After an eventful day exploring Houston's wonderful sights, Madame La Bouffe and I decided that a good, hearty Latino dinner would cap the day off right. Our local friend told us about a restaurant called Teotihuacan, which is across the street from the bus that takes you to Mexico (The Tornado). All this meant, I reasoned, that the food must be very authentic. So Madame La Bouffe and I drove through Houston until we found our spot.
We were shown to a table by a Spanish waitress, given our drinks and menus, and left to choose our food. The food was definitely authentic, and everything looked so good, I had a hard time choosing. Finally I decided on the fried shrimp and French fries, which are not very traditional, but looked so good that I couldn't resist. Madame La Bouffe chose the enchiladas verdes, and we got a shrimp quesadilla as an appetizer. Our food came so quickly, I thought they had made it in advance! But it certainly didn't taste old! My shrimp was piping hot, shatteringly crisp, crunchy, and toothsome, and the shrimp itself was very tender and cooked perfectly. The fries were crisp on the outside, and fluffy on the inside, a combo I have begun to look for in a good fry. The ketchup that came with them was called "fancy" tomato ketchup, but it was really nothing to write home about. The quesadilla was really fabulous, with crisp flour tortilla folded around gooey Monterey Jack, poblanos, and tiny tender shrimp. It came served with some "pico de gallo" which, to me, was just some minced tomato and cilantro. Nevertheless it was very good. The guacamole was really awesome. It seemed so simple, but was so spicy and wonderful, my hand holding my fork came swooping in every few moments to snitch a forkful. This was one of the best Mexican meals I'd ever had!
The habitual atmosphere here is one of loud, cheery raucousness, and if you like that kind of place, you'll be pleased. Bring your kids, too, because Teo is very family friendly as well.
If you happen to be in Houston, I highly recommend stopping by Teo for a meal, and I think you'll really be satisfied. And should you get bored of being in Texas, hop onto The Tornado, and go to Mexico! Teotihuacan, mi amore tu!
