El Asador Steakhouse - review

I have heard from many sources that El Asador was one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area and the most authentic. Mark and I went there with our friends, Mary and Dave Hines, to test that theory. In our estimation, it passed the test.

We started dinner with the Queso Fundido, which the restaurant called a 'Mexican fondue.' Served with soft tacos to scoop up the delicious appetizer it was made of melted queso cheese and topped with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and chorizo. It was creamy and spicy and a great beginning to the dining experience. Mark and Dave ordered soup as well.

Mark's Tortilla Soup was different than any we had eaten before since it was creamy rather than brothy. Dave's soup was Poblano Pepper, which was not too spicy and laced with cilantro. Both were excellent. For her entree,

Mary chose the Tacos de Pescado with nicely blackened and grilled Mahi with a cabbage and citrus cucumber relish and a chipotle aioli dressing. Dave opted for the Chile Relleno. The chile was filled with ground beef and cheese and topped with roasted tomato sauce and Cotija cheese.

Mark and I both ordered Enchiladas. His were Verdes filled with chicken and topped with green tomatillo sauce, onions, crispy potatoes, and cheese. Mine were cheese-filled Rojas topped with lettuce crispy zucchini, potatoes, onion, and cheese. The most noticeable difference from others we have had was the fact that the enchiladas were soaked in sauce, which is the more traditional way to prepare this dish.

We all enjoyed our meals and the subtle differences compared to other restaurants in the area. We would all definitely go back.

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