The owners, chefs and cooks are all Cuban, or of Latin decent, and they claim the food is authentic, but I couldn’t help but to think it was catered to American tastes, although still very good. The ingredients used are all fresh, local and sustainable.
Mexican
El Caracol Mexican Cafe is a hidden gem and total hole in the wall specializing in authentic Mexican-Hondurian and Salvadorian food. It’s very popular to the Latin American locals in the area and it’s very affordable and traditional.
It was an escape to Bowen Island and Nancy’s Taco and Ice Cream Shop is 1 of 10 restaurants there. The menu was incredibly simple and I thought that meant a stellar taco, but it was just a standard taco with a basic recipe. The ice cream is from Sara’s Ice Cream too.
I found the prices generally fair and the portions generous, and it’s a respectable attempt to popularize Korean cuisine. At times I did feel it was a bit repetitive with “mix and match” ingredients, and I did get lost in the concept of whether it was more traditional Korean of Korean fusion.
From the outside, it doesn’t look impressive. In fact, it almost looks a bit divey, but let me just say that this is a hidden gem and local favourite that incorporates Latin, Spanish and Mexican flavours in a very contemporary and gourmet way. Update post!!!!
From the outside, it doesn’t look impressive. In fact, it almost looks a bit divey, but let me just say that this is a hidden gem and local favourite that incorporates Latin, Spanish and Mexican flavours in a very contemporary and gourmet way.
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