CENTRAL AMERICA, MEXICO, AND INDIGENOUS CUISINE
39 Restaurant. Located in the First Americans Museum, the restaurant was named as an homage to the 39 Native nations associated with Oklahoma and features Indigenous and pre-Colombian food, with a few modern twists. Chefs Ben Hutton and Loretta Barrett Oden (an Emmy winner also) oversee a menu of bison, fish, corn-centric dishes, pozole, hominy stew and other delicious Indigenous dishes. Azteca Mexican Grill. With easy access off I-44 and warm, friendly service, this is the spot for when you have a group that wants just about every kind of Mexican food from traditional to TexMex. Café Kacao. Guatemalan food with a modern twist is the appeal. You’ll want to put your name on the list early or you’ll be standing outside in the crowd for hours, especially for peak brunch hours. It’s impossible to go wrong with this menu, and the full coffee service is stellar. Púchica Muchá Que Rico. Guatemalan food at its rustic best, including adobo chicken on the grill, garnachas, tamales and the best horchata in the metro. They open for lunch and dinner, and they’re tucked into a little neighborhood near downtown. Pupuseria Mi Chalateca. The little blue house on NW 23rd is where you’ll find some of the city’s best Salvadoran food, like pupusas, tamales de elote, pastelitos and plantains. The traditional breakfast is designed for farmers, so be prepared for leftovers, unless you’re a farmer.
Café Kacao
Azteca Mexican grill
Taco Empire. This truck and brick-and-mortar are operated by a third-generation restaurateur, and the experience shows. The restaurant has a full bar if you’re looking for margaritas. You can get traditional Mexican food or dishes with a modern twist, like the quesabroso taco, a blue corn tortilla filled with your choice of protein, beans, avocado and cheese. Tacos y Baleadas Abigail. This truck-turned- restaurant is the rare Honduran spot in OKC. Featuring traditional breakfast items, most notably baleadas and breakfast platters, the family-owned spot also offers some of our best red beans and rice and fried chicken. Trompudo’s Tacos. Drawing inspiration from Mexico City and Puebla, this south-side spot has al pastor straight from the trompo and real suadero tacos. They make taco sauces that pair with each protein, but don’t leave without trying the suadero. The frozen drinks at the bar are a local favorite, too.
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