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A trip to the Costa Chica region of Guerrero — via Watts

The offerings of regional Mexican food in the greater LA area is staggering even during this pandemic, and yet Afro-Mexican food hasn’t been represented until now. Food journalist Bill Esparza shares the story behind Tamales Elenas.

By Evan Kleiman • Jul 17, 2020 • 1 min read

The offerings of regional Mexican food in the greater LA area is staggering even during this pandemic, and yet Afro-Mexican food hasn’t been represented until now. Food journalist Bill Esparza shares the story behind Tamales Elenas. Chef Maria Elena Lorenzo takes the flavors of La Costa Chica in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero — and brings them to a drive-thru in Bell Gardens.

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A trip to the Costa Chica region of Guerrero — via Watts

The offerings of regional Mexican food in the greater LA area is staggering even during this pandemic, and yet Afro-Mexican food hasn’t been represented until now. Food journalist Bill Esparza shares the story behind Tamales Elenas.

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Good Food

A trip to the Costa Chica region of Guerrero — via Watts

The offerings of regional Mexican food in the greater LA area is staggering even during this pandemic, and yet Afro-Mexican food hasn’t been represented until now. Food journalist Bill Esparza shares the story behind Tamales Elenas.

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