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Dish of the Week: Chile Relleno at El Mayor, Mexico City

  • September 3, 2011
  • Brad A. Johnson
Chile relleno at El Mayor, Mexico City (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)

El Mayor is a rooftop restaurant overlooking the ancient ruins of Templo Mayor in the heart of Mexico City. This is one of the best Mexican restaurants near the Zocolo, and the views are wonderful. But even better is this chile relleno stuffed with chicharrón prensado, or pressed chicharrones, and served atop a Pueblo-style mole sauce. Absolutely fantastic.

El Mayor, República de Argentina 17, Mexico City, +52 (55) 5704-7580, elmayor.com.mx

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Brad A. Johnson is a writer and photographer specializing in food and travel. His work has been honored by the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards, James Beard Awards, World Food Media Awards, Food Photographer of the Year Awards, Society of Features Journalism Awards and others. Based in Southern California, Brad currently serves as Editorial Director of the new luxury consumer travel magazine of the Global Travel Collection (launching Spring 2023).

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