Leave the winter blues at your doorstep cause we’re going to sizzling Mexico today! No, you don’t need your passport, get off at Old Street station, and walk to Commercial Street, at No: 153 you’ll see BohoMexica; the answer to real Mexican food minus the long flight and the time difference.
As you walk in, groovy Latin tunes welcome you before your hostess. First thing that strikes you would be the walls covered with film posters and pictures from old Mexican newspapers – all the way back to the 30s- so it’s not just the food that is brought to you from Mexico but also a bit of the culture. All right, too much culture for empty stomachs, let’s see the real deal!
The menu starts with a decent selection of appetizers, mainly cornbread and tortillas topped with various fresh ingredients including sea bass and courgette flower. Since our appetite was wet enough we moved directly to the Tacos and ordered Los Verduleros (tacos with Portobello mushrooms and cheese) and Carne D.F (beef tacos). They come in three pieces per portion and if you’re a party of two things could get nasty over the battle of getting the third taco on the plate. More civilized couples might settle by compromise. I, for instance, exchanged the mushroom taco, which was quite plain, with the Carne D.F. topped with caramelised onions and tender beef marinated the Mexican way. Smart trade!
As for the mains we went for the steak – Bostec a la Mexicana and the chicken enchiladas – Enchiladas Suizas. I must say that the steak, which was rather chewy than tender, didn’t taste as good as it looked. I reckon it needs a bit more seasoning and marination in order to deserve its ranking as the most expensive main on the menu. Enchiladas, on the other hand, were delicious and big enough to feed two people, so if you’re thinking of desserts go easy on the food.
The cocktails menu is rich with prices ranging from 8 to 10 pounds. There’s the good old Mojito and there’s the Mexican Mojito, which replaces rum with – guess what- tequila! If you’re in the mood to go a little experimental you should try the Watermelon Mezcaltini but beware of the chilli on the rim! Not a big fan of pompous cocktails? Then you’ll be impressed by the wide selection of tequilas Boho Mexica offers. You can even buy a bottle of Clase Azul for 125 pounds. But this is not your average tequila, purchased from an off-license after a few too many beers. This is a hand-made bottle made by Mexican artists and you get to keep the bottle; now that explains the price (well, to some extent)
All in all Boho Mexica is the place for a fun night out with authentic food and very good service.
Check them out: http://www.bohomexica.co.uk
