The night before my flight, Jeff and I headed to Nopalito, a Mexican restaurant that is a sister restaurant to Nopa. Hands down, really really great food and very well done. The wait was a bit long, but no big deal. We just got some drinks beforehand. Anyway, if you haven't yet tried Nopalito, I highly recommend it. The food there is incredibly well flavored and the dishes are unique. The prices are also very reasonable and the portions are a good size.
We got 4 dishes. Two smaller ones, and 2 larger ones. We went with the Taco pescado, Quesadilla azul, Albondigas, and Braised pork shoulder stew. My favorite was the stew or the Albondigas. Kinda a toss in the air for me since they were both really yummy. In the stew, they put cabbage, the pork shoulder bits, and also large corn pieces. The stew was a smokey, rich flavor and really hearty. I also think it made me fall asleep since when I got home, I passed out on the bed for a while. Here is a photo of it! A bit blurry since I took it with my bberry.
The Albondigas were beef meatballs that were covered in a dark mole type sauce. They were really delicate and light and there was a beef taste, but also a taste of vegetables (like a really well-cooked chard). They served it on top of a pile of spanish rice and it was really yummy! Picture is below.
All in all, a great night with great company and great food! Also a good meal to have right before I depart the country! I want to go back and plan to in the future at some point.
Cheers!
