Thursday, September 25, 2008

Mexican Food in Madrid

Oscar and I were craving Mexican food the other day. We knew we wouldn´t find anything like Abuelos but we were sure we could find something more authentic than nachos from the Hard Rock Cafe, which actually aren´t bad. A friend of ours recommended the restaurant Tepic so we gave it a shot. It was really good! It is traditional Mexican cuisine rather than Tex-Mex. We had beef tacos al pastor (left) and chicken flautas (right). They were both very good. To drink, Oscar had a Mexican beer prepared with lime juice and salt and I had a strawberry margarita. Then for dessert, I had Mexican coffee that is made in a huge clay pot on the stove and brewed with cinnamon, orange peels, and other essences. Before we left, the chef came out and introduced himself - very nice touch. I am sure we will go back.