An Early Look at El Centro D.F.
Al pastor tacos with adobo-marinated pork belly, grilled pineapple, cilantro, onion, and salsa verde. Photograph by Erik Uecke
An Early Look at El Centro D.F.
The fresh tequila smash cocktail. Photograph by Erik Uecke
An Early Look at El Centro D.F.
Market fish Veracruzana with olives, capers, peppers, plantains, and a cheese-stuffed pepper. Photograph by Erik Uecke
An Early Look at El Centro D.F.
Smoked beef short ribs with citrus-achiote pibil sauce, refried black beans, and Mexican rice. Photograph by Erik Uecke
An Early Look at El Centro D.F.
The walls downstairs are studded with clay masks made by Mexico City street vendors. Photograph by Erik Uecke
An Early Look at El Centro D.F.
The basement area has vaulted ceilings and wooden tables and feels like a cave. Photograph by Erik Uecke
An Early Look at El Centro D.F.
Tables in the upstairs dining room are decorated with clippings from old Mexican newspapers. Photograph by Erik Uecke



