"In the Bay Area, food is synonymous with culture, exploration and community. Discovering your local food scene can not only satisfy your hunger, but connect you to the people, stories and traditions that shape your neighborhood. So, in the pursuit of something delicious, I laced up my shoes and walked all of 23rd street, one of Richmond's busiest corridors, to see what spots spoke to me. Here's what I ate:"
"My first stop was La Gran Chiquita, a family-run spot that dishes up authentic Mexico City cuisine. When I first walked in, I was greeted by murals, colorful seven-pointed star piñatas and wide smiles from servers. Its extensive menu offers classic dishes, such as tortas, caldo, burritos, and gorditas. They also offer pambazos, a common Mexican street sandwich that is dipped in guajillo salsa, grilled, and then filled with potatoes, chorizo, queso fresco, crema and lettuce."
"But to start off my food journey, I went for sopes con carne. For $11.50, the dish came with a large crispy corn tortilla, refried pinto beans, meat, lettuce, crema and queso fresco (I opted out of the crema). For my meat, I chose the carne asada, which had a slight crisp to it that I really enjoyed. The charred, slightly upturned edges of the sope held the toppings in well, and added a nice smoky flavor that paired well with the muted flavor of the other toppings."
A sunny day in the East Bay set the stage at Richmond Food Center near Cutting Boulevard and South 23rd Street for a food-focused walk along 23rd Street. The Bay Area’s food scene connects culture, community and local stories through neighborhood eateries. A first stop at La Gran Chiquita revealed a family-run Mexico City–style kitchen with murals, piñatas and a wide menu including pambazos. The sopes con carne cost $11.50 and arrived on a large crispy corn base with refried pinto beans, carne asada, lettuce, queso fresco and optional crema. The carne asada provided a pleasant char and smoky crunch.
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