Saturday, February 20, 2010

Ortegas -SD

Was in the mood for a little spice tonight and ortegas was deemed the destination. This Mexican restuarant in hillcrest situated a stones throw away from the ever popular Mo's is actually quite good, bringing some well cooked dishes and flavors to a comfort level that's bound to bring you back for a marguerita... Especially the pomegranite flavored ones! Can't go a day without your antioxidants. ;)

To start, a side table guacomole was in order. Brought out in 2 halves of an avocado, tomatoe and some garlic, lemon.. Our Kristen went to work on a pestle and mortar to produce the following:




With fresh pipin hot chips, the guac went down faster than the margueritas!

The carnitas were in order, pulled pork meat sauteed in tomatoe and onions served with a pumpkin spice kick to it. The presentation was different than expected, but the food was flavorful, a tad salty but nonetheless great:




Paired with a fresh crisp salad, grilled shrimp, cotija cheese and a slight sweet tang of pumpkin, coriander and buttermilk graced the salad:





Friends joined the growing party and brought with them laughs, humor and the banana crusted huichinango... A red snapper dish encrusted with plantain chips and serve on top of rice:




The fish was delightful, not too sweet, tender, meaty and sweet spice blend....

For those who have had a tasteful revelation, a prayer room is located in the first booth:



Two dollar margueritas on Tuesdays is also a popular entry experience to sample some of the dishes. Say hello to the owner John, who is there usually on the floor making sure everything is going well.


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