Review Salsa’s & Beer Mexican Restaurant

I am a fan of international foods. It is just something about the preparation with the herbs and spices that just makes my mouth water and craving more of it. So today was one of those days that I was looking to have something really good to eat. Mexican food is one of my favorite choices, especially if it is close to authentic as possible.

My favorite spot in Fayetteville, North Carolina is Salsa’s and Beer, 519 Grove Street, 910-483-9201. I love this place. For those of you who live in Fayetteville or have been, it use to be a food court and it is located across from Wendy’s and McDonald’s. I tried Salsa’s and Beer for the first time months ago and I was hooked.

When you first come into the restaurant it reminds you of a Cantina, In the middle of the floor they have a salsa bar with different types of fresh salsa for you to try. Our waiter Rigo came to the table with complimentary bean dip and chips. I ordered for my drink, a Tres Generation Margarita with salt. It was so good, with the right amount of tequila.

For the appetizer we ordered the spinach queso . I ask for tortillas because queso in my opinion tastes so much better than with the chips. The queso is made with fresh spinach and you can tell it was made to order.

The entree pictured above was Pollo Loco, A chicken breast with spinach, mushrooms and peppers with queso. On the side was iceburg lettuce with a special dressing, fresh pinto beans with a pico de gallo and spanish rice.

The whole meal was great, fresh and made to order.  The customer service is amazing, The staff is very friendly with the limited English that they speak. The atmosphere is not crowded but comfortable. Hispanic music playing but not too loud where you can’t have a conversation.

My Grade for Salsa’s and Beer: A+

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Adios,

Angela Yvonne

Review on Wasabi Japanese Restaurant

 

Today was a great day! We were looking for a quick bite to eat and we stumbled upon Wasabi Japanese Restaurant at 144 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina (910)229-3498.

I am a foodie and I am always on the lookout for a great tasting meal! Wasabi Restaurant did not disappoint us. We were greeted by our waitress, Cris who was really cheerful and knowledgeable about the place and food. The special of the day was 20% off of certain appetizers.  I chose one that was not included, the Seafood Dynamite. It had Crab, Octopus, and Shrimp with spicy mayo served baked. It was do delicious. The spicy mayo was not as spicy as I thought, it gave each bite a pleasant surprise. It was fresh tasting and not fishy as you may think. I have never had baked octopus and it made me anxious to try it in other ways.  I give this appetizer : A+

The next dish I tried was a Bento box with Teriyaki Chicken, Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura, California Roll and Fried Rice. The serving size was great, felt like it was customized just for what I would choose if I ate each one separately. The Teriyaki chicken was tossed in a sauce that was not overpowering and felt like more of a compliment versus a coverup. You could tell that it was intentionally made that way. the chicken was cut in bite size pieces and was very fresh and cooked to perfection. I have always been a fan of tempura but never had eggplant, sweet potato fried to a gold color, served with a sweet chili sauce and taste the way it did.( Made me want more vegetables instead of craving more shrimp). Last but not least, the fried rice was a dish that I thought could stand alone. It was fresh tasting, non greasy and you could taste the ingredients which is something I look for when I go out to eat! I give this Lunch: A++++

The atmosphere was really cozy and quaint. Perfect for Happy Hour and Date night.  I give overall an A++++

What new restaurants have you discovered?

Until Next Time,

Angela-Yvonne