Huarache (food)


Huarache (sometimes spelled guarache) wa'ɾatʃe is a popular Mexican dish consisting of an oblong, fried masa base, with a variety of toppings including green or red salsa, onions, potato, cilantro and any manner of protein such as ground beef or tongue, and then finished with queso fresco cheese. This dish is most popular in its hometown, Mexico City. The dish is also sold in cities with Mexican-American populations such as Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, San Antonio, or Houston, but have yet to become widely available across the entire United States.