La Casita Mexicana serves up food with history and tradition

Missing the traditional food they grew up with, Jaime Martín Del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu opened La Casita Mexicana Restaurant with a menu crafted partly as a tribute to their grandmothers. They gave us a sneak peek at how they assemble their mole, which has more than 40 ingredients.

Dec. 19, 2023 9:15 AM PT

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