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SL_Palate_0521_Palate 5 / 26 / 21 10 : 29 AM Page 1 p P A L A T E Sugar AND Spice Savor the vibrant flavors of Mexico and Latin America close to home . BY BILL DONAHUE Empanada Mama Cinco de Mayo has come and gone , but it’s never a bad time to partake in Kendall Bajek has a tiger by the tail with this tacos , enchiladas , and other dishes with roots in Mexican culture ( and maybe walk - up Doylestown establishment , serving a margarita or two as accompaniment ) . Lucky for us , the Philadelphia area handheld empanadas to the masses . Techni - boasts some muy buenos restaurantes of the Mexican and Latin American persuasion . cally , empanadas are of Spanish and Argenti - We’re happy to share some of our favorites , known for serving up glorious guacamole , nan descent , but now is not the time to split phenomenal flan , and everything in between . hairs . The menu changes daily , but you can expect several delicious options — beef and pork , chicken , vegetable , and maybe one or Besito Mexican Restaurant Casa Toro Mexican Grill two dessert varieties — regardless of the day Besito offers all the fare you might expect of Casa Toro started in Coopersburg , north of of the week . Be sure to check out Bajek’s a refined Mexican restaurant , but it also Quakertown , and has since migrated to a other D - town dining establishment , Nourish turns out a few surprises . Besito , or “ small second location in Doylestown . We couldn’t by Mama , serving vegetarian and vegan dishes . kiss , ” has locations across the country , in - be happier . Casa Toro specializes in Latin cluding one close to home in Ardmore’s American cuisine — the tastes of Mexico , Cuba , YOEMAMA.COM Suburban Square . What to expect : a “ rockin ’ and countries in South America and Central hacienda ” vibe , tableside guacamole , and America — and offers an equally compelling Las Margaritas an extensive tequila list , as well as a spec - lineup of margaritas , mojitos , and cervezas . The name says it all — or at least a lot . Las tacular lineup of iron - skillet tacos . It’s no surprise this place has won “ Best of Margaritas ’ locations in Southampton and Bucks Mont ” honors for three years running . Northeast Philadelphia dole out too many BESITOARDMORE.COM margarita styles to list here , among other CASATOROMEXICAN.COM adult libations . The dinner menu is equally Cantina Feliz exhaustive , with at least one option for virtually This Fort Washington hotspot does everything El Poquito every staple of Mexican - American cuisine . right . The festive décor speaks to Day of the This Chestnut Hill gem was a favorite destina - Dead celebrations . Patrons can choose from tion of ours throughout the pandemic , thanks LASMARGARITASPHILLY.COM nearly a dozen different margaritas . ( Mar - in part to its lovely outdoor setup — including garitas are available for takeout , incidentally ) . private dining “ igloos . ” The igloos certainly Los Sarapes And the food … well , that’s where Cantina add to the dining experience , but it’s the food Los Sarapes , which has locations in Chalfont Feliz’s star shines brightest . If you like , you that keeps customers ( and certain Suburban and Horsham , has long been known for its can even order up a whole roasted suckling Life editors ) coming back . Our favorite : the exceptional guacamole , ridiculously good pig , assuming you’ve given them at curry cauliflower tacos . We’ll flan , and some excellent entrées in between . be back for least As of last year , it also became known as one more soon enough . CANTINAFELIZ.COM ELPOQUITO.COM four days ’ notice . SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM MAY 2021 12 |

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SL_Palate_0521_Palate 5 / 26 / 21 10 : 30 AM Page 2 of the area’s premier destinations for out - Quinoa Peruvian & door dining . The Horsham restaurant Mexican Restaurant changed addresses , moving from its diminu - Quinoa , which is located a few doors down tive location in a strip center and across from the refurbished County Theater in the street into a freestanding location with Doylestown , serves up all the familiar flavors two patios where diners can stretch their of Mexico , along with quinoa , yucca , and legs out of doors . other staples of Peruvian cuisine . ( It’s also known for its seafood , including ceviche . ) LOSSARAPES.COM The menu reflects many of the same items LOSSARAPESHORSHAM.COM as its sister location , El Tule , across the river in Lambertville . Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar Head to Paladar in King of Prussia for a QUINOARESTAURANTBYO.COM menu featuring the flavors and cuisines of Central America , South America , Cuba , Taco Mar Taqueria & Mexican Grill and the Latin Caribbean — everything from If you’re within a stone’s throw of West feijoada ( Brazilian black bean stew ) to to - Chester , head to this no - frills spot for some stones ( Puerto Rican fried plantains ) to inspired tacos , burritos , and more . Everything rum - glazed Cuban pork . Speaking of rum , on the menu is bright , clean , and fresh , of - Paladar offers more than 100 kinds of rum fering an authentic take in a casual environ - from around the world . FYI , Paladar’s sister ment that has changed with the times ; if concept , the more casual BOMBA Taco + you’re vegetarian or vegan , for example , Bar , has a location in Malvern with more dishes can be done “ your way ” with mush - on the horizon . rooms , tofu , or Beyond Meat substitutes . ? PALADARLATINKITCHEN.COM TACOMAR.COM Shake It Up Cool down with these margaritas this summer . HORNITOS SPICY HORNITOS CUCUMBER MARGARITA REPOSADO MARGARITA 3 P A R T S H O R N I T O S P L A T A T E Q U I L A 1 . 5 P A R T S H O R N I T O S 1 / 2 P A R T D E K U Y P E R T R I P L E S E C L I Q U E U R R E P O S A D O T E Q U I L A 1 P A R T L E M O N J U I C E 1 . 5 P A R T S A G A V E S Y R U P 1 P A R T L I M E J U I C E 3 P A R T S L I M E J U I C E 1 P A R T A G A V E N E C T A R ( O P T I O N A L ) M I N I - C U C U M B E R Combine all ingredients in a shaker . Shake . Strain J A L A P E Ñ O into a margarita glass . Muddle one to two thin slices of jalapeño pepper Garnish your cocktail with in the bottom of a cocktail shaker with the lime , a lime wedge and serve . lemon , and optional agave nectar juices . Salt rim optional . Add the tequila , triple sec , and a handful of ice . Shake and strain into a margarita glass over ice . Garnish with thinly sliced cucumbers and , if desired for heat , jalapeño slices . Recipes and photograph courtesy of Hornitos Tequila SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM MAY 2021 | 13

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