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San Antonio
1 review for San Antonio
Me 'n' Mexico? We're like this (picture twisted index and middle fingers). We be tight.
So it can go without saying that food from this country is one of my favorites, and I'm always eager to try new restaurants that serve the area's fare.
While San Antonio is a nice alternative from many of the other Mexican restaurants that the Monmouth-Independence area has to offer, I have to say that the food is just okay.
The flautas and taquitos are awesome. But if you want something not fried....
You see, I'm a HUGE fan of mole. I get it at almost any Mexican restaurant that gives the option. I almost got it yesterday at San Antonio. But then I saw something that caught my eye. Enchiliadas con Pepian.
WHAT?!
Well, I mean, I'd only seen it spelled "pipian," but it's this delicious sauce made from chilis and pumpkin seeds. And it's really hard to make (and I've NEVER seen it on a US menu). Someone made it for me when I was in Mexico, and upon returning, I tried to duplicate the recipe, but it turned out horribly.
So, very excitedly, I ordered the pipian. It came out. It was a green sauce. Bummer! I almost always prefer reds when it comes to Mexican sauces. I think it tasted fine, but for some reason, my enchilada tasted like there was a chicken broth in it. I don't think it was the chicken filling, but it could have been used as the pipian base.
The beans are awesome, as is the complementary salsa.
The regular margarita was a let-down, though; it seemed to be lime juice and ice. I could BARELY taste the tequila.
Sadness.
But definitely the place to go for deep-fried Mexican fare.
