On a recent trip to Mexico, I had the chance to try foods beyond the typical Tex-Mex offered north of the 49th, and was looking forward to tasting them again at Margarita's.
The patio is much more casual than the inside of the restaurant, and was conspicuously lacking ambient music. Perhaps this was so it wouldn't clash with the mariachi band that others mentioned. If they were playing that Sunday, we patio-dwellers never saw them, which was too bad; it's a fun addition, and I'm a junkie for live music.
First impressions were good - my date and I ordered lime margaritas ($7) which arrived promptly in massive glasses. It was a hot day, so this concoction of ice, lime, and tequila was perfect. Less so the gratis chips and salsa, the latter of which would have benefited from some texture and/or spice. But hey, free food is free food.
After a quick Google search, I can say entree prices are on par with similar food at a chain like Chili's or Montana's; not cheap, but not outrageous. M ordered the chicken enchiladas with mole sauce, and I opted for the enchiladas camarones with pipian sauce (aka mole verde, made of pumpkin seeds - the idea piqued my interest, and turned out to have a mild, savoury flavour. Still, the enchiladas, while tasty, weren't memorable; if we go back, I'd choose a sauce with more flavour contrast). Both dishes came with lots of beans and rice - enough to tame my boyfriend's considerable appetite! My dish also came with yucca "fries" and a small pico de gallo-esque salad, which we enjoyed. Service, while impersonal, was professional.
I'd like to return one day (there is avocado soup and churros to try!), but both of us were feeling ill the day afterwards, so we're avoiding Mexican food for a while.
Note: First published on urbanspoon on September 2, 2010.
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