Despite being less than 3 hours from Old Mexico, Roswell, New Mexico has some of the worst Mexican Restaurants ever to refry a bean. As we tried more and more of these dives, we came to anticipate the dreaded puddles - shallow, greasy pools of over salted refried beans, rubbery cheddar cheese, flavorless green enchilada sauce and guacamole that was more mayo than avocado. NOT good.
That was, until we tried Mi Cabana - the best thing to happen to a Roswellian's palette since the
Hatch Chili. I went there first with the staff of the Roswell Museum and Art Center, so they are to be credited with the recommendation. Since then, I've gone back several times with other RAiR residents. These photos represent our final visit.
One of the best things about Mi Cabana (My Cabin) is the hunting cabin themed decor. There is evidence of hunting: stuffed raccoons, deer heads and various other pelts and skins. There are paintings of the old west and photographs of Mexican and American movie stars. There is stained glass and small dioramas of rustic woodsy scenes. All of this is wrapped in a faux log cabin package.
My favorite is the Chicken Tacos. They are simple, but very tasty. With a little Pico De Gallo and salsa, they are just the right heat level to flavor ratio. I've also tried the Chicken Enchiladas, Lingua Torta (tongue sandwich - sounds better in Spanish, no?), and Beef Enchiladas all of which are very good.
Sarah gives Sidney a much-needed drink after she downs a whole bowl of Pico De Gallo.
Mimi asks, "What are you getting? Can we share?"
Although she was a big fan of and repeat customer for the Cheese Enchiladas with Green Sauce, Krista declared that she WOULD NOT leave New Mexico without trying the Cheese Enchiladas with RED Sauce. She says, "Knowing what I do now, I'll always choose green."
The well fed gang, AKA the RAiR Outdoor Club.
