Habanero (it is a hot chilli pepper) is placed in the new Ascendas mall near ITPL. I visited the restaurant on a weekday so there was not much crowd. I was greeted by a smiling waiter when I entered. The restaurant is new but they could have done a better job with the interior decoration. Being a Mexican restaurant I expected to see something that would give me the feel of Mexico but there was nothing. The restaurant was simple and tables were well spaced out, only the menu gave it away as a mexican restaurant. The waiters were courteous and they asked me about three times if I liked the food.
I ordered for jalapenos poppers which was their take on cheese sticks. To be honest, it was one of the best cheese sticks I have ever tasted. The flavour of the jalapenos was lost in the cheese but I would still give two thumbs up for the starter.
For the main course me and my friend had a veg quesadilla and a grilled chicken fajita. I steered away from the pasta and the burgers because when in rome... The quesedilla and fajita were good but not great. The chicken could have been more tender and the tortilla should have been softer but both the dishes were packed with flavour which is what I love mexican food. Both the dishes had generous amounts of accompaniments like cheese, sauces, lettuce, salad and spanish rice. The spanish rice was brilliant and I could just eat the rice alone.
We went with the chefs recommendation for the desert; Tres leches cake, which was a vanilla cake with condensed milk on top. It was a disappointment to an otherwise great meal. I expect more from a dish when it is recommended on the menu.
1 started, 2 main course and a desrt came to bout Rs 1100 which is a bit expensive. It is cheaper and better than Chili's though. So if you love Taco Bell and Chili's then you must give this place a try.
arun.g16
