The nightlife in Los Mochis is similar to that in Spain; when the sun goes down, the party starts…read more Driving around Los Mochis at 9:30 pm, it is not unusual at all to see streetside restaurants or cafes with the outdoor seating areas packed with patrons socializing and enjoying a late evening meal or drink.
We arrived at La Mentirosa at 9:45 pm and sat in the outside dining area. The weather was perfect; warm and slightly humid with a breeze. We were greeted promptly with menus and the waiter took our drink orders. I got a white Russian, my wife had the Margarita Tamarindo.
The menu had 2 sides to it, both loaded with clever fun: just read it and you'll get it. On one side there were drinks and desserts, apps and food on the other.
There are a variety of American and Mexican apps to choose from, plus regional specialties.
The drinks arrived quickly, prepared perfectly. The white Russian had a distinct line between the Kalhua and cream and the Margarita had chamoy-chile and salt rim, with a piece of chamoy Tamarindo to garnish.
My wife and I went for the jugular and ordered the Molcajete mixta--this is a combination of chicken, beef, shrimp, chorizo, pan-fried Queso Panela, grilled long green onions, potatoes, cactus and cheese quesadillas topped with salsa, served in a hot mortar. It was accompanied by a side of charro beans and flour and corn tortillas.
The food arrived quickly and we were instantly happy that we decided to share the dish, as it is PLENTLY for 2 people. The tortillas were both corn and flour, so we had to dig to the bottom of the tortilla keeper for the corn variety (it's interesting to note that flour tortillas are more popular in this region than corn, even though the area is a big agricultural area for corn; this is why flour tortillas are served on top of the corn tortillas in the keeper).
The meal went down nicely, accompanied by extra salsa and Pico de Gallo. There were leftovers and we left satisfied.
If you are out and about in Los Mochis at night, this is a great spot for drinks and food with a group before your evening begins.
