*** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed.
It’s no secret that I love the entire eating experience at La Mexicana: authentic cuisine from all over Mexico, (not the Tex Mex variety that most people identify with the country); friendly servers that remember your last visit; a great atmosphere highlighted by colour and indigenous crafts; some of the best Margaritas, Mezcal and Tequila selection in town and; the convenience of being walking distance from my home.
So, you’ve read my ravings before about this spot and if you haven’t, you can check them out here
(February 2013) and (here (January 2013) and here (October 2013). This time round I offer a quick post highlighting new additions to their growing authentic Mexican cuisine menu.
(February 2013) and (here (January 2013) and here (October 2013). This time round I offer a quick post highlighting new additions to their growing authentic Mexican cuisine menu.
Happy Hours have never been happier. Mondays to Fridays, from 5 to 8pm, diners can escape the traffic and indulge in two-for-one Margaritas. Their classic Margarita is a must, but this month too sees a creative introduction already proving popular. The Margarita Jamaica utilizes the basic ingredients of Tequila and lime, but is given a zang of colour with the roselle (hibiscus) flower.
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| Margarita de Jamaica |
The list of homemade tortilla-based dishes is increasingly impressive. Tacos al Pastor are the most recent inclusion. These popular late night snacks are sold on many a street corner in Mexico. Pork is marinated in adobe and roasted on a vertical grill, similar to Middle Eastern kebab meat preparation. The tradition on the
streets is to hang a pineapple above the meat. As customers place orders, the skilled cook, slices meat into an open tortilla, then, with a lightning speed flick of the knife, carves a wedge of fruit and catches it in the folded tortilla. Listo! La Mexicana’s version however, comes minus the theatrics, but plus the hygiene.
streets is to hang a pineapple above the meat. As customers place orders, the skilled cook, slices meat into an open tortilla, then, with a lightning speed flick of the knife, carves a wedge of fruit and catches it in the folded tortilla. Listo! La Mexicana’s version however, comes minus the theatrics, but plus the hygiene.
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| Tacos al Pastor |
The Gringa, so named because it’s made with a white wheat tortilla instead of the yellow corn, features a similar filling as the Tacos al Pastor but is folded with the incorporation of melted queso estilo Chihuahua (combination of cheeses). Salsa verde sides both.
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| Gringa |
The fantastic thing about Mexican food is that there are so many varied reactions in your mouth depending on the chilli used. Some hit the back of your throat, some clear your sinuses, while others envelop your entire
mouth. Huarache Pacifico had hubby and I fighting over the last mouthful. This corn tortilla is shaped in the form of the sole of a sandal and topped with mixed seafood and cheese. The chilli in this dish hits your tongue after you’ve swallowed and lingers on its tip, finally, well after the last bite has been swallowed, it disappears from the inside of your lips. A dark cream made of chilli chipotle adds even more zoom.
mouth. Huarache Pacifico had hubby and I fighting over the last mouthful. This corn tortilla is shaped in the form of the sole of a sandal and topped with mixed seafood and cheese. The chilli in this dish hits your tongue after you’ve swallowed and lingers on its tip, finally, well after the last bite has been swallowed, it disappears from the inside of your lips. A dark cream made of chilli chipotle adds even more zoom.
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| Huarache Pacifico |
Crepes de Huitlaconche a la Crema de Chilli Poblano is another item added to their meat-free options. Filled with hongos, the fungus that grows on corncobs – a delicacy in Mexico – and showered with a sauce of Brie and chilli poblano, it’s a dish vegetarians will salivate over.
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| Crepes de Cuitlacoche a la Crema de Chile Poblano |
Camarones a la Diabla con Chili Morita are a classic. Pan fried in oil, garlic and dried morita chilli, this dish packs a punch, especially if you munch directly on one of the dried chillies. Sided with triangles of tortilla, this is the ultimate “anytime” dish.
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| Camarones a la Diabla and Margarita |
Jalapenos Rellenos de Ensalada de Atun are sure to please true Mexican cuisine addicts and newbies to the region as well. I imagine my Malaysian buddies going ga-ga over these zappy two bite size crescents. Pickled green chillies are filled with almonds, corn kernels, tuna, cheese, capers and onions. They’re another great snack or appetizer.
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| Jalapenos Rellenos de Ensalada de Atun |
Enmoladas de Pavo had to appear sooner or later on the menu. The renowned mole sauce, made from a
complex blend of spices and chillies, with a base of chocolate, smothers a bowl of enchiladas filled with shredded turkey. Homemade cubes of cheese and onion rings garnish the top.
complex blend of spices and chillies, with a base of chocolate, smothers a bowl of enchiladas filled with shredded turkey. Homemade cubes of cheese and onion rings garnish the top.
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| Enmoladas de Pavo |
Pastel de Tres Leches completes the new menu items with a sweet fresh finish. This three milk cake uses whole milk, evaporated milk and condensed milk to create a wet layered sponge cake. Divided with a nut mash, coated with a Chantilly cream and, dressed with bright orange peach slices, this traditional Mexican dessert is a masterly finish.
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| Pastel de Tres Leches |
Reason to visit: authentic Mexican cuisine, a good variety of vegetarian dishes, two-for-one Margaritas, easy parking.
Terrace at Hock Choon
Jalan Nibong (off Jalan Ampang)
Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
+6 03 425 35251
I m just dying to go back to La Mexicana… and those new dishes you just had… looks utterly ravishing and scrumptious!!
Jen, you must try the Jalapenos Rellenos – I think you'd love them!
ooo, this look like excellent additions to an already impressively scrumptious menu! the crepes look like absolute comfort food, and even though they're meat-free, completely enticing even to a carnivore like me 😀
Just keeps getting better… 🙂
Would love to have some Margaritas before I start my meal….. very tempting!
I agree and an excellent selection here too.
I am going gaga over the jalapenos! Can't wait to check them out as soon as I recover from my cough!
Maybe they'd be a cough cure 😉
margarita is a winner! 🙂
Two for one happy hours – you can't go wrong. 🙂
Your pictures are enough to make me salivate…lets make it a lunch date one of these days?