In our quest to eat as much Mexican food as possible, we've come across some amazing food. Las Bugumbilias has obviously set the standard for Mexican cuisine as far as we're concerned, but that doesn't mean there aren't worthy competitors to the throne. One of these competitors, Cantina Dos Segundos, was recommended to us a by a close friend, and we've been back several times because it's been that good.
Located in Northern Liberties, the restaurant's atmosphere reflects its youthful surroundings. You feel instantly relaxed as you enter, and the relatively small area on which the restaurant is built is masked by the wall-to-wall windows at the entrance. It's definitely a place to enjoy with friends and family.
As I said before, we've been to this restaurant many times. Unfortunately, because we were so ravenous in our eating, we forgot to take pictures. We did manage to hold off on one particular dish long enough to take a picture, and it turned out to be so good that we decided that it deserved its blog.
Chocolate Banana Empanadas
Now these concoctions aren't necessarily the most complex dessert items in the world, but sometimes simple, good ingredients produce the best results. And Cantina clearly paid attention to the details on this one. They could have just relied on the obviously flavorful combination of warm bananas and chocolate, but they went the extra step to make sure it was perfect. For example, the pastry shell stayed crispy despite the pools of chocolate inside, and the bananas that were used were slightly unripe, allowing the warmed fruit to maintain texture while giving the chocolate the responsibility of providing the sweetness. Finally, the mint leaves scattered around the dish pulled double duty as edible garnish and the perfect palate cleanser before subsequent bites.
As for the rest of the dishes, they are authentic, creative, and humongous. The margaritas are flavorful, varied, and strong. We'll have more pictures when we return to this lively and friendly restaurant, but for now we'll give a preliminary rating based on our vast experience.
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