Mexican food in Southampton. Sound expensive, right? Are you envisioning $15 margaritas and $28 shrimp fajitas? Think again.
La Hacienda in Southampton is the real thing: truly authentic Mexican, low prices and a crowd whose first language is definitely not English. Yes, just a stone's throw from Tutto Il Giorno, delicious and pricey as I recall, is a true find.
There is a crowd at lunch. Orders are taken at the counter and you can choose from a few simple tables or take it to go. If you see a seat, grab it. Tacos, tortas, burritos, quesadillas - everything is good here. In the winter, chicken soup with posole is my fave and JB is a tripe fanatic.
Simple fare was on our plates today. JB opted for the beef burrito and I savored the nachos.
Nachos are atypical. Chips are piled high with stewed beef, lettuce, tomato and guacamole. They are finished with a very generous helping of fresh cheese, i.e., not melted. I was taken aback by the no-melt nacho but with each bite I was more and more convinced. This was a good thing.
JB's burrito was a step above your Moe's or Chipotle. For some reason, their combination of chicken, beans, rice, onion and cilantro is just so much better.
And did I mention that our lunch including a Mexican soda was only $17?
La Hacienda serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week, so there's really no excuse not to go.
Until our next Berger,
KLB
La Hacienda
48 Jagger Lane
Southampton, NY
631.259.6834
lahaciendasouthampton.com
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