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第一次接觸墨西哥菜是幾年前一班同事替我搞的 bridal shower。當時選擇了灣仔駱克道那間墨西哥餐廳連酒吧, 無獨有偶那餐廳亦是跟當時的男友, 即現在的老公第一次約會喝東西的地方, 意義非常。那次接觸到了很多以牛油果, 豆蓉和salsa醬做主角的墨西哥菜式, 加上live band氣氛熾熱一流, 那頂墨西哥草帽還保留著呢。受利東街重建帶動, 附近一帶開設了不少有特色的餐廳, 其中一間位於大王東街, 大廚來自墨西哥, 吃正宗墨西哥菜的Verde MAR。沒有樂隊助興, 環境卻富有濃厚民族色彩, 打開一排趟摺玻璃門, 位處旺區, 對著寧靜的內街, 是促膝談心的好地方。對墨西哥菜認識未至於太深, 還是選上二人餐 ($298/one) 略略收窄選擇範圍, 而又不會錯過享受重點。餐單內還提供予vegetarian的選擇, 不過食肉獸當然是背道而馳。先來兩杯墨西哥街頭特色飲品。雖然未涉足過墨西哥, 未知於墨西哥是否很popular, 其實味道可口對辦便是了。Jamaica即是我們常喝的洛神花茶, 亦是女生們近年興起的健康飲品。深紅色是洛神花的特色, 含有天然果酸成份, 所以味帶微酸

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第一次接觸墨西哥菜是幾年前一班同事替我搞的 bridal shower。當時選擇了灣仔駱克道那間墨西哥餐廳連酒吧, 無獨有偶那餐廳亦是跟當時的男友, 即現在的老公第一次約會喝東西的地方, 意義非常。那次接觸到了很多以牛油果, 豆蓉和salsa醬做主角的墨西哥菜式, 加上live band氣氛熾熱一流, 那頂墨西哥草帽還保留著呢。

受利東街重建帶動, 附近一帶開設了不少有特色的餐廳, 其中一間位於大王東街, 大廚來自墨西哥, 吃正宗墨西哥菜的Verde MAR。

沒有樂隊助興, 環境卻富有濃厚民族色彩, 打開一排趟摺玻璃門, 位處旺區, 對著寧靜的內街, 是促膝談心的好地方。

對墨西哥菜認識未至於太深, 還是選上二人餐 ($298/one) 略略收窄選擇範圍, 而又不會錯過享受重點。餐單內還提供予vegetarian的選擇, 不過食肉獸當然是背道而馳。

先來兩杯墨西哥街頭特色飲品。雖然未涉足過墨西哥, 未知於墨西哥是否很popular, 其實味道可口對辦便是了。

Jamaica/ Mexican chocolate

Jamaica
即是我們常喝的洛神花茶, 亦是女生們近年興起的健康飲品。深紅色是洛神花的特色, 含有天然果酸成份, 所以味帶微酸, 清爽開胃, 好飲! 酸後回甜的味道, 對尤其吃過濃味的菜式後, 一解油膩感覺, 清清味蕾。

Mexican chocolate
用上Abuelita這墨西哥朱古力品牌沖成的朱古力, 很香濃朱古力味, 入口也是甜甜的, 雖說有肉桂和香草, 但朱古力味帶強勁, 還是喝不出來。當人人奉行少糖少甜是健康理論時, 這杯朱古力顯然是邪惡。

Mexican chocolate

先來一個墨西哥傳統小食 -

Tacos。
用墨西哥薄餅tortilla將餡料包卷著, 而餡料選擇了一雞一豬。

肉類混入了大量蕃茄, 芫荽, 洋蔥和牛油果等配料, 味道香濃得來又清新, 還帶有少許辣椒的刺激, 很有層次。墨西哥薄餅皮帶煙韌, 薄薄的又微暖, 好好味, 而且好飽肚。

雖然仙人掌是這家的點題之作, 始終過不了自己的心理關口, 所以其中一款小食加錢轉了另一墨西哥知名小食 -

Nachos。
同樣用上salsa醬, 芫荽, 洋蔥等配料, 加上mozzarella cheese, 牛油果蓉和sour cream, 紅白綠的顏色, 非常清新吸引。

多種醬料的混合, 味道沒有衝突, 還有絲絲的肉碎, 口感富有層次。脆片不是像薯片脆口那種, 亦不是戲院沾上暖烘烘的nachos cheese那種爽脆, 而是較為實實咬口的, 尚算不錯。或許是用上了mozzarella cheese 變得較為輕盈, 如果芝士改用濃味的車打芝士, 會更為迎合重口味的食客。

8oz Arrachera steak (+$98)
一大塊牛扒, 食肉獸最開心。

8oz Arrachera steak

8oz Arrachera steak

很香濃牛肉味, 要了5成熟, 邊位偏熟但又不韌, 中間剛好又不會太生, 還保留烤過的味道痕跡, 很香口。配有牛油果醬, salsa醬和洋蔥, 再夾上墨西哥薄餅同食又另一番滋味。

8oz Arrachera steak

8oz Arrachera steak

8oz Arrachera steak

Half chicken
上檯時已傳來陣陣非常香香草味, 確令人垂涎, 精緻的裝飾加上那彫花蕃茄, 賣相已很高分。

半隻雞的份量都已經好大隻又多肉, 燒雞肉燒得挺乾身, 每口都帶香草香, 亦不會燒到嚡身過火, 不錯。還配上一小兜墨西哥飯, 飯粒硬身, 粒粒挺身分明。

最後到甜品 -

Homemade churros
有點像西班牙的甜品- 炸油條。剛剛炸起熱辣辣, 外表香脆, 內裡柔軟, 很香肉桂味,還沾了粗糖粒於表面, 帶微微的甜香, 配以黑朱古力醬沾吃, 更加香甜。不過其實不用沾上朱古力醬已經很好味。

Homemade churros

Homemade churros

Homemade churros

Homemade churros

Homemade churros

Flan
由蛋, 奶和custard做成, 再加一層薄薄的焦糖醬面, 是墨西哥的甜品, 賣相乍看似是日式的焦糖燉蛋布甸, 吃落不是那種日式甜蜜, 而是甜得來帶微甘, 各有各特色和美味, 布甸非常滑溜香濃, 好好味。估不到墨西哥菜也有這種令人回味的甜品!

外藉店長非常好客有禮, 跟食客有說有笑, 享受墨西哥美食之餘, 同時也享受親切的服務, 亦加深了對墨西哥菜的認識。

(以上食记乃用户个人意见 , 并不代表OpenRice之观点。)

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Love scouting for food in Wanchai for it is a melting pot of multinational food. Tonight, me along with a couple friends went to check out Verde MAR – a modern seafood Mexican restaurant highlyrecommended by my friend.Since my friend was from the States, and she knew Mexican food well, so I let her pick our menu tonightWe started off with Fish tacos – char-grilled fish topped with tomato, onions, lettuce, cheese, and of course GUACAMOLE, all wrapped in soft warm tortilla. Not a lot of Mexican re

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Love scouting for food in Wanchai for it is a melting pot of multinational food. Tonight, me along with a couple friends went to check out Verde MAR – a modern seafood Mexican restaurant highly
recommended by my friend.

Since my friend was from the States, and she knew Mexican food well, so I let her pick our menu tonight

We started off with Fish tacos – char-grilled fish topped with tomato, onions, lettuce, cheese, and of course GUACAMOLE, all wrapped in soft warm tortilla.

Not a lot of Mexican restaurant would serve fish tacos grilled (usually deep-fried), and I definitely think they made a smart
choice because the fish was so fresh and it’d become a waste if deep fried. The fish didn’t have a lot of seasoning, which gave a refreshing healthy twist to it.

We also got an exotic plate – Chargrilled Cactus – my first time ever trying Cactus!

Chargrilled cactus

Chargrilled cactus

It was interesting, I’d say it was a combination of okra and bitter melon seasoned with lime sauce. I wouldn’t say this dish would be for everyone, but it’s definitely for me (coz I loved okra and bitter melon

).

We moved on with our seafood journey – Agua Chile Snapper – snapper “sashimi” in chilli spiked lime juice.

Agua Chile Snapper

When first presented, I was like, “is this really Mexican food? It looked more like Thai to me” It did had some resemblance to Thai sashimi, but as opposed to Thai’s
sweetness, the smoky peppery Mexican spices made the dish very unique. It did lived up to what the menu said “sushi grade”, as the snappers were super fresh!

Next up – Shrimp Diablo. When I saw the name…I was like “seriously?”.
And yes, after a bite, the spiciness was devilishly serious.

The freshness of the jumbo shrimps compromised well with the sweet and spicy sauce. It was a very yummy dish that you can’t stop eating and licking your fingers.

As for main, we had the Seafood Paeda.

Like Paella, the dish was filled with rice cooked in seafood broth, topped with clams, shrimps, and squids. However, unlike Paella, Paeda was lighter in flavor, and moister. After a journey of spicy starters, I find this palette cleaning dish very comforting.

As for dessert, we went with my all-time favourite – CHURROS!

Homemade Churros

Warm and crispy churros sprinkled with cinnamons and served with dark chocolate
dip. Perfect ending for the night.

I’d recommend Verde Mar for seafood lovers who look for exotic spicy alternatives.

(以上食记乃用户个人意见 , 并不代表OpenRice之观点。)

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It's been a long time since I last had Mexican food. I used to go to Mr. Taco Truck in Central but it's been closed down. However, the chef there has this new operation here in Wan Chai, which seems to look a lot nicer than it was in Central.I never knew that there were so many different types of salsa until I saw these descriptions on the menu today. 3 types of salsa of given to us upon arrival, spicy levels were from mild to "super spicy".Once we sat down we were given a drinks' menu so we cou

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It's been a long time since I last had Mexican food. I used to go to Mr. Taco Truck in Central but it's been closed down. However, the chef there has this new operation here in Wan Chai, which seems to look a lot nicer than it was in Central.

I never knew that there were so many different types of salsa until I saw these descriptions on the menu today.

3 types of salsa of given to us upon arrival, spicy levels were from mild to "super spicy".

Once we sat down we were given a drinks' menu so we could pick our drinks before choosing our mains. I always thought that "Jamaica" was only the name of an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. In fact, it could also be the name of a drink.

"Jamaica" could be served both hot and cold. It tasted a bit like Ribena and Hibiscus tea. Although it tasted sweeter than what I could normally drink elsewhere, it's a good idea to clear my palate whilst having spicy food.

Chips with Guacamoie

68Chips with Guacamoie: The chips were in fact homemade nachos, which tasted fresh and crispy. They were served with some green paste made from pico de gallo and avacado. The paste was smooth and creamy. The taste of avacado was strong but I couldn't taste any pico de gallo is it.

Fish Taco (3 pcs)

Fish Taco: Tacos could be served with beef, lamb or fish. The fish, together with some salad, were rolled into the homemade tortilla, which was thin and soft.

Char-Grilled Cactus

108Char-Grilled Cactus: I never knew that cactuses were ediable until today. In fact, regular consumption of cactuses could help lower blood pressure and blood sugar level, as well as balance cholesterol levels. Cactuses were cooked after being taken out the thorns. The size was surprisingly big. It was almost the size of a steak. It tasted like green peppers. It was slightly bitter at the beginning. However, after adding some lime juice, it tasted refreshing.

Agua Chile Snapper

Agua Chile Snapper: By the look of this, you probably wouldn't think that the dish was spicy. This was made using snappers and chilli sauce. The fish was placed in the middle of the plate and cucumbers were used as a garnish. Never under-estimate the level of spice for this dish. One of my friends ended up crying in front of us.

Chicken Wing Harberno

Chicken Wing Haberno: If you thought that the Agua Chile Snapper above was too spicy, you probably wouldn't be able to eat these chicken wings, as they were made using the second hottest chilli in the world, named Haberno. For me, the spicy level was acceptable. They were juicy and chewy and the sauce was refreshing. The wings were also served with nachos. You may "test the water" by dipping them into the chilli sauce and see if you could accept the spicy level or not.

Veggie Fajita: Mixed vegetables and cheese could be self-wrapped into a pancake. Salsa could also be added if you like.

Seafood Paella: The dish looked absolutely appetising and was full of seafood. The rice was flavourful especially after adding lime to it.

Banana Split with homemade ice-cream

Banana Split with homemade ice-cream: This banana split looked slightly different from what we would normally get in Hong Kong. The banana was baked before served and thus was softer and sweeter than usual. Homemade ice-cream of corn and banana flavours were then put on top of the banana. The experience of having the pipping hot banana and freezing cold ice-cream was unforgettable.

Homemade Churros

Homemade Churros: This was made from a fried-dough pastry with cinnamon. It smelled nice and tasted lovely, just like a cake stick. Although it could be served with chocolate sauce, I preferred to eat it without.

(以上食记乃用户个人意见 , 并不代表OpenRice之观点。)

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