Joel Mozersky re-decorated the interior, but the changes are minimal. It's a cleaner space, with great colors, but the same old tables and chairs which are hideous.
For drinks I ordered a michelada and Italianini and LiveSTRONG man got the house margarita. The michelada was the best I've had in Austin simply because I don't like mine too spicy and with lots of lime, but the marg was just bad!
We were greeted by complimentary chips and salsa.The green salsa was really good (I'm pretty sure it's avocados, tomatillos, serranos, lots of lime and prepared raw). Then we ordered apps. We started with the Gringas (with Pastor) and the classic ceviche. The gringas are not worth the calories, the pastor was chewy and not properly seasoned. The ceviche was good, a little dry and too chunky, but a nice refreshing bite in this unbearable heat.
I ordered the Camarones a la plancha: Shrimp with garlic ancho butter, corn relish, and avocado. The shrimp were good and cooked perfectly. The relish was sort of a slaw and it didn't impress.
LiveSTRONG man ordered theParrillada Gringa: Grilled steak and shrimp with melted cheese, rajas and guacamole.The meat was so tender and who doesn't love anything smothered in cheese and rajas?
Italianini tried the Roasted duck enmoladas: Shredded duck with pasilla mole and almonds. The mole was good and not too strong; however, it tasted EXACTLY like the Doña Maria mole my roommate and I used to 'make' in college.
The price point is perfect for a chill dinner with friends if you don't want the hussle and bussle of downtown. Their happy hour is longer than most (3-7p.m.), the prices are pretty cheap for drinks and bites, and you can enjoy their patio if you're up for this ridiculous summer heat.
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