Message: | Just dined at Guelaguetza on Palms. While we ate well, I have to say I was a little disappointed. On the whole, it was more rustic than Monte Alban, but to my palate, not as lovingly prepared. I had the cesina plate--the pork was well spiced and delicious, and I did love the rice, which was a really satisfying, moist texture and perfectly seasoned. The garnish was a lot of undressed iceberg lettuce, a slice of sad, hard tomato, sliced raw onion, a piece of unflavorful avocado, some julienned raw carrots, a little watercress and some sprouts. Rabbit food. Black beans came on the side, underseasoned and a little pallid, along with some nice salsa for the cesina, which was great with a squeeze of lime. Husband had Mole Negro con Pollo. I loved the sauce, rich, luscious, and perfectly spiced for my taste. I thought the chicken (he asked for dark meat) was fine, but husband complained of an off-taste. However, he polished it off, so I couldn't taste it again to see what he meant. I liked the chips slathered with rich tomatoey salsa and salty cheese that was plunked on the table, but was disappointed in the selection of antojitos for starters.
Based on this one meal, I much prefer Monte Alban, where I find the flavors to be more focused, and everything on each plate delicious. |