ACROSS THE STREET- MEXICAN

BEST MANGO MARGARITA- comes served in a frosty 16oz glass with rim perfectly salted. The atmosphere is packed with Mexican novelties. The outdoor bar has a coral beaded chandelier hanging above, and a wall lined with colorfully painted masks staring at you. Without getting into the entrees, we ordered three appetizers. The goat cheese enchiladas: Blue corn tortillas stuffed with creamy goat cheese, mango and fresh herbs, served on a puddle of creamy black beans with mixed greens. Fresh mango salsa and crumbled queso fresco with a sour cream garnish. A great combo between the soft creamy goat cheese texture and the crunchy corn. Definitely a different spin on enchiladas. Next up was the oh so simple, but perfect, Maduros: Sweet ripe plantains, quartered and sauteed in butter, with sour cream and queso fresco garnish. I couldn't have done it better myself and I'm pretty damn good at cooking up plantains at home. It has become a staple food in my household! Finally, we ate the Grilled Corn: Fresh corn, grilled and rolled in aeoli and cheese and finally dusted with chili powder. They were served on popsicle sticks. It was a refreshing take on boring corn. I loved it and could see myself making it at home. Quaintly called, "Across the Street", located in the Old Fourth Ward and set directly on the Freedom Parkway bike trail, with outdoor seating and comforting, hospitable bartenders & servers, I would absolutely go back to try their acclaimed brunch! And please, don't go there without ordering a mango margarita. 668 Highland Ave. Atlanta GA 404.781.0931