Las Petroleras De "La güera", Mexican restaurant in Santa Bárbara, Azcapotzalco, Mexico.
Las Petroleras De La güera is a restaurant focused on traditional Mexican dishes, especially large round fried masa cakes topped with various stews and meats. The menu also features quesadillas and other hearty preparations made to order.
The restaurant takes its name from refinery workers who ate simpler versions of these dishes decades ago in the neighborhood. Over time, this working-class food evolved into the restaurant that exists today.
The restaurant carries forward local cooking methods that have been passed down through the neighborhood for decades. The dishes reflect how people in this area have always eaten, connecting different generations through shared flavors.
The restaurant operates on weekdays and Saturdays and offers food for eating in or taking away. It is best to arrive early, as popular items can run out depending on the time of day.
The signature dish, the petrolera, is customized based on what each customer prefers in terms of toppings, sauces, cheese, and stews. This made-to-order approach means no two meals are exactly the same.
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