The tacos were made with small, white corn tortillas. The fish tacos contained cod topped with shredded cabbage, a slice of avocado, and fresh pico de gallo drizzled with cilantro mayonnaise and sprinkled with cotija cheese. The carne asada tacos were meat only with a sprinkling of cotija cheese. A wedge of lime, chopped cilantro and a spicy red sauce were served alongside to add if I chose. I enjoyed the fish tacos. All the ingredients were fresh, flavorful and appetizing. I was not impressed with the carne asada tacos. The meat did not have a marinated or rubbed flavor, was dry, and, although carne asada should be charred somewhat, it was overly so. I asked the waiter whether it was indeed carne asada. He confirmed that it was and agreed that it appeared too charred, and he adjusted the bill accordingly.
The chicken entree had two thin pieces of chicken breast that were lightly marinated and coated with a red pastor sauce that imparted a zesty and sweet flavor to the chicken, which was enhanced by the grilled pineapple slices that sat atop.
Menu highlights beyond what I tried: The clad de pollo soup sounded delicious. This soup combines shredded chicken breast, Spanish rice, onion, corn, carrot, and tomato in homemade chicken broth. Menudo is on the menu. Nine different enchiladas are on the dinner menu. The Vegas burrito is filled with chicken, snapper and shrimp before it is smothered in a creamy white wine sauce with mushrooms. The pork shank is cooked in a slow braise and served in a light red gravy salsa. Most of the seafood choices are defined by shrimp. A few are combined with cod, crab or scallops or a combination thereof.
Atmosphere: The spacious dining room offers elevated booth seating around the perimeter next to large windows. Several sizes of tables, each accommodating four to eight diners, populate the open floor. In the bar, seating is similar, and there is bar-side seating as well. Roll-up doors open the space to the outside, weather permitting, and there is outdoor patio seating. String lights, in addition to an eclectic mix of Western style, contemporary and more elegantly oriented fixtures bring a warm glow to the ample amount of natural light, which floods through the large windows. Wood flooring and the open-beam ceiling that is painted white bring a touch of barn charm to the space. Large-screen TVs provide entertainment.
