Restaurant Review: No Way José!
I had the great fortune of recently visiting a Montgomery gem: No WayJosé is located on Atlanta Hwy., across from Faulkner University.
The restaurant serve both traditionally-considered Mexican dishes (i.e. Taco's and Burritos), but the real gem on the menu is the section titled, "From The Islands." Dishes generally consist of a rice side or meat on a bed of rice. Some of the options are Shrimp, Mahi-Mahi, Tilapia, as well as Chicken and Beef.
Experience. The restaurant carries a small staff and we were promptly seated by the manager. As is the tradition in most "Mexican" restaurants, chips and salsa was promptly served. The salsa was red-tomato based, with a slight sweet taste. I requested something more spicy. The spicier salsa had a distinct after-taste that I couldn't exactly place, possibly a hint of white wine vinegar.
The atmostphere is nice, with American music playing in the background. The interior has been updated recently, but the booths and tables seemed to be slightly older. The temperature was very comfortable, without a stong "steamy" humidity from the kitchen, or A/C running to compensate. The noise level was comfortable and it is a great place to spend a few hours with friends.
For the two nights I went, I ordered Mahi-Mahi the first night and Chicken the second. Both dishes were large in proportion. The Mahi-Mahi was served with sauted vegetables and Cuban rice. The vegetables were firm with a full buttery flavour that melted in your mouth. I have met my match! The Mahi-Mahi was well prepared but sligtly on the dry side. All three components of the dish complemented each other and were well-balanced. The Chicken dish was served on a bed of Cuban rice and was enough to feed two persons. The chicken was glazed in a orange sauce, with a rich flavour, and a slight hint of sweetness. I had also tried a bite of a traditional beef stewed dish, which was spectacular and and on my list to order next.
Some of the shortcoming I have noticed in Montgomery, and most likely due to a high level of xenophobia among the local population, is that none of the Latin restaurants have a band, such as a Marriachi band or someone providing a more traditional atmosphere. I don't really blame the restaurants for it. People in the South probably prefer "Mexican" food over creating an ethnic atmosphere.
To summarize, the service, food and atmostphere at No Way José was of excellent quality. My complements to the Chéf and staff for two great evenings.
The restaurant serve both traditionally-considered Mexican dishes (i.e. Taco's and Burritos), but the real gem on the menu is the section titled, "From The Islands." Dishes generally consist of a rice side or meat on a bed of rice. Some of the options are Shrimp, Mahi-Mahi, Tilapia, as well as Chicken and Beef.
Experience. The restaurant carries a small staff and we were promptly seated by the manager. As is the tradition in most "Mexican" restaurants, chips and salsa was promptly served. The salsa was red-tomato based, with a slight sweet taste. I requested something more spicy. The spicier salsa had a distinct after-taste that I couldn't exactly place, possibly a hint of white wine vinegar.
The atmostphere is nice, with American music playing in the background. The interior has been updated recently, but the booths and tables seemed to be slightly older. The temperature was very comfortable, without a stong "steamy" humidity from the kitchen, or A/C running to compensate. The noise level was comfortable and it is a great place to spend a few hours with friends.
For the two nights I went, I ordered Mahi-Mahi the first night and Chicken the second. Both dishes were large in proportion. The Mahi-Mahi was served with sauted vegetables and Cuban rice. The vegetables were firm with a full buttery flavour that melted in your mouth. I have met my match! The Mahi-Mahi was well prepared but sligtly on the dry side. All three components of the dish complemented each other and were well-balanced. The Chicken dish was served on a bed of Cuban rice and was enough to feed two persons. The chicken was glazed in a orange sauce, with a rich flavour, and a slight hint of sweetness. I had also tried a bite of a traditional beef stewed dish, which was spectacular and and on my list to order next.
Some of the shortcoming I have noticed in Montgomery, and most likely due to a high level of xenophobia among the local population, is that none of the Latin restaurants have a band, such as a Marriachi band or someone providing a more traditional atmosphere. I don't really blame the restaurants for it. People in the South probably prefer "Mexican" food over creating an ethnic atmosphere.
To summarize, the service, food and atmostphere at No Way José was of excellent quality. My complements to the Chéf and staff for two great evenings.
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