Cuisine:

• Others
• Mexican

Distrito Restaurant Description:
Jose Garces has done it again in Technicolor at this energetic eatery that includes a booth fashioned from one of the city's signature green VW Beetle taxis, resin-coated Mexican oilcloth tabletops, and a wall of more than 600 wrestling masks, worn by Mexico's answer to the WWF---the lucha libre, or free fight "professional" wrestlers. There is plenty that's familiar on the menu, from traditional guacamole and nachos to ceviches, enchiladas, tamales and quesadillas. But know that if you're looking for Tex-Mex, and dishes dripping with melted Jack cheese, this isn't the spot for you. Garces' quesadillas are made with zucchini squash blossom and poblano and avocado purée. His chicken enchiladas include Chihuahua cheese. And the beef in his taco is Kobe flat iron, served with truffle potato and tomato horseradish escabèche. Garces, the culinary force behind Philly restaurants, Amada, Tinto, Village Whiskey and Chifa---is riding a serious wave these days. The little plates can add up to a big check if you're hungry---so the $15 two-course lunch deal is a good option.


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