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Hussong’s Cantina gives traditional dishes Mar y tierra modern zing nosh cheers

Tlacoyo with

Grilled corn

Taco trio

hen you think of timing is perfect every meal. If you Mexican food, do you want a little more than , order think of a simple bean the . Three different and cheese ? It’s that, of types integrate ingredients such course, but it’s so much more. At as mango, shrimp, habaneros and Hussong’s Cantina in The Shoppes even Sriracha. at Mandalay Place, that basic bur- Hussong’s recently added a rito is just the beginning of a large, bunch of new items to the menu, well-rounded, delicious experience. and one is the tlacoyo. It’s es- Start with a margarita. Hus- sentially a super-thick corn tas (shredded pork) to grilled salm- song’s Cantina claims that the , with , guajillo on. There are even veggie like first Hussong’s in Mexico was the chile sauce, sour cream, guacamole the Shrooms, where beer-battered originator of the drink. It would and little pickled red onions and a portobello mushrooms, crunchy surely be an affront to history not bit of microgreens. It’s reminiscent kale and tahini yogurt sauce are to indulge in the classic: The Origi- of , just in a flatter form, accented by Parmesan cheese nal Margarita comes with Sauza and with much more of the masa, and battered habanero rings. The Blue Reposado, agave nectar and which might be some folks’ favorite habaneros add an excellent spicy lime. Don’t feel constrained part of a . kick to the mellow . Another to only order the classic, A fabulous grilled corn pairs breaded, fried avocado with a though. Hussong’s The Shoppes comes covered with Sriracha aioli. has developed a at Mandalay cotija cheese and chili Something you might not find on bunch of recipes, and Place flakes—it’s sweet and other Mexican menus is a complete each is created with 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. slightly spicy. You vegan section, with Daiya cheese, 702.632.6450 the type of tequila might be tempted to beef and chicken and even fish that complements order another ear right substitute proteins for a range of best the other ingredients away, but hold off, because tacos, and tostadas in the drink. your main course is on the way. (there’s even one of those wonder- The classic chips, light and The mar y tierra alambre (yup, ful tlacoyos). crispy, are served with several surf and turf) is a kabob with ribeye And although it might be listed salsas. As we all know, that basket and shrimp alternating with corn, on the vegan menu, the chocolate of chips will just hold you until poblanos, onions and red peppers, cake with ancho chile-peanut your appetizer arrives, and it’s served over an unusual butter frosting is pretty intense, funny—no matter how large or risotto. There are bunches of types and the strawberry sauce has a small the basket of chips, that of taco here, from traditional carni- spiciness of its own.

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