Mamasita
This Mexican taqueria is one hot babe
Opening its doors in 2010, the former site of The Recorded Music Salon has transformed into an authentic and modern Mexican taqueria. Ever since, there has been a buzz about Mamasita with the growing popularity in Mexican fare.
Located in the Mexican quarter of the Paris end of Collins Street, bee line for the door at number 11 where you will be greeted by a staff member, with clipboard in tow. This hot babe is a walk in. Find yourself 8-10 dining companions and you may qualify for a group sitting. The reservations policy is detailed (check it out the website). Otherwise be prepared to wait, anywhere from 30-90 minutes. Brace yourself as the staircase that leads to the first floor dining room is tight. Conversations and iPads are rife. Alternatively, arrive early, 4.30-5.30pm to avoid the queues or opt for lunch from midday-4.30pm. For the night owls, the kitchen closes at 2am on Friday and Saturdays and midnight most other nights.
Melbourne's food culture is changing and the casualisation of dining has taken a stronghold. Think Baby, Chin Chin, and Longrain. Fancy foods make way for share-style dishes. Authenticity of flavours juxtaposed with contemporary offerings has favourably shaped the rapidly growing interest of Mexican cuisine in our city.
Eat: No selfies here, the share-style menu is as stated, designed to share. Staff are on hand to guide you the Mexican way. A primero to start. Half a cob of the most succulent and mildly spicy corn ($4.90) awaits. A board of tostaditas ($16), four per serve, follows. The bite sized tortillas with crab meat are our favourite. If only they made them bigger! Don your sombrero and dig into the tacos ($5-7 each) and split a quesadila ($14-16 each). The postres (desserts) draw on that old Mexican staple, tequila. The flavoured ice-cream ($6-10 each) is presented in a cone and stand which makes it interesting if sharing. Give the sweet stuff a miss and focus on the bulk of the menu, you cant go wrong.
 |
| L-R: Mamasita Margarita, de Cangero (crab meat, avacado, cucumber, tamarind mayo & habanero), Elotes callejeros ("street style" chargrilled corn, queso, chipotle mayo & lime) |
 |
| de Huitlacoche Huitlacoche, queso criollo, mushrooms, corn, epazote, pico de gallo & queso fresco |
 |
| Flautas dulces de calabaza Bluecorn flautas, pumpkin mousse & praline |
 |
| Helado de maiz Sweetcorn icream cone, caramel, popcorn |
Drink: Tequila is liquid gold here and Mamasita proudly promotes this noble spirit. For an education on their extensive range along with a preview of their other drinks, check out the drinks menu.
No comments:
Post a Comment