This morning we tried out a new brunch spot that my son recommended because he saw the Concha French Toast on Instagram. When we arrived at around 10:30 am and the place was hopping. There was a line out front waiting to get in. I put our names in for a table of two and the wait time was 30 minutes. We went to the comic book store next-door to wait and were texted 15 minutes in that our table was ready. We went back over and were seated immediately. The line was still out front waiting when we left. This is a popular new spot, and they seem to get customers in and out quickly and efficiently.
I wish that I hadn't had coffee earlier that morning because the colorful glazed clay coffee mugs used here are so pretty. The margaritas also looked popular. We just had water today, so a carafe with lime was brought to our table. Mostly Spanish is spoken here, but when we answered in English, the servers quickly switched over with no problem. Personally, I think it's a good sign when no English is spoken that the food is going to be bomb. The greeters, wait staff, and servers were all very warm and friendly. There was a very nice, welcoming vibe in the restaurant. It smelled clean slightly like bleach when we walked (another good sign for me). It's a casual spot with older folk and families with kids alike. We ordered:
- Concha French Toast (to share) - Fresh Conchas (mexican sweet bread), drenched and seared, topped with vibrant fresh fruit, lechera & powered sugar. This is the PERFECT French Toast in my book. I'd come here just for this. Three Conchas are browned and crisped lightly so the outside is slightly crunchy but the inside is nice and moist. I'm not one for maple syrup on my French toast. They asked if we wanted it to be brought to the table and we declined. They brought out béchamel sauce and asked if we'd like them to pour it on or keep it separate. We kept it separate for the photo op, Lol. The toasts were covered in fresh, sweet blackberries, blueberries, thinly sliced strawberries, and powdered sugar. Absolutely delicious! 5/5
- Enchiladas - 3 Large tortillas filled with chicken or beef smothered with sauce, crema, pico de gallo, queso fresco, radish and pickled onions. Hubs ordered these and said he'd like more heat (chili) in the sauce, chicken seasoned more, and red sauce didn't taste like actual enchilada sauce but more like tomato sauce. In all, the food lack flavor and heat in his opinion 3/5
I think if some grilled or fresh jalapeño were offered on the side or a la carte, he may be happier about it. He was also grumpy because he was in one of two blue and white chairs with tight handles. He was uncomfortably wedged in but wouldn't switch seats with me. We saw the couple next to us switch seats right away.
- Pastor Taco - marinated pork, grilled pineapple, cilantro, pickled onions. All tacos served with handmade tortillas. 4/5
- Carnitas Taco - Carnitas topped with pickeld onions, cilantro. All tacos served with handmade tortillas. Our server recommended this as her favorite and I agree. These tacos are quite large. I expected street tacos and I'm glad I did not order three. I started on the Carnitas taco and kept eating it because it was so good. By the time I finished, I was too full for the pastor taco. I took it home to eat later. These tacos are packed full of meat. The handmade corn tortillas are thick and chewy and so good. Hubs even tried and loved the tortillas. He said he wished the enchiladas had the same type of tortilla. 5/5 read more