El Campesino: Traditional Mexican Fare Both Familiar and Slightly Exotic (11/7/24)

Mole! at El Campesino

Mole Ranchero and a Margarita at El Campesino. (Photo: Rick Handler)

Hungry for Mexican food, but looking for something besides tacos, burritos, and enchiladas? Then try El Campesino’s Mole Ranchero. The dish is composed of shredded chicken in a brown sauce (with chocolate, bananas, finely ground peanuts, and Mexican spices, according to the server). The dish has a deep, complex flavor that is very savory and satisfying. It’s served with three tortillas, rice, and choice of guacamole salad or tossed salad. On a recent trip I paired it with the Campesino Perfecta Margarita (Gran Centenaria Reposado Tequila, orange liqueur, pineapple, lime, and Tajin Rum. It was sweet, refreshing, and had a good kick. Another favorite is the Fajitas Campesino: a combination of beef, chicken, and shrimp, cooked with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers with lettuce, cheese. Served with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream. Choice of flour or corn tortillas. And of course El Campensino has a full menu of all your favorite Mexican foods, and much more. There is also a nice selection of vegetarian items. El Campesino is a Pittsburgh chain with several locations around town. The Waterfront location has outdoor seating on their patio which is right across from a colorful mural about Homestead. 149 W. Bridge St., Homestead. (R.H.)

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