January 23, 2019 | Posted in:Dining out
We never limit our tacos to a Tuesday, and you shouldn’t either. We were invited to visit Mx Taco Restaurant (@restaurantmxtaco) in The Milk District, currently in soft opening. Owner & Chef Ryan Manning, formerly of The Ritz Carlton Orlando, Cancun and D.C. is shining a light on many different regional flavors found throughout Mexico.
From the Yucatan, Shrimp Tikin Xic- Achiote Bitter orange shrimp with pickled onion.
From Puebla, Mole Poblano- Chicken, Queso Cotija, sesame seed, crema.
From Comx, Quesadilla made with Queso Oaxaca and chipotle crema.
From Sonora, The Bistec en Salsa Rona- Braised steak, pepper sauce and avocado and back to the Yucatan for Bistec con Zikil Pak- Steak with pickled onion and pumpkin seed sauce.
Esquites- Mexican Street Corn off the cob, is made with white corn. The side dish was creamy with a nice pop of lime & chilies.
Oaxaca is represented with the Camote Con Mole, a flavor-packed vegetarian taco made with sweet potato, mushroom, beans, Queso Cojita, pickled onion, and salsa mole. For the completely plant-based, ask how tacos can be made vegan. We ordered the Bistec con Zikil Pak, as a vegan taco and loved it! The menu is Gluten Free and accommodations for other dietary preferences can be made.
Flavors throughout the menu were rich, yet clean and fresh. Add Mx Taco as another Orlando spot for Mexican cuisine that is not the heavy, cheese-laden food many of us grew up with. Chilies are used thoughtfully, to build flavor- not overwhelm the palate with scovilles. For those looking to kick it up a notch- try the house-made hot sauces, specifically, The Habanero: it’s a great balance between chili pepper heat and the flavor of the Habanero. Tenderfoots: stick to the Guajillo, a mild but lively sauce.
We tasted our way through the aguas frescas & horchatas, all were yummy! Watermelon, pineapple & hibiscus: fresh and light, we could not pick a favorite. Horchatas are available in both Cinnamon rice milk or Cinnamon coconut milk, the latter being very rich.
Save room for dessert! The Helado de Aguacate was delicious. Avocado ice cream is topped with chili toasted coconut, candied pepitas & chocolate was a delightful ending to our Mexican feast! Beer and wine were not available on my visit, look for a selection of craft beer and sangrias in the weeks to come. Mx Taco Restaurant is open Sunday-Monday, 11:00AM – 10:00PM.
Lisa Wilk
Hello, I'm Lisa Wilk! I'm a freelance food, wine and travel writer, photographer and presenter based out of Orlando, FL. While covering local restaurants and food events in the #1 tourist destination in the US, I find endless cooking inspiration when dining out. You'll often find me in the kitchen putting my own spin on those elevated chef creations to enjoy at home and when entertaining. I have a love and enthusiasm for wine, wine education and wine pairing. Find me about town teaching and demystifying wine as part of the popular @TheTastyTrio in the popular Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Perfectly Paired program series I've co-developed. Taste, Cook and Sip along with me on Twitter and Instagram at @TasteCookSip and @WineChix! Cheers!
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