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Siete Luminarias

Even amid the many Mexican marvels of Cherokee Street, Siete Luminarias burns bright. Photos by Jennifer Silverberg.

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Jennifer Silverberg

Siete Luminarias on Cherokee Street

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Siete Luminarias owner and executice chef, Luis Garcia, in the kitchen.

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The dining area of Siete Luminarias

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Inside Siete Luminarias

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Some of the decor inside the restaurant

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Sopes - deep fried handmade corn tortilla shells topped with steamed cactus, sauteed poblano chiles, lettuce, fresco cheese and sour cream.

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Guanajuato style carnitas - pork shoulder, jalapeno chiles, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Served with beans, rice and tortillas.

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The Authentic Pambazo - A sandwich soaked in guajillo sauce, filled with a choice of grilled beef, shredded chicken, pig skin, chorizo, sauteed potatoes and carrots, shredded lettuce, fresco cheese and sour cream. This version, an off-menu lenten special, featured tilapia.

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Huaraches and Tlacoyos - 2 traditional deep fried housemade corn tortillas prepared with your choice of meat and sauteed poblano chiles and steamed cactus.