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| Cuisine | Nuevo Mexican | ||
| Hours | Tues-Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm | ||
| Address | 110 E. Pennington St., Ste. 100 | ||
| Location | Downtown | ||
| Reservations | Reservations highly recommended | ||
| Phone | 520-622-6400 | ||
| Web site | www.cafepocacosainc.com | ||
| Prices | Main courses $13-$14 lunch, $19-$24 dinner | ||
| Credit Cards | DC, DISC, MC, V | ||
Frommer's Review
The cuisine served at this stylish downtown restaurant is the creation of owner/chef Suzana Davila and has been compared to the dishes dreamed up in Like Water for Chocolate. Although ostensibly Mexican, this food is not just any Mexican food; it's imaginative and different and is served in a bold and angular space that belies the location on the ground floor of a parking garage. Expect such creations as grilled beef with a jalapeño chili and tomatillo sauce, and chicken with a dark mole sauce made with Kahlúa, chocolate, almonds, and chilies. The menu is posted on portable blackboards, so you never know what you might find on any given day. However, I always opt for the plato Poca Cosa, a trio of dishes chosen by the chef. This lively restaurant is an excellent value.
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Frommer's Arizona 2010
Author: Karl Samson |
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