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| - That's life. I really dug this place. It was different. Upscale, but not fancy. Great Mexican food without a single taco or burrito. Apparently, it's more like the cuisine of Mexico City, instead of the the Sonoran Mexican food we typically eat... but what do I know?
The defining feature of this place is blindingly pink building in a not-so-great neighborhood. (It's not a bad neighborhood, but it's a contrast from the luxuries just a few miles North on Camelback.) Inside, the place feels like a collection of narrow, cozy hallways, and the place settings at the tables are elaborate.
We started with a margarita and a fresh watermelon juice. The margarita was a little too strong, but the watermelon juice was refreshing. We started with guacamole. I heard it was made table-side, but I got duped on that one. The chips were very thick, like tostadas. The guacamole, salsa, and pico were all good, but not special. Next, we had a shrimp appetizer, served over a crepe. The cream sauce was unexpectedly amazing! I was trying to sop up the remains with tortilla chips. It was foreshadowing of things to come... this place knows its sauces.
For the entree, we split a steak dish. The steak was pounded thin, marinated, and grilled. It was tender and delicious, but the sides were the stars. There was a folded chicken enchilada in a mole sauce that was out of this world! The rice, and the bean-stuffed pepper were also nice accompaniments. (Next time, I think I'll just order the mole.)
We also had dessert, another crepe filled with ice cream and topped with a tequila carmel sauce. The sauce was delicious. Unfortunately, the cold ice cream made the crepe a little gummy and hard to eat.
The waiter was friendly and attentive. The prices of everything except the entrees were very reasonable. (The entrees are a little on the high side.) If you want a different, upscale Mexican experience, this is the place for you. Great date spot,too.
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