I usually like the atmosphere of Mexican restaurants, but I LOVE the atmosphere at THIS Mexican restaurant! They actually have Mariachi's and waitresses dressed in traditional Folk gowns, which gives it a true cultural feel. I went on a Thursday night but the ambiance of the place felt like I was out on the town on a Saturday evening before ""last call"" enjoying fine dining. I had a fabulous Margarita; not the kind from a mix that they threw together with cheap tequila, but a salty and deliciously fresh-squeezed lime creation. The appetizer was just as great too. I had the Ceviche, which sounds like a typical appetizer and drink for a Mexican place, but this was something far from typical. Most places throw the canned seafood in a glass, with a twist of lemon that has been sitting out too long, then toss some dry cilantro on top, but this Ceviche was blended, fresh, and juicy. I was salavating! I then ate a homemade flour tortilla afterwards and wished I had order a dozen to take home. They were that good...thus I ended up ordering an entree eventhough I wasn't hungry. It was such a treat to see a genuine place in the middle of all the commercial hype at the Paseo. I especially liked that the owner (who greeted us personally) chose to make it a classy place and put the bar off to the side, this way you could choose to go for a drink with friends and still get the feel of the atmosphere or you could go on a date and sit in the middle of it all. Either way, it's a good time with lots of good flavors and run by good people.
Pros: Not that expensive, lots of flavors & authentic
Cons: That there aren't more places like this
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