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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Full of Surprises"

  (3 restaurants)    
Aired on: September 6, 2019 
Aired on: September 6, 2019 
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Delight [CLOSED]See Delight Video ($$)
(98 ratings)

502 N Oregon St Map It!
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 503-1882
  • Chicharron Pupusas
    grilled masa pockets of Salvadorian ground pork; served w/ curtido slaw & tomato sauce; "I'll have 500 of these, please." - Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Chickpea Fries
    chickpea flour-based loaf chilled & sliced, then deep fried; served w/ homemade signature black ketchup
4.0 out of 5
98 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2016; authentic gourmet restaurant & deli specializes in making everything in-house; serving up international favorites, plus soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers & more
Extra VirginSee Extra Virgin Video ($$)
(543 ratings)

1900 Main St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 842-2205
www.extravirginkc.com
  • Duck Tongue Tacos
    seasoned duck tongue & neck meat cooked in hot sauce, onion, cilantro, garlic & achiote paste then shredded & caramelized w/ scallions & cilantro before filling a deep fried corn tortilla shell; topped w/ pickled onions & queso fresco
  • Braised Pork Jowls
    poached then braised & caramelized pork jowls w/ amatriciana sauce from in-house cured pork pancetta, tomato sauce, onions, garlic & herbs; topped w/ pecorino & chopped parsley
4.0 out of 5
543 ratings
est. 2008; this lively spot for inventive Mediterranean tapas puts a unique take on exotic cuisine; also has a full bar & streetside patio; chef/owner Michael Smith won James Beard Award (Best Chef in the Midwest, 1999)
Joseph's Culinary PubSee Joseph's Culinary Pub Video ($$$)
(295 ratings)

428 Agua Fria St Map It!
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-1272
www.josephsofsantafe.com
  • Crispy Lamb Neck Confit
    lamb meat slow-cooked in duck fat then pulled & sauteed w/ shallots & leeks; served atop veal stock based sunchoke puree, w/ yogurt & blackberries; topped w/ garlic ginger Brussels sprouts & fried shallots; "the only thing I don't like is that I don't want it to end." -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Fried Organic Chicken Tamales
    masa-filled w/ roasted, shredded chicken & chile verde, wrapped in corn husk, steamed then fried in duck fat; served w/ red chile & cotija; looks good
4.5 out of 5
295 ratings
est. 2013; elevated New American fare served in a warm setting w/ a refined farmhouse feel & eclectic art; chef Joseph Wrede: Food & Wine's Best New Chef & the winner of several AAA Four Diamond Awards
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Full of Surprises"
  (3 restaurants)    
Aired on: September 6, 2019 
Aired on: September 6, 2019