Mexicano
Chefs Jaime Martin del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu have duplicated many of their La Casita Mexicana offerings at Mexicano, though they’ve adapted some for the mall crowd. Here, the guacamole al tequila and a shot of Los Tres Tonos tequila extra anejo.
(Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)La Casita Mexicana gets a brother. Chefs Jaime Martin del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu open Mexicano in Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.
The mole poblano with chicken is a house specialty.
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Mexicano is the second restaurant from chefs Jaime Martin del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu.
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Mexicano’s traditional margarita.
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Chile en nogada: A poblano chile stuffed with ground pork, dried fruit, walnuts and candied cactus, and topped with pecan cream sauce and pomegranate.
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Jamaica margarita
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An outdoor table at Mexicano.
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Pumpkin flan
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The Placero
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The exterior of Mexicano.
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