This little gem of a Mexican restaurant features food that tastes like someone's Mexican grandma whipped it up in the kitchen!
Located in Lambertville, NJ (go over the bridge, past Lambertville Station, first street on the right, right hand side), it's close to our home in Wrightstown, so we've been there often.
The menu is varied, but I've found some favorites and it's hard for me to steer clear of them.
The carnitas (shredded seasoned pork) are delicious, I love the tacos with similar pork, and the chicken chalupas are my favorite.
The nachos are awesome, try the ones with guacamole, it's like a salad mixed with tortilla chips, beans, guacamole, etc.
They have homemade soups that change with the day of the week that a fellow diner enjoyed on one visit, and their desserts are delectable.
It's a BYOB (there's a wine and spirits shop a block away), but the owner will treat you to complimentary margaritas. The prices are reasonable for the amount and excellent quality of food you receive.
Try it! Tell Maria that Becky and Harry sent you...
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
La Nuova Vita, Italian restaurant in Newtown
Browsing the Newtown Wine and Spirits Shoppe yesterday, the display with the Beaujolais Nouveau 2008 wine caught my eye. I remember liking this wine last year- it's a red wine released November 20th that's supposed to be drank soon after buying. I picked up a bottle and last night my husband Harry and I went to La Nuova Vita, in the shopping area on Sycamore Street in Newtown, behind the 7-11 store.
We shared one of their nightly specials, an appetizer of salmon cakes with a jalapeno relish over frizzled spinach tortillas. It was delicious- we devoured it.
Harry had their beef lasagne for dinner- it was a nice sized portion (although he probably would have liked more, I thought it was just the right amount), topped with a spoon of freshly grated cheese to sprinkle on top. He gave it a thumbs up and cleaned his plate, eyeing my dinner as he finished.
I chose the eggplant parmesan and was very pleased with my selection. The eggplant was lightly breaded and fried, served over spaghetti with a simple house tomato basil sauce. This may sound like a heavy dish, but overall it tasted surprisingly light and fresh. I loved it.
The restaurant was not crowded, but - other than the out of the way location- I can't imagine why. The food and service were both good and the prices were reasonable. The dinner I described with salad and the appetizer was $44, very reasonable to me.
Check it out, this place has a lot going for it and has really nice touches like fresh rolls with a dish of flavored olive oil, roasted peppers and butter placed on your table as you wait for your food.
We shared one of their nightly specials, an appetizer of salmon cakes with a jalapeno relish over frizzled spinach tortillas. It was delicious- we devoured it.
Harry had their beef lasagne for dinner- it was a nice sized portion (although he probably would have liked more, I thought it was just the right amount), topped with a spoon of freshly grated cheese to sprinkle on top. He gave it a thumbs up and cleaned his plate, eyeing my dinner as he finished.
I chose the eggplant parmesan and was very pleased with my selection. The eggplant was lightly breaded and fried, served over spaghetti with a simple house tomato basil sauce. This may sound like a heavy dish, but overall it tasted surprisingly light and fresh. I loved it.
The restaurant was not crowded, but - other than the out of the way location- I can't imagine why. The food and service were both good and the prices were reasonable. The dinner I described with salad and the appetizer was $44, very reasonable to me.
Check it out, this place has a lot going for it and has really nice touches like fresh rolls with a dish of flavored olive oil, roasted peppers and butter placed on your table as you wait for your food.
Hello there! I own and operate Becky's Newtown Deli in Newtown, Bucks County, PA. I love the topic of FOOD and will be writing as often as I can find the time. My subject matter will include: restaurants I've visited and dishes I've eaten there, recipes I've tried at home, what I had for dinner last night, new menu items and news of Becky's Newtown Deli and whatever else comes to mind as I sit down to write. I hope you enjoy it and respond!
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