Address: 514 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Items Ordered:
- Watermelon margarita - jalapeno infused espolon blanco, watermelon, lime juice, agave nectar
- Pan con Tuna - grilled bread, spicy tuna, cucumber jalapeno relish, yuzu mayo
- Anticucho de Pulpo - grilled octopus, roasted potatoes, jalapeno sauce
- Chicharron de Pollo - marinated crispy chicken, rocoto aioli
- Picarones - sweet potato & kabocha (squash) donuts
Who doesn't love the great food and drink options in downtown L.A.? I wish I could go there more often. After visiting San Antonio Winery for free tastings & hitting up Seven Grand's great happy hour whiskey cocktails, I walked across the street to find Mo-Chica with an open table for 2 to help me soak up the libations. Things were really going my way. To continue my drinking trend, I started with a watermelon margarita. It was great, not too sweet or sour or strong--just a nice refreshing drink. We weren't that hungry, and the small plates actually filled us up for the rest of the night. I loved every dish. The tuna was fresh tasting, moderately spicy, and I liked the squishy bread and mayo that it was served with. The grilled octopus had a nice smoky flavor, and was probably my favorite of the evening. The fried chicken tasted just like it's counterpart at Picca, and the meat was still juicy and steaming hot on the inside. The picarones had a nice texture, kind of like eating mochi, except that they tasted a little burnt--although they looked great when the dish arrived. I would definitely return to Mo-Chica, especially when the wait at Bottega Louie is bordering on ridiculous, and I need to combat my low blood sugar or alcohol addiction asap. I hope to make a return visit sooner than later!
--y
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