TU CUIDAD
November 2007
Tastes of The City #14-
Located in charming, historic Old Towne Orange, Gabbi’s is a local institution. Walk through the open patio to a lively bar scene inside with brick walls, ambient lighting, and an open kitchen where you can watch tortillas being made. Starters include favorites such as Queso Fundido with Chorizo and a selection of Sopes topped with Chicken in Mole, shredded beef, and chorizo. For entrées there are regional dishes such as Pork-Poc-Chuc (a Mayan dish made with achiote marinade and served with grillled plantains and black beans) and mole Qaxaqueña (enchiladas covered in a rich, bittersweet black Mole considered by some to be the “queen of all Moles”). But we have a soft spot for the small soft tacos—served three to an order—even though choosing from the long list of options presents a challenge. We vote for the carnitas, Cochinita Pibil, or the Al Pastor. Then again, there’s the Pollo Asado and wild mushroom. Really, how can we pick just one?