Bandido's

Whoops, I've fallen a bit off my pace here. Ok, back to it. Friday saw a return of yours truly to Bandido's Mexican Restaurant (371 King St W) which is by far the best Mexican resto in all of Toronto. The quality of the mood is matched only by the excellent service provided by the owners, Joyce & Cesar Rios.

The dinner started off with the usual fresh, crispy nachos and salsas. These aren't your father's Tostidos, though, as the flavour simply pops with every bite. For dinner, the Bandido's-only crayfish enchiladas which ratchet the flavour up to intense levels. This "special" menu item has been going strong for the last year and doesn't appear to be disappearing (hopefully) anytime soon. The picante sauce is kept in check by a deep infusion of Mexican spices and cheese. The crayfish are generously stuffed into the enchilda and pair perfectly with the guacamole, pico de gallo, and rice that garnish the plate.

As always, Bandido's doesn't fail to impress. Having tried a few other Mexican places in the last while it climbs to a new level when viewed in comparison. If you haven't been, run there as fast as you can!