JBF Awards 2010: Mary & Titos Cafe (Albuquerque, NM ), Americas Classic Award

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Mary & Titos Cafe Owners: Mary Gonzales and Antoinette KnightCarne adovada—long-braised pork in red chile sauce—might be the most characteristic of New Mexicos robust and deceptively simple dishes. New Mexicans argue the merits of various carne adovada preparations statewide, but aficionados nearly always rank Mary & Titos tops. The Gonzales family serves the fork-tender meat as the centerpiece of a plate, in overstuffed burritos, and also as a filling for enchiladas and empanadas.Native New Mexicans and husband and wife team Mary and Tito Gonzales started their adobe cafe just north of downtown Albuquerque in 1963. Tito was the original cook and creator of the recipes. When he passed away, Mary hired more cooks and continued to run the front of the house, oversee the business, and raise their family.From the worn but clean booths, tables, and a handful of counter stools, diners gaze over family and patron photos, the kids and grandkids sports trophies, and other mementos of family accomplishments.Now past 80, Mary still comes in daily to greet old friends and new, while her daughter Antoinette manages the cafe. Other daughters help out too, and various grandchildren wait tables when theyre not in school.—Cheryl Jamison, Cookbook Author and Food Writer 
Category
Cafes in albuquerque
Tags
2010, James, Beard, Foundation, Awards, America's, Classics, Mary, Tito's
Telephone
505-344-6266
Location
2711 4th Street Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87107
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