El Bajío, Traditional Mexican restaurant in Azcapotzalco, Mexico.
El Bajío is a restaurant with multiple locations across Mexico City that serves regional dishes from various states including Veracruz, Puebla, Michoacán, and Oaxaca. The menu features ceviche, different mole sauce variations, and other traditional Mexican specialties.
The restaurant was founded in 1972 when Raúl Ramírez Degollado purchased it, initially specializing in Michoacán-style carnitas. After his death in 1976, his wife Carmen expanded the business and diversified the menu with dishes from other Mexican regions.
The name means "the lowlands" and refers to the fertile valley regions of Mexico known for food production. The interior spaces display traditional Mexican crafts and folk art throughout, reflecting the culinary heritage of different regions.
The restaurant operates several locations spread across different parts of the city, making multiple options easily accessible to visitors. It is advisable to expect lines during peak meal times, particularly lunch and dinner hours on weekends.
Many cooks at this restaurant are descendants of the original staff members who specialized in preparing Michoacán-style carnitas. This knowledge has been passed down through generations and continues to influence the quality and taste of this specialty.
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