinoff of Chichen Itza, a thriving Yucatán restaurant that his father founded further...
Horchateria Rio Luna Oaxacan Horchata
There aren’t many places where the Death Star feels at home alongside Frida Kahlo and a sea of cacti. Horchateria Rio Luna may be the only place. The Mexican dessertery debuted in February 2016...
Corazon Cocina Sal de Mar
Santa Barbara Public Market debuted in April 2014, but has already entered stage two of its development. Many first generation food and drink vendors are no longer in business, which has left the market’s...
Agua Cabana Mango Twister
A twister touched down on the second floor of Northridge Fashion Center, but instead of destruction, I found flavor in its wake. Mango Twister ($6) is the impressive creation of Agua Cabana, the first...
Mexicano Enchilada Festival [CLOSED]
Ramiro Arvizu and Jaime Martin del Campo are serving 24 special enchiladas, 12 at Mexicano and 12 different enchiladas at La Casita Mexicana throughout the month of July at each restaurant as part of...
Tacos El Gordo Pork Adobada Taco
Chula Vista, a San Diego neighborhood mere stops from the Mexico border, is one of the best places to find our neighbor’s cuisine in SoCal. Some restaurants have even started to expand from Tijuana....
