Eugene Lee
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Stopped by Latin World to satisfy a bit of a Latin food craving and ended up here after checking out the quirky interior and laid-back vibe. Since I already had a pretty heavy meal earlier in the day, I decided to keep it light. Went with the Nopal Taco (the one with grilled cactus) and A La Mexicana, which is a shrimp dish cooked in salsa ranchera, served with rice and salad. Paired that with Inca Kola, which apparently tastes just like cream soda.
To be honest, for a Saturday evening with nearly empty house and all that casual chaos, I didn’t expect too much. But in a weird way, I actually enjoy that slightly offbeat, mismatched energy you often get at Latin spots. There’s always something a little awkward going on, and I don’t know why, but I kind of love that.
Sure, the taco shell could’ve been better, and the server wasn’t exactly on point with the drink availability. Could’ve also explained the dishes a bit more instead of just saying "I don't know", but hey, the food itself hit the spot. Would’ve liked a bit more kick in the seasoning, but at least the server was open to adjusting and didn’t miss a thing once asked.
Bonus point goes to the heart-shaped rice. No idea why that detail stuck with me, but it did. All in all, it’s one of those places that might not check every box perfectly, but something about it makes you want to come back.