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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Real Deal Mexican"

   (8 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: May 2, 2014 
Aired on: May 2, 2014 
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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Red Iguana ($$)
(4810 ratings)

736 W N Temple Map It!
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 322-1489
www.rediguana.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "A Taste of Everywhere"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Real Deal Mexican"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Smothered and Covered"
  • Mole Negro
    "the king of moles"; dried chile mulato, negro pasilla, Mexican chocolate, raisins, peanuts, walnuts & plantains tossed w/ chicken or turkey; looks good
  • Tacos Don Ramon
    a favorite; three crisp corn tacos filled w/ tender top sirloin tips, grilled w/ pork chorizo, garnished w/ shredded lettuce and queso cotija, served w/ pico de gallo and a salsa de aguacate (Don Ramon is the the owner/chef's father); looks good
  • Mole Amarillo
    golden raisins, yellow tomato & bell pepper, yellow zucchini, guajillo, aji & habanero, onion, garlic & herbs, all cooked, spiced & blended; tossed w/ chicken
  • Pistachio Mole
    chili poblano, onion, tomato, garlic, jalapeno, epazote, white wine, herbs & spices; cooked in vegetable stock w/ pistachios & blended; poured over dishes like chicken then topped w/ pistachios; served w/ spanish rice, refried beans & tortillas
  • Pork Carnitas
    pork pieces cooked in juices w/ spices & orange pulp; fried w/ Mexican beer & evaporated milk; served w/ refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeno & tortillas
 4.5 out of 5
4810 ratings		 opened in 1985; Mexican restaurant awarded/recognized in numerous publications including Fodor's, Zagat's and UrbanSpoon ("Number One Restaurant in Salt Lake" - 2010); 2nd location on 866 W South Temple
Tamale PlaceSee Tamale Place Video ($)
(728 ratings)

5226 Rockville Rd Map It!
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 248-9771
www.thetamaleplace.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Real Deal Mexican"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "You Can Only Get It Here"
  • Apple Pecan Tamale
    dessert tamale
  • Beef in Red Tamale
    in-house corn-ground masa stuffed w/ red pepper-infused shredded beef steamed in corn husks
 4.5 out of 5
728 ratings		 make 3,000 tamales each week
La Texanita RestaurantSee La Texanita Restaurant Video ($$)
(386 ratings)

1667 Sebastopol Rd Map It!
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 525-1905
www.latexanita.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Global Grub"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Real Deal Mexican"
  • Huarache
    meat, cream, salsa, lechuga, pico de gallo, aguacate, cheese and jalapeno
  • Pozole Soup
    Mexican soup made with pork and hominy; one of Guy's favorites
  • Tacos
    get Carne Asada (grilled steak); hand-made tortillas
 4.0 out of 5
386 ratings		 started as a taco truck; one of Guy Fieri's favorites...where he brings his family and friends; everything made from scratch
MomochoSee Momocho Video ($$)
(946 ratings)

1835 Fulton Rd Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 694-2122
www.momocho.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Real Deal Mexican"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Twists & Traditions"
  • Guacamole
    6 variations; Guy had smoked trout & bacon guac; served w/ warm cumin chips for dipping; looks good
  • Machaca
    pulled coffee- & ancho-rubbed grilled & braised beef brisket; served w/ corn tortilla, chili rajitas, Cotija cheese, guacamole; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
946 ratings		 everything made from scratch every day
Salsa BravaSee Salsa Brava Video ($$)
(1467 ratings)

2220 E Rte 66 Map It!
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-5293
www.salsabravaflagstaff.c...
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Real Deal Mexican"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Return to Route 66"
  • Chicken Stuffed Sopapillas
    Southwestern favorite; calzone-like; marinated, grilled & chopped chicken, beans, shredded jack & cheddar, wrapped in dough & deep-fried; topped w/ cilantro cream sauce & shredded cheese; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1467 ratings		 Other Recipes: Carnitas
Tortilleria Nixtamal [CLOSED]See Tortilleria Nixtamal Video ($$)
(841 ratings)

104-05 47th Ave Map It!
Corona, NY 11368
(718) 699-2434
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Latin Street Food"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Real Deal Mexican"
  • Pozole
    fan favorite; corn & pork soup; Guy adds lime juice, onions, lettuce, oregano, radish and hot sauce ("everything in the pool"); looks good
  • Tacos Al Pastor
    grilled marinated pork, onions and pineapple; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
841 ratings		 [CLOSED]; tortilla machinery brought in from Mexico
Cemitas Puebla [CLOSED]See Cemitas Puebla Video ($$)
(306 ratings)

817 W Fulton Market Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 455-9200
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Grabbin' a Sandwich"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Real Deal Mexican"
  • Cemitas
    sandwich w/ choice of meat (Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Carne Enchilada, Milanesa), avocado spread, adobo (chipotle pepper), Queso Oaxaca (Mexican cheese) and papalo (a bitter herb); Guy had the Milanesa (breaded butterfly pork chop); Guy also got one w/ Milanesa, Carne Enchilada and ham
  • Taco Arabes
    spit roasted pork and onions wrapped in a thick tortilla served with a chipotle salsa; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
306 ratings		 [CLOSED]; moved from original location at airing (3619 W North Ave); authentic Poblano food w/ homemade chipotles and salsas; 80% of menu is from Puebla; many of the ingredients are brought in from Mexico; Other Recipes: Cemitas Puebla Steak Tacos w/ Salsa Verde
El IndioSee El Indio Video ($)
(1791 ratings)

3695 India St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 299-0333
www.el-indio.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Family Owned"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Real Deal Mexican"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: A Family Affair"
Mexican Food Paradise
  • Beef Taquitos
    rolled-up tacos
  • Chile Relleno
  • Tamales
    choice of beef, chicken, pork, veggie or plain; handmade everyday w/ in-house stone-ground Masa wrapped in corn husks; steamed, unwrapped & then topped w/ choice of 3 sauces & cheese; looks good
  • Pork Salsa Verde
    pork & green tomato salsa; served w/ tortillas, rice & beans
  • Potato Taquito
    mashed potato mix rolled in tortilla & deep fried; served w/ salsa, guacamole, lettuce & cheese; looks good
  • Taquitos
    top seller; shredded beef, shredded chicken or potato rolled in a tortilla & deep-fried; topped w/ salsa, cheese, shredded lettuce & guacamole
  • Tortilla
    corn-based; made everyday; leftovers are deep-fried & made to tortilla chips
 3.5 out of 5
1791 ratings		 opened in 1940; family-owned 3 generations; local favorite; started as a tortilla factory then bloomed to a full-blown restaurant serving around the world (including care packages to our soldiers) as well as to Congress & the White House
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Real Deal Mexican"		   (8 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: May 2, 2014 
Aired on: May 2, 2014