{"id":12049,"date":"2017-09-07T11:25:05","date_gmt":"2017-09-07T19:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/?p=12049"},"modified":"2017-11-10T15:02:38","modified_gmt":"2017-11-10T23:02:38","slug":"awesome-quesadillas-margarita-patron-tacos-cantina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/awesome-quesadillas-margarita-patron-tacos-cantina\/","title":{"rendered":"Awesome Quesadillas & Margaritas at Patron Tacos and Cantina"},"content":{"rendered":"

I always appreciate the bold flavors from different chilis and spices without missing the taste of any fresh or cooked ingredients in a Mexican dish. For such reason, I became a fan of the food at Patron Tacos and Cantina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As I was honoured with the judging duty for the Vancouver Foodster’s Best Margarita Challenge<\/a>, I brought my friend MV to taste Patron’s Margarita creation. The creator and Patron’s bar manage, Israel Llamas<\/strong><\/em>, was shaking up the drinks for us.\u00a0\u00a0The key to this creation is coconut! Mixed with a\u00a0combination of coconut tequila, coconut milk, house-made syrup, and chili flakes makes this drink unique, the margarita has layers of bold\u00a0flavours\u00a0that excite all the senses.\u00a0 I could imagine myself drinking this and dancing on the beach on a summer night in Cancun.<\/p>\n

Although the Coconut Spice Margarita<\/strong> ($9.95) was created for the competition and not on their regular menu, they would LOVE to make you one if you ask for it.<\/p>\n

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Coconut Spice Margarita @ Patron Tacos & Cantina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For food, we first tried the Sopecitos<\/strong> ($13.50), three handmade thick corn tortillas topped with beans, lettuce, feta, and radish, \u00a0and we chose each of the 3 toppings of chorizo, beef tinga, and chicken tinga. The potato is also available for the vegetarian option. I really enjoyed the heartiness of the thick corn tortillas with beans, the coolness of the lettuce and tomato, \u00a0and the warmth and spice of the meat. It was definitely a much more refreshing experience than eating a meat taco or burrito.<\/p>\n

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Sopecitos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I ain’t no stranger to the next dish, the Quesadillas<\/strong> ($16.85). Their version of the dish with chicken consists of\u00a03 pieces flour tortilla filled with chicken tinga, cheese, and pico de gallo. \u00a0And the dish buy bayer levitra online <\/a> also comes with fresh salsa and sour cream. I just loved how big and meaty those half-moon shaped\u00a0pockets were, and the cheese was the best part, giving that luscious texture and rich flavour. Probably the best quesadillas I have tasted this year!<\/p>\n

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Quesadilla<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our friend J later joined us and tasted the margarita. She also ordered the Sauteed Prawns Tacos<\/strong> ($18.50), from which I took a bite. The freshness of the prawns and tomato\u00a0worked together, creating a very different taste profile from Pescado\u00a0(fish) and Carnitas (pork).<\/p>\n

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We switched\u00a0to beers and they had a selection of beers brewed in Mexico. While crisp light lager is generally the popular choice for spicy Mexican food, there are other great options too, such as the Negra Modelo<\/strong>, a Vienna-Munich, Dunkel-style dark lager that’s light enough to drink with a full meal, as well the Modelo Especial<\/strong>, a pilsener type beer with richer flavour and light hops characters.<\/p>\n

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We celebrated the end of the evening with a shot of tequila, paired with tequila’s best friend, Verdita<\/strong>, a chaser shot mixed with pineapple juice, coriander, jalapeno, lime, and mint.<\/p>\n

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This was the third time that I visited Patron Tacos & Cantina.\u00a0 So far everything I tasted here was delicious. The margaritas are kickass here.\u00a0 Although simple and unpretentious, the food here is well prepared with big flavours and a touch of refinement,\u00a0 such as their tacos, sopecitos, and quesadillas.\u00a0 I also find the ambiance vibrant and energetic, and the servers super friendly. This is a good spot for a TGIF evening or a sports night.<\/p>\n

Website and menu:<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.patrontc.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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