Ah, good old Portland, Maine. Smaller than it’s trans-country doppelnamer, but still the same 90s infused sensibility, this place is a unique American city. With a summer trip to the area every year, Z and I have started exploring what this city has to offer. The best part? Portland, Maine is home to the most restaurants per capita (in a yearly competition with San Fran); aka A Foodie’s Dream Come True. This most recent trip took us to Zapoteca, in search of what we heard was the best Mexican cuisine within the Portland area.
We started with the guacamole because I love avocado in all it’s forms. Zapoteca serves theirs well shaped and on a plate with chips, which was unique, not to mention delicious. We also [took home and] tried a trio of salsa sampler. We tried the salsa de arnacado (fire roasted cashew), salsa pepita (toasted pumpkin seeds), and salsa naranja (with orange, chilis, and asian spices). They were all amazing but that cashew salsa OMG. I put that ish on everything for the following days, from scrambled eggs (weirdly delicious) to my grilled cheese (amaze).
For the main course Z had chicken enchilladas while I dove in for a chili relleno. Z’s was delicious, smothered in sauces with a side of perfectly salted pureed beans. Mine was posibly the largest chili I’d ever seen or eaten. Smothered in a mole sauce and stuffed with delicious spices and cheese I definitely had made the right choice.
As for drinks, we highly recommend La Rumba (a rum based twist on a mexican mojito with cilantro and coconut) and the Mezcal Rita, especially if you’re a fan of the smokey savory flavors that are characteristic of Mexico’s best export.
Omg I’m finishing up this post and starting to salivate….Being self-proclaimed Mexican food snobs we were not let down in the state farthest from the border.
What’s YOUR favorite local Mexican restaurant?
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This looks absolutely delicious! A reason for me to visit Maine sooner rather than later!
xo katie // a touch of teal
Absolutely! There’s also the gorgeous beaches and the wildlife park (which I wrote about last month!)
I very rarely get tired of eating Mexican food… especially, since you asked, food from this restaurant called Bien Trucha. It’s located in downtown Geneva, IL…. seriously… their everything. Just yum!!!! You must look them up and give them a try if you come to IL! Runner up would be Big Star in Wicker Park in Chicago… also so delicious!! Both places are fab in the summertime!
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Oooooh I’ve been trying to tell my BF we need to go back to Chicago and Illinois! Will def keep those in mind, thanks!
I LOVE Mexican food and this looks nothing short of pure deliciousness! Cashew salsa?! OMG, I’ve never heard of that and would LOVE to try it because I love anything cashew!
I’ve never been to Portland, both my husband and I are foodies, so I guess when we have the chance, we will definitely be going!
Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you’re having an amazing week so far!
XO,
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The food looks so delicious!!
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YUM! everything here looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing.
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yummy this food looks so good!
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everything looks so tasty!
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The food looks tasty
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