La Mexicana, New Dishes, Terrace at Hock Choon

The wonderful owners of La Mexicana, Carmela and Stephen, are never content – and we are glad!  Always striving to improve and expand to their offerings of truly authentic Mexican cuisine, this lovely couple pour their heart and soul into a variety of wonderful new dishes.

Chef Carmela doesn’t exactly look like the stereotypical Mexican Mama who is at home making cheese and chorizo while learning to butcher her own meat, but that is exactly what she is up to these days.  Her commitment to preparing food that is 100% authentically Mexican is unwavering.  From the way the meat is cut and the cheese is prepared, to where the chillies and corn are grown, to who cooks the dishes for the guests, no detail is too small for her attention.

You may have already had the pleasure of dining at La Mexicana, but if you haven’t visited in a while it is time to go back and try some of the new dishes.

La Cucaracha – when we think “Cockroach” we don’t normally think deliciously smooth warm and sweet.  This combination of Tequila, Rum, Kahlua and Cointreau is given its name from the tradition of it being served late in the night, ending you limbs up like a cockroach – watch out!

Tequila Cancun – a classic margarita with a splash of Curacao to match the azur waters of Cancun and a sugar rim.

Queso Panela and La Botema Mexicana – Who says cheese can’t be good for you?  Queso Panela is a ricotta-like cheese that is made twice a week by Carmela from fresh milk.  The process even includes pasteurizing the milk herself while removing almost all of the milk fat. The result is a creamy, low-fat, white cheese that can be eaten all by itself or in a salad or tacos.  Even though it is a softer cheese, it is still firm enough to be grilled, as in “La Botema Mexicana” where it is paired with chunky guacamole and light and crunchy “Chicharron” (pork rind) for dipping.

Not your ordinary tacos!  Two new taco creations have been added to the menu, each with it’s own unique flavors and textures.

The first, Tacos de Bistec con Chorizo, features Carmela’s incomparable homemade sausage along with tender beef steak.  What makes this dish so special though is the amazing Salsa Rojas on the side.  Like everything else at La Mexicana, this salsa is made on the premises with only authentic Mexican grown Serrano chilies, tomato, garlic and salt that gives a lively kick with a rich smoky flavor.

TACOS BISTEK CON CHORIZO – Tacos with steak and sausage

Huarache – literally translates to “sandal”. This dish may resemble a Mexican leather shoe but there is nothing tough about it!  The “sole” of the Huarache is a freshly ground and lightly fried corn meal base covered by the comforting flavors of refried beans, gouda and mozzarella cheese.