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“Chimichangas aren’t Mexican food” says NYC chef from Mexico (VIDEO)


October 22, 2018
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By Jackie Tran
By Jackie Tran

While Montiel celebrates Mexican dishes such as huaraches, he also insists that chimichangas aren't Mexican food.

https://www.facebook.com/NowThisFood/videos/1554040354696391/

Food media company NowThis Food posted a video on Monday, October 15 titled Everything You Know About Mexican Food Is A Lie.

The opinion video features Saul Montiel, executive chef of New York City restaurant Cantina Rooftop. A Mexico native, Montiel born in Atotonilco el Grande, he was raised in his mother and grandmother’s restaurant-kitchen LaUnica.

While Montiel celebrates Mexican dishes such as huaraches, he also insists that dishes such as chimichangas, nachos, and refried beans aren’t Mexican food — he labels them all as Tex-Mex.

What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments.

For more information, visit Everything You Know About Mexican Food Is A Lie.

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Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon...

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