NUMBER: (810)237-8844
VISIT NUMBER: No idea.
REASON FOR RETURNING: Favorite Mexican Restaurant, period. Words cannot not describe my love for this place.
PRICE: $$, but some entrées do hit the low $$$ range.
CUISINE TYPE: Mexican
WAIT TIME TO ORDER: Usually no more than 10 minutes.
WAIT TIME FOR FOOD: 10-15 minutes depending on the type and amount of dishes ordered.
STAFF IMPRESSIONS: Tend to either be immigrants or college kids. Most of them speak Spanish fluently, though lately they seem to be getting quite a few people who have been learning it in the kitchen. The turnover rate seems to be high, though, outside of a few "regulars". Raquel always has a smile ready for everyone, and I adore her for it.
FOOD IMPRESSIONS:
•Always order something with the queso sauce. You will not be disappointed. It's simple, creamy, and delicious, as well as very traditional. If you want some with spice, get the ChoriQueso dip. Your tastebuds may think they've died and gone to heaven.
•The chorizo has an a tangy, spicy flavor to it, as well as having a kick, instead of lacking one or the other like most do.
•The "Camarones al Chipotlé (Chipotle Shrimp)" is quite possibly the spiciest dish on the menu, depending on the cook. Everything is made to the taste of the on-duty chef, which is what makes this place so charming. I love the Camarones, though, because you can always taste the smokiness of the chipotle peppers, regardless of the heat. A lot of cooks play up the Pow, not the Wow, but I have never had that issue here.
•The tortillas are fluffy, but not too thick, and hardy. I always get an extra order (3 to a tinfoil packet) for mopping up my cheese sauce. FABULOUS.
•Get the fried ice cream. Just do it. You'll thank me later. Lactose intolerant? I am so sorry.
DRINKS: Coke; usual Mexican beers (Modelos and Corona); horchata (a sort of sweet rice-milk and cinnamon concoction); apple juice, sometimes orange or pineapple, too. The happy hour margaritas are a great deal.
SATISFACTION: Yes.
WOULD RECOMMEND?: Of course.
NOTES: Always kid-friendly - plenty of space, and the servers always have something nice to say or give to the kids. If you go for Happy Hour, or tag along on a friend's meal, and only order chips, any order after the first is something like $1.50 to $2? This isn't the case if you order food, though.
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