Ortegas - Hillcrest

There's several Mexican options in Hillcrest. The majority under deliver even though we are a stone's throw away from the border! Ortegas does quite the opposite, with a warm and cozy interior, intact with a fireplace bar setting, a holy private banquet for those sinners that need to repent and lots of flavor to offer.

Being a sister restuarant to one in puerto Nuevo, Ortegas brings some standard dishes with authentic flavor and well sized portions.

The bloody marys are served up and spicy:


The carnitas are tender chunks of pork, marinaded to sweetness, served with some improvised Spanish rice, black beans, roasted chilies and fresh tortillas:


The sandia shrimp salad cane with gulf grilled shrimps, watermelon, cotija cheese and greens sprinkled with beans:


Every time we come here, always leave satisfied. Watch out for $2 Tuesday margueritas... Great good, lively ambience and flavors that you'll Bring back home!