Often compared to a pizza, a clayuda is a large baked tortilla topped with beans, vegetables, and your favorite toppings. This version layers refried black beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, chorizo, grilled corn, crema, and salty cotija.
Manny Arce, a native of Southern California, is well-versed in Mexican cuisine and completed culinary internships in both Spain and Italy before settling in Seattle. He’s spent time in the kitchen at Union and La Spiga and most recently with Chef Shannon Galusha at Bastille. He is currently the Executive Chef at Poquitos restaurant.