Editor Pick
La Fuente Mexican Cantina
- September 8, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
La Fuente is an authentic Mexican restaurant, with all that you would expect from a small-town local eatery. We enjoy dining here at least once every couple of weeks.
Starting with the obligatory basket of warm chips and salsa, you can pace yourself as you wish. If you order right away, your meal will probably come up too quickly—it is just that fast! We usually do the chips/salsa and at least our first glass of strawberry margaritas before ordering dinner.
The salsa is a bit on the mild side but does some bite to it. If you are like my husband and enjoy the hot chili peppers and jalapenos, just ask them for a flask of the green stuff! They'll be happy to take care of you.
For dinner, I often go with the combo that has a taco, burrito, and enchiladas, all with the shredded beef. David enjoys the fajitas as well as the combo plates. Whatever you like you will be able to find, as they have a very expansive menu. The beans and rice are also available a la carte if you happen to select an entree platter that doesn't come with them. I usually save the calories, as I'm drinking plenty in the adult-beverage category.
And speaking of their margaritas, you cannot beat the 46 oz. pitcher for just $11! And these are not your run-of-the-mill sissy drinks, either. Three glasses of this stuff and I'm stumbling out the front door. They make several varieties, as well as blended or over the rocks. I suppose that is the usual, although we always do the blended.
They have a limited dessert menu that includes fried ice cream. (See above comment about calories!)
While you are dining, be sure to take in the hand-painted murals on the inside walls. They are very pretty, depicting the good life in Mexico.
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