served on their tacos and in their burritos is without the sour cream, and concentrates more on the lime, cilantro and Serrano peppers. The salsa, to my extreme pleasure- had some background heat! I cannot tell you how hard it is to find any spice at all in salsa in this town! Both of the aqua frescas were fantastic. The Jamaica was sweet and fruity, but finished with wonderful tea flavor, while the Horchata was smooth and creamy, reminding me more of a nutty milk than anything. Delicious.
Michael also served us one of their salads from their catering menu. Bright, lightly dressed and very fresh, this was a simple salad of greens, fresh red onion and radishes. It was dressed with an herb vinaigrette in which it was tossed just before serving to keep the greens fresh, and served with a wedge of fresh avocado. It was delicious.
Finally, our meal rounded out with cinnamon sugar cookies and Mexican coffee. The cookies, which were soft and chewy, had great cinnamon flavor. Mexican coffee is one of my favorite coffees, brewed extremely strong, topped with cream and cinnamon-it is a perfect cup of coffee, especially to sip on a cold night.
Each item that we tasted last night was full of flavor, each layered with spice, acidity and savory. Michael was sure to tell us that they are making their food in house, and replenishing what is available several times throughout the day. He concentrates on serving good food, that the people like. He often looks for new additions to the menu, keeps the ones that sell, and discontinuing those that do not. Michael is a man completely connected to his business, knowing the minds of his clients, and listening to their desires. I was also thrilled to know that Anna's recycles all of their bottles, cans, tin etc, down to the oil that they use. With a man like this at the helm it is no wonder that Anna's Taqueria is so highly regarded in the area, well and because their food is just down right tasty!
5 comments:
Mexican is usually an OK "fast" food in my book. There are so many fresh ingredients you can add to a taco or burrito. And Anna's is great! Nice review.
I love Anna's!
Great Review - would make me think to go to Anna's rather than another quick and easy place...Although the gas station burrito place is pretty good!
I love Anna's. Great review. I've been meaning to try the El Pastor.
Anna's is great. Hey Mike Kamio - contact me about opening an Anna's out here in Arlington/Lexington!
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