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| - This is an interesting establishment in Highland Creek, that's for sure! First of all, it is Oaxacan style of Mexican food, which may not be very familiar to most. That said, I found it a bit pricey for what you get, but it is certainly authentic and not lacking in flavor.
I had a Mojito (I know, this is Mexico, why get a Mojito, but I don't care!) which was tasty but too light on the mint. The lamb soup was excellent - a thick soup almost like a stew of delicious lamb in a heavily flavoured broth. The ribs are excellent - tender, extremely flavourful, with a potent chipotle sauce that delivers massive flavor without the sweetness people seem to compulsively add. The grilled vegetable plate was very tasty, with a nice blend of tomatoes, peppers, onions, mixed with cabbage and avocado served on beans and rice. I had two different tacos - the pulpo (octopus) and the al Pastor (pork). The pulpo was grilled, not seasoned enough and a bit too chewy, even for octopus. The al pastor used pineapple juice, not chunks of pineapple, and lacked cilantro so it seemed imbalanced in flavor. The churros were tasty and combined with fresh fruit which was nice, but pretty small.
No question the food is very tasty here. Service was friendly and very fast. The music was a little loud for me, so not a place for a quiet conversation. And I felt that each dish was a little too pricey for what you got.
I suppose you need to pay for a real Oaxacan experience, and if that's okay with you, then you will really enjoy this place.
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