What Fajitas, Tapas & Bar serves may seem obvious, but its menu makes it feel like an everyday Mexican restaurant instead of a tapas bar.
The main draw of the menu may actually be the specials. This entire menu page is where you’ll find items like the ocean quesadilla ($22.99) and the burrito fajita ($18.99).
I tried the mole enchilada ($16.99 for three), which comes with your choice of ground beef or chicken. The mole had a good balance of sweetness, smokiness and a touch of spiciness. The shredded chicken was tender and plentiful, and you get just enough red and green peppers to mix up the flavors.
I also enjoyed the sangria chicken ($18). I am interested to know of what the sangria house recipe consisted, because it brought a nice brightness to the two marinated and grilled chicken breasts, which were incredibly moist and tender.
The reason I brought up the specials first was that an updated version of the menu significantly reduced the varieties of fajitas and tapas, which I found to be odd. Interestingly, all the fajitas come with baguettes.
One of the two remaining tapas items was the papas locas ($12), a platter of fries topped with cheese, bits of steak, lettuce, sour cream and melted cheese. The steak was well-seasoned and tasty, but overall this dish was a bit bland, like it needed a salsa on top. And unsurprisingly, the lettuce wilted and was unnecessary. Maybe some jalapenos would have been better.
Despite the restaurant’s name, I found no inclination to try any of the few fajitas on the menu, nor did I try the tacos or nachos plates.
A limited selection of appetizers, salads and soups comprise the balance of the menu.
Fajitas, Tapas & Bar serves dinner every day and lunch Tuesday through Sunday.
