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    A Historic Combo Plate in Placentia

    Gustavo Arellano is the editor of the OC Weekly and a KCRW contributor . He also writes the Ask a Mexican column. This week he recommends 301 Cafe in Placentia for some of the best Cal-Mex food in Orange County. He recommends the wet burrito, chile rellenos, chile colorado, refried beans and house made salsa.

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    By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Gustavo Arellano is the editor of the OC Weekly and a KCRW contributor. He also writes the Ask a Mexican column. This week he recommends 301 Cafe in Placentia for some of the best Cal-Mex food in Orange County. He recommends the wet burrito, chile rellenos, chile colorado, refried beans and house made salsa.

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    2. 9:59A Historic Combo Plate in PlacentiaYou’re reading this
    3. 16:02A National Pie Champion Shares Her Pie Tips
    4. 26:13Wicked Whoopie Pies
    5. 32:34Colonial America's Food Traditions
    6. 39:47America's Best Lost Recipes
    7. 45:11American Cheese
    8. 51:19A Hot Dog for Everyone at The Slaw Dogs
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    The full episode

    2 of 8
    A Pie Champ Shares Her Tips, California Wheat, Wet Burritos
    1. 0:00Market Report
    2. 9:59A Historic Combo Plate in PlacentiaYou’re reading this
    3. 16:02A National Pie Champion Shares Her Pie Tips
    4. 26:13Wicked Whoopie Pies
    5. 32:34Colonial America's Food Traditions
    6. 39:47America's Best Lost Recipes
    7. 45:11American Cheese
    8. 51:19A Hot Dog for Everyone at The Slaw Dogs
    Back to Good Food