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Talento www.Talentorest.com Talento@megared.net.mx
Paseo Diaz Ordaz 920 (Malecon) at Jesus Langarica DT
223-2808/223-2803 Open 6 PM - 12 AM Visited 5/21/08
On a still and warm evening, a group of us opted for a nice breezy outside balcony table toenjoy the parade of vehicles and pedestrians along the Malecon. Being elevated, we were able to recline with a grand vista of Bahia de Banderas and the hotels heading north. This new eatery is chic and modern, classy, simple in earth tones yet elegant. On a scale of 1 to 10, the likelihood of this group of 5 visiting again was ranked at 7.
Chef Luis Jimenez presents Asian creations, especially Thai. We share appetizer portions of shrimp rolls (2) with tamarind and cilantro, spring roll (1) with Asian vegetables and Bali chicken wings agridulce. We desired more spring rolls but opted to wait for the entrees.
Thai fish fillet with a sweet, sour and ginger sauce intrigued us the most. Though slightly crispy outside, the huachinango flesh was moist and succulent, with the sauce an appropriate backdrop. Whole huachinango is also available (next visit).
A good portion of citrus chicken breast with asparagus and broccoli was as expected. Our beef tenderloin demi-glace with crispy shiitake mushrooms was impressive for the thin deep-fried mushrooms, like light onion rings. The meat was cooked a nice medium rare. Finally, Bali shrimp were tender and sweet, though not plentiful in a sweet, sour and citrus sauce.
For those so inclined, the establishment houses a wide selection of mexican wines in a modern wine cellar, spectacular to browse through the aisles.
Submitted by Gary Beck
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