I had a wonderful lunch at the Oaxacan restaurant Guelaguetza Palms so I always wanted to try the more acclaimed one in Koreatown. Half of the restaurant is a mini-market selling lots of Oaxacan chocolates, spices, candles, mezcal, etc. Red Mole Pork, tender and tasty, though it got a bit boring halfway (wished there’re some […]
Posts Tagged ‘Mexican’
October 2, 2006
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Monte Alban (West LA)
By Freda in 11: West LAHorchata con Nieve with red cactus fruits (Jiotilla) and their signature dish: Chicken Mole Negro. Monte Alban is another Oaxacan restaurant on the Westside, many foodies argued it being better than Guelaguetza Palms Restaurant (or not as good). So I ordered their most basic dish. Their mole is very chocolatety and very sweet…in fact a […]
September 6, 2006
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El Conquistador (Silver lake)
By Freda in 05: Silver Lake + Echo ParkNon-stop updates before our upcoming 5 days Maui trip. 😀 Fresh and strong Margarita, with an empty stomach I was hit fast, already skipping vision by 1/3. Cow Tongue with Mole, the mole is pretty good! Soft tender meat. The sides are neat. My friend’s Halibut taste alright…very normal. The fries is an Ameri-Mexican reminder. […]
September 6, 2006
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Olamendi’s (Laguna Beach)
By Freda in 18: Greater LAJamaica: Hibiscus flowers tea drink~ Our entrees each came with Sopa Azteca, very yummy veggie soup with zucchini, carrot and potato (top with guacamole and tortilla chip). Tamale Qaxacaquenos: chicken tamale with Qaxacan mole sauce. The mole is…alright, a bit light for my taste and not as complex tasting (too cocoa but without hint of […]
August 31, 2006
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Loteria Grill (Farmer’s Market)
By Freda in 09: WehoHorchata. Like the last entry we ate at toursity places because of shopping demand. Loteria Grill is an acclaimed and popular Mexican joint at the Farmer’s market. Chicken Mole and Shredded Beef Taco, the mole sauce is a bit water down but it’s still pretty good. Beef one was very tasty though. Huevos a la […]
