The few times we've been to Mercadito, we noticed another Mexican restaurant across the street - Ofrenda. According to reviews online, they offer some of the best Mexican cuisine in the city. So on a lazy Saturday we decided to check them out.
The decor is very quaint, and the staff very welcoming. We started with an order of guac, which quickly rose in the ranks to one of our top 3 favorite!
Then we both couldn't resist trying the chilaquiles to broaden our comparison to our room service addiction at Le Blanc in Cancun. :) Since it was brunch, the chilaquiles came with eggs and an option to add steak. Mel went with just the eggs; DJ splurged on the steak.
Overall, we liked the flavor but we enjoyed El Paso's version of the dish more for a few reasons.
1. The salsa verde was tasty, but was missing that extra kick of smokey spice.
2. The eggs didn't pair as well with the tortilla casserole as other proteins like chicken or fish.
3. The serving size was overwhelmingly huge. Mel only ate about a fourth of hers, DJ just a bit more than that, and we felt stuffed for the rest of the day.
Don't get us wrong! We enjoyed the vibe of Ofrenda a lot. The guac was truly top notch, and the margarita just the right amount of fiesty. They have a much larger seating area than Mercadito, AND a daily happy hour which will suit us well when with a group of friends. Next time we go, we'll just try other main courses. :)
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