R.I.P. Carmen Rocha

I didn't even know of Carmen Rocha until I read her obit, but she was one of the most important women in my life. Without her, I would be starving in the gutter. You see, Carmen is responsible for bringing nachos to Los Angeles and into my heart (and gut)! Carmen worked as a waitress at El Cholo Mexican restaurant for almost 40 years. For special customers, Carmen made them a recipe she learned in San Antonio. She would layer tortillas with shredded cheese and jalapenos, warming it in the o...

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