This Unassuming California Mexican Restaurant Earned Michelin Recognition For Its Handmade Tortillas And Grilled Meats

A corrugated metal restaurant with no traditional walls has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand three years running.

The kitchen makes its tortillas by hand. Then it pairs them with a meaty Guadalajara soup loaded with beef, bacon, and pinto beans. I can see why the Michelin folks kept coming back.

The name has a sweet backstory too. It honors a song by a beloved Mexican clown, and the menu even thanks him for the joy he spread. I love that there’s a little more to the story…

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