Go beyond the basics at Birrieria El Gordo Born from a secret family recipe, Isaiah and Liz Lopez add their flair, taking birria to a whole new level. What’s birria? It’s a traditional Mexican dish featuring marinated meat cooked in broth and often served as a stew with braising liquid — a “must try” on your Yuma visit. OrderGordo.com Bold Bites • Tapatio Birria Ramen: A fusion dish combining Japanese ramen noodles with the rich flavors of Mexican birria stew served with an extra kick, plus optional toppings — Cebolla (onion) or Repollo (cabbage) Flavorful and spicy • Birria Cheetos: Mexican Hot Cheetos topped with cheese and birria Hot and crunchy • Quesabirria: A 14-inch flour tortilla filled with Monterey Jack cheese and birria — dip into broth and top with lime Extremely gooey Mix stirred specialties with sizzling sushi at Rolls and Bowls Chef Abraham Andrade brings gourmet fusion to Japanese cuisine with a zest of Mexican flavor. Local ingredients are hand-selected for signature drinks and main dishes. A visit in fall or winter is your best bet for fresh-cooked crickets. OrderBowls.com Bold Bites • Dragon Roll: Tempura shrimp, roasted jalapeño, avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, imitation crab and chipotle-mayo — sprinkled with bacon — rolled in jalapeño, shredded carrots and cucumber Artful presentation, melts in your mouth Spellbinding Sips • Mango Mezcalita: Tajín and mangoinfused Mezcal elevate this margarita Perfectly smoky and sweet • Tamarindo Sour: Lime, Mezcal and dried plum make this a standout concoction. Tamarind candy garnish adds a fun, Fruit Roll-Ups-like twist Strong and tangy 2 3 48 TRIP GUIDE
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