Last summer, my abuela told me the secret to great Mexican food isn’t fancy ingredients or celebrity chefs.
It’s family recipes passed down through generations and the kind of love you can taste in every bite.
California is blessed with countless family-owned Mexican restaurants where generations have perfected their craft, creating dishes so delicious that locals guard these spots like treasured secrets.
1. Guelaguetza — Los Angeles
Oaxacan cuisine gets its moment to shine at this beloved LA institution that’s been serving mole negro and tlayudas since 1994…