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5 Worldly beers offered at LOCA

1. Almaza - Lebanon
2. Asahi - Japan
3. Bitburger - Germany
4. Hobgoblin - UK
5. Murphy’s - Ireland

LOCA They had me at Hello... here’s your guacamole. The waiter approaches our table with a guacamole “work station” and my eyes widen, the menu mentioned guacamole on the go but this was another level! The waiter proceeded by pitting the avocadoes, pureeing the emerald mass into a rich creamy texture, squeezing  in some lime, tossing in some jalapeños and finally adding in a special tomato and herb mixture. Accompanying our guacamole are warm, home made tortilla chips. Crunching a portion of my guacamole filled tortilla chip I taste the velvet avocado, the power of the jalapeños, the calming tomatoes and an overpowering taste of freshness. I am sold, even if they give me rocks as my main meal I would be back just for the guacamole, golden tortillas and beer. Our tuna ceviche arrives next, having heard good things about this dish I have high expectations; but sadly they were not met. On the menu, the ingredients have an excellent appeal, although on my plate all I can focus on is the underlying fishy taste. It was a soggy mush of fresh fruits, avocado and fishiness.   Billowing with steam I hear my fajita approaching at full speed similar to a steam engine train rushing towards me ready to take me on a journey across the Mexican country side. The plate is beautifully presented and my eyes give an energetic go ahead signal to my brain.  I start with my tortilla wraps, generously spreading sour cream, guacamole, French fries and finally adding in the tender chicken. It disappears in an instant; the cool sour cream and guacamole envelopes the warm lovely seasoned chicken to produce put simply, Mexico in my mouth. My friend’s enchilads de pollo arrives and we are worried.  The cream dribbled over the wraps looks like a recipe for the discomforting heavy-stomach-can’t- walk-to-my-car syndrome; but it was anything but. The cream was as light as could be and complemented the seasoned chicken well. The result was a deliciously well prepared, well presented and well devoured Mexican experience. Next times order: Ribs + Tacos! NB:  LOCA has an excellent bar area and the restaurant caters for events. I’d say: “Fork It Over; quiero mi guacamol”