Deciding between the egg-battered and unbattered versions is a tough enough choice. To save you from having to think about the drink, too, here is a quick guide.
If you choose the capeado chile
Its crispy texture and richer, more enveloping flavor pair wonderfully with the “Nogadita”: the notes of dried apple and nutmeg complement—rather than compete with—that signature golden batter.
If you choose the unbattered chile
Here, the flavors of the filling and the walnut sauce (nogada) take center stage, unmasked. “El Mestizo”—with its complex blend of coffee, piloncillo, and ancho chile—is the perfect match for the dish’s direct intensity.
If you can’t decide (and it’s okay if you can’t)
The most honest solution: order both chiles and both cocktails, and create your own tasting comparison right at the table. No one said you have to stick to just one combination.
The season won’t wait
This guide—like the festival itself—is valid only from July 15 to September 30. Enjoy the full experience at La Vicenta Miyana or Tezontle.
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