Margaritas (Las), Vancouver

I just recently moved to Vancouver from Houston, Texas. I was so worried coming here that we would never find decent mexican food! We actually live on 4th, so after driving by this place a few times we finally went in. It was exactly what I hoped for! I didn't mind the 20 minute wait with the free chips & salsa and yummy margaritas at the bar. The margartias were perfect and so were the chips and salsa. You can always judge a mexican restaurant on it's salsa so I knew the actual meal would be good too. I am disappointed they didn't have chile con queso on the menu though! I had the steak enchilada and loved every bite of it! I hope the experience is just as good when we go back next time!

The atmosphere is great. It's an up beat friendly, well organized place. When we sat down our attentive waiter came by with a smile offering salsa and chips. The chips and salsa are fantastic. After ordering our drinks and meal, the drinks arrived at the table in about 7 min. I had the Classic Margarita, a perfect concoction of Sauza Silver Tequila mixed with fresh lemon and lime juice with just the right amount of Triple Sec. All the flavors came together complimenting the tequila not over powering it like so many other Margaritas I've had. It came with a good punch as well, again like a good Margaritas should. Our appetizer came about 10 min after our drinks. I ordered the Ceviche (wow) The fish was fresh flaky and delicious. Next our main course arrived about 15 min after our appetizers. I was hungry so I ordered off the combination list. I ordered the Numero Dos which came with a Chille Relleno, Chicken Enchilada and a soft Beef Taco.along with rice and refried beans. When the plate arrived I realised I ordered more than I needed, oh well thats a good problem. The presentation was great. The chicken was juicy and tender, the beef melted in your mouth. I plan on returning many more times to try the other dishes.

Nothing shows Vancouver's (or at least 4th Avenue's) ignorance about Mexican food better than the continuing success of this restaurant. If you want a contrived and party oriented atmosphere, with very bland food, this is the spot for you. It's always packed. Not far away, the infinitely better, and far more authentic, Primo's always has tables.