You know why you come to Momocho or El Carnicero - guacamole and tequila drinks? Right? But if that's all you're here for (like the couple seated next to us at the bar on our last visit who've ever tried anything else - til they saw our food) - you're missing out.
I've had the most amazing taquitos and tamales (wild boar is just delicious pig by another name people). But the dinner special last night just blew me away. Marinated steak, with onions, mushrooms and peppers, cheese and radish was perfection. One of the best steak dishes I've had in Cleveland (and that includes the amazing rib eye at Crop).
Their coffee (yes coffee) is also an unexpected delight ... served in a paper cup and flavored with a hint of brown sugar and cinnamon ... with a little cream it's the perfect way to cool down from the habanero orange and sesame guacamole. hey, I go for the guacamole, too ...
But to really get the most out of every visit, I always ask about the nightly special and recommend you do the same. Dig deeper than the expected. Oh, and arrive a little early ... Saturday means 5:30 ... right in the middle of Hora de Feliz ... and grab a spot at the bar for great service and the bar-only drink specials and Wild Boar nachos.
The guac and tequila will always be there - but they've become just a small part of the reason we choose to head out to Lakewood (reverse food commuting) from the near west side.