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Traditional Carne Asada

Traditional Carne Asada from Mezcal Tequila Cantina on Major Taylor Boulevard in Worcester

Traditional Carne Asada from Mezcal Tequila Cantina on Major Taylor Boulevard in WorcesterMezcal Tequila Cantina‘s new location across from the Hilton is very large. This may well be the largest, seating wise, restaurant in Worcester now. That doesn’t mean the service is any slower though, as I found the service to be very attentive.

For dinner, I chose the Traditional Carne Asada; Grilled marinated skirt steak, bacon-spiked refried beans, chimichurri sauce, lettuce, tomato and radish.

The portion size on this meal was perfect. It was enough to be filling but not so much to make you feel stuffed afterward. The skirt steak was marinated in the chimichurri sauce and was amazingly tender, with a great flavor that didn’t overpower the meat but complemented it nicely. The bacon spiked refried beans were fantastic. Large chunks of bacon mixed in and a texture that wasn’t too dry or watery. The beans were an excellent contrast with the steak, making an overall dish that was delicious and satisfying.

My only gripe with this meal would be the rice. It was fine, but on the bland side and it just didn’t hold up next to the rest of the meal.

Overall, this was an excellent meal that I will be having again.

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Ground Beef Burriotos

Menu Description:  Ground beef burritos with corn, tomato, black beans, red onion and queso blanco in baked flour tortillas topped with mole rojo and cilantro cream.

Flavors: When I saw the dish, I was like, “wow that is one large burrito.” I was excited to break into the dish and wasn’t disappointed… there was a large portion of seasoned ground beef, surrounded by a medley of corn, tomatoes, black beans and red onion and of course the queso blanco bringing it all together. The shell was lightly baked and covered in a nice cream and mole sauce that brought a bit of sweetness, creaminess, and spiciness to the dish. For those worried about it being too spicy – no fear – it just had that little kick to let you know there is flavor.

The Facts: The burrito was pleasantly accompanied with a jicama, cabbage, carrot slaw, and a side of Spanish rice that had just a little kick – the slaw helped to tame the little spiciness it had. For that extra spiciness since I like it spicy, I went for it and added some of the “ghost Chile sauce” – that brought the added fire to the dish. But watch out – that added sauce was hot and not for the faint of heart.

Opinion: Overall a good meal that seemed to be the right portion size to not leave me too full but not still hungry. It paired well with the Peach, Pear, Apricot Margarita and the house made guacamole and salsa. I would recommend this dish. Don’t forget to try the creamy guacamole and salsa/chips – very fresh and hits the spot while you are enjoying your pre dinner margarita!

Available at Mezcal Tequila Cantina.