August 14, 2013 | Posted in:Dining out
Mi Casa Tequila Tequeria is located within the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, just steps from the expansive main lobby. I had the pleasure of sampling their new menu at a private Yelp event last week, what a treat! The evening started with butlered beverages and table-side guacamole. The freshly made guac had all the right flavors- creamy, zesty and a nice balance of ripe avocados, tomatoes, onions, lime and cilantro. If you wanted something a bit more decadent you could try the guacamole topped with lobster and crab, I did- and it was spectacular.
Freshly made guacamole, perfect with the warm and crisp house-made tortilla chips.
Hubby tucked into the Steak Fajita Quesadilla and raved about the tender steak, caramelized onions and sauteed peppers. This is an item we would drive through many tolls to enjoy again. I enjoyed the Vera Cruz Fish Tacos and Fried Cheese Gorditas, with the addition of some of the freshly made salsa. The tasty fish tacos were made with founder, marinated cabbage, pickled onions, queso fresco and topped with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro. There are so many items offered on Mi Casa Tequila Tequeria’s menu, that one could return here again and again and not get the same meal twice. Though, the items we tried were so tasty, I could see getting locked into some favorites pretty quickly.
Hubby’s hands-down favorite of the night, the Steak Fajita Quesadilla.
Along with the butlered beverages, the bartender was pouring hand crafted margaritas and tequila drinks made to order. Oh my, each drink I sampled was well balanced and tasty in its own way. If you like something sweeter, go for the Watermelon Margarita made with pureed fresh watermelon. If you enjoy a bit of excess, be bold and go for the Big Jefe- a king sized margarita topped with a Corona beer. I enjoyed Mi Casa’s regular house margaritas and found them to have a nice blend of tart and tequila.
The El Jefe margarita, one tasty beverage!
When we thought we couldn’t eat another bite, dessert was brought out. Mexican Wedding cookies were the best tasting cookie of their kind that I have ever tasted. Dusted with powdered sugar, the crisp exterior revealed a buttery and chewy inside with a slight hint of some heat at the end. Really something special, I would l-o-v-e the recipe, but I have a feeling it’s a closely guarded secret. The Flan and Churros were also stand outs. Special thanks to Orlando Yelp and The Rosen Shingle Creek for hosting such a tasty event.
Not just any cookie, the Mi Casa Tequila Tequeria created an amazing version of the classic Mexican Wedding Cookie.
Full disclaimer: I was a guest in connection with the Yelp.com private event hosted at Mi Casa Tequila Tequeria, within the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. No other form of compensation was received and the opinions in this post are my own. Cheers!
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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