Don Day: “The best traditional dish in the world”. Right here in San Miguel de Allende

Published December 1, 2023

So there we were strolling down Salida a Celaya, sauntering our way from bar one to bar two, minding our own damn business, and POW!!! They hit us right in the eyes. Two of them. Obviously targeting our dated and dilated pupils. The first was “cochinita”, the second was “pibil” Just two words on a two foot tall easel. Sticking its head above an ornamental grass. But the power of those words.

“I thought that was a tofu shop”, said Cactus Jack.

“I thought it was a laundry”, said Don Day.

“I know it used to be a newspaper and magazine shop”, said Jack. “Should we check it out?”

“With the words, ‘Cochinita Pibil’ tugging at our sleeves? Lead on.” said I.

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