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The Mister and I have been wanting to try a Mexican restaurant in the Cleveland -area for quite some time now. We’ve heard so many fantastic things about it and as guac-addicts, we were looking forward to the restaurant’s highly acclaimed guacamole. Last night seemed the the perfect evening to try it out.

According the the restaurant’s Web site, the menu at Momocho focuses on seasonal + local ingredients combined with a unique twist on presentations that capture the spirit of Mexico. Each Sunday, Momocho puts together a prix fixe dinner menu that’s updated with the daily specials. For only $30 a couple, the Mister and I were able to have a three course meal.

I loved the decor of Momocho…

Image credit: momocho.com

As nice as the interior was, the Mister and I dined al fresco on the restaurant’s patio. We must take advantage of the ‘al fresco temperatures’ in Cleveland! It was lovely! The brick walls of the patio were overgrown with vines and strategically placed twinkle lights — very romantic!

We started with salsa and guac. We went with the traditional guac and chile verde salsa.

Momocho Guac and Salsa

These chips were SO addicting! We finally stopped ourselves after two baskets.

For our entree, we had our choice of two different enchiladas. I selected the spinach and cheese and the Mister went with chicken and yam.

Momocho spinach and cheese enchilada

This dish had an underlying sweetness to it — maybe it was the cheese? Kind of tasted like ricotta… either way, it was delicious!

We finished the meal with traditional flan. This was my first time trying flan and I LOOOVED it. I couldn’t stop ‘yummming.’ I think at one point the Mister had to give me one of those looks — you know, the ones that say “calm down Shannon, you are embarrassing me and being a bit dramatic.” I couldn’t help it — I will not be stifled, Mister!

Momocho flan

This was so creamy and it melted in your mouth — tasted like the inside of a creme brulee – outstanding! Have you tried flan before?

The Mister and I will definitely be dining at Momocho again – we plan on going on another Sunday so we can take advantage of the ‘Sunday dinner special.’ I had a wonderful time chatting with my Mister and just enjoying his company We love trying out new restaurants – it is one of our favorite things to do and Momocho was a great spot to cross off our list (but I am sure we’ll be making another appearance soon!)

How often do you try out new restaurants? We try and go to a new place at least once a month.

13 Responses to “Daily Delish – or shall I say.. diario delicioso!”

1. VeggieGirl said:

   The guac!!! Holy mole yum.

   I HAVE tried flan before – it’s okay.

   Have you been to Red?? I love it there (we’re going tonight to celebrate VeggieMom’s birthday, as you know) so I gotta take you there, haha.

   Posted on August 24, 2009 at 3:29 pm | Reply
2. GourmetOnADiet said:

   Do you like coconut? Try coconut flan, if so. It’s a-maaazing!

   Posted on August 24, 2009 at 4:50 pm | Reply
3. Lizzy said:

   OMG. i am addicted to authentic mexican chips! I could have easily went through multiple baskets! Your main dish looks amazing!

   I’ve never tried flan but i heard its wonderful, and after your review it makes me want to try it really bad! glad you had such a good time!

   Posted on August 24, 2009 at 5:09 pm | Reply
4. K said:

   “the Mister had to give me one of those looks” haha that’s when you know you’ve hit the jackpot!

   I’ve tried flan in Italy and I wasn’t a flan (bad pun ). It was even coffee flavored too!

   Posted on August 24, 2009 at 5:37 pm | Reply
5. Jenny said:

   i could honestly live off of the chips and salsa at mexican restaurants – they’er so addicted!

   Posted on August 24, 2009 at 8:32 pm | Reply
6. mikey said:

   wow, all the food looks and sounds delish! i wish i was there right now! mexican is one of my favorites and i’m pretty sure this place would be an instant fav.

   Posted on August 24, 2009 at 8:57 pm | Reply
7. lynn (the actors diet) said:

   i love flan. even though it was described by rosie o’donnell as “snot.” sorry, her words, not mine.

   Posted on August 24, 2009 at 9:02 pm | Reply
8. bIZ said:

   The chips and guac look amazing! I’ve never had flan though, but it looks delicious!

   We (meaning I!) love to try new restaurants all the time, by my hubby likes to stick to what he knows he will like.

   Posted on August 24, 2009 at 10:30 pm | Reply
9. gina (fitnessista) said:

   ahhhh i love flan!!!

   Posted on August 24, 2009 at 11:02 pm | Reply
10. AnnQ said:

    My BF absolutely LOVES Flan! I haven’t tried Flan in a loooong time….normally I like stuff with better consistency and not so smooshy….but I might be remembering it incorrectly, too!

    Love trying new restaurants….try and do it at least once a month.

    Posted on August 25, 2009 at 7:50 am | Reply
11. insideiamdancing said:

    Looks great! I have never had flan, but I’ve had creme caramel which I *think* is the same thing? Need to google. I love going to new restaurants…not something I’ve been doing much of since I came back to the UK, but when I lived in NY, it was weekly, at least (though often just a quick lunch in a new place!)

    Posted on August 25, 2009 at 9:00 am | Reply
12. Mary (...Food & Fun) said:

    All of that food looks so delicious!! I am jealous. I have had flan before but it has been a while…so delish!!

    Posted on August 25, 2009 at 11:15 am | Reply
13. Thankful Thursday | The Daily Balance said:

    [...] has a crush!) – The Mister and I had a great date night last night. After chowing down at Momocho, we laughed our butts off at Aziz Ansari’s night of comedy. There are few things more fun [...]

    Posted on June 16, 2011 at 12:51 pm | Reply