GuateMex is a small Mexican/Guatemalan place that took over the spot Chencha y Chole once inhabited. The menu should still look pretty familiar, as it's got just about everything your standard Mexican place would have. The differences are subtle, as with the excellent tasting Chile Relleno--the Mexican version is chicken and cheese, while the Chapin version is filled with jalapeño and cheese.
The fish tacos, as should be all fish tacos, use deep fried fish. Fish pieces were on the smaller size, but the taco was still sufficiently filled. Avocado, lettuce and chopped tomato round out the toppings, along with a choice of two tasty salsas. They were very similar to the fish tacos served by Chencha y Chole. Good as they were (I'd get them again in a heartbeat), La Casona still owns the top spot as having the best fish tacos in town.
The Torta Milanese had all the usual ingredients, but the beans, avocado and even the chicken were layered much thinner than I've had elsewhere. The bread was better than most places, but overall the thinness of the ingredients reflected in the flavor. I'd pass on this one in the future.
Words can't sufficiently describe how much I enjoyed GuateMex's Flautas. Mine were filled with carnitas, perfectly deep fried to a crunchy deliciousness, and the green sauce was the right call for the topping. Just killer good. Please, do not order these for home delivery if they're going to sit steaming in a box and lose the crunch--that would be criminal. Eat them there (they've tables!) or pick them up yourself. You'll thank me later.
All in all, they're a welcome contributor to the Latin food scene in the area, and a place that I'll continue to return to in the future. read more