Both are owned by Jesse and Maria Hernandez. Tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, tamales, chile relleno and slow-cooked soups and stews, including pozole, menudo, chile verde and chile Colorado. No chili powder is used. The kitchen staff prefers seasoning with cooked chilies. The fire is a red chile sauce you squeeze out of a plastic bottle.
Ice water keeps the flames to a minimum.
More than 20 different beers help wash it all down. La Placita ladles up an outstanding version. If you lust for the flavor of the chile, you may be disappointed. Can be doctored with shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, diced onions, salsa and lemon juice, all served on the side. Stir in whatever you desire and slurp away.