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Tepache, tejuino and pulque

Evelyn Flores pours some Tejuino at her family’s roadside location, Tequileros Tejuino and Snack Bar, on Rosemead Blvd; The Chido Wey! cocktail from Madre; The scene and vibe around Jose Reyes, 60, as he sells Pulque from his truck.

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An illustration of drinks, pineapple and corn

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Helping Indigenous restaurant workers in the languages they speak

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - NOVEMBER 04: The passion bird at The Recess Room in Fountain Valley for 101 drink list. Photographed at The Recess Room on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 21: Pork Katsu Sando from Katsu Sando on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

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Portrait of Engineer Richard Gomez at his workshop on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Pacoima, CA.

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Redondo Beach, CA - December 22: For "dry January," a collection of non-alcoholic spirits, from left; Lyre's Dry London Spirit (gin), Free Spirits: Spirit of Tequila, Ghia: aperitif, Ritual: Rum Alternative, Spiritless: Kentucky 74 (bourbon), AMASS: Riverine, Seedlip: Grove 42 Cirtus, For Bitter For Worse: Eva's Spritz cider (Tart Rhubarb + Citrus + "Sunshine on Bare Shoulders" flavor), Optimist Botanicals: Smokey, DHOS: Gin-Free and Wilfred's: bittersweet orange & rosemary, all photographed in a kitchen in Redondo Beach, CA, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

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