Los Machetes Amparito, Family restaurant in Guerrero, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico
Los Machetes Amparito is a restaurant in the Guerrero neighborhood that specializes in oversized quesadillas reaching up to 60 centimeters in length. These filled items contain various meats and vegetables and are cooked on large rectangular griddles designed for their size.
The restaurant was founded and has preserved its original preparation method for machetes since opening in the Guerrero neighborhood. The cooking style and recipe have remained unchanged over the years.
The restaurant represents a working-class food tradition in Mexico City where locals stop during lunch to eat hearty, filling meals. These oversized quesadillas are part of how the neighborhood's residents fuel their day and gather socially.
The location sits roughly 400 meters from Metro Guerrero station, making it accessible by public transport. It opens Monday through Saturday from 9:00 to 19:00 and Sundays until 18:00.
These oversized quesadillas require specific cooking techniques and timing on the large griddles to reach their ideal texture. This focused approach allows the kitchen to perfect a single dish rather than maintain a broad menu.
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