Habanero
Mexican Grill Worth the High Praise We Promise! Let’s talk Mexican food. What comes to mind? If you’re like me, I think of the typical fare that graces many Mexican restaurants found in this country—a plate of enchiladas, tacos, or burritos, symmetrically aligned and all covered with some sort of unidentifiable sauce. There may be a bland side of rice and refried beans to accompany it, and you go home stuffed, but not necessarily satisfied. Granted, for many people, this very image is what hits the spot for their Latin food craving. But for others who want a bit more, keep reading, because I’ve got the spot for you! Let’s head to downtown Martinsburg, to the corner of Queen and Burke streets, where Habanero Mexican Grill has found a home. You will not find another Mexican restaurant like it in the tri-county area, and upon walking inside and being greeted by a cheery orange décor and an even cheerier staff, you might just stop looking. A companion and I headed to Habanero on a Tuesday evening, where I assumed that I would find a quiet downtown night. Most downtown businesses were closed and I figured we would have the place to ourselves. I was wrong. A steady stream of customers had similar plans, and as I soon found out, for good reason. Having traveled all over Latin America, I have become slightly
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