rev:text
| - We were visiting, and thought we would give this place a try. The atmosphere was cute with the murals and such, the booth was comfortable and the service was friendly. The chips and salsa were decent - always nice when the former are served warm as it really brings out the corn flavor. Only one margarita was ordered, and although it packed a punch, and you could definitely taste the tequila, it wasn't very memorable.
After our table of four ordered, we continued to snack on those darn addicting chips. When our meals finally arrived, I was not impressed. I had ordered a combo of one tostada, one tamale, and one chile relleno. You know the kitchen doesn't have much concern about the taste or execution of a dish, when all three components are swimming together, with no delineation. My tostada was limp as it soaked up the sauce from somewhere else. It was just a mumbo jumbo of ingredients meant to fill someone's stomach without regard for taste or finesse. Most of the time it was difficult to know what part of my entree I was eating as it all melded together. I can understand how the younger generation may love this place, as you get a lot of food for the money, but I am way past experiencing belly bombs.
I know that some restaurant owners feel they have to cater to some Americanized version of their traditional food. I guess I'm just not their target market.
|