A Definitive Guide to Highway 99 Mexican food, from Gustavo Arellano (and who knows better?)

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Eater.com: Where to Eat Mexican Food in California’s Central Valley, Mapped It’s one of the best Mexican food scenes in America

intro: The Mexican food of California’s Central Valley rivals anything that LA or San Francisco have to offer. Gustavo Arellano — the author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America — crawled up State Route 99 to seek out the region’s finest taco stands, mulita specialists, enchilada masters, pan dulce shops, and more. Read his magnificent (and filling) journey, or for just the highlights, here’s a map to his favorite stops. [image] #30 Chile Verde at Arizona Cafe [Bakersfield] Ph…