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| - This place is a gem! So glad we went to try!
We are avid Mexico goers and although we have only been back for a few weeks now, we were craving Mexican food! This place fits the bill!
The restaurant is cozy and Mexico-charming without being tacky. Even the washroom was cute and most importantly, clean!
We went for a late lunch and it was nice to avoid the crowds and have much of the place to ourselves. Our waiter was efficient and polite but he gets one star deducted just because he was less than enthusiastic. This could just be his mannerism but still can make or break the total experience.
The food is the best Mexican I think I have had in Canada. For sure the best in Calgary that we have had thus far.
Thanks to one of my fellow Yelpers who told me about the Salt and Pepper website that houses a free coupon for taquitos at this location (and Bowness)! The coupon was readily accepted and man, that appy was GOOD! Crunchy, tasty tortillas, real Mexican cheese and the sour cream had a depth to it I just cannot describe! The guac did not beat my guac but it was very good. I loved the Spanish onions they use in everything, really kicks the dishes up a few notches!
We ordered a chorizo quesadilla and chicken enchiladas with the tomato basil sauce over top. Both 5 star! I will crave both until I get to go back. I had a margarita which I had heard were amazing. When I first got it, I was not so sure as it looked a little milky but when I did not stop drinking it and the glass was half empty in 2.1 seconds, this proved to be a sign that it was indeedy an amazing drink. It did not taste all processed and cheap like some places. It was however, double the price of the mojitos which were on for $4. My spouse had this and he quite liked it. For once I ate all of my plate of food but we had to pass on dessert. Too full!
The music was a decent mix of Mexican and the volume was good.
I was told that the owner of this Inglewood location and that of the Bowness is the same. The cooks alternate between each restaurant - a couple of days at this one, a couple at the other one.
Whatever they are doing, they are doing it right!
Buen apetito!
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