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Mole?

Image source: http://ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk/ict/AAA/documents/wild/mole.gif
No. Mole as in the Mexican sauce.
I was first introduced to mole by a friend when we had dinner in Mexicali, Mexico. I’ve been on the hunt for mole ever since.
I have found it at Guelaguetza which has two restaurant locations.
The original is located:
3337 W 8th St
Los Angeles, [...]

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