Food

California Chefs Bring Chicano Food Culture to the Table

Scott Reitz

At first glance, Amor Y Tacos in Cerritos looks a lot like many of the Mexican restaurants that dot Southern California and beyond. A tortilla maker works the comal just inside the door, enveloping guests in the smell of toasting masa, perhaps eclipsing the warm greeting from the host stand nearby. A basket of chips paired with salsa hits every table as...