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| - I enjoy new and first experiences within the world of gastronomy. However, I am not sure we could use that level of excellence in verbiage today. Traditional cuisine seems more appropriate for this soirée of pontificates. Being a food lover, of Mexican decent, and accustomed to great Mexican food. I feel well equipped and informed to disseminate this review to my fellow yelpers.
Upon entry and seating the establishment appeared clean, open, and light. Promptly, we were escorted to our table and given chips, salsa, and bean dip. All which, were par for the course. The bean dip was not extraordinary ... but we could have stomached a second helping. The salsa was interesting. I would rate it as medium heat. However, my wife would rate it as hot. The texture was slightly liquid and had an interesting combination of cilantro and cucumber finish. Refreshing in our current heat wave.
While ordering, our server Luis, did not know the entire menu (I should add that the menu is delightfully simple). Being that his mother is the head chef/cook I was disappointed. Especially, because this is a family owned and operated restaurant. For our entrees we chose the following. Shredded beef burrito (contained beans and rice), Sope with Carnitas, Gordita with Chile Colorado, Taco de Machaca (hard shell), along with a side of beans and rice.
Let's start with the burrito. It was a generous portion, well rolled, and wrapped with a home-made tortilla! By the way, the flour tortillas are good. The shredded beef was the same shredded beef in my Taco de "Machaca." The meat within the burrito was uninspiring. However, once we added the house tomatillo sauce the meat was revived.
The Gordita with Chile Colorado came boasting of traditional textures and presentation. Yet once again, the flavor profile quickly followed suite. Please do not misunderstand me...it was not bad...it simply lacked insight. As the Gordita, my Taco de Machaca left me wishing I was in the Corazón of Sonora were the Machaca screams of rich meaty and buttery flavors coupled in freshly sautéed jalapeños, onions, and other such selected vegetables. Not fresh from a crockpot or similar cooking apparatus.
Finally, the Sope with Carnitas...inspirational! And after adding the house tomatillo...revelatory! Wonderful texture (and I ate this last), flavor was as expected, and serving size was spot on! I will return any day for the Sopes alone. And as a bonus, the rice was fluffy and flavorful!
In summation, Casa Maria is worth visiting to formulate your own opinion. Expect traditional and honest Mexican cuisine. Our visit was pleasant and the owners were on-site and ready to serve their patrons. There are more items I desire to taste from this establishment, such as, Al Pastor (not available on this visit) Chile Verde, Chile Relleno, Enchiladas, and Birra de Chivo (just few that cross my mind). I grew up enjoying Birra de Chivo and am looking forward to exploring this menu in greater depth. Until next time, happy yelping and dinning.
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