Cantina MachitoAtypical Mexican food in Gràcia
Address: Torrijos 47 - Pi, 5
08008 - Gràcia
Barcelona
Nearest Bus or Train:Fontana & Joanic
Open Hours:1p-4:30p & 7p-1:30a M-Su
If you're tired of the typical Tex-Mex fare and feel like more genuine Mexican cuisine, head on over to Cantina Machito, near Plaza Virreina and next to Verdi Park cinema, which shows films in their original language with Spanish subtitles. The gold-coloured walls, a carved wood pillar and a fountain covered in tiles in one corner make for a charming atmosphere. The menu isn't long, but it also goes over the history and traditions associated with each dish. For starters or Antojitos, good options include the guacamole, Caldo (broth) or Ceviche (marinated seafood). The portions aren't all that big, though they are served with flour tortillas. People normally order a few main courses to share. Some of the best include delicious Mole Poblano (turkey in chocolate sauce), Cochinita Pibil (pork) or Tinga (veal). The drinks menu features margaritas and tequila, plus Mexican beer and Spanish wine. They also serve Aguas Frescas, simlar to fruit juices. For dessert, the Tarta Juanita is like a brownie, though another interesting option is tequila mousse. When you can't take any more, order yourself the Café de Olla (coffee with lemon and cinnamon). They don't take reservations on the weekend when it gets packed, so show up with plenty of time to spare.
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