Molotes: Chorizo Fritters from Tacos Atoyac
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| Erica O'Neil |
| A platter of molotes and an horchata from Tacos Atoyac. |
This week: Molotes from Tacos Atoyac.
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| Erica O'Neil |
| The tasty chorizo center of a molote. |
Tacos Atoyac at 19th Ave and Glendale is the real Oaxacan deal, and has only been open for a little over a month so it still has that new taquito smell. In addition to the tacos and tostadas, Tacos Atoyac also boasts molotes, tiny little torpedo-shaped maize fritters that hide a steaming hot chorizo center. And some of the best damn horchata we've had in a long time.
(sink your teeth into all the spicy details after the jump)
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| Erica O'Neil |
| A tall glass of horchata from Tacos Atoyac, garnished with cantaloupe and pecan bits. |
At Tacos Atoyac, ordering a molote will score you a deep fried chorizo and potato ball for $1.50, and at those prices, you can afford to order way more than just one.
El Sabor: The molotes at Tacos Atoyac had a crispity, crunchity masa shell that was more reminiscent of a thin pastry dough than a thicker tamale-type masa. Break into the fried fritter with a fork and knife to reveal an earthy, spicy mass of chorizo and mashed potato. These torpedo-shaped fritters are then topped with a black bean puree, crema, shredded lettuce and a sprinkle of dry white cheese.
Honestly, we were tempted to order a platter of molotes and pop 'em like donut holes. If you try that out, let us know how it goes!
Know of any Mexican gems in the valley? Reveal your family secrets in the comment section.
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