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No meal at Boulder’s Centro Latin Kitchen & Refreshment Palace should begin without an order of the chorizo and queso asadero fundido. The appetizer is a Mexican take on cheese fondue—and I like it even better than the boozy Swiss version.
What arrives is a blazing-hot crock filled with mild queso asadero (most typically used as filling for chile rellenos) and mozzarella-like queso oaxaca. Stirred into the bubbling mix are nuggets of smoky chorizo and caramelized onion, with chef Ian Clark’s sweet and spicy red-pepper marmalade drizzled on top. The best part, however, is the garnish of tangy vegetables—pickled carrots, onions, garlic, and jalapeños—that lighten and brighten the bold flavors.
That's only $1 per issue!
Scoop this all up with fat, chewy tortillas—and try to save room for your entrée.
950 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-7771