Wes Avila, founder of Guerrilla Tacos, finds solace in cooking his parents' traditional dishes, particularly during periods of anxiety. His father, fearing apprehension despite his legal status, left for Mexico, prompting Avila to reflect on their close bond. Avila often cooks a stew from Durango as a way to connect with his father while they are apart. He speaks to his father regularly, emphasizing the importance of family and food in providing comfort during challenging times.
"They're even picking up people who have legal status, and they're just coming right back," said Wes Avila, the chef of Mexican restaurants MXO and Ka'teen. "Just the stress of all that, it's kind of a pain. So he left for Mexico."
Avila encouraged the trip: He couldn't stomach the thought of his father being apprehended while out on a hike or shopping. So Avila, missing his dad, cooks a Durango-style stew studded with beef, potatoes and chiles: a taste of family while they're apart.
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