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Mole negro. Mezcal. LA's Oaxacan heart.
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LA's definitive Oaxacan restaurant — family-run since 1994, the best mole negro outside of Mexico, mezcal list that rewards exploration, and the cultural heartbeat of the city's Mexican-American community. No hype, just exceptional food.
XRED EYEZ Guide Note
Order the mole negro, the tlayuda, and the clay-pot mezcal flight. Arrive hungry — portions are serious.
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