I will start with a few facts about myself on this one:
1. I am a San Diego native transplant to Vegas: anyone who has ever been or lived in San Diego knows what "Real" mexican food tastes like.
2. I am a super picky meat eater. Can not have bones, fat or Gristle...make me gag!
3. LOVE MEXICAN FOOD!!!
With that being said...Leticias is heaven sent!
We have been searching for a Mexican restaurant that is worth the money, not americanized, and tastes like it was made with love!
The way for me to tell if is going to be good is at the very beginning with the chips and salsa...which at Leticias are always fresh and the salsa is flavorful with a hint of spice. They also serve them with a bean dip that must have chorizo in them...DELICIOUS!!!! Which brings me to the next most important items...Beans and rice!!! When I order my favorite dish here my rice is a casserole! White rice, cheese and chilies...OMG...delicious...just the right amount of chilies and cheesy goodness! I have the shrimp Quesa tacos, medium heat! My mouth is watering just thinking about them. Packed full of shrimp, melted cheese and the flavor...wow..I have tried them spicy also...and I like spicy usually ...but medium for me was perfect. My man orders the Mojcaete...a hot bowl with ranchera sauce, shrimp, queso, carne asada and cactus...served with rice and beans and tortillas...it is a huge bowl of yummy goodness and you can't get any more authentic than this dish!!! We have been several times...NEVER left unhappy. ALWAYS delicious. We have tried other dishes...but now we go for these 2 dishes! Well worth the drive and every single dollar we spend. Finally a place that may even be better than San Diego mexican food!!! :)