El Nuevo Rodeo Restaurant

HISTORY OF CHICKEN ENCHILADA *

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:58:14 +0000

The history of enchiladas is actually quite interesting. It’s progressional history, I might say. We have taken an ancient dish, gave it a name; (in 1885, the word enchilada first appeared in print, meaning “chili filled”) and transformed it. We now stuff tortillas with cheese, shrimp, beef, pork, and the most famous of all, the chicken enchiladas.

Spanish Influence on the Mexican Cuisine

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:22:38 +0000

The Spanish invasion in 1521, there was a prominent Spanish influence on the Mexican food, be it in terms of the ingredients used or the cooking methods. When the Spanish soldiers, arrived in the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan , they found that the people’s diet consisted largely of corn-based dishes with chilies and herbs which was usually accompanied by beans and tomatoes. The soldiers eventually combined their imported diet of rice, beef, pork, chicken, wine, garlic and onions with the native foods of pre-Columbian Mexico which included tomatoes, beans, chocolate, corn, vanilla, avocado, papaya, pineapple, chili peppers, squash, sweet potato, peanut, fish and turkey. Spanish influences lead to the emergence of dishes such as lomo en adobo (pork loin in a spicy sauce), chile rellenos (large, mild-flavored chilies stuffed with cheese, beef or pork), the quesadillas or the very popular guacamole which have been a part of the traditional Mexican food ever since.

CHICKEN FLAUTAS

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:13:23 +0000

A FLAUTA IS A FLUTE, AND THESE ADDICTIVE LITTLE TACOS ARE SO NAMED BECAUSE THEY RESEMBLE THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. THEY ARE AFFORDABLE AND DELICIOUS. GET THE KIDDIES TO ADD ENOUGH FRESH SALSA AND LETTUCE, AND YOU’VE GOT A BALANCED MEAL!

CHILES RELLENOS

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:07:53 +0000

Chiles rellenos, or stuffed chiles, are one of the most emblematic dishes in Mexican cuisine, with origins dating back to the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century. A variety of chile relleno, the chile en nogada, has an especially important significance in Mexican cultural identity because of its historic connection with Mexico’s independence from Spain.

COME JOIN US FOR DINNER

admin — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:35:52 +0000

COME JOIN US FOR DINNER– TRY OUR TILAPIA A LA VERACRUZANA– TILAPIA FILLET TOPPED WITH ONIONS,GREEN PEPPERS ,GREEN OLIVES AND RANCHERO SAUCE SERVED WITH RICE AND SALAD– HAPPY HAPPY HOUR MONDAY – FRIDAY 4PM-6PM– DONT MISS OUT-

Embark Upon a Journey into Mexico’s Gastromical World

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 07:53:04 +0000

We invite you to embark upon a journey into Mexico’s gastronomical world and experience our passion for the flavors of Mexico! with our authentic Mexican food, gourmet Mexican cuisine, and festive atmosphere. Call us for reservations (612) 721-6808

“Salsa” is the Spanish word for “sauce”. The common conception of salsa today are “salsa frescos” or salsa crude,” that is fresh sauces served as a condiment with a Mexican meal

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 07:44:05 +0000

Mojarra frita a la Mexicana is a small whole fish — tilapia — that is fried, then finished on the grill with a dash of lime juice and butter. Glistening and deeply browned, the fish is tender and moist inside. A la Mexicana means the fish is topped with grilled green pepper strips and onion and tomato slices to signify the red, white and green of the Mexican flag.

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:09:20 +0000

The ceviche tostada is top-notch, like a handmade one I had in Ensenada. Squeaky-fresh fish is marinated with lime juice, orange juice, chiles and celery, then combined with tomato, onion and cilantro, set on a crisp tortilla and finished off with buttery avocado slices

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:07:46 +0000

♥COME IN TODAY TO EL NUEVO RODEO RESTAURANT AND TRY OUR SPECIAL *** CUPID’S MENU♥♥ MAKE YOUR RESERVATIOS TODAY!!! 612 721 6808♥♥♥

admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:05:11 +0000