Tortillas of your choice arrived warm, in their basket. Separately, a plate of excellent guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, and black beans came on the side. For the fajitas, a substantial portion of New York steak was served in large strips over a sizzling pile of sautéed onions and peppers. The four Brochetta style bacon-wrapped jumbo butterflied shrimp were tucked with a strip of jalapeno and queso. In Brocheta de Camarones con Fajita, which I chose, one actually gets two different entrees mounded on one piping hot skillet. Hailing from family recipes, the sauce is fragrantly dark, contains dark chocolate, and has a touch of sweetness. Mole con Pollo is a taste of the traditional Oaxaca mole sauce with at least 15 ingredients. Salmon en Mango caught our eye with a pan-seared salmon fillet, topped with mango salsa, two shrimp served over chipotle salsa, and with Mexican mashed potatoes and tortillas. We certainly felt like we’d feasted as we looked at the muy extenso menu. Just in case you’re not quite full from your appetizer while you await your entrée, even at Happy Hour, Mi Lindo serves warm tortilla chips and a delightfully spicy salsa to wash down with your drink. Interested in another beverage? How about a mojito? Sangria? Jarrito Slushy? Beer, wine, or an interesting mixed drink? Mi Lindo even offers non-alcoholic specialty Mexican drinks, which sound enticing. Smoky mezcal by name can be made from more than 30 agaves.) (For the novice, tequila is technically a mezcal, because it is made from agave specifically, blue agave. Not a margarita fan? How about a shot of tequila? Mi Lindo offers multiple brands of tequila, reposado, and anejo varieties, and two mezcals. And note: at first glance, margaritas might seem pricey, but this was definitely a grande drink. If you’re a margarita or tequila connoisseur, you’ll want to spend some time on the website before visiting Mi Lindo so you’re ready to order before you’ve arrived. The Mezcal was the perfect and fresh tasting balance of sweet and sour, lime, orange, and just the right amount of smoky mezcal. While the happy hour special includes a choice of two margaritas-regular or spicy-we chose to order a specialty margarita from the regular menu. In fact, I did find myself cautioning my dining companion, “You’ll spoil your dinner!”Ībout that margarita and tequila menu-also large. We tried our best not to devour the entire dish lest we have no appetite for our entrees. Piled “alto” with crunchy chips, guacamole, plenty of pork, black beans, pickled jalapeno, melted cheese, and sour cream, it was a hit. We ordered the Nachos with Carnitas. Smaller than a typical nacho platter, this was still far more than you’d expect for a $5 happy hour special. With $5 margaritas, $3 beers, and several $5 appetizers, the short menu delivers large. on weekdays-for those of us who can’t often break away from work before the customary 5 p.m. Mi Lindo hosts an extended happy hour-3 to 7 p.m. When you’re passionate about food, why stop at just one restaurant? The family also has Señor Chile Cantina (termed your “hot spicy neighbor”) in Arnold and Señor’s Chile in Edgewater. He ultimately decided to start his own restaurant, Mi Lindo, in 2015. At one time, Fredy was chef at Giolitti (the well-known Italian eatery near Annapolis Town Center). The restaurant is a family affair with Fredy Salmoran as owner and lead chef. Although we opted to dine outside, the widely-spaced tables were mostly filled. A heavy wooden “old world” door opens into dining rooms vibrantly decorated with heavy dark wood chairs upholstered black and deep rich tables. Venture inside and, surprise, you’ve entered a very different world! The family-owned Mi Lindo Cancun Grill prides itself on serving dishes from their Mayan homeland and bringing the atmosphere along as well. You might notice the outside tables with umbrellas and flower boxes, which define the space. We were happy to find Mi Lindo Cancun Grill and its patio on Forest Drive tucked in a nondescript strip center. Annapolis has the very good fortune to be home to several satisfying Mexican eateries.
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