Celebrating the End of Winter at La Zona Rosa

Winter is over when the Chile Poblano does not see its shadow

Forget that stupid ground hog from PA, I know winter is over when I hear laughter from the al fresco diners on the La Zona Rosa balcony wafting down into the parking lot as I walk up the stairs to the entrance of this local "Mexican" favorite. Yes, I know that this is not "authentic" Mexican food. I know the cuisine here is some sort of bastardized combination of Central American dishes prepared to Southern American tastebuds, but that does not stop me from returning regularly, especially when its a beautiful day in the Gumperhood. The price (entrees under $8), as they say, is right and the service is quicker than Speedy Gonzales. Since everthing tastes the same to me I say order any number between 1 and 50 and you will be satisfied.

I have tried the "Especiales de la Casa" No. 46: Burrito Zihuatanejo (shredded beef and beans wrapped in a tortillia topped with a white cheese sauce). It looked and tasted just like the No. 48: Chimichanga Tojo ordered and the Burrito Especiall of Fat Clemenza. How the waiter tells them apart must be similar to the way parents of identical twins distinguish their offspring. Nevertheless, everyone was satisfied with the meal and I liked the XX on tap with a lime slice. The bottom line is that this is a well-run restaurant that consistently serves decent food at a very reasonable price and we in the Gump are easily pleased.