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Taste Mexico in Lynwood: Balam's 11 Years
5 Jun
Summary
- Balam Mexican Kitchen celebrates 11 years of serving diverse Mexican regional cuisines.
- The restaurant features made-to-order blue corn tortillas for gourmet tacos.
- Balam provides free produce weekly to support the local community.
Balam Mexican Kitchen, located in Lynwood, is preparing to celebrate its 11th anniversary this fall. Owner Rosendo Jacquez envisioned a restaurant that highlights the varied culinary traditions found throughout Mexico.
The restaurant's signature offering includes gourmet tacos, each prepared with freshly made blue corn tortillas, a process that ensures ultimate freshness for every order.
Jacquez's family heritage from Jalisco influences the menu, particularly the popular barbacoa, slow-cooked using a traditional method. Another standout is the Cochinita pibil taco, a dish from Yucatan featuring slow-roasted pork with a citrusy orange peel marinade.
Beyond its food, Balam Mexican Kitchen is deeply integrated into its community. Owner Jacquez emphasized the importance of community support, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic and recent ICE raids. In solidarity, the restaurant has been distributing free produce every Thursday afternoon, providing a safe and accessible resource for residents.
The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday, closed on Mondays, and situated at 11700 Long Beach Blvd. in Lynwood.
