Sylvia Casares

Sylvia Casares

As a food scientist, she learned that every short cut or substitution you make to a recipe will cost you flavor. And she is all about flavor! She has spent years perfecting her recipes, working hard to make each one a ten. She uses the best ingredients money can buy, so that when her customers dine at one of her restaurants, they are eating the very best Interior of Mexico, simple home-style Tex-Mex, or special mesquite grilled meats like Cabrito and Carne Asada. Texas Monthly magazine said Casares serves the “Best Enchiladas, Best Flautas and Best Tres Leches” in Houston, and Television Chef Rachael Ray says her food “is out of this world!” And when H Texas magazine anointed Casares The Queen of Tex-Mex Cuisine,” she was positioned as the cuisine’s official spokesperson. In 2008, Casares was selected as on of the top ten best chefs in the USA by the Spanish Language magazine Siempre Mujer and as the number one Best Chef in Houston by H Texas magazine. In fact, in 2005, Casares was selected by Jel Sert to create recipes using their gelatins, puddings and flans and to be their celebrity spokesperson and provided the voice for in their national radio advertising campaign. Just recently, Casares was chosen to be the Texas Spokesperson and Hostess for Unilever’s national million-dollar cooking competition, Desafio del Sabor. Casares has appeared on the Food Network: in “The Secret Life of....Tex Mex Food,” “Actually, Sylvia’s is a local classic in its own right, thanks to the careful ministrations of its perfectionist owner, Sylvia Casares.” Alison Cook, Houston Chronicle. Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen’s Cheese Enchiladas are “South Texas Tex-Mex at its finest and most genuine.” Katharine Shilcutt, Houston Press In 2012, Casares celebrated the Woodway location’s third-year anniversary, the Westheimer location’s eleventh-year anniversary, her cooking school’s ninth-year anniversary, her twenty-fourth year as a food scientist and her fourteenth year as a restaurateur.

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June 1.- Tamales 101.- The ancient Art of Making Tamales- Pork and Chicken tamales- Sylvia teaches how to make this delicious and ancient food and begin a new holiday tradition of tamales with family and friends. This is really fun hands on class. primary image

June 1.- Tamales 101.- The ancient Art of Making Tamales- Pork and Chicken tamales- Sylvia teaches how to make this delicious and ancient food and begin a new holiday tradition of tamales with family and friends. This is really fun hands on class.

Sat, Jun 1 • 1:00 PM

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May.-18 - South Texas Mexican Breakfast Favorites- Chilaquiles, Migas, Refried Beans, Guisado Beans, Flour Tortillas, Gorditas and Corn Tortillas. primary image

May.-18 - South Texas Mexican Breakfast Favorites- Chilaquiles, Migas, Refried Beans, Guisado Beans, Flour Tortillas, Gorditas and Corn Tortillas.

Sat, May 18 • 1:00 PM

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April 27.- Hands-On Chile Relleno prep- Beef or Cheese Chiles Rellenos, special topping for Rellenos, Rice, Quick Refried Beans. primary image

April 27.- Hands-On Chile Relleno prep- Beef or Cheese Chiles Rellenos, special topping for Rellenos, Rice, Quick Refried Beans.

Sat, Apr 27 • 1:00 PM

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April 20.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Sweets- Polvorones, Flan, Capirotada (Bread Pudding),Buñuelos, Empanadas (pumpking), Mexican Hot Chocolate. primary image

April 20.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Sweets- Polvorones, Flan, Capirotada (Bread Pudding),Buñuelos, Empanadas (pumpking), Mexican Hot Chocolate.

Sat, Apr 20 • 1:00 PM

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April 6.- South Texas Backyard Grilling- Beef and Chicken Fajitas, Grilled Corn, Flour Tortillas, Salsa, Charro Beans. primary image

April 6.- South Texas Backyard Grilling- Beef and Chicken Fajitas, Grilled Corn, Flour Tortillas, Salsa, Charro Beans.

Sat, Apr 6 • 1:00 PM

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March 16.- Meatless Enchiladas- Crystal City Enchiladas(spinach),Enchiladas Morelia(Salsa roja and Queso Fresco),and Enchiladas Sarita (Squash Enchiladas). primary image

March 16.- Meatless Enchiladas- Crystal City Enchiladas(spinach),Enchiladas Morelia(Salsa roja and Queso Fresco),and Enchiladas Sarita (Squash Enchiladas).

Sat, Mar 16 • 1:00 PM

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February 9.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Basics- Flour Tortillas, Carne Guisada, Refried Beans, Charro Beans and Chili Piquin Salsa. primary image

February 9.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Basics- Flour Tortillas, Carne Guisada, Refried Beans, Charro Beans and Chili Piquin Salsa.

Sat, Feb 9 • 1:00 PM

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December 15- Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This is a hands on class. primary image

December 15- Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This is a hands on class.

Sat, Dec 15 • 1:00 PM

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December 11 Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and chicken tamales. primary image

December 11 Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and chicken tamales.

Tue, Dec 11 • 1:00 PM

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December 8- Tamales 101 - Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and  chicken tamales. primary image

December 8- Tamales 101 - Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and chicken tamales.

Sat, Dec 8 • 1:00 PM

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November-10- Desserts- Sweet tamales, Polvorones, Pumpkin Empanadas, Capirotada and Flan. primary image

November-10- Desserts- Sweet tamales, Polvorones, Pumpkin Empanadas, Capirotada and Flan.

Sat, Nov 10 • 1:00 PM

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October 27- North of the Border Enchiladas- Tex Mex enchiladas which include chili gravy, salsa verde and laguna madre sauce. primary image

October 27- North of the Border Enchiladas- Tex Mex enchiladas which include chili gravy, salsa verde and laguna madre sauce.

Sat, Oct 27 • 1:00 PM

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June 1.- Tamales 101.- The ancient Art of Making Tamales- Pork and Chicken tamales- Sylvia teaches how to make this delicious and ancient food and begin a new holiday tradition of tamales with family and friends. This is really fun hands on class. primary image

June 1.- Tamales 101.- The ancient Art of Making Tamales- Pork and Chicken tamales- Sylvia teaches how to make this delicious and ancient food and begin a new holiday tradition of tamales with family and friends. This is really fun hands on class.

Sat, Jun 1 • 1:00 PM

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May.-18 - South Texas Mexican Breakfast Favorites- Chilaquiles, Migas, Refried Beans, Guisado Beans, Flour Tortillas, Gorditas and Corn Tortillas. primary image

May.-18 - South Texas Mexican Breakfast Favorites- Chilaquiles, Migas, Refried Beans, Guisado Beans, Flour Tortillas, Gorditas and Corn Tortillas.

Sat, May 18 • 1:00 PM

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April 27.- Hands-On Chile Relleno prep- Beef or Cheese Chiles Rellenos, special topping for Rellenos, Rice, Quick Refried Beans. primary image

April 27.- Hands-On Chile Relleno prep- Beef or Cheese Chiles Rellenos, special topping for Rellenos, Rice, Quick Refried Beans.

Sat, Apr 27 • 1:00 PM

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April 20.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Sweets- Polvorones, Flan, Capirotada (Bread Pudding),Buñuelos, Empanadas (pumpking), Mexican Hot Chocolate. primary image

April 20.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Sweets- Polvorones, Flan, Capirotada (Bread Pudding),Buñuelos, Empanadas (pumpking), Mexican Hot Chocolate.

Sat, Apr 20 • 1:00 PM

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April 6.- South Texas Backyard Grilling- Beef and Chicken Fajitas, Grilled Corn, Flour Tortillas, Salsa, Charro Beans. primary image

April 6.- South Texas Backyard Grilling- Beef and Chicken Fajitas, Grilled Corn, Flour Tortillas, Salsa, Charro Beans.

Sat, Apr 6 • 1:00 PM

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March 16.- Meatless Enchiladas- Crystal City Enchiladas(spinach),Enchiladas Morelia(Salsa roja and Queso Fresco),and Enchiladas Sarita (Squash Enchiladas). primary image

March 16.- Meatless Enchiladas- Crystal City Enchiladas(spinach),Enchiladas Morelia(Salsa roja and Queso Fresco),and Enchiladas Sarita (Squash Enchiladas).

Sat, Mar 16 • 1:00 PM

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February 9.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Basics- Flour Tortillas, Carne Guisada, Refried Beans, Charro Beans and Chili Piquin Salsa. primary image

February 9.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Basics- Flour Tortillas, Carne Guisada, Refried Beans, Charro Beans and Chili Piquin Salsa.

Sat, Feb 9 • 1:00 PM

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December 15- Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This is a hands on class. primary image

December 15- Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This is a hands on class.

Sat, Dec 15 • 1:00 PM

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December 11 Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and chicken tamales. primary image

December 11 Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and chicken tamales.

Tue, Dec 11 • 1:00 PM

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December 8- Tamales 101 - Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and  chicken tamales. primary image

December 8- Tamales 101 - Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and chicken tamales.

Sat, Dec 8 • 1:00 PM

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November-10- Desserts- Sweet tamales, Polvorones, Pumpkin Empanadas, Capirotada and Flan. primary image

November-10- Desserts- Sweet tamales, Polvorones, Pumpkin Empanadas, Capirotada and Flan.

Sat, Nov 10 • 1:00 PM

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October 27- North of the Border Enchiladas- Tex Mex enchiladas which include chili gravy, salsa verde and laguna madre sauce. primary image

October 27- North of the Border Enchiladas- Tex Mex enchiladas which include chili gravy, salsa verde and laguna madre sauce.

Sat, Oct 27 • 1:00 PM

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Sylvia Casares

As a food scientist, she learned that every short cut or substitution you make to a recipe will cost you flavor. And she is all about flavor! She has spent years perfecting her recipes, working hard to make each one a ten. She uses the best ingredients money can buy, so that when her customers dine at one of her restaurants, they are eating the very best Interior of Mexico, simple home-style Tex-Mex, or special mesquite grilled meats like Cabrito and Carne Asada. Texas Monthly magazine said Casares serves the “Best Enchiladas, Best Flautas and Best Tres Leches” in Houston, and Television Chef Rachael Ray says her food “is out of this world!” And when H Texas magazine anointed Casares The Queen of Tex-Mex Cuisine,” she was positioned as the cuisine’s official spokesperson. In 2008, Casares was selected as on of the top ten best chefs in the USA by the Spanish Language magazine Siempre Mujer and as the number one Best Chef in Houston by H Texas magazine. In fact, in 2005, Casares was selected by Jel Sert to create recipes using their gelatins, puddings and flans and to be their celebrity spokesperson and provided the voice for in their national radio advertising campaign. Just recently, Casares was chosen to be the Texas Spokesperson and Hostess for Unilever’s national million-dollar cooking competition, Desafio del Sabor. Casares has appeared on the Food Network: in “The Secret Life of....Tex Mex Food,” “Actually, Sylvia’s is a local classic in its own right, thanks to the careful ministrations of its perfectionist owner, Sylvia Casares.” Alison Cook, Houston Chronicle. Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen’s Cheese Enchiladas are “South Texas Tex-Mex at its finest and most genuine.” Katharine Shilcutt, Houston Press In 2012, Casares celebrated the Woodway location’s third-year anniversary, the Westheimer location’s eleventh-year anniversary, her cooking school’s ninth-year anniversary, her twenty-fourth year as a food scientist and her fourteenth year as a restaurateur.

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June 1.- Tamales 101.- The ancient Art of Making Tamales- Pork and Chicken tamales- Sylvia teaches how to make this delicious and ancient food and begin a new holiday tradition of tamales with family and friends. This is really fun hands on class. primary image

June 1.- Tamales 101.- The ancient Art of Making Tamales- Pork and Chicken tamales- Sylvia teaches how to make this delicious and ancient food and begin a new holiday tradition of tamales with family and friends. This is really fun hands on class.

Sat, Jun 1 • 1:00 PM

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May.-18 - South Texas Mexican Breakfast Favorites- Chilaquiles, Migas, Refried Beans, Guisado Beans, Flour Tortillas, Gorditas and Corn Tortillas. primary image

May.-18 - South Texas Mexican Breakfast Favorites- Chilaquiles, Migas, Refried Beans, Guisado Beans, Flour Tortillas, Gorditas and Corn Tortillas.

Sat, May 18 • 1:00 PM

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April 27.- Hands-On Chile Relleno prep- Beef or Cheese Chiles Rellenos, special topping for Rellenos, Rice, Quick Refried Beans. primary image

April 27.- Hands-On Chile Relleno prep- Beef or Cheese Chiles Rellenos, special topping for Rellenos, Rice, Quick Refried Beans.

Sat, Apr 27 • 1:00 PM

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April 20.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Sweets- Polvorones, Flan, Capirotada (Bread Pudding),Buñuelos, Empanadas (pumpking), Mexican Hot Chocolate. primary image

April 20.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Sweets- Polvorones, Flan, Capirotada (Bread Pudding),Buñuelos, Empanadas (pumpking), Mexican Hot Chocolate.

Sat, Apr 20 • 1:00 PM

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April 6.- South Texas Backyard Grilling- Beef and Chicken Fajitas, Grilled Corn, Flour Tortillas, Salsa, Charro Beans. primary image

April 6.- South Texas Backyard Grilling- Beef and Chicken Fajitas, Grilled Corn, Flour Tortillas, Salsa, Charro Beans.

Sat, Apr 6 • 1:00 PM

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March 16.- Meatless Enchiladas- Crystal City Enchiladas(spinach),Enchiladas Morelia(Salsa roja and Queso Fresco),and Enchiladas Sarita (Squash Enchiladas). primary image

March 16.- Meatless Enchiladas- Crystal City Enchiladas(spinach),Enchiladas Morelia(Salsa roja and Queso Fresco),and Enchiladas Sarita (Squash Enchiladas).

Sat, Mar 16 • 1:00 PM

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February 9.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Basics- Flour Tortillas, Carne Guisada, Refried Beans, Charro Beans and Chili Piquin Salsa. primary image

February 9.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Basics- Flour Tortillas, Carne Guisada, Refried Beans, Charro Beans and Chili Piquin Salsa.

Sat, Feb 9 • 1:00 PM

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December 15- Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This is a hands on class. primary image

December 15- Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This is a hands on class.

Sat, Dec 15 • 1:00 PM

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December 11 Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and chicken tamales. primary image

December 11 Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and chicken tamales.

Tue, Dec 11 • 1:00 PM

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December 8- Tamales 101 - Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and  chicken tamales. primary image

December 8- Tamales 101 - Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and chicken tamales.

Sat, Dec 8 • 1:00 PM

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November-10- Desserts- Sweet tamales, Polvorones, Pumpkin Empanadas, Capirotada and Flan. primary image

November-10- Desserts- Sweet tamales, Polvorones, Pumpkin Empanadas, Capirotada and Flan.

Sat, Nov 10 • 1:00 PM

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October 27- North of the Border Enchiladas- Tex Mex enchiladas which include chili gravy, salsa verde and laguna madre sauce. primary image

October 27- North of the Border Enchiladas- Tex Mex enchiladas which include chili gravy, salsa verde and laguna madre sauce.

Sat, Oct 27 • 1:00 PM

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June 1.- Tamales 101.- The ancient Art of Making Tamales- Pork and Chicken tamales- Sylvia teaches how to make this delicious and ancient food and begin a new holiday tradition of tamales with family and friends. This is really fun hands on class. primary image

June 1.- Tamales 101.- The ancient Art of Making Tamales- Pork and Chicken tamales- Sylvia teaches how to make this delicious and ancient food and begin a new holiday tradition of tamales with family and friends. This is really fun hands on class.

Sat, Jun 1 • 1:00 PM

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May.-18 - South Texas Mexican Breakfast Favorites- Chilaquiles, Migas, Refried Beans, Guisado Beans, Flour Tortillas, Gorditas and Corn Tortillas. primary image

May.-18 - South Texas Mexican Breakfast Favorites- Chilaquiles, Migas, Refried Beans, Guisado Beans, Flour Tortillas, Gorditas and Corn Tortillas.

Sat, May 18 • 1:00 PM

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April 27.- Hands-On Chile Relleno prep- Beef or Cheese Chiles Rellenos, special topping for Rellenos, Rice, Quick Refried Beans. primary image

April 27.- Hands-On Chile Relleno prep- Beef or Cheese Chiles Rellenos, special topping for Rellenos, Rice, Quick Refried Beans.

Sat, Apr 27 • 1:00 PM

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April 20.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Sweets- Polvorones, Flan, Capirotada (Bread Pudding),Buñuelos, Empanadas (pumpking), Mexican Hot Chocolate. primary image

April 20.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Sweets- Polvorones, Flan, Capirotada (Bread Pudding),Buñuelos, Empanadas (pumpking), Mexican Hot Chocolate.

Sat, Apr 20 • 1:00 PM

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April 6.- South Texas Backyard Grilling- Beef and Chicken Fajitas, Grilled Corn, Flour Tortillas, Salsa, Charro Beans. primary image

April 6.- South Texas Backyard Grilling- Beef and Chicken Fajitas, Grilled Corn, Flour Tortillas, Salsa, Charro Beans.

Sat, Apr 6 • 1:00 PM

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March 16.- Meatless Enchiladas- Crystal City Enchiladas(spinach),Enchiladas Morelia(Salsa roja and Queso Fresco),and Enchiladas Sarita (Squash Enchiladas). primary image

March 16.- Meatless Enchiladas- Crystal City Enchiladas(spinach),Enchiladas Morelia(Salsa roja and Queso Fresco),and Enchiladas Sarita (Squash Enchiladas).

Sat, Mar 16 • 1:00 PM

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February 9.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Basics- Flour Tortillas, Carne Guisada, Refried Beans, Charro Beans and Chili Piquin Salsa. primary image

February 9.- Texas Mexican Kitchen Basics- Flour Tortillas, Carne Guisada, Refried Beans, Charro Beans and Chili Piquin Salsa.

Sat, Feb 9 • 1:00 PM

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December 15- Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This is a hands on class. primary image

December 15- Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This is a hands on class.

Sat, Dec 15 • 1:00 PM

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December 11 Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and chicken tamales. primary image

December 11 Tamales 101- Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and chicken tamales.

Tue, Dec 11 • 1:00 PM

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December 8- Tamales 101 - Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and  chicken tamales. primary image

December 8- Tamales 101 - Hands on class on the ancient art of making tamales. This class includes pork and chicken tamales.

Sat, Dec 8 • 1:00 PM

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November-10- Desserts- Sweet tamales, Polvorones, Pumpkin Empanadas, Capirotada and Flan. primary image

November-10- Desserts- Sweet tamales, Polvorones, Pumpkin Empanadas, Capirotada and Flan.

Sat, Nov 10 • 1:00 PM

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October 27- North of the Border Enchiladas- Tex Mex enchiladas which include chili gravy, salsa verde and laguna madre sauce. primary image

October 27- North of the Border Enchiladas- Tex Mex enchiladas which include chili gravy, salsa verde and laguna madre sauce.

Sat, Oct 27 • 1:00 PM

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