Savor the Flavor: Why La Catrina Has Stolen the Hearts of Local Food Lovers

by Lori Allen
​My Wandering Fork

www.lacatrinalovers.com

CALLING ALL LOCALS if you haven't been to LA CATRINA Tacos & Tequila Bar recently then you are missing out!


The restaurant has done a complete makeover from the new murals on the wall to new and exciting Authentic Mexican dishes. The secret is out (much to the chagrin of some of the regulars who have been quietly enjoying all the new recipes and cocktails!) and you must re-visit this establishment!


First let's talk about the diversity of the food. Of course there are the usual great authentic Mexican suspects but they have included some fun and exciting new dishes.


Start out with the Ceviche- so fresh and light, Shrimp Onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, cooked in lime juice, topped with avocado and for fun and flare add the tender Octopus(Pulpo). You won't be disappointed.


Lets move on to some of the main courses. One of my ultimate favorites is the Molcajete- A hot lava stone bowl filled with grilled steak, sliced chicken breast, chorizo, shrimp, grilled cactus (so juicy and good!) onions, peppers and tomatoes, topped with special sauce and oaxaca cheese. This easily feeds two if not three people and is filled with so much flavor that you can't help but reach in for more!


Than there is of course their street Tacos. I recently was introduced to birria tacos, a traditional dish from Jalisco, Mexico, with tender beef, spicy sauce, and crispy tortillas. LA CATRINA steps it up a notch with melty quesabirria tacos - that's right cheese and a flavorful broth to dip all that goodness into!


Gotta love the Jaguar taco - Battered fried fish on a bed of slaw, pico de gallo, cheese, topped with mango habanero salsa. And the Chinola Ribeye Taco -Ribeye steak, topped with house chimichurri (my fav), pico de gallo, and queso fresco. Or how about being a little daring and try the Taco Lengua (you guessed it!) -Beef Tongue Taco: choice of corn or flour tortilla, topped with cilantro and onions. There are so many more to choose from and of course they have special pricing on "Taco Tuesdays!"


And for variety because as you know its the spice of life! Give the Cream of Mushroom Pollo a try - seasoned grilled chicken breast topped with their very own house special cream of mushroom sauce. So creamy and good!