Tequila Kitchen in Yaletown, Vancouver, is one of the only authentic Mexican restaurants in the city.
It’s always exciting when a new concept arrives on the Vancouver food scene. Restaurants come and go, but it’s rare for a unique idea to stick around. Let me introduce you to Tequila Kitchen, the newest addition to Yaletown. This authentic Mexican restaurant will be serving up cuisine not found elsewhere in the city and I had a sneak preview of it on Wednesday night.
To look at, the restaurant sits along Mainland Street with the rest of the Yaletown eateries. Step inside, though, and the passion of the owners seeps through. Staff are knowledgeable about the food, drinks and, above all, Mexican culture. Although not officially open yet, check it out next weekend to try their set menu.
Authentic Mexican Food
If you thought Tex-Mex was all Mexico had to offer, think again. Tequila Kitchen offers botana’s, the Mexican equivalent to appetizers or tapas. We were served ceviche duo to start, which is halibut lime and octopus with piping hot habanero salsa. Second up were the homemade quesadillitas stuffed with mushrooms, rajas and crab, and then the tasty black bean soup with a hint of oregano.
The mains were duck breast, braised lamb and pork ribs. As I don’t eat meat, I had to rely on my tablemate’s “oohs” and “ahs” to decide that they were smitten. The sweet finish was small concoctions of ice cream set on top of caramelized nuts. Yum.
Tequila Bar
My last experience with tequila was graduation weekend in Mazatlan and it's been a no-no since then. The drinks here, though, are fantastic. A full list of tequila cocktails includes a delicious cosmo, mojito, ceasar and various margaritas. Mexican beer will also be represented, as will a select choice of wines. Trust me, you’ll find a tequila cocktail that suites you.
Tequila Kitchen
1043 Mainland Street
Vancouver, Canada
(604) 681-2120
