Cantina La Mascota: Raucous Bands + Botanas in Mexico City
People in Mexico City don’t drink like people in the United States, which is just one more reason to visit the world’s third largest metropolis. They down mezcal like it has the power to...
El Califa: Spit-Shaved Pork, Salsas and Stars in Condesa
From the moment my plane landed in Mexico City, there was no doubt that my first meal would involve spit-shaved pork. Condesa is the birthplace of pastor, so it certainly made sense to go...
A Photo Tour of Mercado de la Merced in Mexico City
Mercado de la Merced has been flourishing near Mexico City’s historic core since 1890. On my recent trip to Mexico City with Street Gourmet LA founder Bill Esparza, we tore through the market for...
El Farolito: Setting the Spit-Shaved Pork Standard in Mexico City
Pork that’s stained orange with an achiote marinade and shaved from a spit called a trompo is a key component of Mexico’s culinary canon. Pastor, as the preparation is called, is particularly revered in...
Bar El Sella: Chic Cuauhtémoc Cantina with Chamorro Rico
On my recent trip to Mexico City with Street Gourmet LA founder Bill Esparza, we explored a series of cantinas, some raucous, one lifeless and a third that was surprisingly refined. We communed with...
Fonda Margarita: Soulful Cazuelas and More in Colonia del Valle
When we first walked up to Fonda Margarita and saw the line stretched down the block, it made me wonder whether the restaurant succumbed to the Bourdain effect since appearing on “No Reservations.” However,...
