What started out as Elvira Varela’s home kitchen, serving guests on her backyard patio, has evolved into a bustling brick and mortar restaurant with diners eager to experience her cooking. Continue reading
Tag: Mexican Food
Review: Maria Isabel.
It’s always impressive when chefs decide to open another restaurant concept in the same city. Continue reading
Review: Elena’s Mexican Restaurant.
By far one of the hottest restaurant openings in 2024 was Elena’s Mexican Restaurant. Continue reading
Review: Donaji.
This casual restaurant has a strong focus on different preparations of maiz (corn). Continue reading
Chicago.
I finally made it to the Windy City! Continue reading
Casual Spots in The Bay.
From pop-ups to hole-in-the-wall joints, I’ve discovered a lot of amazing places in the last year. Continue reading
Tulum.
Next stop on our vacation after chaotic Mexico City was Tulum for some serious R&R. Continue reading
Review: Guacamole 61.
After reading rave reviews of this newly opened Mexican spot in the Ghetto Gourmet area of Berkeley, I knew I had to check it out. Continue reading
Review: Cala.
Without a doubt Cala has been the most hyped up restaurant in San Francisco since its opening last fall. Continue reading
Review: NIDO Kitchen + Bar.
NIDO Kitchen + Bar, a cute and vibrant restaurant near downtown Oakland, serves up Mexican classics with a Californian twist. Continue reading