Uncle Julio's Cozumel Shrimp Tacos
COZUMEL SHRIMP TACOSUncle Julio's Restaurant RecipeMango Jicama Slaw:1 1/2 cup mango, julienned3/4 cup jicama, julienned1/4 cup cucumber julienne cut and peeled1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoon lime...
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SPICY SEARED TUNA TACOSUncle Julio's Restaurant RecipeMango Jicama Slaw:1 1/2 cup mango, julienne cut3/4 cup jicama, julienne cut1/4 cup cucumber julienne cut and peeled1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons...
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SPICED MANGO PASSION MARGARITAUncle Julio's Restaurant Recipe1 1/2 ounces 1800 Reposado Tequila1 ounce mango passion puree1/2 ounce fresh lime juice with fresh cilantro1 jalapeño sliverchili...
View ArticleZ'Tejas Green Chile Barbacoa Enchiladas
GREEN CHILE BARBACOA ENCHILADASZ'Tejas Restaurant Copycat RecipeGreen Chile Barbacoa:4-6 pound beef chuck, cut 3 by 3 inch1/2 cup cilantro2 tablespoons kosher salt1/3 cup garlic, chopped2 ounces ancho...
View ArticleZ'Tejas Dos XX's Pork Carnitas
DOS XX's PORK CARNITASZ'Tejas Restaurant Copycat Recipe6 pounds pork butt, cut into 2 inch cubes1 1/2 quarts water1 quart orange juice3 (12 oz.) bottles Dos XX beer1/4 cup achiote powder or 1/4 cup...
View ArticleAcapulco's White Cheese Dip
WHITE CHEESE DIPAcapulco's Mexican Restaurant Copycat Recipe1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup asadero cheese or 1 cup chihuahua cheese, shredded fine4 ounces green chilies1/4 cup half-and-half2...
View ArticleAcapulco's Black Bean and Corn Guacamole Dip
BLACK BEAN and CORN GUACAMOLE DIPAcapulco's Mexican Restaurant Copycat Recipe1 vine-ripened tomato, seeded and chopped1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (could use feta or shredded Monterey Jack)Â Black...
View ArticleEl Charro Cafe Cocktail Recipes
SANGRIA1 bottle red burgundy wine1 1/2 bottle Presidente brandy1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup cranberry juiceGarnishes1 cup chopped apple1 cup chopped orange segments1 cup chopped cantaloupeIn a large...
View ArticleEl Charro Cafe Mexican Hot Chocolate
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATEEl Charro Cafe Restaurant Recipe4 tablespoons cocoa or 4 squares Ibarra Mexican chocolate  3 cups whole milk1 cup sugarpinch of salt3 eggs,  separated1 teaspoon vanilla...
View ArticleEl Charro Cafe Mexican Coffee
MEXICAN COFFEEEl Charro Cafe Restaurant Recipe1/2 cup ground coffee1 cinnamon stick broken in half4 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar4 cups waterPlace the coffee in a filter container of drip style...
View ArticleEl Charro Cafe 3 Kings Bread
3 KINGS BREADEl Charro Cafe Restaurant RecipeBread:1 pound butter or margarine1 pound powdered sugar6 eggs4 cups cake flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup chopped walnuts or...
View ArticleEl Charro Cafe Rice Pudding
RICE PUDDINGEl Charro Cafe Restaurant Recipe1 cup rice1/2 stick cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup water1 cup sugar3/4 cup milk1/4 cup seedless white or dark raisins2 egg yolksgrated peel of 1/2 lemon or...
View ArticleEl Charro Cafe Tortilla Crusted Chicken
TORTILLA CRUSTED CHICKENEl Charro Cafe Restaurant RecipeChicken:8 (6 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 cup low fat milk1 cup flour3 cups finely crushed tortilla chipsSeasoning Mix:1/4 cup salt2...
View ArticleEl Charro Cafe Cheese and Potato Soup
CHEESE and POTATO SOUPEl Charro Cafe Restaurant Recipe4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed5 cups water3 ups beef stock1 medium white onion1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup garlic puree8 fresh Anaheim chiles,...
View ArticleEl Charro Cafe Mixed Pepper Bisque
MIXED PEPPER BISQUEEl Charro Cafe Restaurant RecipePepper Puree:6 bell peppers, red, green and yellow2 fresh Anaheim chiles,roasted1 onion, chopped2 carrots, choppedBisque:3 cups broth1 cup water1 cup...
View ArticleEl Charro Cafe Shellfish Soup
SHELLFISH SOUPEl Charro Cafe Restaurant RecipeSoup:2 tablespoons cooking oil1 cup finely chopped white onion1 tablespoon garlic puree8 cups water1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon pepper2 cups canned stewed...
View ArticleEl Charro Cafe Large Cheese Crisp
LARGE CHEESE CRISPEl Charro Cafe Restaurant Recipe1 large flour tortilla16 ounces longhorn cheese, shreddedPreheat the oven to 400 degrees. Baked tortilla for 5 minutes directly on the rack in the...
View ArticleEl Charro Cafe Vegetarian Burrito
VEGETARIAN BURRITOSEl Charro Cafe Restaurant Recipe6 (12 inch) flour tortillas1cup cooked whole or refried beans1 cup cooked rice1/2 cup sliced mushrooms1/2 cup chopped onion1 cup shredded Cheddar...
View ArticleEl Charro Cafe Rolled Chicken Enchiladas
ROLLED CHICKEN ENCHILADASEl Charro Cafe Restaurant RecipeEnchiladas:1 quart water4 large chicken breasts2 cups oil12 cornt ortillas1 quart Enchilada Sauce4 cups Lornghorn or Jack cheese,...
View ArticleEl Charro Cafe Tequila Shrimp Salad
TEQUILA SHRIMP SALADEl Charro Cafe Restaurant Recipe1/2 cup chile oil2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon lemon pepper1/4 cup dice green onion1/4 cup chopped parsley1/4 cup...
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