00:00At Lengua Madre in New Orleans, strength and whimsy define Ana Castro's Mexican menu.
00:05There are no giant goblets of frozen margaritas here, menus of combination platters, or giant vats of bubbling queso.
00:11Instead, you'll find sophisticated cocktails that highlight more obscure Mexican spirits, like pox, Mexican corn whiskey, and Oaxacan gin.
00:19Not to mention her affordable five-course tasting menu.
00:22Dishes might include an umami shrimp broth, mole that changes with the seasons and available produce,
00:27la collo is made from corn, nixtamalized in-house, and more.
00:31The restaurant is a joyful, thoughtful creation that almost didn't exist after Castro experienced a major burnout due to working in many toxic kitchens.
00:38Lucky for us, her sister Lydia convinced her to carry on, and Lengua Madre was born to create incredible food and ambiance.
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