64 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM and living in a culture where family is number one. The Bay Area lifestyle doesn’t always feel that way. In Mexico, family is everything.” After three years, they relocated to the Peninsula and settled in Palo Alto so their three children could benefit from the area’s reputable schools. Their desire to share with their new community some of the Mexican culture they loved inspired them to open Tal Palo. Having their own small business also helped them maintain their own schedules so they could still be full-time parents. “I wanted to model Tal Palo after our favorite cafes in Guadalajara, which have great chilaquiles, good beverages and not a laundry list of items,” she says. “If we limit the menu, we can focus on doing what we do well.” Tal Palo is an informal space on weekdays that is both welcoming and communal, much like the modern cafes in Mexico. On weekends, Tal Palo becomes a space for private parties or special pop-up dinners and brunches. “When I worked at Michelin-starred restaurants in the past, the attention to detail is what made you feel special,” Adriana recalls. “I wanted to combine that with the feeling of being taken care of so you can just let go.” That thoughtful approach is immediately evident, aided by Aaron’s background in construction and interior design. The skylight in the middle of the room {food coloring}
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