Nadia's Mediterranean Grill - Update

Nadia's recently moved to the strip center on Gosling south of 2920. I stopped in to give the new location a look and get lunch. I got the fried cauliflower, a mixed gyro and chicken pita, and the baklava.

The fried cauliflower is famous and remains delicious. It was nicely presented on a bed of chopped lettuce and pickled veggies. The yogurt sauce adds depth to the flavor.

The pita sandwich was tasty, generous and filling. It comes cut in half and is two good sized servings. It would hold up well and be good for another day or so if you want to save that half for later. At $10 I would say it is a bargain.

The baklava was a good representation. Nice crisp layers and yummy hints of cardamom and pistachio. This version is less sweet than many, something I appreciate--baklava can be pretty heavy stuff. A firm bottom that was interesting to bite through. You should not skip this.

The new strip center has high ceilings and a modern look. Nadia's decor is subtle and tasteful. Service was fine, you order at the counter and they'll bring your food out. The restrooms (identical but gendered) were clean and ready. Overall I'd say not much has changed, and that's a good thing.

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Fatima's Pupusas & Snacks

This review is for the recently (a few months) rebooted food truck. Not sure if the brick-and-mortar location further east on Spring Stuebner is still open. I stopped in to try their new iteration--got a sampler with a pupusa (fajita), a taco (al pastor), a gordita (chicharron) and a Mexican hot dog. Washed it down with a jamaica agua fresca and finished with some churros and ice cream.

The pupusa was very good, a nice combination of fajitas and beans. Combined with the pupusa makings and fried on the grill it made a nice savory treat. The al pastor taco was OK--the meat was a bit chewy but with the salsa it had good flavor. Not sure about the gordita--it's two firm shells around your filling. The chicharrons were rich and indulgent as they should be, but they were not easy to eat on the shell. Probably my favorite item was the Mexican hot dog. A hot dog with all the traditional Mexican trimmings--crema, ketchup, jalapenos, and a little parmesan. The bun was toasted on the grill. Perhaps just a bit stale but it didn't fall apart. All these items are available on their own for a smaller meal, and I think the hot dog is a great deal.

The churros were freshly prepared and looked gorgeous--a nice golden brown, crusted with cinnamon and drizzled with caramel sauce. The outside was great, nice and crisp. Unfortunately the inside was squishy--they had been filled before frying, and that always leaves the interiors too moist, lots of what tasted like undercooked dough. It's better if they sacrifice a bit of freshness and fill the churros after cooking. The jamaica was great, though.

What stands out for me is the upgraded menu. Well organized and lots of new choices, much more professional than the first go-round. All in all it was good but a few too many execution errors to really rate it highly. Definitely worth trying though.

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Regio Grill

This food truck recently moved from a gas station on Kuykendahl to La Plaza de los Food Trucks on Gosling Road. I stopped for some street tacos and a basket of curly fries.

The curly fries were great. They had a little breading for crispness and they were cooked perfectly. Definitely would get those again.

The street tacos were offered as a platter of five. They only have two protein options--beef fajita and pork al pastor. The meats were both cooked nicely, appropriately tender. Made a good bite with the corn tortillas. They had two salsas, green and orange. Both were about the same heat level, moderately spicy. The al pastor flavor on the pork was pretty mild--I don't mind that at all as I find al pastor pretty acidic if it's real strong.

The two proteins are offered in a variety of formats--quesadillas, burritos, etc. They also do burgers, and I would probably try one of those next time. It's a solid option at our local food truck place.

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Tacos El Torogoz

This food truck recently relocated to the My Family Vet lot on Kuykendahl. I stopped in the other day and got a Surf and Turf burrito. I would have gotten the corn (elote) also but they didn't have it that day. I did get a side of taco rice.

The burrito was plenty in itself--a large, neatly wrapped package of beef, shrimp and chicken goodness. It also had rice and cheese. The shrimp were popcorn shrimp but were cooked nicely--hard to do with the little ones. The beef was a bit chewy but tasted great and ate well when mixed in with everything else. You could easily divide it three ways. The burrito came with three salsas--a traditional red, an orange sauce that mixed ranch with a little chili, and a creamy green avocado sauce. The green sauce had the most kick, it brought the heat well. The orange sauce was mild but the flavor went really well with the burrito. The red was in the middle and more liquid. The rice was fine.

I also would have ordered an agua fresca, but they don't carry those. They do have Mexican soda. Service was fine. A good choice if you're nearby. It is on the My Family Vet lot but don't use that entrance--look for their flags on the next entrance north.

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