Restaurant · First Settlement
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From a beloved food cart to a downtown restaurant, this family spot blends Jalisco recipes and California touches—grandma’s mole, quesabirria, cantaritos. Covered by Wisconsin State Journal and Madison Magazine; a lively community favorite.
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