The Magical Baco Mercat Pazole
The ‘Bazole’
As my friend Annaliese asked, “Mo, ARE THOSE BIG SQUARES OF PORK BELLY?” (yes in capitol letters)
Do I have you interested yet?
I’m only going to write about how fucking mind-blowing Baco Mercat’s ‘Bazole’ is. Chef Joseph Centeno combines cultures with his “bazole,” a blend of Mexican pozole (typically simmered with pork, dried chiles, garlic, herbs and spices) and Japanese tonkotsu ramen broth (pork stock), topped with a spike of harissa [North African hot chili sauce] for good measure. Noodles (ramen ones folks) are made in-house and is the sealer of this pazole deal. And the Thai basil makes for a herbacious life-changing experience.
I haven’t tried everything, but his flat breads, and his sandwiches is beautiful ‘dude food’ personified.
408 S Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Neighborhood: Downtown
(213) 687-8808
