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Another foray into Mexican cuisine in NYC! As in previous reviews on this topic, if you have lived in Mexico or the American Southwest, you are not going to find the same Mexican cuisine you enjoyed in those locations here in the city. It doesn't exist. However does that mean you can't enjoy a meal here from a Mexican restaurant? No you can. It can be tasty and filling. As long as you understand this is not the divine food you get in, for instance, New Mexico where people ask for Christmas on their food: meaning both red and green taco, enchilada or salsa topping. It's not Southwestern cuisine. Which is why I order our Chile powder from the southwest and make my own sauces.
Now for tonight's meal. Carne Enchilada and Camerones Diablo. The portions are very generous! Plus nice hot fresh tortillas come with your meal. Soft and delicious.
The carne enchilada was not what one expects an enchilada to be. Plenty of meat but not tightly rolled and smothered with sauce & melted cheese. Filling and good sized, yes. Three little cups of sauces came with the meal to add heat and spice.
The Camarones a la Diablo is an entire meal in one. Shrimp, salad, beans, guacamole, rice. And yes, big. The whole meal is plenty for two unless you have a huge appetite. Tasty? Yes. Not overly filled with shrimp but PLENTY of food! Enjoyable, yes. Authentic Mexican...that does not exist in ny. Not that we have ever found. But if you put that aside ( and how many denizens of ny have lived in the southwest, so what can they compare ny Mexican to, ) a nice very big flavorful meal. Seems a bit more expensive than it used to be but so is everything. A lot of food for an acceptable price.
Delivery was very fast,,the food hot and fresh tasting. Having eaten from this restaurant before, still a good deal. Recommend you try them. We would not order the carne enchilada again, just too different from a traditional enchilada for our taste ( but full of meat) The shrimp dish definitely yes. If you have lived where authentic Mexican cuisine is the norm, alas accept it's not here in the city. But don't let that stop you from trying out this restaurant.