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| - The world has finally presented me with an easy choice. After years of wandering through life, decisions half-made or made wholly wrong, a simple and easy direction has shown itself to me: I have to move to Ecuador.
Quite honestly, if the food here is representative of the native regional cuisine, I'm just going to buy a ticket, pack my cat, and head down there. Feel free to pick over my belongings.
Almost completely hidden from view, this tiny hole in the wall of a restaurant sits, waiting for those looking to find it. The decor is bright and charming; inviting without feeling like it's trying to be ethnic. The tables are comfortable and huge. I had actually thought they were a bit over sized when we first sat down but, well, then food started to arrive.
We were started with the obligatory chips and salsa. And while they may not have been much to look at, these slightly greasy chips and sweetly spicy salsa are very tasty. This little appetizer was soon followed by a plate of empanadas and a sampler of their tamales. Now, I love tamales, so I was probably looking forward to this most of all. These three (a Mexican red, a green, and an Ecuadorian) were not only beautifully crafted and presented, but they were some of the best quality I'd ever eaten. If it's your first time here and you like tamales, don't pass that sampler up. The red might not have been the most stunning, but the green is the perfect blend of cheese, pepper, and corn. The Ecuadorian tamale was just unlike any tamale I've tried before. Wrapped in a banana leaf, there was just more filling to it than I'd ever seen in your standard tamale.
The main dishes followed in good time. Again, the presentation on this food is just stunning. If I had ever dreamed about being a food photographer, I'd probably start my portfolio here. The brisket I had ordered was covered in what I can only term as a "salsa" of peppers and various other vegetables. Combined with the meat that was tender enough to cut with a fork and the avocado slices, it was just a sublime meal. A combination of flavors that I had honestly never experienced before.
I've had (I think) real Mexican, Spanish, and a variety of other types of food. The cuisine here is distinctly in it's own category. I think that's what draws me back to it most: a delightfully inviting, yet wholly unknown, palate to explore.
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