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Welcome 2026 with ethnic-inspired dishes

Dec 27, 2025
Dec 27, 2025

Mexican food — A sampling of the Mexican-inspired fare in Southern California.
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Sheri Poore

Tri-State Neighbor columnist

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Sheri Poore grew up on a Day County dairy farm and is a former Tri-State Neighbor editor now living in Sioux Falls.