We have a shortage of good Mexican food ITP. This shortage leads the only really good place to be slammed most of the time with a long wait outside of Nuevo Laredo. Last Friday night, we decided to take on the habits of the senior crowd and go to dinner at 5:15, avoiding the rush. We did miss the lines, but amazingly enough, just barely.
The salsa and chips, served just as we sat down, were fresh and hot. The salsa was just hot enough that we were wishing we had ordered our drinks before digging in and that my tongue still burned when the hot main dishes touched it. The frozen margarita cooled us down, but left us less than satisfied taste-wise with the limeade-like flavor. (We're spoiled with the margaritas we make at home, consisting of a 3-2-1 method -- 3 parts tequila, 2 parts triple sec, 1 part fresh lime juice.)
The food more than made up for the drinks, though. Derek decided to try something new - Diablo Chicken. It was a partially shredded, partially still on the bone chicken dish cooked in a red chili sauce, served with beans, rice and a mexican salad on the side. I went for the same dish that I discovered on our last visit -- the Mexican veggie plate. This is a huge plate filled with Mexican mashed potatoes (covered in shredded cheese), lightly sauteed spinach (still bright green), Mexican salad (lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream), rice and refried beans. Every bite is full of flavor, with a different textures in each one. We've had tacos, tamales, enchiladas and various other dishes at Nuevo Laredo, but I still think this one is the simplest and the best.
The Assessment: the food and service will never disappoint, but expect a wait if you don't get there early
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