Chicken Quesadilla

My Rating: ****

Components: chicken breast, chipotle barbecue sauce, chihuahua cheese, pico, pico de gaio, mexican rice, black beans

Location: Dos Caminos Soho | 475 West Broadway, New York, NY 10012-5309

(212) 277-4300‎ 

I didn't expect it to be a mexican restaurant at all. The restaurant itself has a contemporary yet "rustic" feeling to it, making it look slightly edgy. What gives the atmosphere a little cheer up is the illumination. Natural sunlight floods in through the ceiling at the back park of the restaurant, creating a outdoor feel - fits perfect for the little busy setting of Soho. 

Well, chicken quesadillas are just chicken quesadillas but one can always make a few tweaks to make it even more tasty. At Dos Caminos, the chipotle sauce made the difference. It gives the usual cheese + chicken + tortilla a little more spice, and also goes well with the black bean paste on the side - something I have not yet seen in typical Mexican food places. Furthermore, with the cheese  rather softer in texture and taste (unlike those sticky and oily cheese you find around),the quesadilla has this "creamy" feel. 

For more flavor, order a serving of their Guacamole - apparently what they are best known for. I was never a fan of Guacamole but this time I could not stop eating it. Mixed with salsa and your choice of chili sauce, the guaca goes well with either their nachos or the quesadilla.

If you are looking for Mexican food, yet also want to enjoy a nice environment,  then Dos Caminos is definitely a place to check out. With a wide selection of Tequila and Mohitos from the bar, it is a nice place to hang out with friends before a shopping spree in the nice warm spring weather :) Keep in mind though, the price is certainly not what you pay at Chipotle or Anna's...but it is totally worth it.