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Best Thing I Ever Ate -
"Mexican Favorites"

   (7 restaurants - Hide Closed)    
Aired on: October 11, 2018 
Aired on: October 11, 2018 
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Suerte ($$$)
(1050 ratings)

1800 E 6th St Map It!
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 953-0092
www.suerteatx.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mexican Favorites"
  • Suadero Tacos
    confit beef brisket cooked in fat for 5 hours then grilled, coated in "black magic" oil & pica-pica sauce; served on handmade tortillas w/ avocado crudo, cilantro & onion; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1050 ratings		 opened in 2018; locally sourced traditional Mexican cuisine
Aqui es TexcocoSee Aqui es Texcoco Video ($$)
(633 ratings)

520 Broadway Map It!
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-4045
www.aquiestexcoco.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mexican Favorites"
  • Lamb Barbecue Plate
    w/ choice of meat, rib, head, or tripe cooked 6-8 hours; includes lamb broth, tortillas, salsa, lime, cilantro & onion
 4.0 out of 5
633 ratings		 opened in 1990; classic techniques & dishes from Texcoco, Mexico
Gallo Blanco ($$)
(446 ratings)

928 E Pierce St Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 327-0880
galloblancocafe.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mexican Favorites"
  • Envuelto
    pork shoulder marinated 6-8 hours, grilled & encased in caramelized asadero & manchego cheese; topped w/ sliced pineapple & served w/ tortillas & salsa
 4.0 out of 5
446 ratings		 opened in 2017; local, scratch-made classic Mexican dishes w/ new world flavors
La Parrillita Mexican Grill [CLOSED] ($)
(416 ratings)

7225 W North Ave Map It!
River Forest, IL 60131
(708) 657-4440
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mexican Favorites"
  • Tamales Verde de Pollo
    shredded chicken & tomatillo salsa wrapped in fresh masa, steamed in a corn husk; add house "grenade" salsa for extra spice
 4.0 out of 5
416 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 2014; made to order authentic Mexican food & homemade salsas
Lena BravaSee Lena Brava Video ($$$)
(612 ratings)

900-902 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-1975
www.lenabrava.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mexican Favorites"
  • Black Cod "Al Pastor"
    blackened cod w/ achiote, red chili & pineapple rub; topped w/ pineapple shiso salsa; served w/ cabbage slaw & house tortillas
 4.0 out of 5
612 ratings		 Baja-inpired, wood-fired dishes, plus Mexican wines & mezcal
Cantina Lena [CLOSED] ($$)
(335 ratings)

2101 5th Ave Map It!
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 519-5723
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mexican Favorites"
  • Cadillac Nachos
    rubbed & roasted bone-in pork shoulder wrapped in banana leaf & braised 6 hours in pork jus; piled on house corn chips w/ scratch made queso fundido & fresh guacamole; topped w/ pickled red onion & cilantro; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
335 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 2016; vibrant menu of Yucatan flavors
CosechaSee Cosecha Video
(201 ratings)

987 North 4th St Map It!
Columbus, OH 43201
www.cosechacocina.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mexican Favorites"
  • Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
    blackened & raw tomatillos blended w/ avocado, lime juice, seed-in jalapeño, garlic, cilantro & toasted cumin; served w/ house corn chips
 3.5 out of 5
201 ratings		 rustic Mexican dishes in a refurbished barn
Best Thing I Ever Ate -
"Mexican Favorites"		   (7 restaurants - Hide Closed)    
Aired on: October 11, 2018 
Aired on: October 11, 2018