Chile relleno with cheese enchilada
on the palate. They are accompanied by rice, beans and guacamole. The menu also ventures to Oaxaca to offer chicken enchiladas in a rich dark brown mole sauce made with dry roasted guajillo and ancho chiles and a goodly amount of Mexican dark chocolate along with seeds and nuts. The sweet heat
flavors of the mole are truly addictive. The most striking looking of the items we tried was the pollo fresco. A grilled chicken breast which had been marinated in an adobo sauce — dried chiles, fresh ginger, cumin and chicken broth — is used in most versions. The chicken is placed atop a bed of cooked and sliced zucchini, yellow squash, spinach, tomatoes and fried red and green colored tortilla strips with de la olla beans and melted Cotija cheese. It’s a riot of color and bold flavors, and was probably the best dish we ordered. Finally, we generally will order a chile relleno to get a sense of how proficient the kitchen staff is from a technical standpoint. They passed with flying colors
and flavors. The item is prepared with a roasted Anaheim chile encased in a superb egg batter atop a smooth orange-hued ranchero sauce comprised of tomatoes, onions and fresh jalapeños. It was one of the finest versions I’ve encountered. In summary, Habanero Mexican Grill is a fitting follow-up to Zacatecas Cafe and demonstrates how ingenuity and culinary prowess can elevate mundane food to standout fare. Habanero Mexican Grill Where: 2472 University Ave., Riverside Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Prices: breakfast, $8.95-$11.95; lunch specials $8.95 (add $2 for soup or salad); appetizers, $6.95-$10.95; and chef specialties, $8.95$15.95. Notes: Menudo available on weekends. Beer and wine, corkage, $10. All major credit cards accepted. Large banquet hall available for catering, weddings, quinceaneras, holiday par ties and business meetings. Information: 951-224-9145, habaneromexicangrillriverside.com
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