Daily News | Philly’s best Mexican restaurants and mezcal bars, and more highlights from Craig LaBan’s Reddit AMA
From explaining the Puebla-Philly connection to some of the best Mexican bites in Philadelphia — here are the highlights, answered by Craig. —What was your favorite bite? And can we get that in Philadelphia? Is the food we get here modified for Philadelphia tastes? If so, how?
I’m sure I’m forgetting several. But I love that mezcal is now thought of as simply one of the world’s greatest spirits. And if you want a top-notch drinks list, having a strong selection of quality mezcals is every bit as important as the latest cask-strength rye or single-malt Scotch. , where I adore their huevos Motulenos, a towering rendition of huevos Rancheros, the scrambled eggs with chorizo. I’m also a fan of the chilaquiles at Casa Mexico.I was really intrigued by the wave of young chefs in Mexico now looking to honor pre-Hispanic traditions by updating them for contemporary audiences. Lots of heirloom corn cooked on wood-fired comals and presented in myriad ways - rough-skinned tostada raspadas, tetelas triangle turnovers stuffed with various ingredients.
But there are many other examples. Look at Nemi in Port Richmond, or El Mezcal Cantina in Point Breeze. Also, don’t forget the vibrant pockets of Mexican food centered around agriculture communities in Hammonton, NJ, and, as noted, Kennett Square and Avondale, where there are still several great Mexican venues
In terms of flavors that are specific to Puebla: the complex brown mole Poblano , but also weekend tamales with champurrado , stuffed chiles en nogada, cemitas sandwiches and also tacos al pastor. I’m writing something right now about “trompo” culture in Philly - that is the vertical spit al pastor and Arabes spins on. It descends from the Middle Eastern migration to Mexico over 100 years ago, and though it has evolved significantly, it specifically originated from Puebla.
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