Page 46 - South Mississippi Living - November, 2016

ADDRESS:
9400 Highway 49 Gulfport
PHONE:
228.265.7263
HOURS:
Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
AZTECAS RESTAURANT AND CANTINA story and photos by
Brian Lamar
hearty taco dish will fill the belly and the soul and is served five at a time. The slow roasted pork topped with cilantro and onions is marinated in a mixture
of taco seasoning created in-house and served with a side of frijoles charros, which is a traditional dish eaten by cowboys on the range in Old Mexico. The dish is stewed pinto beans mixed with onions, garlic and bacon.
A cheese-laden favorite dish on the menu is the Alambres. These tender steak tips are grilled to perfection with bell peppers and onions and topped with mozzarella cheese drizzled with
a savory tomatillo sauce. “Alambres is
The marketing slogan on the menu and signs going into Aztecas reads “A Taste of Mexico.” That simplistic message that’s designed to give you a feeling of authenticity hits the nail on the head. Aztecas offers several dishes made
from recipes that survived the cultural transition across the border and taste as though they were derived directly from a Mexican grandmother’s kitchen.
When someone thinks of Mexican food, the image of tacos immediately comes to mind. According to Orlando Goboy, the manager of Aztecas, the Tacos Al Pastor is a dish that harnesses the flavors and style of Mexico. This
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