FRESH and TASTY was all that came to mind after my first sip of the Adobo Margarita made with 100% Blue Agave tequila, and the guacamole prepared tableside at Adobo Grill on Wells. Still sporting the sun and sand from crushing the volleyball at North Ave Beach all day, it was time to sit back and take that first, and perhaps most dangerous sip of this famous Margarita. Not much of a tequila fan (unless done in shots...much later in the evening) I was hesitant, but curious about the taste of this potent concoction. My lips were smacking after the first sip. Our waiter had me at "Blue, as in Agave"...not sure how the evening would go I simply motioned "keep em coming". Adobo Grill was hopping. The red and orange walls were vibrating and the artwork and lighting were brilliant and inviting. An avid art fan, I especially appreciated the Frida Kahlo portrait hung at the bar. But I digress....
The guacamole was bursting with fresh lime and cilantro, and the chips were served with four different salsas, each with distinct flavors. An entree with both a unique and robust flavor was Arrachera Adobada, which is grilled flank steak in a tomato based sauce with refried beans, grilled tomatoes and onions. All dishes come with homemade tortillas so anything can be wrapped and devoured. The entire meal had a common theme of lime, cilantro and the juiciest of tomatoes and smoky flavors. Another smart choice was Cochinita Pibil, which was marinated pork roast in a banana leaf, with black beans and a Mexican BBQ sauce...mmmmm tangy.
Indeed those Margaritas kept coming and though I was still dusting off sand, it was time to put that Blue Agave to good use and get a little Salsa going....sans the date if he couldn't keep up!
Adobo Grill is located at 1610 N. Wells St. 312.266.7999 or 2005 W. Division St. 773.252.1834
Labels: blue agave tequila, dating and dining, mexican cuisine
FRESH and TASTY was all that came to mind after my first sip of the Adobo Margarita made with 100% Blue Agave tequila, and the guacamole prepared tableside at Adobo Grill on Wells. Still sporting the sun and sand from crushing the volleyball at North Ave Beach all day, it was time to sit back and take that first, and perhaps most dangerous sip of this famous Margarita. Not much of a tequila fan (unless done in shots...much later in the evening) I was hesitant, but curious about the taste of this potent concoction. My lips were smacking after the first sip. Our waiter had me at "Blue, as in Agave"...not sure how the evening would go I simply motioned "keep em coming". 
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