Gish Bac Oaxacan Mexican Barbacoa Pit-Roasted BBQ 1/7 bourdain fave LA restauran
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47% of LA County's population is Latino, most Mexican. LA is often referred to as the world's 2nd largest Mexican city.
There is a sizable Oaxacan community, with Arlington Heights considered the mecca. Gish Back is recognized as the epicenter of the Oaxacan community. They host many cultural events.
In addition to their famous mole sauces, Oaxacans are know for barbacoa:
Pit-roasted BBQ lamb and goat, sometimes other meat like beef or chicken
THE AWESOME AUTHENTIC MENU INCLUDES:
Oaxacan bevferages; hot chocolate, coffee, fruit juice and more
Authentic breakfasts not served in virtually all other LA Mexican restaurants.
Appetizers include traditional:
Guacamole
Tamals (tamales)
Moles:
black
Red Coloradito
Yellow Amarillo
KILLER MENU OF MOLE DISHES.
Oaxacan tortas (sandwiches)
Tacos
Tamales
Burritos
Tlayuda, my fave Oaxacan dish, best described as a complex Oaxacan pizza.
Foodies will order individually unless than decide on their own to share
48 hrs minimum if you cancel.
Cash only.
No credit cards, no separate checks.
Guesstimated cost $30-40. More for beverages.
Bring $50 to be on the safe side. Better to have too much than be caught short.
Gish Bac will be a fun experience!
Cross posted with other foodie meetup groups so there will be more attendees.
Delicious Oaxacan food.
Huge menu has something for everybody.
Come dine with us!
