La Taqueria fans are
partying like it Cinco de Mayo now that the same crew has opened La
Mezcaleria on Commercial Drive.
For this incarnation theyve upped the ante and added tostadas,
enchiladas as well as an impressive collection of cold beers, tequila
and of course mezcal (a smokey, agave-based spirit), after which the
restaurant is named.
Consulting chef Tina Fineza makes the ethnic cuisine shine and ensures
everything from the beef cheek tacos to the guacamole is as
authentically Mexican as many of the staff.
The airy space keeps a
homey feel with turquoise tiling, a chalkboard menu and an old-school
liquor cabinet displaying – what else – bottles of mezcal. The 55-seat
space fills up quickly, so go early and grab a stool at the bar with a
view into the kitchen. Bonus points for the stocked, self-serve salsa
bar. Cassandra Anderton
Open Tuesday-Sunday from 5 p.m., 1622 Commercial Dr., Vancouver,
604-559-8226, http://lataqueria.ca
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