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Mi Tocaya Antojeria
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Some restaurants are guaranteed good-time places that act like a buffer against whatever’s stressing you out that day. Like what you’re going to do with all that imaginary lottery money, or the red light ticket you just found out about after checking your mail for the first time in two months. When that kind of heavy stuff is on your mind, you need a place that’s just plain enjoyable. You need a place like Mi Tocaya, which serves creative Mexican food in an upbeat environment, and will definitely make you happy - or at least put you in a better mood than before.
This place is crowded, decorated with bright artwork, and has a liveliness that’s contagious instead of annoying. It’s the kind of spot where you’ll see the chef come out, check in with customers, tell people a little about whatever they’re eating, and then rush back to the kitchen. You’ll feel like you’re eating her favorite foods, and that’s the point.
The small-plates menu includes different takes on regional Mexican food, like the enchiladas potosinos, fried empanadas filled with cheese. They’re awesome - in fact, everything on the menu will be delicious, so just go with it.
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Actually, a “go with it” attitude will help you embrace everything about the menu. You’ll see a dish like Peanut Butter Y Lengua, beef tongue on a bed of a spicy peanut salsa that's absolutely delicious). One of the best things we’ve tried here was an elevated comfort food dish: the espaghetti con crema poblana, or toasted fideo noodles tossed in a poblano sauce with crab and topped with an egg. It’s very rich, but the spicy poblana creme balances it out perfectly. Another fantastic dish is the pork albondigas nogada - pork meatballs in a walnut cream sauce. They do serve some tacos and a steak burrito, and they’re good, but the best move is to stick with more creative dishes. Preparations change all the time, so you want to try them while you can.
Mi Tocaya is a force field of a restaurant that will protect you from whatever might be on your mind. Navigating the menu, eating interesting Mexican food, and hanging out in this fun environment will just make you feel good - no matter what you end up deciding to do with your Powerball winnings.
Food Rundown
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Peanut Butter Y Lengua
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Albondigas
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Espeghetti Con Crema Poblana
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Enchiladas Potosinos
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Guisado De Nopalitos
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