To try and decide each week where and what to eat in and around the basin can be a challenge – there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we’ll dive into dishes that will surely satisfy those hunger pangs and leave you wondering where to go next.

One of my wife’s favorite dishes is chile relleno – a dish that’s been kicking around Mexican cuisine since the mid-1800s. Because we’re one of those couples that likes to order menu items and share, it means I’ve had my fair share of chile rellenos. And I have to say that this week’s feature is towards the top when it comes to this dish.

The process starts with firing the pasilla pepper enough to scorch the outside and rest before those charred pockets can be peeled off and you’re left with a slightly smoky flavor that plays well off the sweetness of the chile. It’s then filled with queso fresco cheese and buttoned together to get ready for the fry.

The dredge mixture is one of the keys to this dish. Egg whites are beaten to form stiff peaks before the yolks are delicately mixed in. Once dipped, the chile is deep fried and set aside to drain before getting enveloped in a flour tortilla along with their rice and beans and finished off with a to-die-for salsa and more queso fresco before the final touch under a salamander to add a slight crispiness.

With all those carefully layered steps, you can feel the love behind each bite. The flavors are deep and robust and the texture outside the chile holds its crunch while staying airy and light. There is a slight heat, but it acts as a perfect supporting character to prop up the best beats of the mixture of flavors.

Yes, this burrito is likely exactly what you think it is – and probably every bit as delicious, too. With family recipes throughout the entire menu, this option is one that shines as bright as it tastes and is well worth your time.

Tremigo Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar is located at 1850 Village South Rd Suite #52 in Olympic Valley. For menu information and more visit them online at tremigotahoe.com or reach them by phone at 530-444-1358.