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When I was first introduced to El Aztecos Topopo Salad, it was more than 20 years ago in their original underground restaurant location just off the MSU campus in East Lansing. You had to take a narrow stairway to the dark, dusky restaurant below, and there always seemed to be a line of both students and yuppie couples waiting for a table. (You know the food is good when people are lining up to eat in a basement!) My future husband introduced me to this whole in the wall, and weve loved it every since, dragging family and friends with us whenever possible. Although the underground location has since moved into a trendier spot in an area strip mall, we can still get a taste of the old days at their Lansing location. With its ancient mock-adobe exterior, plaster parrots and tattooed, pierced and dyed staff, it’s like stepping back in time. Nothing has changed, including the menu! Unfortunately, we cant get our El Az fix as often as wed like, so I dissected my restaurant Topopo salads in an effort to recreate them at home. A little internet research to the rescue and here you have it! Our friends and family who have enjoyed the original say this recipe is spot on! This salad is always a hit at parties. Ive even had coworkers request it for our office potlucks. It makes a great main dish or works as a side with other Mexican fare. (Its a little messy to serve, though. I prefer the stab straight down with a fork and scoot onto your own plate method.) I like the rice vinegar, but others have tried distilled white and apple cider vinegars, too. This recipe is truly flexible and can be altered to fit your tastes. Experiment and enjoy!
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| Title: | Mexican Topopo Salad |
| Descrition: | When I was first introduced to El Azteco's Topopo Salad, it was more than 20 years ago in their original underground restaurant location just off the MSU campus |
Mexican Topopo Salad
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Mexican Topopo Salad
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