Good Morning Team Captains!
I hope that you are all having a stellar week
thus far. One desire I've had with this blog is to update people of healthy
alternatives available at certain restaurants while at the same time reviewing
the restaurant's food
This is my first..
...Two days ago I went to El Rodeo with a friend
for lunch. My buddy spoke very highly of the food there. Anyone who
enjoys Mexican food also knows it can be harder to find healthy alternatives at
a Mexican Restaurant.
My first impression at El
Rodeo was that the place looked and felt like an authentic Mexican restaurant
unlike most local TexMex places.
As with most Mexican restaurants the meal began
with chips and salsa. This is where I first experienced their quality
food. Even though I eat a very clean diet I couldn't say no to a few
crisp tortilla chips especially given that their homemade
salsa was just how I prefer; blended without chunks, lots of cilantro, and not
overly spicy.
Next up was their tableside
guacamole. Their presentation and preparation of the guacamole was
nice. The volcanic rock mortar and pestle used for preparation was also
the vessel used to present the food. I would give the overall flavor of
the guacamole an 80 out of 100. It was a quality dish but done a bit on
the bland side. In the future I'll be sure to ask for more salt, onion,
cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeños during the making. Though bland it
was still a decent guacamole.
Lastly,
came the lunch entree. I was searching for items on the healthy side.
It wasn't plainly obvious what would match my dietary needs. All
the items on the vegetarian section contained dairy in everything.
Finally I came onto Pollo Yucatan. It was to be a chicken breast
marinated with roasted vegetables and citrus. When the dish finally came
out I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken had been butterflied ensuring
it to be cooked thoroughly. This also increased the space to have
marinated. It was a nice touch. The vegetable side on the
plate was avocado with fresh Pico de
gallo. It was
all very light and flavorful. I would recommend this dish to those
avoiding dairy, beef, and saturated fat.
Overall I
would recommend El Rodeo for their presentation and quality. The décor itself is a little cheap but well
made up for by their food. I will definitely
be eating there again.
As always
team captains…Let me know if you have any additional ideas. Together we will learn. Together we will win.
As with most Mexican restaurants the meal began
with chips and salsa. This is where I first experienced their quality
food. Even though I eat a very clean diet I couldn't say no to a few
crisp tortilla chips especially given that their homemade
salsa was just how I prefer; blended without chunks, lots of cilantro, and not
overly spicy.Next up was their tableside
guacamole. Their presentation and preparation of the guacamole was
nice. The volcanic rock mortar and pestle used for preparation was also
the vessel used to present the food. I would give the overall flavor of
the guacamole an 80 out of 100. It was a quality dish but done a bit on
the bland side. In the future I'll be sure to ask for more salt, onion,
cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeños during the making. Though bland it
was still a decent guacamole.Lastly,
came the lunch entree. I was searching for items on the healthy side.
It wasn't plainly obvious what would match my dietary needs. All
the items on the vegetarian section contained dairy in everything.
Finally I came onto Pollo Yucatan. It was to be a chicken breast
marinated with roasted vegetables and citrus. When the dish finally came
out I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken had been butterflied ensuring
it to be cooked thoroughly. This also increased the space to have
marinated. It was a nice touch. The vegetable side on the
plate was avocado with fresh Pico de
gallo. It was
all very light and flavorful. I would recommend this dish to those
avoiding dairy, beef, and saturated fat.
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