Ixtapa finally opened in Woburn Center. We've been watching the reconstruction and build out for over a year now. I wonder if the mayor and funky alcohol licensing board had something to do the long delay. Anyway, the local outpost of the Lexington family cantina is open for business. We stopped by on a blustery Sunday night after seeing Michael Clayton (the movie - read the review here http://shakeonmovies.blogspot.com/2008/02/michael-clayton.html). The cute little bar and larger restaurant area is comfortable and nicely decorated. They have a long list of margaritas and tequila to choose from. I got a blueberry Hornitos (as did my niece Melissa) and Rofle went the traditional with Hornitos. They make good (i.e. boozy) margaritas here. Although the salsa was a little watery for my taste, it was fresh and accompanied hot crispy tortillas. We scarfed these up. (and gladly accepted refills)
I ordered the standby - Arroz con Pollo, Rolfe went with the tres enchiladas (beef, chicken and chicken with a trio of different sauces) and Melissa a taco salad - beef. Food arrived hot and delicious. Oh ya - we tried the tortilla soup too. I love Mexican and we often make our own Mexican type food at home. Most restaurants stink at Mexican. This place is authentic (I guess so since I have never been to Mexico). The food isn't greasy - it tastes homemade and is nicely seasoned. They do not need to mask crappy ingredients with fat and tons of salt. The clean fresh flavors stand on their own.
The service is attentive and the people that work there seem genuine and gracious. I am looking forward to spending more time there. We will go back often.
Here is the Lexington web site. The menu is exactly the same in Woburn. It is located on the corner of Main St (RT38) and Montvale Ave
http://www.ixtapacantina.net/home.nxg
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