Mexican cuisine expert and cookbook author Rosa Cienfuegos has opened her second diner in Redfern, Itacate & Mexican Deli, a space that is larger than Tamaleria, her first restaurant located in Dulwich Hill.
Read: The Grounds’ New Events Space, Coffee Roastery To Open In South Eveleigh
Itacate, which is a Nahuatl word for “your share of food” serves all the bestsellers from Tamaleria and if you have been to the place, you surely know how locals are raving about their tacos and Birria, a delicious meaty stew usually served with tortillas and a red spicy sauce.
Another menu item that keeps guests coming back is tamales, a small steamed cake of dough made with corn-based dough and filled with chicken and green sauce. For those who haven’t heard of her deli, Ms Cienfuegos started running pop-up events in Marrickville where she would sell her tamales before opening a permanent location in 2018.
In Redfern, guests can look forward to a more extensive menu, which includes breakfast and Comida corrida or “fast food” and since it’s bigger than the original store, expect more seating and longer trading hours with this new restaurant.
Ms Cienfuegos also recently came up with new dishes for Itacate, which includes Enchiladas Suizas (corn rolled tortillas filled with chicken, or cactus and potato, topped with mild sauce, cream and melted cheese) and pineapple cheese tarts for dessert.
Other dessert options are Pastel de tres Leches, a sponge cake soaked in milk and topped with whipped cream and strawberries and their Mexican pavlova. And if you want to try an authentic Mexican beverage, don’t leave without trying Jarritos locos, a soft drink mixed with lime, salt, chili powder and decorated with a Mexican lolly.
Beyond the authentic Mexican dishes, this place is worth visiting for their cheese and sauces, such as the oaxaca cheese, which is semisoft, white, artisan cheese made from cow’s milk that goes perfectly with quesadillas.
Itacate & Mexican Deli is open from Tuesday through Saturday and also offers delivery via UberEats. You can find them on Facebook or on Instagram @itacate.redfern for updates.