Sweet Butter’s shrimp ceviche has the fresh flavors of lemon and cilantro. Recipe. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
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Queso de chiva fundido con pipián verde (Translation: Broiled goat cheese with a pumpkin seed sauce.) Read the recipe.(Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
This dish is the perfect ending to any party. Read the recipe.(Carlos Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
9/23
El Cholo’s chiles rellenos are an L.A. favorite.(Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
10/23
The vegetarians will enjoy this one. Read the recipe.(Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
11/23
There’s a reason this dish is such a classic. Read the recipe.(Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
12/23
Huitlacoche can be found at select Latin markets; call ahead to make sure before tackling this dish. Read the recipe.(Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
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Jamaica flowers are combined with peppers, onion and zucchini in this enchilada. Read the recipe.(Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
14/23
We discovered this dish on the menu at the Tequila & Ceviche Bar at Las Ventanas in Los Cabos. It tastes even better than it looks.(Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
15/23
Who needs tofu enchiladas and walnut tacos? Read the recipe.(Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
16/23
Mexican chocolate and orange accent this pork dish, which is normally served at special events, such as a wedding. Read the recipe.(Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
17/23
This pork shoulder is dusted with chili powder and other spices, then braised for hours. Read the recipe.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
18/23
These enchiladas are brimming with eggplant, zucchini and peppers. Read the recipe. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Wadiya Location: 949 S. Euclid St., Anaheim, (714) 635-0005. wadiyausa.com.Price: Appetizers, $2.99 to $5.99; entrees, $6.99 to $14.99; desserts, $2.99 to $3.99; lunch and dinner buffets, $6.99 to $10.99Best dishes:Lamprais, hoppers and egg hoppers, ambul thiyal, chicken biryani, watalappan.Details: Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Closed Tuesday. No alcohol. Credit cards accepted. Lot parking.
