14 May 18 – 24, 2023 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER Classified | MusiC | dish | Culture | unfair Park | Contents this all feels familiar, perhaps you’re recall- ing the original La Comida location in Addi- son, which closed in 2019. At this new spot, which opened earlier this year, the brothers have retained the rus- tic exposed brick exterior, but the interior now has a sleek, modern feel that pops with vibrant bright colors. This place has a beach- type feng shui that could kill any bad mood. Pink flamingos swarm the inside and out- side of the place, recalling the brothers’ roots in Yucatan, Mexico. Tex-Mex is prevalent in North Texas, but because the restaurant is inspired by the Yu- catan upbringing of the owners, we wanted to try something more in keeping with their experiences. Like the U.S., Mexico has re- gional variations of food culture exclusive to different areas of the country. Oaxaca is known for its cheeses and Monterrey for its cabrito. The Yucatan is known for its tropi- cal rainforests and jungles, and, since it’s surrounded by water, seafood. The menu here has more than a dozen sections, so having an angle to start with is a good idea. We were hell-bent on getting a tropical seafood feast, but when we asked our server for an unapologetically notorious legit dish from the Yucatan, we were guided towards cochinita pibil tacos and two sides ($13.99). Traditionally marinated pork (cochinita) is shrouded in banana leaves then slow- roasted underground in an oven called a “pib,” a dish and technique derived from the Mayans. We also got the Tropical Ceviche ($15.99) and an order of Mexican Caviar. For the tacos, corn tortillas come stuffed with cochinita topped with marinated on- ions, and they did not disappoint. We thought that we needed the standard onion and cilantro combo sprinkled on top, but af- ter the first bite, we decided to keep our opinions to ourselves. It’s easy to see why this is a regional favorite. The “caviar” consists of black beans, corn, and lime juice and is a great dish for a quick palate cleanser. The Tropical Ceviche was the table favorite. This Mayan-style cev- iche comes with mahi and shrimp tossed with mango, pineapple and cucumber, all marinated in the house sauce and topped with avocado. La Comida also makes traditional Tex- Mex classics, such as fajitas of every variety, tacos and chicken dishes. Enchilada Wednesday gets you two enchiladas (cheese, chicken or beef) with rice and beans for $9.99 during both lunch and dinner. The Thursday fajita special is $14.99 for chicken, $15.99 beef or combo. This is ultimately a great place to have dinner or lunch with friends and family, without the overcrowding and excess stim- ulation from the heart of Bishop Arts. The La Comida family is extremely warm and welcoming, and the food is a great addition to the influx of new dining spots in the area. There is no doubt that the Urtecho broth- ers and their flamingos will be here for years to come. La Comida, 1101 N. Beckley Ave., Monday – Tuesday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Wednesday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. City of Ate from p13 Open Daily 11aM-2aM & SunDay 12pM-2aM 10723 COMpOSite Dr | (214) 350 - 0303 Dallas Open Daily 11aM-2aM & SunDay 12pM-2aM 2711 MajeSty Dr | (817) 640 - 8555 arlington Free Parking CheCk out our WeekLY BuFFet Free Buffet M- F: 11aM - 2pM | 4pM - 8pM *Dallas location only Full Menu available *both clubs $1 DrINkS 7oz WELL HIGHBALLS Daily til 9PM
