Guy Fieri Takes Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to Mexico
Guy and his Triple D crew head to Cancun in search of authentic Mexican cuisine. Go behind the scenes of the shoot and discover the eateries they visited.
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Kickin' It in Cancun
While in Mexico, Guy breaks away from the tourist-filled resorts and ventures into the heart of town to soak up some local, authentic flavors of Mexico.
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El Rincon de los Antojos
Located in Nichupte, Mexico, El Rincon de los Antojos — which translates to "the corner of cravings" — offers three generations of Mexico City cuisine. Run by Carmen Giardiello, her daughter Barbara Guardiello and Carmen's granddaughter Fernanda Giardiello, this restaurant is your stop for grandma's cooking.
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Chili Relleno — El Rincon de los Antojos
First stripped of seeds and skin, the poblano peppers are filled with panela cheese. But it's the light, airy batter — made with whipped egg whites, yolks and corn flour — that makes this dish stand out. Once fried and coated in a tomato sauce, the relleno gets a topping true to that region of Mexico: a soft plantain.
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Chicharron Gordita — El Rincon de los Antojos
Think of this sandwich as a deep-fried Mexican burger. First, the pork skin (chicharron) is ground and mixed with a guajillo chili sauce, then it is completely covered in dough. Once fried, the dough is cut open to reveal perfectly cooked meat. Sprinkle on toppings including onion, cilantro, queso fresco and crema, and you have Chicharron Gordita.
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