AN ODE TO OAXACAN L.A. ~ FRIDAY NIGHTS AT PONCHO’S TLAYUDA
-Daniel Hernandez, L.A. Taco
“Few things are more soothing than watching Alfonso Martinez make Oaxacan tamales de frijol, folding black bean purée in layers of tortilla-thin masa and wrapping the tamales like gifts.”
See the Beauty of Tamales de Frijol Being Made
-Genevieve Cove, the New york times Featured in the NY times
” …Oaxacan tamales de frijol are an ancient tradition, usually wrapped in fresh corn leaves, and eaten in various pueblos with chicken soup, or red salsa, or mole.
Mr. Martinez, who wraps his bean tamales in avocado and banana leaves, runs the pop-up Poncho’s Tlayudas, a one-man show and a hub for the city’s Oaxacan community in South Los Angeles. “
–Tejal Rao , New York times
The tlayudas are a gastronomic wonder, transcending borders and shattering language barriers, which is perfect.
– ESTHER TSENG , LAist A tlayuda takeover at Smorgasburg LA
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