rev:text
| - Am visiting Las Vegas for a basketball tournament. Had a few hours in between games, Mexican sounded good.
Found Leticia's in the area after a quick search. When I walked in, the place has an odd smell, maybe it was the furniture or ventilation? It wasn't an encouraging first impression.
Decor is nice, wood furniture with lots of Windows. Service very friendly.
When the chips and salsa came, it came with a red, green and bean dip. Both salsas had excellent flavor and respectable spice level without burning your mouth. Love bean dip, but this one had a hint of cloves which I don't generally care for. It grew on me, however, I wondered if all the sauces were going to have "twists" on the traditional versions.
I ordered one chicken enchilada green sauce, one shredded beef in red sauce, and one crispy tacos. When it came out, I got concerned again, since the presentation was really nice. In my experience, the Mexican places with fancier presentation often lack authenticity. I usually go for no fanfare.
To my surprise however, the chicken enchilada may have been the best I ever had. Fresh bright flavor including fresh oregano, tart tomatillo sauce and really tender chicken breast. Generous amount of meat too.
The shredded beef was super tender and flavorful, and the taco shells were lightly fried just the way I do them at home. Both very good, although the chicken enchilada was the star on this day.
I'm really picky about authenticity, and Letticia's pleasantly surprised me at every turn. I don't know if I'll ever be back in this remote area, but the locals have themselves a gem in this one.
If you're a stickler for quality and authenticity like I am, you'll really appreciate this place.
Immaculate bathroom for bonus points lol...it matters.
|