Los Mariachis

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So, with an extra $5 in my pocket I was feeling a little rich. While sushi may be my #1 ride or die, Mexican food takes a pretty close second. There's nothing better than fresh pico or guacamole, 3 to 8 tacos and a little too much tequila. So when I had the itch to order in, and with a credit on my Skip account, I went straight for this place:

Los Mariachis (Mexican Cuisine) 

7400 Macleod Trail SE

Delivery Fee: $3.99 Price: $$$**

Los Mariachis is a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant that's family owned and operated. I've eaten in person there a few times, and I have never been disappointed. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the food is amazing, and they're extremely accommodating to people with allergies, suggesting alternatives and making them sans certain ingredients (ie. dairy) 

Pollo en Molé (Chicken in mole sauce, side of seasoned rice and beans) $18.00

Gimme dat sauce

I LOVE MOLÉ SAUCE. A symphonic combination of chilies, chocolate, peanuts and spices, I could literally eat this sauce forever and ever. But that would be wildly irresponsible and I would get scurvy. But this sauce is my absolute favourite, and despite the chicken being a little tough, the molé was exquisite. The chocolate balances and softens the chilies, and the light hint of peanuts (sorry nut allergists) makes it less of a spicy chocolate sauce and brings it into the savoury realm. The sides were your standard rice and beans, but again, THAT SAUCE. It makes even beans taste amazing.

Now. I may have totally given over to my impulses for dessert, but it was 100% worth it. 

Trés Leches Cake (3 milk cake) $5.50

Look at this beauty

Yes, this is exactly what it says on the tin. A cake soaked in 3 different kinds of milk. "But Jayme", you may ask, "Are you not lactose intolerant?". To which I answer, yes, but I am also impulsive with little respect for your arbitrary labels!

Also, this cake is amazing. 

A vanilla sponge cake soaked in evaporated and condensed milk, with heavy cream. Topped with whipped cream. A dairy disaster, you might call it. But it's amazing. The cake isn't soggy, but light and airy, and every bite is packed with a refreshing milky taste. Worth the pain and suffering? Absolutely. 

Another one

Honestly, the food here is amazing, but I would recommend going to eat there in person. The atmosphere and the staff make for an excellent dining experience. Snarfing your meal alone on the couch watching Netflix doesn't give quite the same satisfaction to this meal. It was, however, still really good. A 7/10! So go and visit Los Mariachis! Don't blink or you'll miss it! 

Happy Eating!