Another "Chile"

As I mentioned in an earlier post, we were not entirely satisfied with the "chile en nogada" that we ordered at what used to be our favorite restaurant, Angelopolitano.

Last Saturday, one of Alejandro's friends was in the city for the weekend.  So we got together and invited him to eat at one of our new favorites, Testal.  They too are now serving "chiles en nogada", a dish which is generally offered during a limited season, from late July through September.  Of course, that is what all three of us ordered.

Alejandro and his friend Andrés, waiting for me to take a photo before digging into their "chiles en nogada".

And yours truly, eager to enjoy this masterpiece of Mexican cuisine.

The "nogada" (a cream walnut sauce) was much better here than at Angelopolitano.  It was  more flavorful, and they weren't afraid to ladle a generous amount over the stuffed poblano pepper.

Along with our "chile", each of us received a little card with a number.  It is still early in the season, so my "chile" was only the 483rd to be served this year.

I also noticed from this card, that Testal is celebrating its 10th anniversary at its location in the HIstoric Center.

It was an excellent meal.  We will have to return before the season is over.  It is always a difficult decision whether to order the "chile en nogada" or another seasonal offering... "enchiladas agustinas".  The enchiladas are filled with the same stuffing of meat, fruit and nuts used in the "chiles en nogada", but they are then covered with "mole poblano".  Yummy!