Not exactly the place where you’d expect to find fresh, authentic Mexican food. But if you want to get as close as Minnesotan-ly possible to fresh, authentic Mexican food, you need to go to St. Louis Park and find this place. It’s called Rojo Mexican Grill, and it’s a gem. And this dish is especially especial. It’s called Tortilla Chicken, and while I was inspired by Rojo’s entree, they would not give me the recipe (only hints) so I made a version all on my own: Panko-and-tortilla-chip-crusted chicken, sitting atop a few spoonfuls of salsa verde, topped with white cheese, creamy cilantro sauce, and pico de gallo. I feel so grown up, acting like a real chef and all. (Can I still be a real chef if my kitchen is from the 80’s? I do have that one stainless steel microwave from the 2000’s. But other than that…) Added bonus: this was our honorary first patio meal of 2011. The scenery of suburban Minnesota combined with the completely authentic (ahem) Mexican food… can’t beat it!
